'One Piece' chapter 954 release date, leaks, spoilers: Hawkins confirms he was forced to join Kaido

"One Piece" chapter 954 is going to be an intense installment for several reasons. Many fans probably know by now that Big Mom is going to be allied with Kaido. But another interesting highlight of the chapter happens in the interaction of Hawkins and Law.

'One Piece' chapter 954 spoilers: Hawkins comes clean to Law

The last time manga readers saw Law, he was being tortured and was a captive of Kaido's men led by Hawkins. But the tables will turn in "One Piece" chapter 954 as Law finally gets the upper hand.

It appears that Law's plans were simply to defeat Hawkins in combat. Even though it may seem uneventful, the leaked scans of "One Piece" chapter 954 show he is successful. Now, it is Law's time to interrogate Hawkins.

Hawkins will finally confirm in "One Piece" chapter 954 that he only joined the Beasts Pirates to survive. It can be recalled that he and Kid were prisoners of Kaido even before the Wano arc began. Though Hawkins decided to change allegiance for survival, Kid endured being in prison.

Leaked spoilers also reveal that Hawkins learned Apoo had been working with Kaido all along. Apoo only allied with Hawkins and Kid to serve as an insider for the Yonko. This is certainly one of the interesting revelations in "One Piece" chapter 954. And Hawkins's statements could also dictate what happens to him next in this story arc because, obviously, he can be a very valuable ally for Luffy and the Kozuki clan.

'One Piece' chapter 954 release date, future predictions

From Kaido and Big Mom's truce to Law and Hawkins's dialogue, "One Piece" chapter 954 is something to look forward to. But there is one small caveat. Leaked spoilers have all indicated that this chapter would announce another break.

"One Piece" chapter 954 will be released on Sept. 1. With a hiatus ahead, the next installment is anticipated to arrive on Sept. 15.

The events of "One Piece" chapter 954 will certainly dictate the course of the story arc. The endgame is to oust Kaido and Orochi and reclaim Wano under the leadership of the Kozuki clan. However, the balance will be incredibly tipped as Kaido, and Big Mom seals their partnership. The Whole Cake Island arc showed how formidable Charlotte Linlin is. With two Yonkos on the other side, it is only fitting that Luffy also has this one great alliance with other pirates.