One Piece Chapter 1186 Reveals a New Legendary Bloodline Eye Power

Eiichiro Oda is deep in the Elbaf Arc climax in One Piece, stacking reveal after reveal as the story barrels toward its Final Saga. Alongside the rapid-fire parade of new Devil Fruit abilities, Oda has also turned the spotlight on something rarer: eye-based powers tied to specific bloodlines and races.

On June 28, 2026, in One Piece Chapter 1186, Oda introduced a distinctive eye associated with members of the Manmayer family—bipolar irises that can only awaken in a limited number of people. The impact is so serious that even Nerona Imu, described as the official King of the World, actively wants those irises for himself. As the manga pushes further into the Final Saga, these bipolar irises look set to become a central piece of the endgame.

One Piece Chapter 1186 Officially Reveals A Special Eye With Bipolar Irises That Awakens In Some Manmayer Family Members

One Piece Chapter 1186 was released on June 28, 2026, as part of Shueisha’s Weekly Shonen Jump Issue #31. In that chapter, Oda expands the lore surrounding the Manmayer family—one of the 20 Founding Families credited with helping fight the Ancient Kingdom 800 years ago and with shaping the world government.

For most of the series, the Manmayer family has remained shrouded in mystery, but the manga has shown only a few members so far. The first member introduced was a Holy Knight, first shown in Chapter 1096, which launched on October 30, 2023, in Weekly Shonen Jump Issue #48. That chapter came via Kuma’s flashback and offered a view of the God Valley Incident, including this Holy Knight’s presence at the Native Hunting Competition. Notably, Oda kept her eyes completely covered at the time—until now, when the reason becomes clearer.

Garling: You kids can sit back and watch

Unnamed Holy Knight: Don’t be so sure of a win, Garling.

Manmayer Family Holy Knight: The Manmayer Family is going to win.

— Exchange in One Piece Chapter #1096, which first introduced the Manmayer family to readers

Next, One Piece Chapter 1137 brought Manmayer Gunko into view on January 27, 2026, published in Weekly Shonen Jump Issue #9. At that point in the Elbaf Arc, Gunko was positioned as one of the secondary antagonists. Her eyes were easy to spot, since she also has bipolar irises, and even before the manga explained what they do, they were a strong visual signal that she wasn’t ordinary.

In Chapter 1186, released last Sunday, June 28, 2026, at 11 a.m. EST, Oda finally confirms what those bipolar irises mean. The power isn’t limited to Gunko; it extends to her father, Manmayer Gurou, and to a small set of other characters. The chapter also clarifies that Gurou, who is introduced in the very same issue, carries the trait as well.

“Normally, I wouldn’t come to a backwater like this just to recover a measly whelp. But, her bipolar irises are an extremely rare trait, and the Great One desires her. While it may not have awakened for me, perhaps she can…” — Manmayer Gurou explaining the power of Bipolar Irises in One Piece Chapter #1186

Even with the trait in his blood, Manmayer Gurou says the bipolar irises never fully awakened in him. Instead, he claims Shuri had the potential to awaken their true power, which helps explain why Nerona Imu removed Shuri from the Esperia Kingdom and turned her into his personal servant in Marijoa. Imu, however, does not allow Gurou to spell out what the awakened ability actually grants—though the story makes it clear the payoff is massive, and that it will matter during the final stretch of the narrative.

The way the Elbaf Arc is closing also sets the table for the arrival of three new gods, who are expected to play major roles as the Final Saga ramps up.

Quick facts

• One Piece Chapter 1186 released June 28, 2026 in Weekly Shonen Jump Issue #31.
• The chapter reveals a special eye tied to the Manmayer family: bipolar irises.
• The bipolar irises only awaken in a select few individuals.
• Nerona Imu is shown to desire these irises for himself.
• The power is present in multiple characters, including Manmayer Gunko and Manmayer Gurou.
• Manmayer Gurou claims Shuri had the potential to awaken the irises’ true power and was taken from Esperia to Marijoa.
• Hints suggest a connection between Imu’s abilities and ringed eyes that resemble bipolar irises.

The Potential Abilities Of The New Bipolar Irises

At the moment, the manga doesn’t fully spell out what the bipolar irises can do once they awaken. Still, Nerona Imu’s obsession with them strongly implies they unlock a level of strength that would be difficult to replicate. The chapter also draws attention to a visual parallel: when Imu uses abilities from his Akuma no Mi—first unveiled in Chapter 1179 on April 5, 2026—there’s a giant ring of black flames behind his back.

That black-flame ring contains multiple embedded eyes. They resemble the bipolar eyes seen on Shuri, and the story suggests other characters in One Piece also have similar ringed eyes. In Imu’s case, the design connects the irises to his supernatural power display, hinting that the eye trait may be tied to what he can accomplish in combat or prediction.

Nerona Imu isn’t the only one with ringed eyes that look similar. Dracule Mihawk also appears to have them, and there’s speculation that his connection to Imu may be through blood. Other figures, like Zunesha, also seem to share a comparable eye pattern, reinforcing the idea that this is a rare trait with a specific purpose. For Mihawk, the earlier epithet Oda selected for him—made official in One Piece Vivre Card Volume #1—was “Senrigan,” translated as “the Clairvoyant.” That title implies a direct link to seeing the future itself.

Because of those breadcrumb hints scattered across the story, one plausible interpretation is that the newly revealed bipolar irises could be capable of perceiving the future, or at least identifying the most favorable outcome among multiple possibilities. That said, it’s still theory rather than confirmed fact, since Oda hasn’t provided an explicit explanation yet.

“Originally, his epithet was going to be ‘Clairvoyant’ (Senrigan)” — Mihawk’s Information Corner, One Piece Vivre Card Volume #1

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Why Nerona Imu Desires The New Eye In One Piece

There’s something especially striking about Nerona Imu having special eyes himself, and about the black ring of black flames appearing behind him when he uses his unique powers. When you factor in that Imu defeated Joy Boy 800 years ago, it becomes easier to argue that Imu must have had access to abilities capable of turning the outcome in his favor. If the bipolar irises can relate to future sight—or at least to choosing the best path forward—then Imu’s victory over Joy Boy starts to look less like luck and more like preparation.

That idea also helps explain why Imu would have wanted Gunko years earlier. If Gunko stood at Imu’s side, perhaps he could steer toward a new future for himself, using whatever the irises make possible. Still, this remains speculation built from the limited clues Oda has placed in the Elbaf Arc climax.

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The real importance of these bipolar irises should become clearer before the arc wraps up, especially as the manga tackles the thread involving Princess Shuri and her rescue attempt led by the Straw Hat Pirates. Meanwhile, the ongoing clash of Imu versus Luffy is expected to reveal Imu’s special abilities gradually, starting with Chapter 1187.

Chapter 1187 is scheduled to be released on July 12, 2026, in Weekly Shonen Jump Issue #33. With the Final Saga accelerating, readers will be watching closely for whatever new powers Oda chooses to unveil next—and how the bipolar irises ultimately fit into the endgame behind Imu’s plans.

All One Piece manga chapters by Eiichiro Oda are available to read via Manga Plus and Viz Media.