This article contains spoilers from One Piece's Elbaf arc.
Summary
- Elbaf arc intensifies with battles against Holy Knights.
- Oda hints at bigger threats post-Elbaf, including a big war.
- Focus shifts to Garp's capture and Revolutionary Army siege.
The Elbaf arc of One Piece is picking up in terms of intensity, with the big battles against the Holy Knights finally having begun in the Sun Realm of the country. One Piece chapter 1148 was a significant addition to the story, and fans know that it won't be long before the fighting in Elbaf will be resolved, and bigger threats will need to be challenged.
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At the same time, fans also know that the Elbaf arc will eventually draw to a close, with the Straw Hat Pirates heading out in search of the last Road Poneglyph in an attempt to finally claim the greatest treasure of all, the One Piece. Of course, at the moment, it is hard to say when Elbaf will end, but Oda has already dropped a major hint about the next One Piece arc after Elbaf.
Why Elbaf Will Be The Gateway To A Big War
- The Holy Knights Have Bens Mobilized
- The Outside World Is In Turmoil
The Straw Hat Pirates are exploring Elbaf right now and they're dealing with their fair share of powerful enemies. The Holy Knights have made their presence in Elbaf known, and fans know for a fact that the battles that have just begun will only get even bigger as the story moves forward. The Holy Knights might not even be the last threat on Elbaf, and fans know that there exist others, such as Loki, and potentially more enemies from the World Government who will eventually show up here too.
Don't overstay your time in Elbaf — Louis Arnote
But, fans might be forgetting that Elbaf isn't the only place in the One Piece world that needs attention. Oda has made clear on multiple occasions that the Final Saga won't just focus on the Straw Hat Pirates. As such, there will come a point in Elbaf, likely after the defeat of the Holy Knights, where Oda will turn away from the country of Giants and show the rest of the world, and the turmoil outside. It must be remembered that two things need focus right now.
The Garp Scenario
Blackbeard’s Capture of Garp is one of the biggest things that need attention right now. Garp is in captivity and talks with the World Government about Garp will begin soon. Blackbeard will most likely make a public announcement, which means that the Government will be pressured to act to either give Blackbeard what he wants in exchange for Garp, or fight to save Garp, which means an all-out war. It is highly likely that the second scenario will unfold on the Pirate Island.
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Our real battle will begin when the Holy Knights make their move. — Monkey D. Dragon
The Revolutionary Army
The second event that fans need to keep their eyes on is the battle around the Red Line, where the Revolutionary Army has laid siege to the Holy Land. Naturally, the Holy Knights will be mobilized to deal with this issue, which means that Dragon and the Revolutionary Army will be seen in action against them soon enough, most certainly in the Elbaf arc
The Straw Hat Pirates Might Head To The Pirate Island
Saving Garp and Pudding Is Important
When Luffy finishes his adventure in Elbaf, he might want to go to look for the last Road Poneglyph, but if, by that time, the execution of Garp has already been announced, then there is absolutely no denying the fact that he will head out to save him. Furthermore, Pudding, another friend of the Straw Hat Pirates who helped them in Whole Cake Island is in his captivity. Sanji specifically won't let this slide. Furthermore, Vivi could find herself in trouble related to Blackbeard as well, and if all these things align, then the Straw Hats going to the Pirate Island is inevitable.
One Piece Chapter 1149 will be out in two weeks. As usual, One Piece is going to drop on Sunday. In Japan, One Piece drops at 12AM JST on Monday. However, the vast majority of international readers will see the chapter available on May 11. The official release date of One Piece Chapter 1149 is May 25, 2025. Fans can read the chapter for free on Manga Plus.
- 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)
WHERE TO WATCH
- Studio
- Toei Animation
- Creator
- Eiichiro Oda
- Streaming Service(s)
- Crunchyroll, Netflix, Hulu, Pluto TV
