One Piece Chapter 1159: The God Valley Incident Is About to Begin

The God Valley flashback is in full swing and each chapter delivers more shocking reveals than the last. Chapter 1158 was no exception, giving us a deeper look into the past of legendary pirates and Celestial Dragons. With the timeline now just one year away from the infamous God Valley Incident, all the key players are in place. The stage is set for a clash that will shape the future of the entire world.

One Piece Chapter 1158 Recap: The Pieces Align

Kosuki Moria:

Chapter 1158 provided several major bombshells.On the cover page, the ongoing cover story revealed that the hero’s grave Yamato visited in Wano belonged to Kosuki Moria, suggesting he is a member of the Kozuki clan.

We saw Rocks D. Xebec engage in a monumental clash with his friend, King Harald of Elbaf. The fight, a result of the Five Elders manipulating Harald, ended in a draw, with Xebec severing their friendship and leaving with a sense of betrayal. The chapter also revealed that Rocks had a relationship with a mysterious woman and had a child, heavily implied to be Marshall D. Teach (Blackbeard).

In a stunning final reveal, the chapter cut to God Valley 39 years ago, where a red-haired woman was seen with two infants in a stroller. The woman reveals the twin’s names as Shanks and Shamrock. This confirms that Shanks was born on God Valley and is the son of Saint Figarland Garling, a Holy Knight who was seen scouting the island and recommending it for the Native Hunting Tournament.

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One Piece Chapter 1159 Predictions & Theories: What’s Next?

With the clock ticking down to the God Valley Incident, Chapter 1159 is expected to ignite the conflict that has been building for chapters. The focus is no longer on backstory but on the trigger for the legendary battle.

Here are the top predictions for what’s to come:

The Hunt Begins: Garling’s discovery and recommendation to the Five Elders will likely lead to the Native Hunting Tournament taking place on God Valley. This event, which Celestial Dragons participate in, could be the direct cause that draws the attention of the Rocks and Roger Pirates.
Shaky’s Kidnapping: One of the most prominent theories is that Shakuyaku will be kidnapped by Celestial Dragons, likely offscreen. As the “Treasure of Pirate Island” her capture could be the direct trigger that forces both the Rocks and Roger Pirates to converge on God Valley.
A Glimpse of Rocks’ Family: With the revelation that Rocks has a wife and a child (implied to be Teach), fans are eager to see this family. We’ve seen many infants and toddlers in this flashback and Chapter 1159 could finally introduce Rocks’ wife or a young Teach before the God Valley Incident begins.
The Will of D. and the Ancient Weapons: Garling’s “unbelievable discovery” that Imu would be interested in is still a mystery. Chapter 1159 might hint at what this is perhaps a Ponoglyph, a relic from the Ancient Kingdom or even an Ancient Weapon that the World Government wishes to acquire. This discovery could be the ultimate catalyst that draws the attention of all the world’s most powerful forces to God Valley.

How will the final pieces fall into place? Will the Native Hunting Tournament be the start of the conflict and what role will Shanks’ mother play in it all? Let me know your thoughts in the comments!