The One Piece logo dominates the top of the page. Below it, the chapter title reads CHAPTER 1175: NIDHOGG*. The cover illustration shows Koala seated at an outdoor table in a sunny, tree-filled area, resting her chin on her hand with a relaxed smile. A large koala-like bear sits across from her, eating noodles with chopsticks. In the tree above, Sabo is swarmed by several small koala joeys clinging to him as he leans back in surprise, one leg kicked up. A sign at the bottom reads COVER REQUEST BY: RAMENMARU "SABO GETTING SWARMED BY KOALA-JOEYS". Oda Eiichiro's name appears prominently at the bottom, along with a note *T/N: KANJI IS THUNDER DRAGON.
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A massive explosion erupts as a woman with multiple swords and spiked armor stands amid flames and debris, shouting "THE CAPTURED STRAW HATS ARE...!". Nearby, a fiery slash cuts through thick vines. On the ground below, a fish-man-like creature yells "SO THOSE VINES ARE WEAK TO HIGHER TEMPERATURES...!! MUCH OBLIGED...!!" while Sanji's voice calls out "THAT'S OUR SANJI!!". Robin replies "THANKS..." as the Straw Hats react with relief. Close-ups show Sanji exhaling smoke and saying "AND THAT ROAR JUST NOW...!!! THIS HAKI...", followed by another figure agreeing "YEAH...". Robin concludes "I'M AFRAID THERE'S NO TIME TO CELEBRATE."
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A massive shadow looms over the landscape as someone shouts "WHAT IS THAT MASSIVE SHADOWI!". In West Village, giants cry out in panic: "THEY WERE STABBED BY OUR THORNS!", "OUR FOLKS NEED HELP!!", "RODOI! OIMO!! RIPLEY!!", and "MOMMY'S GOING TO DIE!!". A giant woman screams while a massive creature rampages through the village. Another giant yells "LOKI!! THE VILLAGE ISN'T SAFE!! TAKE THE KIDS SOMEWHERE LESS DANGEROUS!!" as a voice answers "NOT MY PROBLEM!! THEY WENT AND JUMPED ON MY BACK: I'M JUST DROPPING THEM OFF!!".
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A colossal black dragon bursts through the clouds above Elbaf as voices shout "THANK GOODNESS!! THERE ARE NO MORE HOSTAGES TO WORRY ABOUT!!", "THE CHILDREN ARE SAFE!!!", "PEOPLE OF ELBAF!!!", and "ALL OF YOU, CLIMB DOWN NOW!!!". Zoro is spotted on the dragon's head with "OH, IT'S ZORO!! HEY!!". Below, chaos erupts as a giant roars "YOU CHEATED ME OUT OF THAT TOUCHING MOMENT!!! I AIN'T GONNA LET ANY OF YOU TRASH HEAPS SURVIVE!!" while others yell "GIVE UP ALREADY, YOU DUMBASSES!!", "IT'S MORE THORNS!! GET THE CHILDREN INSIDE, QUICK!!", and "SINCE YOU'VE ALREADY GONE GIANT MODE, CAN YOU GUYS TAKE CARE OF THOSE DREAM MONSTERSI". Loki replies "YUP, IT'S LOKI!! THIS PLACE SHOULD BE SAFE WITH YOU HERE!!" as the dragon rampages near the village.
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A bearded man in a black coat roars with fury as children scream around him. "ME TOO!! ME THREE!!" they cry while a young boy in a helmet shouts, "THIS TIME I'M GONNA SAVE MOM AND THE REST!!! I-I WON'T LET YOU!!" The man yells back, "SAY GOODBYE NOW!!!" as a massive spiked dragon-like creature lunges forward. Explosions erupt with "レレレレレレ!!! DO-DO-DO-DO!!!" The man declares, "I'LL NEVER FORGET THE BRAVE LOOKS ON YOUR SIMPLE FACES!! I'M GONNA CRY!!! YOU MORONS ARE PRICELESS!!!" He activates his weapon: "TASTE MY RAPID FIRE THORN LAUNCHER!!" The beast snaps its jaws with a massive "パアアアア!!!" while smaller panels show desperate children shouting "NO!! I'M GONNA PROTECT YOU, MOMMY!!! COLON, PLEASE RUN!!!" and the man sneering, "AT THIS POINT, SCREW IT! I DON'T EVEN CARE ABOUT THE MISSION ANYMORE! I'M JUST GRATEFUL I GET TO KILL YOU GUYS MYSELF. NOW, WHO'S GOING FIRSTI!"
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The massive creature thrashes violently as "HUHI" rings out amid "Xッルルルル" and "SHK-SHK-SHK-SHK!!!" impacts. A grinning figure with a spherical device beeps "BEEP! BEEP!" while the beast is struck by a devastating blast. "BOOMING DAWN THOR RIFLE!!!" echoes as debris flies everywhere. Zoro appears with a fierce grin, shouting "WAY TO GO, ZORO!!" as another voice yells "I KNEW YOU HAD THIS IN THE BAG!! NAHA HA!!" Luffy stretches with "GUM-GUM..." and crashes into the monster with "CRACK!! CRACK!!" while the creature roars in pain.
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A woman with long hair whispers, "THE 'WARRIOR OF LIBERATION'... I BELIEVE HE'S THE ONE... HE REALLY DOES LOOK JUST LIKE NIKA!! I FINALLY GOT TO SEE IT, LUFFY-KUN'S WHITE FORM..." Luffy in his Nika form battles fiercely atop the giant creature, stretching and striking with "GYA A A AHHH!!!" The beast crunches structures as onlookers react in shock. An old man with a long beard states, "IT'S A FORBIDDEN DEVIL FRUIT. SO YOU'RE SAYING ELBAF'S NATIONAL TREASURE IS-" while another figure exclaims, "THAT'S LOKI ALRIGHT... THIS IS THE FIRST TIME I'VE SEEN HIM LIKE THIS TOO." Children watch in awe as one says, "MOM, THAT'S...! OH!! IT CAME OFF..."
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The narration continues: "...WHOEVER EATS IT CAN TRANSFORM INTO THE WORLD'S MOST COLOSSAL DRAGON. IT IS SAID THAT... THE MYTHOLOGICAL DRAGON-DRAGON FRUIT... THE SIZE OF THE CREATURE IS RELATIVE TO THE WORLD'S INITIAL SIZE OF WHOEVER ATE THE FRUIT, OF COURSE." An elder explains, "THEY SAY THIS DRAGON BREATHES LIGHTNING, AND WHEN IT FLIES, ITS JET-BLACK BODY CAN TURN DAY INTO NIGHT. THINK OF IT THIS WAY: A GIANT WOULD GROW LARGER THAN A HUMAN UNDERGOING THE SAME TRANSFORMATION... THAT COMBINATION IS WHAT BRINGS OUT THE DEVIL FRUIT'S TRUE POTENTIAL." Below, a figure shouts "...RAGNIR!!" as another replies, "BY THE HAMMER GUARDIAN... NOT QUITE. IT'S JUST BEEN PROTECTED... SO THE FRUIT WAS FORBIDDEN AND HIDDEN DUE TO ITS IMMENSE POWERI"
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An elderly storyteller with a massive beard recounts an ancient Elbaf legend. He explains that a god of war once fought with Ragnir and was accompanied by a loyal partner, the ice squirrel Ratatoskr. The tale continues that after the master's death, the loyal Ratatoskr came to possess the weapon Ragnir and now awaits his master's return. A young man with a scar listens intently. Suddenly the scene shifts to a chaotic battlefield where a massive dragon rampages. A man in a hat yells as the dragon declares its choice. The old man concludes that Ragnir is no longer acting as a guard for the fruit's power but seems to have chosen its own path. SFX: GOGOGO, DON DON, dramatic impact lines fill the panels.
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A colossal black dragon with horns and wings roars ROOAAR!! as it smashes through structures. Smaller dragons tumble and crash amid explosions and debris. The massive dragon lands heavily, shaking the ground. A voice declares IT CHOSE LOKI!! Impact lines, cracks, and flying rubble fill the chaotic scene as the dragon towers over the landscape.
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The dragon crashes through buildings labeled THUDHEIM!! A close-up shows intense eyes realizing SO THAT IS IT... IT WAS HERE... THE NIDHOGG. The dragon flies over a vast landscape as the realization hits: IT WAS HERE ALL ALONG!! A QUIRK OF FATE!! The final panels show the dragon's tail and wings amid rubble, a small bat-like silhouette, and the elderly storyteller's face. The page ends with ONE PIECE CH.1175 /END and a note about color spread next chapter.
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Discussion
p6The spiked dragon-like creature is linked to a forbidden Devil Fruit.
p6Long-haired woman recognizes Luffy's appearance as matching Nika.
p7The spiked dragon-like creature results from the Mythological Dragon-Dragon Fruit.
p7Creature size scales with the eater's initial size, amplified for giants.
p7The fruit is described as forbidden and hidden because of its power.
p8Elderly storyteller recounts Elbaf legend involving god of war, Ragnir, and Ratatoskr.
p8Legend claims Ratatoskr now possesses Ragnir after master's death.
p8Scene shifts from storytelling to chaotic battlefield with rampaging dragon.
p8Dragon declares its choice during destruction.
p9Colossal black dragon rampages and destroys structures.
p9Smaller dragons are thrown amid explosions.
p9Dragon lands with heavy impact shaking the ground.
p9Declaration states the dragon chose Loki.
p10Dragon crashes through buildings labeled THRUDHEIM.
p10Realization identifies the dragon as the Nidhoggr.
p10Dragon flies over landscape as realization occurs.
p10Chapter 1175 ends with note about color spread next chapter.
What is said, page by page
p0Cover request sign names Ramenmaru as requester with theme Sabo getting swarmed by koala-joeys.
p1Spiked-armor woman shouts about captured Straw Hats being somewhere.
p1Fish-man-like creature notes vines are weak to higher temperatures and expresses thanks.
p1Sanji's voice is identified by allies as the source of the fiery attack.
p1Robin thanks the group while expressing relief.
p1Sanji comments on a recent roar and its connection to Haki.
p1Robin states there is no time to celebrate.
p2Voice questions the identity of the massive shadow overhead.
p2Giants shout that their people were stabbed by thorns and need help.
p2Names Rodo, Oimo, and Ripley are called out by panicked giants.
p2Child giant cries that mommy is going to die.
p2Loki refuses to help and states the village is not his problem.
p2Loki explains he is only dropping off the children after they jumped on his back.
p2Another giant urges Loki to take the kids somewhere less dangerous.
p3Giants express relief that there are no more hostages and children are safe.
p3Voice calls out to people of Elbaf to climb down now.
p3Zoro is spotted and greeted by giants on the dragon's head.
p3Long-haired giant accuses others of cheating him out of a touching moment and vows none will survive.
p3Giants urge others to give up and get children inside quickly.
p3Voice notes more thorns are appearing and children must be protected.
p3Loki is addressed about taking care of dream monsters and leaving the village.
p4Helmeted boy declares intent to save his mother and others while refusing to let the man proceed, showing desperate resolve.
p4Group of children shout overlapping cries of support and defiance with panicked energy.
p4Bearded man in black coat mocks the children and declares he will remember their faces while preparing to attack.
p4Bearded man threatens the children with his weapon and states he will finish off their parents.
p5Zoro is praised for a successful attack with enthusiastic shouts from allies.
p5Luffy initiates a stretching attack while calling out his technique name.
p5Allies react with surprise and confirmation that Zoro's strike landed effectively.
p6Long-haired woman identifies Luffy's white form as resembling the Warrior of Liberation Nika.
p6Elderly bearded man notes that the creature comes from a forbidden Devil Fruit tied to Elbaf's national treasure.
p6Onlookers react with awe and recognition upon seeing Luffy's transformed state.
p7Elderly bearded man describes the Mythological Dragon-Dragon Fruit and its colossal size scaling.
p7Elderly bearded man explains the dragon's lightning breath and jet-black body that turns day to night.
p7Elderly bearded man notes that the fruit was forbidden due to its immense power.
p8Elderly storyteller explains ancient Elbaf legend of god of war who fought with Ragnir and was accompanied by loyal ice squirrel Ratatoskr, calm narrative mood.
p8Elderly storyteller states that after master's death loyal Ratatoskr came to possess Ragnir and awaits master's return, legendary tone.
p8Man in hat reacts as dragon declares its choice, urgent and surprised mood.
p8Elderly storyteller concludes it is no longer acting as a guard for the fruit's power but seems Ragnir, reflective mood.
p9Massive dragon roars loudly while rampaging, aggressive and dominant mood.
p9Voice declares that it chose Loki, dramatic revelation tone.
p10Realization states so that is it, it was here, the Nidhoggr, sudden insight mood.
p10Realization continues it was here all along, a quirk of fate, astonished tone.