One Piece Chapter 1149 Out: Could Gunko be Brook's daughter? Everything we know so far

One Piece Chapter 1149, titled 'One Second,' has sparked intense speculation among fans, particularly regarding the mysterious connection between Gunko, a member of the God's Knights, and Brook, the Straw Hat Pirates' musician. With the new chapter revealing a flashback hinting at their past, many are wondering: Is Gunko Brook's daughter? Here's everything we know so far based on the latest chapter spoilers, fan discussions, and manga developments. Who Is Gunko in One Piece?
Gunko is a World Noble and a member of the God's Knights, introduced as a major antagonist in the Elbaph Arc. She wields the Aro Aro no Mi (Arrow-Arrow Fruit), which allows her to create and manipulate arrows, making her a formidable opponent. Described as a young woman with light short hair, heterochromia, and bandages covering parts of her face and knees, Gunko's enigmatic personality and powers have made her a focal point of the arc. Her actions, such as kidnapping giant children to force Elbaph's submission to the World Government, showcase her ruthless side, but recent spoilers suggest a deeper, more complex backstory. The Flashback: Brook and Gunko's Connection
One Piece Chapter 1149 raw scans reveal a pivotal flashback that has fueled speculation about Gunko's relationship with Brook. In this flashback, a silhouetted figure—believed to be Brook due to his distinct afro and height—is seen holding a young girl's hand in a musical setting. The figure expresses his dream of becoming a pirate, saying, 'Yohoho!! Becoming a pirate is my dream.' Another memory shows a woman screaming 'Father!' which some interpret as Gunko recalling her past.
In the present, Brook observes Gunko, noting, 'How similar they are…' while Gunko, seemingly regaining a fragment of her memory, runs toward him and asks, 'Was it Brook!?' These moments suggest that Brook and Gunko share a history predating his time with the Rumbar Pirates, over 50 years ago. However, the silhouette-only depiction leaves it unclear whether the young girl is Gunko herself. Is Gunko Brook's Daughter? Fan Theories and Evidence
The possibility that Gunko is Brook's daughter has ignited fan discussions across platforms like Reddit and X. Here are the key points fueling this theory:
Brook's Mysterious Past: Brook's backstory before joining the Rumbar Pirates is largely unexplored. We know he was a battle convoy leader for a kingdom in the West Blue and joined the Rumbar Pirates 52 years ago. The flashback in Chapter 1149 places his interaction with the young girl before this, potentially 54–60 years ago. If Gunko is that girl, her youthful appearance suggests she may be immortal or unaffected by aging, possibly due to Imu's influence or her Devil Fruit.
Gunko's Behavior and Brook's Music: Gunko is a fan of Brook's music, as seen in Chapter 1144 when she listens to his song 'New World.' Her emotional reaction—feeling pain when attacking Brook in Chapter 1147—suggests a personal connection. Some speculate this could indicate a familial bond, though others propose she might have been a friend or a figure Brook protected during his time as a royal guard. One pieceOne Piece Chapter 1149
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