Spoiler Warning: Major plot points from the One Piece manga ahead.
For decades, Monkey D. Garp has been a polarizing figure in the One Piece universe—the Marine Vice Admiral hailed as the “Hero of the Marines” after the God Valley Incident 38 years ago. But Chapter 1166 of the manga’s Elbaf arc finally unpacks the painful trade-offs behind his unwavering commitment, turning fan debates into a tale of quiet resistance.
Garp’s tenure has always puzzled viewers: he loathes the World Government’s rot, the Celestial Dragons’ cruelty, and the Marines’ ironclad hierarchy, yet he refuses to bolt. Some fans blast him for not following his son, Monkey D. Dragon, into outright rebellion with the Revolutionary Army. Others praise his insider approach as a sly way to erode corruption from within.
The God Valley battle against Rocks D. Xebec’s crew made Garp a legend, but the truth is murkier. The chapter exposes how the Marines doctored the narrative, crediting Garp alone and erasing Gol D. Roger’s crucial role. Enraged but pragmatic, Garp stuck it out as Vice Admiral to shield civilians quietly, far from the propaganda glare.
In a raw showdown with Fleet Admiral Sengoku, Garp argued his position allowed him to protect the innocent without the baggage of Admiral duties—like kowtowing to the despised World Nobles. He rejected promotions multiple times, instead pouring his energy into training the next generation of Marines as his subtle act of defiance.
The reveal also spotlights the family fracture: Dragon, scarred by God Valley’s atrocities, faced a court-martial for insubordination. Garp pulled strings for his son’s getaway, but their paths split—Dragon igniting revolution, Garp fortifying the system’s underbelly.
When was One Piece Chapter 1166 released?
One Piece Chapter 1166 was released on November 23, 2025 – Read it on Viz Media’s Shonen Jump Site.
Release date for One Piece episode 1151!
One Piece episode 1151 is set to go live on November 30, 2025.
ONE PIECE is a Japanese manga series created by Eiichiro Oda, chronicling the epic journey of Monkey D. Luffy, a spirited young pirate with the power of rubber, as he sails the seas with his crew—the Straw Hat Pirates. Their mission: to find the legendary treasure known as the “One Piece” and crown Luffy as the next Pirate King.
The series has been continuously published in Shueisha’s Weekly Shōnen Jump magazine since July 1997. As of March 2025, it spans 111 collected tankōbon volumes. In the English-speaking world, Viz Media handles the North American and UK releases, while Madman Entertainment distributes the series in Australia.
One Piece has evolved into a massive multimedia franchise. It was first animated in a festival short by Production I.G before being adapted into an ongoing anime series by Toei Animation, which premiered in 1999. Toei has also produced 14 feature-length animated films and a standalone OVA. The franchise has expanded to include a wide range of merchandise, including video games and a trading card game. In 2023, Netflix launched a live-action television adaptation, bringing the world of One Piece to a new generation of fans.
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