The Elbaf arc in One Piece is proving to be one of the best storylines yet, far exceeding fans’ expectations by continuously unveiling deep and captivating plot points. From delving into events 3,000 years ago to revealing small details about the war during the Void Century, the Elbaf arc is doing it all, making it truly special.
Currently, the focus of the Elbaf arc centers on Loki’s flashbacks, where Oda also explores key information about one of the most mysterious Ancient Weapons: Pluton. At last, fans are getting a glimpse of how this mighty warship was actually created.
Pluton Was Built in Water Seven During the Void Century
Pluton is known as a powerful warship capable of easily destroying the world. A single blast from Pluton can level an entire island. It is said that Pluton was crafted by master shipwrights during the Void Century. While its destructive power is undeniable, the true purpose behind its creation was quite different.
Currently, Pluton lies dormant beneath Wano’s ground. However, Robin holds crucial knowledge that could awaken this ancient weapon. Moreover, the blueprints for Pluton still exist and could be used to rebuild it. Although Franky destroyed the original blueprints, he clearly retains all the knowledge about Pluton after safeguarding them for years.
Ancient Giants and Garela Shipwrights May Have Helped Build Pluton
In One Piece chapter 1154, Oda has Jarul mention missing shipwrights from Elbaf. According to Jarul, there was an ancient group of shipwrights from Elbaf called Garela, which included giants and ancient giants. They were renowned as incredibly powerful and skilled craftsmen.
However, they were captured by the World Government at some point, and their fate remains a mystery. Rumors say they were frozen long ago, suggesting they might have been defeated by a user of the Hie Hie no Mi (Ice Logia) Devil Fruit. These events likely took place during the Void Century.
Considering Oda previously revealed that Elbaf’s advanced navigation system helped them share information globally, it’s reasonable to theorize that these legendary shipwrights also worked in Water Seven and were the ones who built the massive warship Pluton. The blueprints could have later been passed to Water Seven’s shipwrights until Franky burned them.
Ancient Giant Shipwrights Frozen on Punk Hazard
Interestingly, fans have actually seen giants frozen on Punk Hazard, but their origins were never clearly explained. It’s possible these frozen giants are the missing shipwrights from Elbaf. They might still be alive, though that seems unlikely. Fans can expect to learn more about them as the Elbaf arc continues to uncover deeper mysteries of the One Piece world.