One Piece: Thousand Sunny Gets HUGE Upgrade?

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

Summary

  • The Thousand Sunny lacks emotional storytelling and screen time compared to the Going Merry in One Piece.
  • Franky may upgrade the Thousand Sunny with salvaged Adam wood from Elbaf, potentially increasing its size and defensive capabilities.
  • Upgrading the Thousand Sunny during the Elbaf Arc could give the ship a much-needed story arc and incorporate the spirits of Elbaf.

In the world of One Piece, though the Thousand Sunny serves as their primary vessel and residence for the Straw Hat Pirates, it doesn’t seem to carry the same weight or emotional resonance as its predecessor, the Going Merry. This is primarily due to less emphasis on its story during longer arcs and minimal screen time, which often relegate the Thousand Sunny to a supporting role in favor of other significant series elements. To date, no substantial Thousand Sunny-centric plot has emerged in the current narrative of One Piece.

Even though the Thousand Sunny hasn’t played a significant role in recent stories of One Piece, there’s still ample opportunity for that to change. Potentially, the Elbaf Arc could provide an ideal setting for a narrative revolving around the ship of the Straw Hat Crew. Although other pressing matters are currently dominating the land of the Giants, a side story about Franky upgrading the Thousand Sunny in One Piece might just be what’s needed to cement its importance within the community’s viewpoint.

Franky Discovers The Treasure Tree Adam On Elbaf

The Source Of The Lumber That Made The Sunny

As an ardent fan of “One Piece,” I can’t help but reminisce about the Water 7 Saga, where our beloved shipwright, Franky, crafted his masterpiece – the Thousand Sunny! Built from the extraordinary wood of the Treasure Tree Adam, this marvel is not just a vessel, but a testament to Franky’s genius and ingenuity. Although it has been an indispensable asset for our Straw Hat crew, the Thousand Sunny, unlike the Going Merry, has always felt more like a tool we wield rather than a fellow crewmate.

That strongest tree’s name is Treasure Tree “Adam”. – Franky

In the Elbaf storyline of “One Piece”, Franky uncovers the origin of Adam wood, the mighty Tree Adam that sustains the kingdom of Elbaf. So far in this arc, Franky has been accompanying a giant named Ripley, who seems to have distributed the Adam wood. They’ve been investigating different parts of the tree and learning its past. Simultaneously, after gaining freedom, Loki has assaulted Tree Adam in “One Piece”, igniting it on fire.

The Treasure Tree Adam May Be In Danger From Loki

Franky Could Utilize Any Salvaged Wood Removed Due To The Fire

  • The Treasure Tree Could Require Extensive Trimming To Help With The Fire
  • This Wood Could Still Be Of Use To Franky

During the Elbaf Arc of One Piece, it’s been discovered that the ancient and brittle Treasure Tree Adam is vulnerable to both lightning and fire. Therefore, prompt action is necessary to contain these elements to prevent the fire from spreading. Notably, parts of the Adam Tree might need to be removed to halt the blaze. This particular tree property could potentially be valuable in enhancing the Thousand Sunny, as the wood from the Adam tree is exceptionally scarce.

If Loki’s attack forces a significant portion of the Adam Tree to be removed for the tree’s survival, Franky might utilize those useful sections to expand and strengthen the Thousand Sunny. This could enable the ship to carry more passengers, perhaps even a new Straw Hat crew member, or fortify it with enhanced defensive features. Moreover, with additional Adam Wood, Franky may design smaller ships that retain the powerful traits of the Thousand Sunny itself.

This Could Give The Thousand Sunny A Much-Needed Story Arc

The Sunny Could Carry The Will Of Elbaf With It

Beyond just enhancing its power, this upgrade to the One Piece’s Thousand Sunny could also create new narrative possibilities for the vessel itself. In a hypothetical scenario where Elbaf is destroyed by Loki, the Thousund Sunny might persist, embodying the spirits of Adam, the Treasure Tree, and the Giants. This would breathe life into the ship, imbuing it with character and providing an additional motivation for its continued voyages.

A strong ship as bright as the sun that can cheerfully overcome a thousand seas.

In summary, though Elbaf might offer the ideal moment for enhancing the Thousand Sunny, it seems fans will probably need to be patient until the ongoing turmoil in Elbaf subsides. With the God’s Knights active in One Piece and Loki now free, Franky may find himself delaying his ship improvements until the conflict resolves. Yet, upgrading the Thousand Sunny at the conclusion of the Elbaf Arc in One Piece could serve as a powerful ending to Franky’s adventures among the Giants.

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2025-03-14 17:36