Elbaf Arc in One piece He is constantly reaching his peak and fans are preparing for one of the most intense clashes ever. While Oda is currently exploring Loki’s background through flashbacks, readers know that the next battles will be monumental, involving the Holy Knights and the last authority of the world, the mysterious IMU Nerona.
Even if few fans expected so at the beginning of the final saga, the signs indicate that Luffy sides against IMU in Elbaf. This match-up could mark one of the most dangerous moments of the series for the captain of the straw hat.
Luffy’s strength is undeniable after mastering tools 5, but in front of the final boss so soon is very risky. Oda can orchestrate a Tragic touch for Rufy in Elbafmaking this arch more than a simple victory on the battlefield for straw hats.
The IMU, as a bad general, cannot be realistically defeated so soon. Narrative logic suggests only two results: the battle is interrupted or Luffy suffers an overwhelming defeat.
A defeat scenario seems particularly compelling because it would align with the wires set ODA a long time ago. In particular, Luffy’s Live paperwhich was introduced in Dressrosait could finally serve for its purpose. The big fleet, Bellamy and Sabo all have pieces, ready to respond if Luffy’s life is always in danger.
If Luffy should lose and be captured in Elbaf, his combustion of a card live would gather the allies from through the seas, unleashing the long term “Massive scale accident” involving the large fleet.
If Luffy’s fall in Elbaf really happens, fans can attend a parallel scenario a Marineford Only this time, with inverted roles. Instead of Luffy who desperately tries to save Ace, it could be the straw gluttonous pirates, the large fleet and even the revolutionary army that joins to save Luffy himself.
This configuration would eleve the stakes of the final saga, showing that the future pirate king is not invincible. For Oda, it is an opportunity to create another large unforgettable war war that will shake the One piece world in the center.
Sources: gamek
