This article contains spoilers for One Piece's Elbaf Arc.
Summary
- Kid used to be a contender for Pirate King, but Shanks may have put an end to his journey.
- Elbaf arc could be where Kid returns to get revenge on Shanks and further his rivalry with Luffy.
- Although Kid's fate is uncertain, if he is alive, Elbaf may be the perfect arc for his return.
Kid has been a fairly important part of the One Piece story since his debut during Sabaody Archipelago. Being a member of the Worst Generation, Kid is a direct foil of Luffy, representing the ideas of ruthlessness and power, while still fighting for the same goals. With his important role in the Wano Arc of One Piece and his interesting relationship with Luffy, many fans expect the pirate to have an important role in the coming Final Saga of One Piece.
However, as many fans already know, Kid's current status is up in the air, making it unclear whether or not the character is even still alive. Despite this, if Kid is still alive, the current arc of One Piece, Elbaf, may be the perfect place for his return. If Kid is going to make his triumphant return to the story, some fans are convinced that it will happen sometime in the near future.
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Kid Used To Be A Contender For The Role Of Pirate King In One Piece
Shanks Put A Potential End To His Journey
Throughout the story, Kid, despite being severely underestimated by fans, has always been a strong contender to find the One Piece. Defeating the Emperor Big Mom with the help of Law and possessing two of One Piece's Poneglyphs, Kid was nearly as far along as Luffy was in his journey. However, Kid, being fairly hotheaded, decided to pick a fight with someone well outside of his league, Shanks.
On our journey up to this point, we've been laughed at and ridiculed whenever we mentioned getting our hands on the One Piece. And each time that happened, I slaughtered everyone who laughed. - Kid
After the events of Wano, Law, Kid, and Luffy each went their separate ways, continuing their journey through the New World. Unfortunately for Kid, or fortunately in his mind, the path that he chose led directly to another One Piece Emperor of the Sea, Shanks, giving him a chance to face off against the person who he hates the most. Sadly, Kid was decimated by a single Divine Departure, completely wiping him out, and leaving his status unknown.
The Elbaf Arc May Be A Strong Arc For Kid's Return
He May Get His Revenge Against Shanks
- Elbaf Could Be A Good Spot To Further His Rivalry With Luffy
- He Could Also Get Revenge On Shanks Here
For many, the Elbaf Arc may be an interesting place to cement Kid as a true rival to Luffy. Although the character has been presented as a rival to One Piece Straw Hat Captain, in comparison to a character like Law, the relationship between Luffy and Kid feels severely underdeveloped. If Kid were to return to Elbaf, this may finally be a chance to see Kid and Luffy undergo a similar level of development as Luffy and Law had on their quest to take down Kaido.
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Although Elbaf seems like an arbitrary arc for this to happen, there are a few key reasons that could make it a likely scenario. Mainly, Kid, who possesses a massive hatred of Shanks and was recently defeated by him, may be looking for revenge against the Red Hair Pirate in One Piece. Coincidently, Elbaf is an island that is associated with Shanks, and the arc itself includes Shanks lore and development. With Shamrock now lurking around the island, Kid may be drawn there as well, looking for a final fight against Shanks, finding himself face-to-face with Shamrock instead.
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However, despite there being key plot points that could be resolved if Kid returns to Elbaf, there is currently no concrete evidence saying he will be there. Although most fans are convinced that Kid is alive, there really isn’t any confirmation that he survived his encounter with Shanks. Still, with few people dying in the story of One Piece, especially those with unresolved story beats, Kid is most likely still alive, at the very least.
World Nobles... Slaves... Human shops... Against the "purity" of these "upper classes", the villains of the world look positively humane in comparison. - Kid
In the end, however, despite being most likely alive, Kid may not return during One Piece’s Elbaf Arc. However, if he does return, the Elbaf Arc may be one of the best arcs for him to return to during the Final Saga. Between his rivalry with Luffy and the many plots surrounding Shanks, Kid could become a very important part of Elbaf overall. Plus, if he returns, fans could finally have a chance to see the clash against two of the strongest Worst Generation members in One Piece.
- Release Date
- October 20, 1999
- Network
- Fuji TV
- Directors
- Hiroaki Miyamoto, Konosuke Uda, Junji Shimizu, Satoshi Itō, Munehisa Sakai, Katsumi Tokoro, Yutaka Nakajima, Yoshihiro Ueda, Kenichi Takeshita, Yoko Ikeda, Ryota Nakamura, Hiroyuki Kakudou, Takahiro Imamura, Toshihiro Maeya, Yûji Endô, Nozomu Shishido, Hidehiko Kadota, Sumio Watanabe, Harume Kosaka, Yasuhiro Tanabe, Yukihiko Nakao, Keisuke Onishi, Junichi Fujise, Hiroyuki Satou
Cast
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Mayumi TanakaMonkey D. Luffy (voice) -
Kazuya NakaiRoronoa Zoro (voice)
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One Piece is a Japanese manga written and illustrated by Eiichiro Oda. The series follows protagonist Monkey D. Luffy and his Straw Hat Pirate crew as they explore the Grand Line to find the King of the Pirates' ultimate treasure, the One Piece, in order to become the next king. The manga's popularity helped it spin off into a larger media franchise, including an anime with more than 1,000 episodes.
