Eiichiro Oda, the creator of One Piece, is taking a three-week break to prioritize his health and develop a significant plot.

Oda emphasizes the break is for 'scheduled maintenance' and is not due to any health decline.

He intends to use the hiatus to work on revealing the true meaning behind the 'One Piece' treasure, a pivotal element of the story.

The manga is currently in its final major arc, having surpassed 1,100 chapters.

While fans may be disappointed, the hiatus is deemed crucial for Oda's well-being and the manga's ongoing success.

During the break, fans have alternative content to engage with including a live-action series on Netflix and an anime adaptation of Oda's one-shot series 'Monsters: 103 Mercies Dragon Damnation.'