Oda Announces Major Developments for Elbaf Arc

This article contains spoilers for the Elbaf episode of One Piece.

summation

• Shanks' younger brother, Elbaf arrives… Foreshadowing the possibility of destruction for the country

• Elbaf may face an attack coordinated by the world government using the ancient weapon Uranus.

• Oda teases major developments in the Elbaf Arc that One Piece fans can expect in 2025.

one piece It's currently on a break, but that doesn't mean fans have nothing to look forward to. Thanks to Jump Festa 2025, fans received Oda's annual message, this time teasing certain developments surrounding the Elbaf Arc. Oda's message focused on several aspects of this Arc and foreshadowed various developments. And of course, one of these developments concerned the state of Elbaf itself.

Fans know this arc is going to be absolutely huge, with the potential to be the best in the entire series. It is no surprise then that fans need to analyze this message and understand the true hidden meaning that Oda left behind.

Oda Jump Festa 2025 message

• Oda left a big message at Jump Festa 2025.

• Oda teased a future event in Elbaf.

It's no surprise that Oda left a very long and cryptic message for his fans at Jump Festa 2025. Typically, Oda speaks directly to fans at Jump Festa, using the opportunity to tease various exciting events for the upcoming year. The excitement among fans is still hot. He did something similar this year, which should come as no surprise to any fan. Here is what Oda said: one piece Jump Festa Stage:

Aaaaaaa!!! Yaosan! I will never forget the day you took me to a Kamavaka style bar! Thank you for being Frankie for so long!! Wherever we go, you are always our nakama!! And I’m looking forward to Subaru joining us too!! Well then – Hello Jump Festa everyone!! Eiichiro Oda is physical, raw and attractive. This year marks the 25th anniversary of the animation, and there have been many events, from the opening of the Harajuku store to the launch of the One Piece BASE app*, and 2024 is already coming to an end. We are very grateful to our large team of employees! The fan letter was also great! But what stands out most for me was my first visit to South Africa, where the live-action series is being filmed. As I told you earlier, I was touched by the cast and production team's love for One Piece, and I strengthened my resolve again.

People ask, “Why put so much effort into making a live-action version of One Piece when it’s already so popular around the world?” Yes, you may be quite internationally known in the world of comics and animation. But if you heard there was a bigger playground in the world, wouldn't you want to go and explore it? That's why I give my best to everything: comics, animation, movies, and live action!! So, the team is preparing various projects and announcements for One Piece next year. Please look forward to the animation series resumption. And we're confident that a more modern approach will make it easier for everyone to enjoy.

The comic has finally arrived in Elbaf! It's a leisurely kingdom, but the tranquility is in danger of being shattered by the arrival of a certain man! At the same time, there will be turmoil in other seas as well! And finally, that one man begins to shake up the world!

Now take a deep breath. Because soon you might not be able to come up for air! Look forward to a great year for One Piece in 2025!

Much of Oda's message centered around Frankie's voice actor, Kazuki Yao, who recently announced he was stepping down from the role due to health-related issues. Oda also mentioned One Piece Live Action, but fans were most interested in his message about the Elbaf Arc.

It was already clear from One Piece that the Final Saga would not only focus on the Straw Hat Pirates, but also on individuals much further afield. So the Elbaf Arc will likely focus on other Yonko as well, but the biggest developments will definitely take place in the nation of the Giants.

Who is the mysterious man who arrived in Elbaf?

Shanks' brother has already arrived in Elbaf.

Regarding Elbaf, Oda recently made it clear that the country has been enjoying peace, but that this peace will be shaken by the appearance of a certain person. Apparently, this man is Shanks' younger brother, who was seen arriving in the country in late 2008. one piece Chapter 1134 The fact that this very panel was teased on stage at Jump Festa 2025 further highlights Oda's mention of him. Exactly why Shanks' brother was sent to Elbaf and what exactly he plans to do there has not yet been revealed.

I want to talk about some pirates! – Shanks’ twin

But fans already know that he will bring chaos to the island. This is because Oda himself directly stated that the peace of Elbaf would be shaken by Elbaf's arrival.

This essentially means that Shanks' brothers will be fighting in this country, and worse, paving the way for an invasion or attack by the World Government on Elbaf. There are certainly a lot of possibilities here, but what we can say for sure is that Elbaf is facing destruction right now, and Shanks' brother may be a harbinger of this destruction.

Why the arrival of Shanks' twins spells Elbaf's ruin

Elbaf may soon face Ragnarok

Elbaf may have enjoyed some peace over the past few years. But now things will be different. It is very likely that Elbaf will be included in the World Government's target list, and this may simply be due to Luffy's presence in Elbaf. Luffy's identity as Nika is very well known among the five elders, and he is also an imu. The latter most wants Luffy gone, and one of the biggest reasons he executed Saturn was simply to let Luffy go. But while Saturn failed to do that, Imu may have decided to send someone else to his tent.

Our world as we know it will sink! – Vegapunk

This is why Shanks' brother and another mysterious hooded figure were sent to Elbaf. However, it is interesting to note that these two people would not have the power to destroy an entire country and even defeat Luffy. They may be here to carry out a more sophisticated mission, potentially orchestrating a large-scale attack on Elbaf using the ancient weapon Uranus. It must be remembered that the World Government now has more Mother Flames than ever before, and while the shots that previously wiped out Lulucia were only test shots, Elbaf can now essentially be completely wiped out. This could be made possible by none other than Shanks' brother, who would help him fight Nika and essentially destroy him forever. Things are definitely heating up for Elbaf, and if there's one thing fans can take away from Oda's message, it's that Ragnarok is already underway.

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