As Eiichiro Oda's One Piece enters one of the most consequential arcs in its 28-year history, the manga is preparing for another scheduled pause. The series is in the middle of the highly anticipated God Valley flashback, a storyline that has revealed details long speculated on by fans for decades. The new break will delay the release of Chapter 1166 until late November, extending the wait during a pivotal moment in the narrative.
The upcoming Chapter 1165 remains on schedule for publication on Sunday, November 9, 2025. After that, however, the series will enter a two-week hiatus. The pause follows the recent publication adjustments in October, during which only two chapters were released as Oda continues a health-conscious schedule designed to sustain the marathon pacing of serialization. The break means Weekly Shonen Jump will not include new One Piece content for one issue later this month.
The timing of the hiatus underscores the intensity of the current arc. The God Valley Incident, referenced in scattered dialogue and character backstories for years, is now unfolding directly in the manga. The clash depicts Monkey D. Garp and Gol D. Roger joining forces to fight Rocks D. Xebec and his fearsome crew - a group that included younger versions of Whitebeard, Big Mom, and Kaido on the same ship. The flashback also shows the involvement of the Celestial Dragons and the origins of several key historical shifts in the One Piece world.
Chapter 1165 is expected to conclude the central confrontation, with reports suggesting Garp and Roger land a combined Haki strike to defeat Rocks. The chapter reportedly ends as the Rocks Pirates retreat and the world government orders God Valley to be wiped from existence - a parallel to the destruction of Lulusia shown earlier in the series. The cliffhanger positions Chapter 1166 to portray the collapse of the island and the fallout for the participating factions.
Early speculation among readers focuses on several elements likely to appear in Chapter 1166. These include the evacuation of slaves from the island, the involvement of Monkey D. Dragon during the event, and the first canonical insight into how certain future pirates separated after the battle. Another theory revived in discussions is that the Roger Pirates left God Valley with an infant Shanks - a possibility that has circulated in fan circles for years.
The two-week break reflects a shift in Oda's production pace. For years, the creator was known for working under severe conditions, reportedly sleeping only a few hours per night while maintaining weekly output. In recent years, planned breaks have become standard to preserve his health and ensure consistent long-term storytelling. Fans have broadly supported the schedule change, even as high-tension story arcs amplify the wait between chapters.
One Piece Chapter 1166 is expected to release worldwide on Sunday, November 23, 2025, with simultaneous publication across platforms. The chapter will be available on VIZ Media's Shonen Jump service and Shueisha's Manga Plus app, where the newest chapters are offered for free when released.
The delay arrives at one of the series' most pivotal turning points, as the God Valley flashback continues to reveal the origins of the modern age of piracy and the political structures shaping the current storyline.
