One of the enduring draws of One Piece is how creator Eiichiro Oda keeps revisiting past mysteries, slowly unraveling each knot in the most unexpected ways. This is exactly what’s happening in the Elbaf arc, where a 13-year-old mystery has finally been solved.
After the chaotic battle at Egghead, Luffy and the Straw Hat crew arrive at Elbaf, the legendary land of giants. They have no idea things will soon take a turn for the worse, plunging them into another chaotic conflict. The Holy Knights have secretly landed on the island, targeting giant children. But their true goal is even bigger: to force all giants to surrender to the World Government and strengthen their army.
Before Luffy and the others can confront the Holy Knights, the story flashes back to King Harald’s past, following his journey from rebellious youth to Elbaf’s greatest king. Surprisingly, Harald’s story reveals what really happened to the frozen giants at Punk Hazard.
Elbaf Arc Uncovers Horrifying Truth About Frozen Giants at Punk Hazard
In chapter 1154, Jarul and Harald discuss the Reverie event. During that event, the King of Elbaf attended disguised as a guard. Harald was unable to gather the information he needed because a murder occurred there.
Jarul then mentions a group of giant shipwrights. Harald thought it was just a legend, but the truth turned out far darker. Despite traveling the world, these craftsmen regularly sent letters back to Elbaf. Unfortunately, their last letter reported they had been captured, and since then, no news has come from them. This group included over a hundred giants, some carrying the bloodline of ancient giants, all captured at once.
The fate of these giants is so unbelievable that over time, the story became a legend. Jarul also says he’s only heard rumors that these giants remain frozen somewhere in the world. Their tragedy serves as a constant reminder that their race is seen as a dangerous enemy by the World Government.
There’s no doubt Jarul is referring to the frozen giants we saw in chapter 660 of the Punk Hazard arc. Chopper and the Straw Hats witnessed that terrifying scene, but only now has the story truly delved into the truth behind it. This is another example of Oda’s skillful way of connecting past events, delivering surprising answers to long-standing mysteries in the world of One Piece.