After nearly 29 years of adventure, One Piece is truly counting down its final days. The latest revelations from Eiichiro Oda about the post-Elbaf saga have fans around the world holding their breath.
Following the conclusion of the Wano arc, Oda kept his promise. He began unveiling the most shocking secrets he had hidden for decades. Now that One Piece has officially entered the Final Saga, the shape of the legendary treasure and the story’s ending are becoming clearer than ever.
“Buckle up, this is going to be the wildest ride yet!”
After leaving Egghead Island, where Vegapunk decoded the origins of Devil Fruits and revealed the Void Century, the Straw Hat crew is now at Elbaf. This land of giants is also the battleground where Imu, the Five Elders, and the Holy Knights are setting up like final opponents.
In his latest message, Oda excitedly told fans, “From now on, this is truly ONE PIECE! I will reveal all the remaining mysteries in this world that I’ve kept hidden for so long. It’s going to be really exciting. Please buckle up. Thank you so much, and I hope you’ll continue to follow me for a while longer.”
After Elbaf comes “The Festival of Reunions” and the legendary island
The Elbaf arc is now more than halfway through following the conclusion of Loki’s flashback. According to Oda, right after leaving the island of giant warriors, One Piece will enter an intense phase filled with unbelievable reunions.
This could include an emotional reunion between Luffy and Shanks or a bloody clash between Shanks and Blackbeard.
Even more thrilling, Oda declared that after the events at Elbaf, Luffy and the Straw Hats will reach a place only the Pirate King has ever set foot on.
The most shocking part is Oda’s statement that after Elbaf, Luffy and his crew will arrive at the island where only the Pirate King has been.
“The island only the Pirate King has ever reached? The man marked by fire appears! Two people who have never met finally come face to face! And those two clash again! Could next year be a festival of unexpected encounters?
The story is moving at a breakneck pace, but unfortunately I’m getting older. While taking care of my health, next year I will continue drawing One Piece as fast as possible, steadily and with all my effort. Ahead lies a festival! Let’s look forward to it!”, Eiichiro Oda
Fans are speculating whether this island is Lodestar, the penultimate island on the Grand Line, or Laugh Tale, the legendary island hiding the eternal treasure. Whichever it is, it means Luffy is close to claiming the title of Pirate King.
When will One Piece officially end?
Based on the structure of previous sagas like the Yonko Saga, which had four smaller arcs, many experts believe the Final Saga will also consist of four major arcs. With Egghead completed and Elbaf nearing its end, we likely have only two large arcs left before the “Final War” breaks out.
Oda once hoped to finish the series by 2025, but as we know, he’s famous for underestimating how long it takes because he wants to include so many detailed, heartfelt elements. However, the story’s current pace is faster than ever.
If this speed continues and considering Oda’s health, insiders predict One Piece will officially conclude around 2030 to 2032.
Ending an era
Though 2032 may seem far off, for a series that has connected multiple generations for nearly 30 years, it’s actually a very short time. When One Piece ends, it will be one of the most monumental events in global pop culture history.
Luffy is closer than ever to his dream. Are you ready to discover what the true One Piece treasure really is?