One Piece episode 1080, titled A Celebration Banquet! The New Emperors of the Sea, was aired in Japan on Sunday, October 22, 2023. This latest episode delves into the aftermath of the intense battle at Onigashima, which has angered the World Government. In the previous episode, the Five Elders expressed concern about Nika's return and now they are taking action against the pirate groups in Wano.
Therefore, amidst the ongoing festivities, viewers can anticipate the arrival of a merciless and impatient new enemy. His sole objective will be to capture Luffy.
Disclaimer: This article contains spoilers.
One Piece episode 1080 shows an Admiral has arrived in Wano
Monkey D. Luffy's new bounty
Morgans as seen in One Piece episode 1080 (Image via Toei)In One Piece episode 1080, the furious Five Elders were seen reacting to Luffy's new bounty picture featuring his Gear 5 form. Their primary focus was on removing the 'D' from his name, but unfortunately, they couldn't reach the printing company responsible for it. Taking charge of the situation, Morgans, the president of the World Economy News Paper, personally supervised the printing and dissemination of this news. He believed that in such transformative times, it was imperative to promote the truth.
Robin encounters Tenguyama
Thanks to him, the defeat of Kaido and Big Mom, the infiltration of Wano by CP0, and other major events became known to the world. As a consequence of their actions, Luffy, Kid, and Law found themselves with an astonishing bounty of three billion berries on their heads.In One Piece episode 1080, Tenguyama can be seen overlooking the festival in Wano (Image via Toei).Within the confines of the room where Tenguyama Hitetsu had been imprisoned for years, Robin made an unexpected discovery - another Poneglyph. It was during this momentous occasion that Tenguyama unveiled his true identity as none other than Kozuki Sukiyaki, the revered father of Kozuki Oden and the former Shogun of the land of Wano.
Sukiyaki was responsible for Orochi's rise to power. Overwhelmed by remorse for his son's death and the immense changes in his country, he considered ending his own life but ultimately decided against it. However, he made the deliberate choice to keep his survival a secret from others.
Curious about the whereabouts of Pluton, Robin questioned Tengu about its rumored presence in Wano. Initially taken aback by her extensive knowledge, Tengu conceded that the ancient weapon was indeed located there.
Ryokugyu's onslaught
Ryokugyu as seen in One Piece episode 1080 (Image via Toei)In the latest episode of One Piece, episode 1080, a remarkable event unfolded at the former excavation labor camp in Udon. Admiral Ryokugyu made a dramatic entrance, catching everyone off guard. Upon discovering his affiliation with the Navy, Queen and the former crewmates of Kaido wasted no time in launching an attack against him. However, Ryokugyu exhibited little patience and swiftly neutralized his adversaries by utilizing his extraordinary Devil Fruit powers to drain their bodies. His main objective was to apprehend Luffy, aiming to earn the commendation and approval of Akainu.
A new Emperor of the Sea
Luffy and Kid as seen in One Piece episode 1080 (Image via Toei)In a flashback, Luffy requested Momonosuke not to disclose his identity to the people of Wano out of concern that they would idolize him as a hero.
Having acknowledged that the citizens of Wano eagerly awaited Momonosuke's comeback to bring about a transformation in the nation, allowing them to indulge in unlimited food and drink every day.
In the midst of the current celebrations, Kid came up to Luffy and handed him a wanted poster featuring his impressive bounty. The episode concluded with the announcement that Buggy, Blackbeard, Shanks, and Straw Hat have become the newly proclaimed Emperors of the Sea.
A quick summary of One Piece episode 1079
In the anime, we get a glimpse of the Five Elders (Image via Toei).The latest episode commenced with the Five Elders voicing their discontent towards the state of affairs in Wano. The downfall of two out of the four Emperors of the Sea, coupled with the impenetrable borders of Wano, has rendered it beyond the control of the World Government.
A week following the Onigashima battle, a wave of jubilation swept through Wano as Momonosuke, the newly appointed Shogun, assumed leadership. Luffy and Zoro awoke from their unconscious states, and a grand feast was declared to commemorate the occasion.
In the meantime, Kid anxiously contemplated the possibility of the news about Kaido and Big Mom's downfall being revealed, thus making them prime targets as the emerging Emperors of the Sea. To substantiate his concerns, the episode concluded with Admiral Ryokugyu voyaging towards Wano.