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· At a moment of extreme peril, Scopper Gaban, the Pirate King's right-hand man, appears to save Luffy and blocks a fatal attack.
· The story behind the weapons before the empty throne is revealed, and even Zoro and Sanji are expected to face difficulties.
· The war that the World Government has been preparing for centuries is finally about to begin, and it seems there is no one who can stop it at this moment.

· Im uses the 'Void Sword' to impale Luffy on a tree, and Luffy is rendered helpless by the life-draining sword.
· This scene depicts the dire situation Luffy is in, while Usopp, far away, senses the danger Luffy is in and evolves through Observation Haki.
· Usopp's ability once again proves he is a character who shines when his nakama need him most, and his awakening serves to draw the attention of other nakama to Luffy's location.

· Jinbe confirms that Luffy's Haki has drastically weakened, a crucial signal that only Luffy, Sanji, and Jinbe, who are skilled in Observation and Armament Haki, can detect.
· The fact that Usopp detected this before the other nakama suggests an improvement in his Haki abilities, hinting at an upcoming upgrade.

· Franky and Brook struggle to control the awakened 'Core,' while Usopp and Ragnar continue to worry.
· In this situation, an airship appears from the sky, bringing Hardin, Chopper, and Gilde to join Locke and the injured nakama.
· Gilde confirms Locke's severe injuries, and Hardin recalls the old man's words to find Luffy, asking who the real enemy is. Locke replies that he knows the person, but the scene shifts to Im continuing to push Luffy to his limits.

· Im summons a new weapon called 'Fragarach' and pierces Luffy once again, who is helplessly attacked.
· Im mentions the deaths of Luffy's brothers, Ace, and Sabo's rise within the Revolutionary Army, treating the three brothers as a nuisance.
· Im's calm and cold demeanor gives the impression of coldly cataloging the past troubles caused by Luffy's relatives with detached curiosity.

· Luffy becomes extremely enraged by Im's mention of his brothers, and this emotion seems to be the driving force for their future rematch.
· This is one of the toughest defeats Luffy has faced, and while he maintains Gear 5, it's uncertain how long it will last.
· Locke recalls a conversation with Shanks, Yaru, and Gaban after King Reread's death. Shanks calms Locke's desire for revenge, explaining that the government's attack was a prelude to a larger war.

· Shanks reveals that the one pulling all the strings from behind the scenes is the 'World's King,' completely changing Locke's understanding of his enemy.
· This suggests Shanks possesses considerable knowledge about the World Government, explaining his cautious demeanor and avoidance of direct confrontation.
· Shanks emphasizes that if Im could be defeated, someone would have already done so, stressing that now is not the time to fight. Locke recalls that Rocks was also powerless and departs.

· Returning to the present, Locke hasn't found Im, but states that if the person who appeared in Alba is the World's King, now is the perfect opportunity to defeat him.
· Hardin considers this idea reckless but does not oppose it for the sake of his father's revenge.

· The nakama hear that Gumpa was frozen for being dangerous, and Brook defends her, suggesting she might have been manipulated.
· Brook, who sees Gumpa as a daughter, pleads for patience, touching upon Brook's past trauma related to Gumpa's time as a princess, creating tension.

· A clone of Robin asks Chopper to visit the library, and Sol calls him.
· In a previous scene, Sol hinted that the library's owl, 'Biblo,' was more than just an ordinary creature.

· Bonney and Lily haven't appeared since being on the giant tree, sparking speculation about what they are doing.
· Lily, in particular, has unpredictable abilities, so her absence raises expectations for an unexpected appearance.
· Gaban has the ability to alter the physical state of his nakama, so even without direct involvement, he still plays a crucial role.

· Im summons the 'Axe of Zanan' and states that he will go beyond simply piercing Luffy.
· Zoro uses a "King of Hell" style three-sword technique, but it's easily blocked by Summers with the "Sword of Wrath."
· This outcome suggests Zoro's fight will be longer than expected and shows that Summers' power has increased significantly compared to before.

· Summers explains that the "Sword of Wrath" has been passed down from the families of the World Government's founders 800 years ago.
· He mentions other ancient weapons like Nemesis, Bohu, and Tofu, stating that the 19 founding kings made a pact of equality by planting their weapons around the throne.
· These weapons were used to rule the world, and Im has revived them and bestowed them upon the knights.
· These weapons appear far more powerful than the replicas of the throne that have been revealed, and it's possible the actual weapons are stored in a dimension accessible only to Im.
· This suggests that the 19 founding families each possessed powerful weapons, showing that the balance of power among the Celestial Dragons was different than it appeared.

· Kirha receives the 'Holy Covenant Spear Longinus,' a legacy of his family, but a direct clash with Sanji is not depicted.
· Sanji looks down at the spear, thinking that to overcome this weapon, he must awaken and control Conqueror's Haki.
· The spear, imbued with black flames, is visually impressive and suggests a potential clash with Sanji's black flames.

· Im attempts to decapitate Luffy, telling him to consider it an honor to die by the weapons that created the world.
· Luffy, completely helpless, awaits Im's final attack.
· Just then, Scopper Gaban appears and blocks Im's attack with his own axe.
· This is a symbolic scene where a pirate's weapon, symbolizing freedom, blocks a divine weapon that created the world.

· Gaban's appearance sparks much speculation among fans, and his immunity to Im's attack might be due to a special Haki ability gained through his long association with Shanks.
· Since Rocks also experienced a similar reversal 38 years ago, Gaban's resistance will be an unprecedented event.
· This scene reignites the debate about the origin of the founding kings' weapons, leading to speculation about Mihawk's sword or weapons related to Shanks' family.
· Summers being much stronger than before is because Im's power has been bestowed upon the knights, showing that the Straw Hat Pirates must become stronger to win the war.

· Gaban blocking Im despite being injured hints at his sacrifice, which will add emotional depth to the Egghead Arc.
· Luffy will witness the death of a loved one due to his own weakness and realize he must become stronger.
· Such a tragic ending will crack the Straw Hat Pirates' winning streak and place a greater emotional burden on Luffy when he faces Im again.

· Chapter 1189 concludes with Luffy narrowly rescued, Zoro blocked by Summers, and Kirha facing Sanji, leaving the situation tense.
· The war Shanks tried to prevent years ago has finally become a reality.
· With various narrative elements concentrated in one chapter, the Egghead Arc is considered one of the most densely packed parts of the final saga.
· Each character confronts Im with their own motivations and desire for revenge, making predictions for the next chapter difficult.

· Will Gaban sacrifice himself?
· Is Mihawk's sword of the same caliber as the founding kings' weapons?
· Who will be able to stop Im?
· Share your thoughts in the comments!