The Elbaf Arc explained: What’s next for One Piece?

Since the Straw Hat Pirates and Giants have arrived on Elbaf, here’s everything you can expect from the new arc.

The Final Saga of One Piece begins with the futuristic Egghead Island where Vegapunk‘s laboratory is located. As soon as everyone found out the Marines were after Vegapunk, the crew decided to escape to Elbaf.

However, several Marines intervened, including an Admiral followed by Gorosei, putting their plans on hold. The situation went from bad to worse as they fought some of the most powerful villains ever.

After sending Gorosei back to Mariejois, the crew set off to Elbaf along with the Giants. Fans have been anticipating the upcoming arc since the Little Garden Arc of Arabasta, and we’ve broken down what’s coming.

In which chapter One Piece begins its Elbaf Arc?

The Elbaf Arc in One Piece commences in Chapter 1126.

Chapters 1126 to 1130 feature a small trouble that the crew has landed themselves into. Luffy, Nami, Zoro, Sanji, Chopper, and Usopp find themselves in a mysterious kingdom after waking up.

They meet Road, the navigator of the New Giant Pirates, who is pretending to be the Sun God and acting as the ruler of the place. However, the rest of the crew arrived in Elbaf in Chapter 1130. The real adventure will begin with Chapter 1131.

Who is the main antagonist in Elbaf Arc?

Although there is no official confirmation, the manga suggests Prince Loki will be the main antagonist in this arc.

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Before the Elbaf Arc, the only thing we know about Prince Loki is that he proposed to Lola but got rejected. Big Mom wanted an alliance with the Giants but after her daughter rejected the Prince and ran away, the Giants became her enemy.

However, One Piece Chapter 1130 not only reveals his character design but also explains why he is so dangerous. Loki is the Prince of Elbaf, and most likely the strongest giant in the kingdom. However, he has been evil since his birth, so much so that the people of Elbaf dubbed him the “cursed prince.”

He killed his father, King Harald, for a legendary devil fruit. After gaining the power of the devil fruit, Loki became so strong that it took the combined force of all the Elbaf warriors to restrain him.

Loki’s brother is someone fans are familiar with

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Hajrudin was introduced in the Dressrosa Arc as someone who competed to obtain Mera Mera no Mi. The purpose of his actions remained unknown but now it’s clear he wants to become stronger in hopes of defeating his brother. Hajrudin is Loki’s older brother and also the Prince of Elbaf.

Even so, it’s clear the difference in strength between the brothers is massive. Considering that the throne of Elbaf is currently empty, Hajrudin will likely be an important character in the Elbaf Arc. He is already an ally to the Straw Hats after pledging his allegiance and joining the Straw Hat Grand Fleet.

What to expect in Elbaf Arc?

A new arc paves the path for new adventures. Elbaf is going to be a massive arc, which will unravel a lot of mysteries. Here are a few events that will likely take place in Elbaf Arc:

Robin’s reunion with Saul

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Robin finds out in Egghead Arc that Saul is still alive and is currently staying in Elbaf. The tragic Ohara Incident took place twenty-two years ago. Since then, Robin kept on believing that her dear friend died for her sake. Hence, finding out about Saul must provide some relief to her.

Saul ensured Ohara’s research wouldn’t go to waste and is currently studying the Poneglyphs. Since Vegapunk didn’t reveal all the information about the Void Century, Saul may have discovered a few more things.

Nika lore

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Nika is the name of a mythical warrior revered as the Sun God by slaves since ancient times. His existence is tied to Elbaf mythology. Nika’s existence is only recorded in ancient texts but most of them have been destroyed by now.

His legend was passed down among the Buccaneers but the race is almost entirely extinct. However, the warriors of Elbaf know more about the fabled warrior and they will likely reveal everything to the crew.

The Straw Hats power-up

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Elbaf is the land of Usopp’s dreams. Ever since he met Dorry and Brogy in Little Garden, he wanted to visit the land of honorable warriors. After all, Usopp’s biggest dream is to be a brave warrior of the sea.

It’s possible he will learn new things during the arc which will help him improve his overall powers. Furthermore, the crew gets new powers in almost every arc. Since Elbaf is the land of warriors, we might have some amazing Straw Hat moments waiting for us.

Revealing the fate of Kid Pirates

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After they suffer a crushing defeat against Shanks, the crew’s status is unknown. Shanks uses Divine Departure to defeat Kid and Killer and knock them unconscious. The rest of the crew appears to drown in the sea after Dorry and Brogy land a final blow. Although their chances of survival are slim, the series has yet to confirm their death.

One Piece manga has commenced its Elbaf Arc, so here’s a look at the release date and spoilers for Chapter 1131. For more from the high seas, check out our guide on Iron Giant’s name and our ranking of the strongest Straw Hats.