One Piece Ending Sooner Than Expected? Oda Hints at Final Saga’s Rapid Conclusion

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This article contains spoilers from One Piece’s Elbaf Arc.

Summary

  • Luffy could find the last Road Poneglyph in Elbaf.
  • Oda wants to end the manga by 2025, possibly sooner.
  • The Great War Arc could follow Elbaf, hinting at the series’ end.

The Wano Country arc in One Piece was the moment that made fans believe the story was nearing its conclusion. Previously, Oda had often stated that One Piece would wrap up within a certain number of years, but nothing substantial followed. However, things have changed now. One Piece has officially moved into its Final Saga post Wano Country Arc, and although this final arc is not brief, it’s inevitable that it will bring the series to an end eventually.

Fans generally anticipate that the story of “One Piece” will continue for some time, yet recent developments by Oda suggest a quickening pace, causing speculation about its potential conclusion.

Luffy Could Find The Last Road Poneglyph in Elbaf

  • Luffy Only Needs One Road Poneglyph
  • Elbaf Could Be Luffy’s Last Big Island Before Laugh Tale

In the world of “One Piece”, fans are well aware that Luffy’s journey has been nothing short of a thrilling odyssey. At present, following his departure from Egghead, he finds himself in the land of Elbaf. While Luffy is all about the excitement of the adventure, he also understands the importance of finding the last Road Poneglyph. Interestingly, it seems that this crucial artifact might just be hidden on Elbaf, as suggested by Oda’s heavy hints.

Just one more, and we’ll finally be at the Final Island! — Franky

From what’s been detailed in the story, it appears that the last Road Poneglyph is in the possession of Scopper Gaban, who bears a burn scar. If this is indeed true, then when the conflict in Elbaf concludes, Luffy will have gathered all the necessary Poneglyphs, putting him one step closer to reaching the One Piece.

Oda Wanted To End The Manga By 2025

Oda Is Looking To End The Manga As Fast As Possible

Readers of One Piece are well aware that Oda has long desired to conclude the manga in an impressive manner. Oda himself has expressed his ambition to develop a series where the final chapters represent the most thrilling and significant part of the narrative. Therefore, it’s reasonable to assume that Oda won’t rush through any part of the story. However, it’s also true that he might omit sections he considers unimportant.

The mysteries of the world, I’ll draw them all. Just bear with me a little longer. — Eiichiro Oda

In a new development, One Piece has ventured into Loki’s flashback sequence. Notably, this fast-paced flashback is unlike what fans are accustomed to. Given this speed and the possibility that Luffy may obtain all four Road Poneglyphs by the end of the current arc, it’s speculated that One Piece might conclude sooner than some fans anticipate.

One Piece Could Enter The Great War Arc After Elbaf

In the land of Elbaf, Oda referred to the conflict as a foreshadowing of the cataclysmic war that’s destined to sweep across the world. Essentially, it hints that the Great War could erupt imminently, and this is where all matters might be resolved. If things unfold as suggested, the One Piece saga may reach its conclusion within a few years.

One Piece’s new chapter, number 1154, will be released next Sunday worldwide (July 13, 2025). For our Japanese readers, it will be available at 12AM Japan Standard Time on Monday. But don’t worry if you’re an international fan, you can still read the chapter for free on Manga Plus on July 13!

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2025-07-06 23:33