One Piece has finally kicked off the Elbaf arc, marking a significant shift after the long-awaited arrival of legendary figures. Now, Oda has hinted that there will be an even bigger twist coming next year.
After a prolonged preparation period for this arc, One Piece is sure to have major plans for Elbaf. While Luffy and the Straw Hat crew will spend time familiarizing themselves with any impending chaos on the legendary island, the remaining elements of the world are about to undergo significant changes.
The exact details of what creator Eiichiro Oda revealed in a special message to fans during Jump Festa 2025 this past weekend indicate that there are big developments ahead for the Elbaf arc.
What is the next development in the Elbaf arc of One Piece?
“Finally, we have reached Elbaf!” is the message from One Piece creator Eiichiro Oda to the eager fanbase.
“This is a vast and beautiful land, but peace will soon be disrupted by the arrival of a particular mysterious person! While this happens, there will be chaos in other regions!” This revelation not only hints that the fanbase will receive the latest updates about the new developments happening in the world, but it also suggests that Luffy and others will face significant upheaval while in Elbaf.
Yet the most significant hint comes from the final part of the declaration: “And in the end, the Straw Hat crew will start to shake the world!” While this statement suggests that the Straw Hat crew’s actions will be a major topic, it also implies that there may be other essential elements in Oda’s announcement.
This could be a statement regarding how the mysterious figures may react to the upcoming changes. However, it could also be a subtle way to suggest a few significant developments that will unfold in the narrative: “Expect something incredibly extraordinary in 2025!”
The Elbaf arc of One Piece may shake the world
At the conclusion of the Egghead arc, a message from Dr. Vegapunk indicated that the world has been submerged underwater for many years. This is why Oda specifically mentioned that the mysterious figures “cannot rise to the surface” seems to imply a deeper meaning compared to the outside world. With Vegapunk hinting that the world is indeed submerged, the Elbaf arc could potentially address this, as the world may be submerged at a faster rate than previously thought before the next major connections conclude.
Given that this is the Final Saga and the new arc will establish the main characters’ journey to the ultimate treasure One Piece, Luffy will not be the only one involved in this battle. There will be many influential figures, including the Marines, the Revolutionary Army, Imu, and others participating in various new stages. Regardless of the significant changes that will occur in this arc, it is clear that this is just the beginning of even larger events that will unfold as we approach the end of this long narrative.
