Are The Straw Hats Doomed? Shocking Threats Unveiled in One Piece’s Elbaf Arc!

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

Summary

The Holy Knights are formidable enemies for the Straw Hat Pirates on Elbaf.
The Straw Hats face trouble due to overwhelming power levels of the Holy Knights.
Potential involvement of Ancient Weapons and Imu raises the stakes for the crew’s potential defeat.

The Elbaf arc in One Piece is gaining momentum, with significant conflicts looming on the horizon. The Straw Hat Pirates have found themselves in a tense situation at Elbaf due to the appearance of the Holy Knights. These Holy Knights are actively attempting to abduct children from Elbaf, hoping that this will force the Giants to submit to their authority.

It’s highly likely that a clash between the Elbaf Giants and the Holy Knights is unavoidable. The Straw Hat Pirates could potentially aid in this fight, but it might not be as straightforward as it seems. In fact, the Elbaf arc from One Piece may catch fans off guard with an unexpected defeat for the Straw Hat Pirates.

The Enemies Of The Straw Hat Pirates On Elbaf Are Holy Knights

The Holy Knights Seem Very Powerful
The Straw Hats Are In Trouble

One significant challenge the Straw Hat Pirates may face in Elbaf is due to the immense power their opponents wield. It’s no secret that the Holy Knights are incredibly powerful, as evident from Gunko’s ability to fight Loki and even defeat him, according to Shamrock. Not too long ago, she engaged half of the Straw Hat Pirates and effortlessly dominated them in combat.

Schools and libraries, don’t fool yourselves! In truth, you are all battle-hardened heroes, and you shall serve as our hired swords! (Sommers to Elbaf Giants)

Additionally, there are figures like Saint Killingham and Saint Sommers, each possessing their own terrifying qualities. The former holds a God Devil Fruit, while the latter exhibits a cruel, sadistic nature. Given these traits, it’s evident that overcoming them won’t be straightforward. Moreover, Oda has kept the Straw Hat Pirates’ Monster Trio apart from the main group, making their victory and rescue mission all the more challenging for the crew, particularly when it comes to saving the children.

The Final Enemy Might Not Be On Elbaf Yet

The Straw Hats Might Win Vs the Holy Knights

It’s clear that defeating the Holy Knights won’t be a walk in the park. Yet, there’s a strong possibility that the Straw Hats could manage it, given their unusual allies. After all, Scopper Gaban, right-hand man to the Pirate King, is among them, along with Dorry and Brogy – Giants valued at an astounding 1.8 billion each. Combined, these Giants stand a chance against the Holy Knights, and although it’ll be tough, they might just come out victorious in the end.

Saturn, why did you let Joy Boy escape? — Imu

However, with half of our team absent, it becomes almost certain that larger dangers will arise. This is when matters grow complex. If the Holy Knights are defeated, fans should be prepared for new adversaries like Shamrock Figarland or even higher-ranking ones such as the Five Elders, or perhaps even Imu themselves to appear in Elbaf. It’s there that the true challenge begins for our crew.

Why Luffy and The Crew Could Lose In Elbaf

An Ancient Weapon Might Be Used

It’s also worth noting that Imu possesses the Ancient Weapons, a fact that fans are well aware of given Imu’s intense desire to eliminate Joy Boy. This drive is so strong that they even killed Saturn on Egghead. If the residual Motherflame from Egghead has reached Marijoa, Imu might choose to unleash it over Elbaf. This could potentially lead to Elbaf’s destruction and force all Giants to flee their homeland, or face an Ancient Weapon directly.

While it may appear unlikely that the Straw Hat Pirates will lose, their fans should remember that facing challenges is essential for them to become stronger. Therefore, there’s a possibility they might lose in this situation.

It’s quite likely that Imu may actively participate in events at Elbaf, given they are already present at the Abyss. This scenario could offer author Oda a chance to exhibit Imu’s abilities prior to the Final War, which fans would undoubtedly appreciate. However, whether or not this will actually transpire is still uncertain.

One Piece Chapter 1146 is set to be released in a few days, specifically on Sunday, April 20, worldwide. For our Japanese readers, the manga will be available at 12AM JST on Monday, but most international fans should have access to it on the same day, April 20. Keep an eye out for this exciting new chapter of One Piece, and remember you can read it for free on Manga Plus!

2025-04-23 01:07