More details of the chapter, thanks to redon from Arlong Park Forums. Chapter of 19 pages (2 color pages from Color Spread and 17 black and white normal pages).
- Chapter 1,169: “Have to die as soon as possible”.
- Color Spread in chapter cover: “Rock Pirates wearing black suits”. 14 members of Rock Pirates appear in the cover: Rocks (stroking a tiger), Newgate, Linlin, Kaidou, Shiki, Stussy, Gloriosa, Streusen, John, Marlon, Ochoku, Ganzui, Barbel, and Kyo.
- Gaban and Shanks were talking in Gaban's house (it's the continuation of the scene we saw in chapter 1,152). Gaban explained Shanks that he met Garp and learned from him that Roger had a son. And now Gaban passed on that information to Shanks.
Shanks: "Ohhh, then captain's son would be like my younger brother!!"
Gaban: "Yeah... Like you and Buggy are “our” sons."
- Cut to the Aurust Castle. Harald moved on his own and killed the giant guard who brought the chains to tie him to a pillar. Harald sensed that Imu's control isn't only affecting his body, soon his mind and thoughts will also be changed according to Imu's will.
- Harald ordered all giant guards to kill him, then Loki and Jarul entered in the throne room as giant guards were stabbing Harald (same scene we saw in chapter 1,152). But Harald recovered and started to killing guards and releasing massive Haki.
- Back to Gaban's house. Shanks explained Gaban how “contracts” work while he showed Gaban the mark on his left arm.
Shanks: "Me and Harald formed a “Shallows Covenant” with an entity called the “Great One” in the Holy Land.
But even with just this “Shallows Covenant”, if I'm within the distance of their ability...
It would be impossible to go against their orders...!!"
Gaban: "What a queer power."
- Shanks explained Gaban that he revealed his true self to Harald when they were together away from Mary Geoise, so they become friends. We can see a panel of that moment with Harald saying to Shanks “I knew it!! You are from Red Haired Pirates, right!?”.
- Shanks said that Harald believed that if he joins the “Knights of God” Elbaph will finally join the World Government too. But that also means Harald must sign a higher covenant.
Gaban: "And is that trouble?"
Shanks: "By forming that new covenant, the “Knights of God” gain “superhuman strength” and “immortal body”.
They are also given the power to generate an “Abyss” to transverse over great distances.
In return, the Great One's voice will follow them to world's end.
No matter where they are, they won't be able to go against their orders...!!
Harald won't be able to say no to them anymore!!
And I sincerely doubt those greedy people will still keep their promises then..."
- Suddenly, Shanks and Gaban sensed a terrifying Haki coming from the Aurust Castle.
- In the throne room Loki and Jarul pinned Harald down on the floor. Harald confessed to Loki, Jarul and giant guards that he has been doing dirty jobs for the World Government but now he has been fooled by Imu.
- Harald ordered Jarul to give Loki the “legendary Akuma no Mi” since he thinks that even Loki wouldn't be able to defeat him after being given Imu's power-up. Then Harald talked to his son while he was crying.
Harald: "I have to die as soon as possible!!! Do it and sit yourself on the “throne” Loki!!
Then tell the people what a fool of a King I was!! Use my death to build your reputation!!!
I don't give a damn what people are going to say about me after my death!!!
What matters the most is the future of “Elbaph”...!!! You understand, don't you!!?"
Loki: "You... I'm speechless...!!"
Harald: "I beg you, Loki!! You are the only one I can count on!!!"
- After entrusting everything to Loki, Imu's influence increased and Harald's mind changed completely. Harald didn't transform into a monster, Imu simply took total control of Harald's body.
- In an AMAZING double page Harald started killing all giant guards. Harald ordered the guards outside the throne room to seal all doors immediately because there were criminals in the castle. One giant guard stabbed Harald's neck but he recovered immediately.
Giant guard: "How dare you...!! You are not our King Harald anymore!!"
Harald: "Don't be ridiculous. I'm still Harald... but now I'm a loyal servant of the “Great One”...
None will survive...!! I won't let a word of what's happening in this castle get out!!"
- Loki ran to the treasure room. Harald said he will be the one that will eat the “legendary Akuma no Mi” and then he will give Elbaph to Imu. Jarul attacked Harald to stop him saying if Harald eats that Akuma no Mi, the world will end. That's when Jarul got stabbed in his head.
- Shanks and Gaban arrived to the Aurust Castle and attacked Harald. But once again, Harald recovered immediately.
Harald: "Shanks... This immortal body of mine... is fascinating!! I can feel my superiority as an organism..."
Shanks: "Damn it... Is there no way to cancel the order...!?"
- Loki arrived the treasure room at the end of the chapter. He unlocked the chains and opened the door. Inside Loki saw a treasure box containing the fruit and “Ragnir” hammer behinds it. But there's something strange, because it looks like “Ragnir” was moving a little...
Loki: "This is the forbidden “Akuma no Mi” that is passed down in Elbaph!! Ehh?"
- Chapter ends with “Ragnir” moving on its own and attacking Loki, who barely dodges the attack.
Strange voice: "GeGeGeGe!!"
Loki: "Uwahh!! Who is this!!?"
End of the chapter.
BREAK next week for japanese Christmas Holiday week (full Weekly Shonen Jump magazine will be on break). But maybe chapter 1,170 will appear earlier than usual, stay tuned!!
