🗓 Release Info
- Chapter Title: Forest Route No. 8 – Second Forest Sector Blaze
- Japanese Release: April 11, 2025
- Official English Release: April 14, 2025 (Shonen Jump Issue #20)
🔥 Full Spoiler Summary
🦖 Sanji & Zoro’s Tag-Team: Dinosaur Hunt!
The chapter opens with Zoro and Sanji facing off against a massive ancient dinosaur deep within the forest. The creature is no ordinary beast—it’s a colossal threat to the local giants. With a tag-team move named “Airborne Power Shoot”, the Straw Hats bring it down in dramatic fashion.
They defeat it not just to survive, but to serve it up for a celebration feast. Turns out, this dino was meant to be food for the giants residing in the region!
🛡 The Talking Shield – Nash’s Origins
Sanji wields a talking shield named Nash, who surprisingly turns out to be a former Homie created during Big Mom’s reign. Nash was originally a soldier who perished during Big Mom’s fall and was transformed into a sentient shield by her soul powers.
He even shares backstory ties with Zeus, who is now (hilariously) referred to as Nami’s pet-slave.
🍖 Dinner with Loki – A Fiery Gag
Meanwhile, Luffy and the others share a rowdy meal with Prince Loki. The crew serves up the dinosaur they just hunted, roasted to perfection.
During the feast, Luffy shoves a piece of steaming hot meat into Loki’s face, burning him comically. Loki screams in pain, and the others laugh—classic Straw Hat chaos.
But the fun is short-lived…
🛡 The God Knights Are on the Move
Loki receives urgent news: The God Knights have arrived in the forest. These elite World Government enforcers are closing in fast. Their presence means trouble for both the Straw Hats and Prince Loki’s crew.
Tensions rise, and the party mood is replaced by battle readiness. In the shadows, the Holy Knight commander makes his appearance—an ominous figure cloaked in flames.
🌊 Jinbe’s Crisis & Bonney’s Flashback
Elsewhere, Jinbe tries to contain the massive wildfire spreading across the forest. He uses Fishman Karate to redirect water from a nearby river.
At the same time, Bonney awakens from a brief coma, experiencing a sudden flashback of Kuma being trained by the God Knights in her youth.
💭 Final Thoughts & Predictions
This chapter blends classic One Piece comedy with deep lore drops:
- The idea that God Knights trained Kuma? Huge reveal.
- Loki’s admiration for pirates adds complexity to his motivations.
- The Straw Hats remain hilariously chaotic, but trouble is brewing fast.
- Will the God Knights confront Luffy next chapter?
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