This article contains spoilers for the Elbaf episode of One Piece.
Key Takeaways
- Louis Arnault's message suggests that time flows differently in Elbaf.
- A prolonged stay in Elbaf can cause drastic changes in the outside world.
- Elbaf's unique time flow may affect One Piece's global events.
Elbaf is one of the most important places in Europe. one piece The fact that Oda teased the world 20 years ago is proof of this. finally, one piece We've entered the Elbaf Arc in the Final Saga, and fans know this Arc is going to be truly epic. Many mysteries surrounding Elbaf are still hidden.

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Oda wants to preserve the island's mysterious feel and will slowly unravel everything about it. But as always, Oda likes to drop hints and he did so here too. Elbaf revealed something huge about changing the flow of time. one piece Now fans are wondering whether time in Elbaf may actually pass differently from how time is perceived in the outside world, and what that means for the adventures of the Straw Hat Pirates.
Hidden message in Louis Arnault's notes
- Louis Arnault warned explorers not to stay too long in Elbaf.
- Arnot tells explorers they won't regret 'lost time' in Elbaf
in one piece In 1132, the character Louis Arnault appeared once again. It was known to fans that Louis Arnault had visited Elbaaf before, and his visit to Elbaf was rather productive. According to Arnot, Elbaf is a land filled with immense beauty, with lush forests, and absolutely majestic giant beasts, insects, and terrain to suit everything. According to him, explorers who come to Elbaf will not regret the time lost there. But Arnot went on to warn fellow explorers who would come to Elbaf, and his warning was simply that they should not overstay their visit to the country. On the surface, it doesn't seem like it has much depth. After all, Arnot may have warned his fellow explorers not to stay there too long, either because of the volatile politics or because the Giants were often known as warmongers. They are, after all, the most powerful race in the world, and staying there for long may incur their wrath.
Explorers won't regret lost time in the Land of the Giants! – Louis Arnault
However, while this is possible, it is unlikely. When fans see the Giants, they are very strong but also very welcoming people. Explorers coming to Elbaf will have nothing to fear from the Giants, as long as they are friendly. Arnot's message seems deeper.
The fact that Louis Arnault told his fellow explorers not to stay in Elbaf for too long means that staying in Elbaf for a long time is problematic for some reason. If this statement is then combined with what Anrot said earlier about explorers not regretting the time lost in the country, one comes to the conclusion that time may indeed be lost in the country. This is why the idea that Elbaf has time flowing differently exists.
Could time flow differently in Elbaf?
The passage of time may be different in Elbaf.
The idea that time flows differently in Elbaf is very strong, and it's likely that Oda will elaborate on this later. We don't know if this is actually true or not, but the fact is that it is undeniable that this could be true. In the world one pieceHours may be irregular. For example, there are prehistoric islands in the world. one piece They say they are trapped in time. Although time doesn't seem to pass any differently there, there's something about this island that allows prehistoric life to still exist. Likewise, Devil Fruit abilities were used in the Land of Wano, but fans were also introduced to the concept of time travel. In this way, the world one piece It can be said to be so grand that the concept of a country where time flows differently is not at all awkward. As the story progresses, fans may actually get to see this in the Elbaf Arc.

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In fact, Louis Arnot specifically asked his fellow explorers not to regret lost time in the country. This suggests that, for whatever reason, explorers may feel they wasted their time while in Elbaf. This only makes sense if time in Elbaf flows differently than time outside of Elbaf. This also explains why Louis Arnot warned his fellow explorers that they should not overstay their welcome at Elbaf. Because if we did, the outside world would change radically.
This is a very powerful idea that can help you gain more trust by: one piece Moving forward. It will also affect the world of One Piece in many ways, and the consequences of the Straw Hat Pirates' stay in Elbaf could have far-reaching implications.
How will different time streams affect Elbaf?
Elbaf's time flow may bring the war closer.
If Elbaf's time flows differently and is likely to be slower than that of the outside world, then Elbaf will have a huge impact on what happens going forward. First of all, fans should keep in mind that Elbaf will likely be hosting the Straw Hat Pirates for about a week or two. This is mostly the time the Straw Hat Pirates spend on the main island. Wano Country took several weeks, and Whole Cake Island took several weeks, including travel time to and from the island. So Elbaf is also likely to last for several weeks, meaning a week here could easily turn into months abroad.
It also refers to events outside the world. one piece If Luffy and the Straw Hat Pirates left Elbaf, things would have changed dramatically. For example, the war against the world government may have already begun, or the dragon may have already attacked. Likewise, large-scale battles with other emperors such as Shanks, Blackbeard, and Buggy would have made great progress. Depending on how long the Straw Hat Pirates stayed on Elbaf and whether time really flows differently there, the world of One Piece could have been thrown into complete chaos if the Straw Hat Pirates left the island. For the Straw Hats themselves, this will not affect them in any way, but once they leave the island, the situation will be very different and they will have to take action immediately, possibly even entering the final war itself.
Of course, this is just an early stage idea. It remains to be seen whether Oda will continue to provide more hints along these lines and provide more support for this idea. It still remains an interesting idea, but that's about it for now. Fans will have to wait a while to find out why Louis Arnault asked his fellow explorers not to regret the time they lost in this country, and why they shouldn't stay there too long.
One Piece can be read via Viz Media. The series is officially available for fans to read for free through the Shonen Jump and Manga Plus apps. The release date of One Piece Episode 1133 is scheduled for December 8, 2024.

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