"One Piece" Chapter 853 release date will be delayed, but spoilers for the next episode says that Luffy and Sanji are finally reunited to settle the score with Pudding and Big Mom.

Previously, Luffy left Jinbe and Nami to find Sanji and help him stop his wedding, and now, spoilers suggest that Sanji and Luffy will finally see each other after escaping from the prison to fight against Big Mom and Pudding. However, with the two finally back together against the mother and daughter villains, many are excited to see if the formidable duo will kill Pudding.

On the other hand, there are also speculations that an allegiance of Vinsmoke family and Straw Hats will be inevitable, once the former learns about Big Mom's plans. In addition, Jinbe cannot also be left out of the battle since he is close with Luffy. Rumor has it that Sanji will stay in the Cake Island to defend and protect his family.

According to other reports, the manga's author, Eiichiro Oda, has to take a three-week break to regain his health. Despite a long wait for another episode to be released, fans will not be left without alternative excitement as a spin-off focusing on Luffy's brother, Ace, will be released instead.

Accordingly, "One Piece" spin-off will follow when the story arc about Sanji is finished. At present, there is yet no spoilers as to what will be included and how his story will be told, but many expect a glimpse of his earlier life.

Meanwhile, the One Piece manga author already made it clear that he is 65 percent done with the story and there is only 35 percent more to go in order to fully close the Strawhat Luffy's seafaring adventures.

"Once Piece" is set to come back for its Chapter 853 on Jan. 28.