One Piece’s Elbaph Arc Shows The Series Is Now In The Endgame

The Elbaph arc of One Piece felt unique compared to most others in the series. Typically, major One Piece arcs establish a clear enemy early on, but Elbaph was initially puzzling because the Straw Hats didn’t have an obvious threat to confront. While Shamrock and Gunko initially seemed like potential villains, Shamrock quickly left, and then two more Holy Knights appeared. Later, Imu took control of Gunko, leading fans to believe she’d be the main antagonist, but the story has shifted direction again.





