The a piece The story continues to be serialized in Shuisha's Weekly Shonen Jump since July 18, 1997. Since then, the creator of the story, Eiichiro Oda, has introduced many diverse characters, and every few arcs, Oda particularly highlights the princess. To this day, Nefertari of Arabia plays the leading role as Vivi, the first princess. a piece The story, and the one that probably started the Oda trend, remains the most popular. Vivi, who was officially presented as an Arabian princess a piece Chapter 110 on October 25, 1999, still known as a complimentary Straw Hat Pirate and a great female character.
Now, in Elbaf's climax, Eiichiro Oda is officially expanding the lore of Princess Shuri of the Kingdom of Asperia, starting with one-piece chapter 1183, which was officially released on May 24, 2026 in Shueisha's Weekly Shonen Jump issue #26. Princess Shuri is the true identity of Holy Knight Gunko, and she is poised to become the best princess since Vivi with Eiichiro Oda's master plan.
Nefertari Vivi of Kin Arabasta was the first and best princess of One Piece
After the Eastern Blue Saga a pieceThe Straw Hat Pirates, consisting of Luffy, Zoro, Nami, Usopp and Sanji, officially enter the Grand Line. Soon after, they visit a mysterious person known as Miss Wednesday. Miss Wednesday started out as a member of the Baroque Works as the Straw Hat's enemy and Mr. 9's assistant. However, during the Whiskey Peak arc, specifically in One Piece Chapter 110, which was released in Weekly Shonen Jump issue #48 in 1999, it was revealed that there was more to him than meets the eye.
Miss Wednesday was the secret identity of a princess of Arabia, whose name was Nefertari Vivi. Vivi joined Baroque Works for one goal only – to free her country from the Shichibukai, Sir Crocodile. After quickly realizing that she cannot achieve her goal alone, she instead turns to Luffy and the rest of the Straw Hats for help.
Together, the Straw Hat Pirates traveled a few arcs until they reached Arabasta, and there Luffy and the others helped free Arabasta, which was officially acquired. a piece Chapter 210. With this, Vivi becomes the first of many princesses to be introduced in One Piece. In fact, many of us were hoping that Vivi would go on a journey with the Straw Hat Pirates. But, unfortunately, that did not happen. Vivi had her own responsibilities as the heir to the throne of Arabia that she needed to fulfill, as officially confirmed in One Piece Chapter 216, released in Weekly Shōnen Jump issue #9 on January 28, 2002. Now, in the final saga, Vivi is regaining her importance and looking forward with hope again. Soon the pirates.
One Piece creator Eiichiro Oda is finally making the monster trio stronger than the admirals
Oda's demon trio has grown in strength, and he's about to put them one level above the admirals in one piece.
One Piece chapters 1183 and 1184 highlight Shuri as the next great princess of One Piece
Vivi is the most iconic a piece Princess, but Eiichiro Oda has just added another to the mix who could become a character on the same level as Vivi. This is Princess Elbaf, a newly revealed character in Princess Shuri. Princess Shuri is the true identity of Holy Knight Gunko. His name was recently revealed through Brooke, in a piece Chapter 1173, which was officially issued on February 6, 2026. Brooke knew that from their time together 70 years ago, as he served under his father, King Reuven of the Kingdom of Asperia, and mother, Lady Kandel.
“I never wanted to think about you in my entire life! Not the princess who killed my father! The life you stole belonged to the man I owed everything to!” — Brooke to Shuri, One Piece Chapter #1173
in a piece Chapter 1183, Shuri's past is highlighted very well. It's clear to see that he has a lot of affection for Brooke as he practically raised her by himself. On top of that, Shuri was also trained in combat by Brook on various occasions. Together, Brooke and Shuri enjoy the mundane things in life, and that's the beauty of their relationship.
While the Shuri flashbacks are not fully explored, she remains a largely mysterious character. The only big thing we know so far is that despite her undying love for Brooke and Reuven, she murdered her father at an unknown time in the past. On May 24, 2026, in One Piece chapter 1183, Brooke also officially states that her contact with Shuri was cut after she moved to Marizoa after a tragedy occurred in Asperia.
“If it's really her, she must be 77 years old by now. At the time, she was the princess of my homeland. And I lost contact with her when I traveled to Marijoa's Holy Land.” – Brooke, A Piece Chapter 1183
However, it is revealed that Shuri is not actually evil; Instead, she is simply brainwashed and controlled by Emu. We can't wait for all the circumstances surrounding her to be fully revealed as she is set to be a major player in the Elbaf arc, and potentially beyond.
The Elbaf climax of One Piece sets up Princess Shuri as another potential Straw Hat Pirate
During the Arabian Nights saga, we all expected Vivi to officially join the Straw Hat Pirates. Unfortunately, that never happened. Although fans haven't completely given up hope of her joining, especially now that her father, King Cobra, has been killed in Reverie, there are other candidates around, and Shuri is one of them.
With Vivi nowhere near the Straw Hat Pirates, Shuri has emerged as a prime candidate to join the Straw Hat Pirates. Princess Shuri has a history with Brooke, and we know she's not really evil and just brainwashed by Emu. This was confirmed when she freed Brooke and screamed at him, urging him to run inside a piece Chapter 1173, on February 9, 2026.
Brooke: Princess Shuri! You there, you are Princess Shuri, right?
Shuri: Brooke, you have to run!
— Exchange between Shuri and Brooke, One Piece Chapter #1173
Right now, Shuri is frozen, but by the end of the arc, she must be freed from Emu's bonds, just as all the other princesses are safe in one piece. When that happens, she will have nowhere to go, especially since Brooke has already confirmed in One Piece Chapter 1183 that the kingdom of Asperia, where she came from, no longer exists. His only option is to travel with the Straw Hat Pirates.
“A long time ago, a long time ago indeed! He was just a child and I was a young man! It was in a land that no longer exists… Asperia! Asperia was a land of music, full of workshops crafting all kinds of instruments!” – Brook highlights Destruction of Asperia, a fragment chapter #1183
Not only does this enhance Shuri and Brooke's character, but she will definitely be a major asset to the Straw Hat Pirates because, unlike Vivi, she is actually a powerful fighter who will add a huge strength buff to the crew. Shuri is so strong that even Shamrock Figureland thought she could fight Loki, and that kind of power is always welcomed on board.
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