Oda’s HUGE Elbaf Reveal Was HINTED Years Ago?!

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This article contains spoilers for the One Piece manga.

Summary

  • Oda’s foreshadowing skills are on point with the recent reveal of Marijoa burning in One Piece manga.
  • The destruction of Marijoa was actually hinted at 6 years ago in non-canonical material.
  • The ongoing events in Elbaf are heating up with big reveals, adding intense twists to the storyline.

It’s often noted that Oda, the creator of One Piece, has a knack for hinting at future events well in advance within his manga. The latest chapter of One Piece brought about a significant revelation – Marijoa is on fire. This surprise didn’t catch many fans off guard because it was actually foreshadowed by Oda, although the clue was hidden in non-canonical content years ago. Many readers might have missed it.

Marijoa’s Destruction In The Manga

Marijoa is Up In Flames

The journey of One Piece has proven to be quite a thrilling experience, to say the least, with the happenings in Elbaf becoming increasingly significant and heated.

The tale of Elbaf has been brimming with major surprises since its beginning, and it’s graced by the presence of iconic figures right from the start. It’s been a captivating journey, but things have truly escalated in recent weeks, making it even more intriguing.

One intriguing aspect of this story segment is uncovering the condition of Marijoa, a land situated above the Red Line, home to the Celestial Dragons. At present, Marijoa is ablaze, and the source of the fire remains unknown, though many speculate it could be connected to either the Revolutionary Army or the Blackbeard Pirates.

Readers were aware that Marijoa was encountering difficulties due to Shamrock’s return several chapters back, but the current situation is far more severe than what readers anticipated. Although this latest attack may seem abrupt to many, it was foreshadowed by Oda in previous chapters years ago.

Oda Revealed This Would Happen 6 Years Ago

Revealed in One Piece: World Seeker

Back in the day, around six years ago, I stumbled upon the breathtaking depiction of Marijoa’s blaze in one of Oda’s masterpieces, specifically designed for the One Piece: World Seeker video game. It was an extraordinary scene that wasn’t part of the original manga, making it even more intriguing!

Back in 2019, One Piece: World Adventurer hit the market and quickly became a fan favorite among games based on the series due to its expansive open-world setting and intriguing narrative. Although this game isn’t considered part of the main storyline, Eiichiro Oda lent a hand in its development.

In this artwork for this game, the following message can be read:

Oh my goodness, the hallowed grounds of Mary Geoise are ablaze! Who is that enigmatic character appearing within this inviolable sanctuary…

The painting depicts a silhouette, speculated by fans as Imu himself. Surrounding this figure, fans notice the land of Marijoa ablaze with fire.

Through this development, it’s evident that Oda has been meticulously planning this plot twist for quite some time. Watching it unfold in the manga is truly an amazing experience. However, there are many questions surrounding this occurrence that remain unanswered, and it will be fascinating to see Oda address all these mysteries.

Where to Read One Piece?

Available on Manga Plus

In exactly two weeks from now, the next installment of One Piece, Chapter 1154, will be released. As has been our tradition, this new chapter will be published on Sunday. For our Japanese readers, it’ll hit the shelves at midnight on Monday (Japan Standard Time). But for most international fans, they can expect to read the chapter on July 13th. That’s correct; the official release date is set for July 13, 2025. Excitingly, you can access and read this chapter for free via Manga Plus!

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2025-07-04 22:44