After keeping up the hype, One Piece Chapter 1002 takes another break. After expecting its release to happen this week, fans have to wait for another seven days.
Sure, the magazine publishers’ New Year holidays are now over, but it seems to be a norm for Eiichiro Oda to take a break. As he has been taking a one-week hiatus every three to four chapters, One Piece Chapter 1002 will soon see the light of the day.
Chapter 1002’s another one-week break
A number of theories and spoilers are surrounding the new chapter, which may touch on different storylines.
It may feature Kaido and Rocks’ flashbacks, Shanks’ arrival in Wano to help Luffy, Supernova versus Yonko’s battle, and Nami or Robin to save Sanji from Black Maria.
According to BlockToro, Oda has been consistent with his schedule. As fans want him to continue his work, nobody wants the creator to get sick or an excess load on himself.
Fortunately, One Piece Chapter 1002 will be out next Sunday, and the mangaka will continue his regular schedule.
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Chapter 1002 theories and spoilers
There will be a lot going on in One Piece Chapter 1002. With the declaration of all-out war and the emergence of major characters, it may feature several storylines.
Epic Dope noted the battle between the Supernova and Yonko would continue. Luffy, Zoro, Kid, Killer, and Law are now on the rooftop to face Kaido and Big Mom.
Although this has started since One Piece Chapter 1000, the fight is still in progress.
An important revelation may also be made in the new chapter after O-Tama asked Hihimaru to hold Page and Ulti for three minutes. After the countdown, something big may happen, or this scene will just slide away.
In addition, there may be a new Onigashima after Kaido used his devil fruit power to lift the island and landed it on the Flower Capital.
Lastly, O-Tama also has a big role to play in One Piece Chapter 1002. Her devil fruit power has the ability to control the animals and Zoan devil fruit users, who ate her cheek-made Kibi Dango.
With the help of Usopp’s sniping skills, she may take control of Kaido’s forces and make them against him.
After a long wait, One Piece Chapter 1002 will finally be out on Sunday, Jan. 31, per the official manga sources. Fans can read it for free on Viz Media, Shonen Jump, and MangaPlus.
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