The spoiler process for the next chapter in the action-adventure series, One Piece, began on the evening of Sunday, February 19, 2023, with the release of indications for chapter 1076. Author and illustrator Eiichiro Oda has if indications are to be believed and interpreted liberally, lined up an intriguing entry for his flagship series. While most of the teasers this week have centred on how wonderful One Piece chapter 1076 is, it looks that Kizaru’s arrival at Egghead is the one definite plot point we may expect. At the same time, this heralds the arrival of Saint Jaygarcia Saturn, who is being led to Egghead Island by Admiral Kizaru.
A number of clues point to the upcoming issue of One Piece being a fascinating one, and that issue will be chapter 1076. Redon (@Mugiwara 23), the series’ primary leaker, tweeted the first clue for chapter 1076. Timestamped for 4:52 PM EST on Sunday, February 19, 2023, the clue shows a GIF of the late, great Ric Flair in action as a professional wrestler. In this clip from an interview, Flair demonstrates his trademark “woo” catchphrase. Redon is implying that the next chapter will be thrilling by using a GIF, which is a widely-used online shorthand for conveying enthusiasm or hype. While it’s disappointing that we can’t extrapolate any tale details from this clue, it’s reassuring to see that the topic appears to be a strong one for fans.
A GIF from an SNL skit was Redon’s next teaser for One Piece Chapter 1076, which was released at 6:37 AM EST on Monday, February 20, 2023. This GIF depicts four guys at a bar sharing a round of cheers while expressing a wide range of emotions, from elation to glee to what looks to be horrified perplexity on Will Ferrell’s face. On the surface, this appears to be further feedback on the standard of the next issue. The planned alliance between Rob Lucci and Kaku and Monkey D. Luffy and Roronoa Zoro is one interpretation of the presence of these four men celebrating their drinks together. The fact that the guys are raising glasses together suggests that they will be working together in the next issue.
Some 2 hours later, Redon dropped a tip about One Piece chapter 1076. Redon shares an animated GIF showing an axe being sharpened on a stone. The alternative text to this post only depicts the GIF as an axe being sharpened, thus it doesn’t disclose anything of great significance. One can take this clue in a variety of directions. On the other hand, some of the more well-known versions centre on the infamous Scopper Gaban, a former member of the Roger Pirates. During the series, Gaban is shown to have two axes, further cementing the relationship. However, many believe Axe Hand Morgan is back, which is highly improbable given how long it’s been since we last saw him.
One Piece chapter 1076’s next clue was released by Redon at 9:43 AM on Monday, February 20. It featured a GIF of a Naval armada sailing the seas. The fleet consists of what seems like a couple of dozen ships, with one ship serving as the apparent leader. It’s not clear, but the flagship probably isn’t a battleship but rather an aircraft carrier. Both of the possible references in this clue are obvious. In the next issue, readers will learn more about Monkey D. Garp’s efforts to free Koby from Blackbeard and the arrival of Admiral Kizaru or Saint Jaygarcia Saturn to Egghead. The former, though, seems more conceivable, considering the series’ present stakes and past indications.
Almost 2 hours later, Redon shared his fifth and final hint for One Piece Chapter 1076, which is a simple GIF of a flag featuring the insignia of the New York Giants football team. Hopefully, this clue makes it quite clear that the Giant race will play a role in the next issue. This will presumably include a point-of-view switch to Elbaf, where Eustass Kid and his gang have just landed.