Shueisha's Weekly Shonen Jump has put Golden Week on hold, but that hasn't stopped the reveal of Eiichiro Oda's One Piece manga from starting this week. During breaks, most mangakas submit manuscripts for upcoming chapters.

Fans got a look at chapter 1114 of One Piece earlier than expected, although the reveal was somewhat vague. The most intriguing reveal is about Joy Boy, apparently a man from the Ancient Kingdom who has “lasting powers.”

Joy Boy's mention in Chapter 1114

This news has important implications for Joy Boy's identity and possible connection to Luffy. It also reminds fans to look back at previous seasons of the series for clues.

The Fishman Island arc, although not universally loved, laid important foundations for Joy Boy. It featured a Poneglyph left behind by Joy Boy as an apology to then-Poseidon for breaking his promise.

The details of the promise are unclear, but it may involve integrating the Merfolk into surface society, possibly tied to the purpose of Noah, a giant ark.

Chapter 1113 ends with Dr. Vegapunk predicting a future world submerged in water, in line with the prophecy surrounding Joy Boy's promise.

Oda's confirmation of the Final Saga signals that the story is coming to an end in the next few years. Fans predict Joy Boy's promise will be the central plot point of this ending story, especially since Luffy is considered the next Joy Boy and has a relationship with Poseidon in the present.

The alleged spoilers of Chapter 1114, including Joy Boy's “lasting power,” reinforce the imminent fulfillment of Joy Boy's promise.