The following contains spoilers for One Piece Episode 1121, “Garp and Kuzan – A Master and a Pupil’s Beliefs Clash”, now streaming on
Crunchyroll
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Key Takeaways
- Garp and Kuzan clash, with Garp initially overpowering Kuzan.
- Garp faces additional challenges fighting the Blackbeard Pirates.
- Koby may play a crucial role in the upcoming episode.
After a short detour to Kamab akka Kingdom, the One Piece anime finally returned to Hachinosu to focus on the epic battle between the Marines and the Blackbeard Pirates. Fans last saw the entire island of Hachinosu being in turmoil because of Monkey D. Garp.
The legendary Marine traveled to the island to rescue his protégé, Koby, from the clutches of the Blackbeard Pirates.
Given Garp’s insane power, the rescue should have gone smoothly, but the Vice Admiral didn’t expect his former pupil, Kuzan, to show up and stop the proceedings. Garp had no choice but to fight Kuzan.
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The Titans Clash On Hachinosu
Garp And Kuzan Battle For Supremacy
Monkey D. Garp made a strong start to the fight and easily pummeled Kuzan. At one point it seemed that the Vice Admiral would beat his student without too many problems. However, the momentum changed when the other Titanic Captains got involved.
In a 1v1 fight, Garp could easily wreck all of them, but he was at a significant disadvantage. Not only did he have to repel Kuzan’s attacks, but he also had to save the young Marines who had accompanied him to Hachinosu. The Blackbeard Pirates are known for fighting dirty, so they had no qualms in targeting this particular weakness.
Shiryu used his Suke Suke no Mi to turn invisible and get into position to attack Koby. The young Marine was lured into a trap by two pirates. This is exactly what Shiryu wanted, so he wasted no time in lunging towards Koby. However, Garp sensed his presence and immediately went to Koby’s rescue. He pushed Koby out of the way and was stabbed by Shiryu, which created a big wound around the abdomen.
But Garp was not ready to go down so early. He grabbed Shiryu and sent him crashing. Next, he took the sword to check the damage. To a certain extent, Garp was aware that the wound was quite severe.
Avalo Pizarro Aims For Personal Glory
Avalo Pizarro had been closely monitoring the developments both on and off the island. He was aware that the naval vessel was within his attacking range. Pizarro was agitated that the news always mentioned Blackbeard. He also wanted to make a name for himself, so he decided to use his Shima Shima no Mi to crush the ship.
As Pizarro readied himself, Garp lay flat on his back, reassuring Koby that justice would always prevail.
One Piece Episode 1122 Release Date
- Pizarro might kill all the Marines on Hachinosu
- Garp might be beaten
One Piece Episode 1122 will be released on October 13, 2024. It is titled “The Last Lesson! Impact Inherited.” Going off on the title, fans can expect to see another action-packed episode. In the preview, the Marines were in distress as Pizarro’s arm drew closer. It seems that Garp manages to get up despite his injuries and attack an enemy, likely Pizarro. His attack would have been potent to throw the pirate off balance and buy some valuable time for his underlings.
Justice will always prevail. —Monkey D. Garp
Both the preview and the title imply that Koby will be involved in something major in Episode 1122. This is obviously great news for fans who like Koby and want him to succeed. So far, Koby has only demonstrated excellent control over Observation Haki, but this time he will need much more than that.
Koby’s New Attack Could Potentially Save Lives
Given Garp’s condition, it is rather obvious that he cannot beat all the Blackbeard Pirates by himself. He needs support, and it needs to come soon. As previously stated, Koby might get a big moment in One Piece Episode 1022. The Marine Captain needs to recall all the training exercises that he did under Garp and use the experience to create a powerful attack that will buy them enough time to escape.
Will Garp Escape From Hachinosu?
If Monkey D. Garp was fully fit, there would be no doubt that he would get off the island easily. But his present condition will hinder his movement. If he puts too much strain on his body, he could lose even more blood. This will put him in a critical condition, after which his chances of survival will be significantly reduced.
Garp is someone who puts the safety of others before his own. Keeping in mind the situation in Hachinosu, he might actually sacrifice himself to allow Koby and the others to get away safely.
Losing Koby would be a big blow for the Blackbeard Pirates, but in return, they will capture the Hero of the Marines, which is a big upgrade. If the World Government wasn’t ready to bargain before, it would be forced to do so as Garp is not an ordinary person. If Blackbeard were to circulate news about the World Government abandoning the Paragon of justice, the entire world would fall into disarray.
Where To Watch Episode 1122?
One Piece Episode 1122 will be available to watch on Crunchyroll almost immediately after its premiere in Japan. It will have Japanese audio and English subtitles.
One Piece is a Japanese manga written and illustrated by Eiichiro Oda. The series follows protagonist Monkey D. Luffy and his Straw Hat Pirate crew as they explore the Grand Line to find the King of the Pirates’ ultimate treasure, the One Piece, in order to become the next king. The manga’s popularity helped it spin off into a larger media franchise, including an anime with more than 1,000 episodes.
- Release Date
- October 20, 1999
- Studio
- Toei Animation
- Creator
- Eiichiro Oda