The Elbaf arc delivers one of its biggest moments tonight — One Piece Episode 1170, titled “Get the Key! Luffy vs. Scopper Gaban,” simulcasts on Crunchyroll at 10:15 PM SGT this Sunday, 19 July 2026, right alongside the Japanese broadcast on Fuji TV. If you’ve been following the arc since it kicked off in April, this is the episode you’ve been waiting for.
What Happened in One Piece Episode 1169
Last week’s Episode 1169 — “The Legend Lurking in Elbaph: The Identity of the Mountain-Eater” — was a slow-burn that paid off hard in its final minutes. As the Straw Hats searched a sacred throne room on Elbaf for the key to Prince Loki’s chains, a cheerful local who called himself “Mr. Ya” stepped forward to help. He then revealed himself as Scopper Gaban, a member of the Roger Pirates and one of the handful of people who ever sailed to Laughtale. Rather than simply handing over the key, Gaban challenged Luffy to take it by force — setting up tonight’s episode perfectly.
Who Is Scopper Gaban, Roger’s Left Wing?
Scopper Gaban holds near-mythic status in One Piece lore. As a member of Gol D. Roger’s crew he was regarded as Silvers Rayleigh’s equal in combat, a warrior so feared he earned the nickname “Mountain-Eater” — after single-handedly cutting down every tree on a mountainside to protect Roger from a pirate army. When the Roger Pirates disbanded he drifted to Elbaf, married a giant woman named Ripley, and fathered a son, Colon. He has lived quietly there for twenty years, hidden in plain sight among the giants.
His weapon of choice is a pair of heavy axes, backed by advanced Haki. No Devil Fruit, no tricks — just raw power refined during the era when Roger’s crew was the most dangerous on the seas. In terms of sheer combat pedigree, Luffy has arguably never faced anyone with deeper roots in the story of the One Piece itself.
What to Expect from Episode 1170
The official preview from Toei Animation confirms both Luffy and Zoro are drawn into the confrontation. Gaban is not a villain — he is a gatekeeper who wants to know whether Luffy has what it takes to be a worthy successor to Roger’s will. That framing makes the fight as emotionally loaded as it is action-packed: the current king of the pirates-in-waiting, facing down a living legend from the age that set everything in motion. The preview imagery of axes and Haki suggests a clash that will test Luffy’s growth since his training with Rayleigh, and Zoro’s presence hints the fight will escalate well beyond a simple one-on-one.
How to Watch One Piece Episode 1170 in Singapore
Singapore fans can stream One Piece Episode 1170 on Crunchyroll from 10:15 PM SGT on Sunday, 19 July 2026. The simulcast runs at the same time as the Fuji TV broadcast in Japan. If you’re holding out for Netflix, Episode 1170 lands there on 25 July. Last week’s Episode 1169 is already up on both platforms if you need to catch up before tonight. More anime coverage is on GameTrader every day.