One Piece is incredibly close to entering a new arc, and this is something that has been exciting the fans quite a lot.
The ending phase of an arc is always exciting for many reasons. Not only does it mark the most exhilarating part of the ongoing arc, but it sets expectations and sees the fans get excited for what is to come next.
This is especially true when a major arc is up ahead, which is seemingly the case right now. One Piece fans know that an incredibly amazing arc is coming next, and they absolutely cannot wait for it to finally begin. Egghead Island arc has spanned over a year in One Piece, and is now going to end, which means that the next major Arc of One Piece, which could be one of the biggest arcs, is about to begin.
The Egghead Island Arc Of One Piece Is Finally Set To End
First Chapter: 1058
Last Chapter: 1122 (Presumed)
Egghead Island was an eye-opener for the fans in many ways. Most fans expect the beginning arcs of the major sagas of One Piece to be short and, at the same time, on the lighter side. However, Egghead shattered all expectations and delivered an incredibly exciting arc that was packed with a lot of action, and at the same time, intensity of a completely different level. Egghead has lasted over 50 chapters, which nobody expected when the arc actually began. This arc was centered around the genius scientist, Vegapunk, who revealed many of his inventions to the fans, and more importantly, made the discoveries that he had made about the Void Century public to the entire world. Of course, he ended up losing his life in the arc, but he lives on through one of his satellites, Lilith. It is going to be incredibly exciting to see what direction this character takes moving forward, as the Straw Hat Pirates have now successfully escaped from Egghead.
The log is already set, so that must be Elbaf. It is pretty close to here! – Vegapunk
The escape of the Straw Hat Pirates was not easy, however. Fans know that the fight against the Elders and the Marines made it incredibly difficult for them. For instance, Saturn, one of the Elders, summoned all the others to Egghead, which meant that Luffy and the crew had to fight their way out.
Thankfully, the Iron Giant was there to make this easier for them, and he certainly aided them enormously towards the end. After an incredible fight, Luffy finally managed to get on the ship of the Giants, and at the same time, the Straw Hats on the Labophase managed to escape as well. Together, everyone has now started sailing to the next Island, which means that Egghead, as a whole, has now officially wrapped up.
The Next Island For The Straw Hats
The Straw Hat Pirates Are Likely Going To Head To The Land Of Giants, Elbaf
The next island for the Straw Hat Pirates is most likely going to be one that was actually introduced before the timeskip. At this point, it is likely not a surprise to any fan that Elbaf is going to be the next major arc in One Piece. Elbaf is the island of the Giants, and at the same time, the place known as the Warland. Any place carrying such a ferocious name is most likely going to explore some of the most significant and exciting storylines in the entire series, but that is not all. Fans also know that more lore about Nika, and potentially even the Void Century is going to be revealed in this segment of the story. More importantly, fans will also likely get to see more of characters such as Shanks, and at the same time, find out bigger secrets about the world in this arc, putting Luffy closer to the One Piece.
This is Elbaf, the land of the Giants! Also known as the Warland! – Narrator
All things considered, Elbaf is going to be absolutely brilliant, and even though it is not explicitly confirmed that the Straw Hat Pirates will be in Elbaf, that is likely where the story is headed. For one, the logpose of the Straw Hat Pirates is currently pointed towards Elbaf. Secondly, fans also know that Oda himself implied that Elbaf might be the next arc.
Of course, he also mentioned that he has alternative plans as well, and that he could see the Straw Hat Pirates going a completely different route. However, he intends for the story to head to Elbaf, and that is likely what is going to happen, especially when one takes into consideration the leaks of Jump and the promotional material from One Piece Day in August.
As things stand, fans will most definitely get to see the Elbaf arc begin soon. Of course, readers would love to know the exact date for the beginning of the Elbaf Arc. The exact date isn’t known yet. However, It isn’t all that difficult to figure out the release window for this arc. For now, fans can believe that the Egghead Island Arc is either over, or just a chapter or two away from ending. Also, fans know that there are usually buffer chapters in between the previous arc and the next one, which means that fans will have around three to four chapters before Elbaf truly begins. This means that the beginning of the above arc should be expected around the month of September, which makes things more exciting for this story arc of One Piece.
The Most Important Characters In The Next Arc
Shanks, Luffy, Usopp, Robin, Blackbeard, And Some Marines Could Be Under The Spotlight
The Elbaf Arc is going to be very important for certain characters. Of course, the protagonist of the series, Luffy, is going to be central to this arc, given that he is the face of the series, and everything revolves around him. More importantly, he’s also Nika, whose legends originated from Elbaf in the first place. There are also other characters who are going to be very important in this segment of One Piece. Shanks is one such individual and fans know that he will play a major role in the Elbaf arc of the series. If that wasn’t enough, there are also other individuals in One Piece who will go on to play a very important role in this arc. Usopp is a character who always wanted to visit Elbaf and become a Great Warrior of the Sea. This is his chance to prove his worth to everyone and accomplish one of his biggest dreams. Robin will likely want to uncover more truths about the world of One Piece, and she can do it together with Saul, when she reunites with him.
Nami could also have some connections to the land of Elbaf, given that she is inspired heavily by Norse concepts. At the same time, other characters from all over the world, such as Dragon, members of the God’s Knights, and some other powerful individuals are likely also going to be on the move. Elbaf is going to be an absolutely stunning arc with many powerful characters taking center stage, and fans absolutely cannot wait to see the story get even more intense. Fans have been waiting for Elbaf for over 2 decades now, and it is almost time for it to finally kickstart.
