One Piece Cliffhanger Sets Up Post-Wano Bounty Shake Ups

One Piece has spent the last several years in Wano, and at last, the time is coming for our heroes to leave the country. The manga’s saga climaxed the summer as Luffy and Kaido exchanged their final blows high above the island nation. Of course, the arc’s wild battles left fans stunned time and again, so netizens knew the fallout from Wano would do a number on its heroes’ bounties. And now, One Piece is teasing just how wild those rewards will be.

Fans were warned as much when One Piece put forward its most recent chapter. It was there fans watched as Luffy recovered from defeating Kaido. With Wano now free from Orochi and the Beasts Pirates, all eyes are on the country to see how it fends in the new world. As expected, the World Government isn’t happy about the country’s power transfer, and chapter 1052 teases Luffy will earn an absurd bounty thanks to his part in it.

The update will come courtesy of Apoo as he brought word of the new bounties to Eustass Kid. The high-flying informant confirms the War for Wano was leaked to the World Government, and its events have prompted a major shift in bounties. “All of your bounties and the names they’re calling the new Emperors of the Sea [are there],” Apoo says about the newspapers.

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Of course, One Piece did not take the time to reveal these bounties, but fans are certain the numbers will be revealed shortly. After all, the World Government has a lot to lose now that Wano is out from Kaido’s thumb. The world’s power balance is shifting, and Kaido’s defeat is more than enough to topple confidence in the military. If Luffy could beat Kaido and his record-breaking bounty, there is no way the Straw Hat captain’s bounty can remain as low as it is. Now, the only question is whether or not Luffy one-ups Kaido with a six billion bounty.

What do you think of this latest teaser? Do you believe One Piece will break records with its bounty update? Share your thoughts with us in the comments section below or hit me up on Twitter @MeganPetersCB.