One Piece Chapter 1140: Release Date, What to Expect and More

One Piece Chapter 1139 was a wild one, packed with surprises, legends, and classic Straw Hat antics. Luffy and the crew were just trying to find Loki’s key, but instead, they stumbled right into Scopper Gaban—one of Roger’s closest crewmates and an absolute powerhouse. Now, with a battle worth going down in history in the making and the tension in Elbaf rising, things are only getting crazier.

Straw Hats | Source: Viz Media

Chapter 1140 of One Piece will be released on Sunday, February 23, 2025. You can read One Piece on Viz Media . 

I. Is One Piece on break this week?

Yes, One Piece Chapter 1140 is on a break this week. It will be released on the above-stated date.

2. Recap of Chapter 1139 of One Piece

One Piece Chapter 1139, “Mountain Eater,” kicks off with Luffy, Zoro, Nami, and Road still scrambling through Aurust Castle, hunting for Loki’s key. Their search leads them to the throne room, where they spot a strange magic circle—one that Luffy swears he’s seen before but can’t quite place. Before they can dwell on it, a voice rings out, and suddenly they see a massive axe…coming right towards them?

Flying Axe | Source: Viz Media

Road barely dodges but fumbles, dropping Luffy and the others. They land (a little bruised but fine) and turn to face the throne, where a man sits calmly. Road calls him “Ya-san,” but it’s clear—this is Scopper Gaban, former Roger Pirate and an absolute legend.

Gaban reveals he sensed the Holy Knights’ Haki but was pleasantly surprised to find Luffy instead. He casually drops a bombshell: he’s Colon’s father, Ripley’s common-law husband, and, oh yeah, he thinks Loki is a massive threat. But, like always, Luffy and crew mostly ignore his warnings.

Ya-San | Source: Viz Media

Gaban reminisces about his old days with Roger and Rayleigh before telling Road to push the royal throne—revealing a hidden passage. Meanwhile, outside at the ongoing Elbaf feast, Oimo and Kashi hype up Gaban’s legend, recounting the time he wiped out an entire mountain of enemies with just his twin axes, earning the terrifying title Mountain Eater.

Back in the castle, Gaban leads Luffy and the gang to Loki’s key—but there’s a catch. If they want it, they have to fight him for it. The chapter ends with Luffy, Zoro, and Nami facing off against a man who once stood shoulder to shoulder with Roger and Rayleigh. A battle against a living legend is about to begin.

3. Speculation of Chapter 1140 of One Piece

One Piece Chapter 1140 will likely kick off with Luffy and Scopper Gaban’s fight, but don’t expect Luffy to go all out right away. He’ll want to feel Gaban out first, much like he did with Kaido, testing just how strong this old legend still is. Gaban, on the other hand, isn’t just some washed-up relic—if he was really Rayleigh’s equal, he’s got more than a few tricks up his sleeve.

Loki’s Key | Source: Viz Media

We might see some unique axe-based techniques or even some advanced Haki at play. Given how Oda hypes up legends, this fight could be less about raw strength and more about skill, experience, and testing Luffy’s growth as a fighter.

Meanwhile, the outside world isn’t waiting around. Shamrock and Gunko’s movements suggest their ally has arrived, which means the Holy Knights are likely about to make a major move on Elbaf. Are they here to take over? Wipe out the Giants? Something even worse? Whatever it is, Oda’s definitely cooking up something big.

Scopper Gaban Ready to Fight | Source: Viz Media

There’s also a solid chance we check in on the Gorosei, since you just know they’re behind whatever’s about to go down. Between Luffy’s fight with a living legend and the looming chaos outside, Chapter 1140 is shaping up to be an absolute storm waiting to break.

4. About One Piece
One Piece is a Japanese manga series written and illustrated by Eiichiro Oda. It has been serialized in Shueisha’s Weekly Shōnen Jump magazine since July 22, 1997.

The man who had acquired everything in this world, the Pirate King, is Gol D. Roger. The final words he said at the execution tower were “My treasures? If you want it, I’ll let you have it. Look for it; I left all of it at that place.” These words sent many to the seas, chasing their dreams, headed toward the Grand Line, in search of One Piece. Thus began a new age!

Seeking to be the greatest pirate in the world, young Monkey D. Luffy also heads toward the Grand Line in search of One Piece. His diverse crew is joining him along the way, consisting of a swordsman, marksman, navigator, cook, doctor, archaeologist, and cyborg-shipwright, this will be one memorable adventure.