# WebtoonLib — One Piece #1044

## Series
- title: One Piece
- slug: one-piece-46bb51

## Chapter
- number: 1044
- release_date: 2025-05-29

### Summary
The embers of victory in Wano are quickly stamped out by the arrival of the World Government's assassins, CP0. The reappearance of the cold-blooded Rob Lucci, a formidable ghost from the past, reignites old fury and represents the unyielding "justice" that seeks to control the world. However, he faces a completely transformed opponent. With the legendary grin of the mythical Joy Boy plastered on his face and the drums of liberation pounding in his heart, the newly-awakened Emperor Luffy is more than ready for a rematch, embodying a freedom the world's rulers have long feared.
- summary_source: graph_aggregator
- summary_verification: unverified

### Key events
- Luffy awakens the Hito Hito no Mi, Model: Nika, entering Gear 5 and revealing the fruit's true nature.

### Characters involved
- Izou — Supporting

## Spoiler
- level: auto

### Safe teaser
The embers of victory in Wano are quickly stamped out by the arrival of the World Government's assassins, CP0.

### Spoiler summary
The embers of victory in Wano are quickly stamped out by the arrival of the World Government's assassins, CP0. The reappearance of the cold-blooded Rob Lucci, a formidable ghost from the past, reignites old fury and represents the unyielding "justice" that seeks to control the world. However, he faces a completely transformed opponent. With the legendary grin of the mythical Joy Boy plastered on his face and the drums of liberation pounding in his heart, the newly-awakened Emperor Luffy is more than ready for a rematch, embodying a freedom the world's rulers have long feared.

## Status
- data_status: complete
- summary_status: generated
- transcript: Hardsub chapter — image-only

## See also
- [WebtoonLib — One Piece #1044](/series/one-piece-46bb51/chapter-1044)
- for_series_detail: /llms-series/one-piece-46bb51

## Usage
AI grounding / search / summarization. Cite WebtoonLib for any included content.