One Piece has finally brought Luffy and the Straw Hat crew to Elbaf, marking the culmination of over two decades of storytelling. This location was first hinted at in the manga, and it could potentially set the stage for significant changes in the current narrative alongside a fresh timeline filled with uncertainty.
One Piece is currently progressing through the early stages of the second act of its Final Saga. The story has reached a pivotal moment, unveiling one of the biggest secrets in the series as Luffy and the Straw Hat crew make their way to the One Piece treasure. However, this journey may take far longer than we anticipate.
Elbaf has been revealed as one of the most important islands in the history of the series, and now that the manga has started to unveil more about this island, several key elements are beginning to stand out.
Elbaf is not only known for its perfect climate, allowing ships and other vessels to navigate easily, but it also carries a significant warning about “lost time” while staying on the island. It appears that One Piece may skip ahead many years while Luffy and others are on Elbaf.
One Piece hints at not staying on Elbaf too long
In One Piece Chapter 1132, we witness Luffy and the Straw Hat crew finally meeting on Elbaf. Against the backdrop of the vast and beautiful scenery of Elbaf, a quote from Louis Arnote (the first detective to name Little Garden) stands out: “If on the upper deck the pirate ship is anchored in this vast hidden land, please remember my warning. If I can only write one thing about this enchanted land, it would be, ‘Please don’t stay here too long.’
This is clearly a warning, but what could it mean?
“Please don’t stay here too long” is a line that highlights Louis Arnote’s concern. This statement is delivered in a rather vague manner, suggesting that it is indeed preparing for something significant regarding the time spent on Elbaf.
Instead of a warning about the dangers of excessive revelry on the island or pondering the beauty of Elbaf, it seems that it is hinting at the time spent there having some implications. In reality, this could relate to the climate and other conditions on Elbaf that make the island’s time peculiar.
One Piece might have another kind of timeskip
The upcoming timeskip in One Piece will be one of the most significant changes in the series’ history. This represents a crucial turning point, leading to new character designs for the Straw Hat crew, which have been the most anticipated in marketing materials and various other media over the years.
Now, it seems we will have a different design before the culmination of the entire story. Unlike the first timeskip, where Luffy and the crew experienced significant changes, there may be remaining elements of the world that will evolve while Luffy and others are on Elbaf.
Just like when Luffy and the others were in Wano, the surrounding areas have also undergone major changes over the time spent there, particularly since the Reverie event. Elbaf also has its unique conditions.
However, the inhabitants of Elbaf do not seem to pay much attention to news from the outside world (besides hearing about Big Mom in Wano) that could relate to Louis Arnote’s ominous warnings. It may be that time spent on Elbaf is significantly different from what remains in the outside world.
The unique climate of this island has revealed a different environment compared to other surrounding areas, and the current state of the Straw Hat crew on this island feels increasingly isolated compared to previous locations they have visited.
As Luffy and the Straw Hat crew undergo changes this time, we will see the remaining elements of the surrounding areas evolve over the years. The author has yet to clarify when any significant events could occur on Elbaf itself, but this ominous warning is establishing distinct differences between the new island and previous places.
With the final message from Vegapunk regarding the increasingly heightened tension across the seas, the outside world will become a completely different place when Luffy returns from Elbaf.
