Luffy & Zoro vs God’s Knights: Epic Elbaf Battle Unfolds

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

Summary

  • Elbaf arc intensifies as Luffy & Zoro head to Aurust Castle.
  • Luffy aims to free Loki, while Zoro stays cautious.
  • Massive battle looming involving Luffy, Zoro, & Holy Knights.

The ongoing Elbaf saga in “One Piece” maintains a high level of excitement, leaving fans eagerly anticipating the next developments for the Straw Hat Pirates. Since the initial chapters of the Elbab arc heavily emphasized lore revelations and exploration, it seems that the time for action is drawing near in this captivating storyline, which fans are yearning to witness unfold.

In light of the ongoing storyline, it seems that Luffy and Zoro, two pivotal characters from One Piece, and arguably the strongest among the Straw Hat Pirates, are poised to engage in an epic fight in the upcoming combat. The narrative revolves around the character of Loki, as well as the newly introduced Holy Knights who have just arrived in the Giants’ land, Elbaf. Fans are buzzing with excitement, anticipating a titanic battle in the Underworld, and it seems that this much-awaited confrontation is about to unfold.

Luffy and Zoro’s Arrival In The Aurust Castle

  • Luffy and Zoro Want To Free Loki
  • The Underworld Is The Eventual Destination

In the preceding chapter of “One Piece”, viewers witnessed Luffy and Zoro making their way towards Elbaf’s Aurust castle. This journey was primarily driven by Luffy’s desire to free Loki, who holds information about the location of the Red Hair pirate crew. Loki agreed to disclose this information, but only if he is freed from his bonds. Given Loki’s reputation as a kinslayer, Zoro remains wary and plans to accompany Luffy to the Underworld to avoid being deceived. Meanwhile, Nami has her own objectives in mind and intends to plunder the Aurust Castle, which houses the wealth of Elbaf’s royal family.

To gain access to the treasure, she decided to accompany them. The situation in Elbaf is growing more intriguing, and viewers will soon witness Luffy and Zoro reaching Aurust Castle, where they’ll discover a key to free Loki from his shackles. Simultaneously, they’ll come to understand that some terrible event occurred within the castle walls. Somehow, the Straw Hat Pirates are going to be guided towards the Underworld of this nation, where both Loki and the infiltrators of Elbaf reside.

Listen Luffy, we’ll get the key, but we’ll decide if he’s telling the truth or not. — Zoro

Without a doubt, things are about to reach peak intensity when the Straw Hat trio arrives and discovers the current situation in One Piece. It’s clear that this situation is setting the stage for an epic battle that fans have been eagerly anticipating, which seems imminent based on the number of chapters remaining. Luffy will have a chance to unleash his full potential, while Zoro’s growth since Wano will be on full display. This is the ideal moment for these characters to demonstrate their abilities and leave the world in awe.

Luffy and Zoro Get Their First Elbaf Battle Vs Holy Knights

  • Luffy Will Likely Fight Against Shanks’s Twin
  • Zoro Will Clash With Gunko

A tremendous battle is imminent beneath Elbaf, and it’s a certainty that Luffy and Zoro will play significant roles in this conflict. Both of them are extraordinarily powerful, there’s no arguing with that fact, but they face an immense challenge, arguably the greatest since Wano. For Luffy, the encounter against Shanks’s brother, who bears a striking resemblance to him, promises to be particularly significant. There’s even a chance Luffy might initially confuse him with Shanks, making him vulnerable to a strong attack. On the other hand, Zoro is likely to engage Gunko, whose arrow abilities pose a formidable challenge in combat, given their abstract nature. Fans may hope for Zoro to face the Shanks lookalike or Loki, but that seems unlikely in this scenario.

As a die-hard fan, I can’t help but feel a thrill at the prospect of Zoro squaring off against these adversaries! Yet, there’s an intriguing twist to this potential encounter – the emergence of a man who bears a striking resemblance to Shanks. This mysterious figure somehow ties him to Luffy, and it goes beyond mere coincidence. In fact, he’s been earmarked as the main antagonist, which means he’s destined for a showdown with Luffy!

Don’t breathe near me, disgusting wolf. — Gunko

Initially, Loki won’t participate in the opening fight, but it won’t last. It’s expected that Nami and Road will liberate Loki from captivity, which is sure to thrill fans. This may provide an enormous boost to the pirates, causing them to withdraw or, due to their immense strength, they might require a joint effort to defeat them in battle.

What This Battle Means For The Straw Hats

In this impending battle for Luffy, he’ll face an immense test as he takes on someone with strength comparable to Shanks, a Yonko-level character. It’s possible that Shanks’ sibling might even surpass the power of a Yonko, and fans are eagerly anticipating what this encounter will bring. This battle could serve as a chance for Luffy to enhance his Haki abilities, as the Haki wielded by Joy Boy has been shown to be superior to Luffy’s. If Luffy is to overcome Imu, he must significantly boost his Haki skills, and it seems that the Shanks twin may hold the key to this development.

Excitedly speaking about my favorite character, Zoro, I can’t help but anticipate his growth! This time, Enma seems to respond more to Zoro, yet I know there’s room for improvement in his control over this powerful blade. He needs to enhance his Haki abilities and endure longer in combat. Going up against the mighty Admirals would undeniably be a fantastic challenge for him, one that both he and us readers are eagerly waiting to witness!

How Will The Holy Knights Battle End?

Currently, the Holy Knights are outnumbered in their fight against not just Luffy, but the entire Straw Hat Pirates, Loki, and the Giants’ nation. Victory appears challenging for them, even difficult, but if Loki is released, a victory seems almost impossible. In such a scenario, they may need to call upon more powerful warriors from the God’s Knights or consider a temporary retreat. At this juncture, both options seem plausible, and only Oda can decide which path to choose as the final saga approaches its climax, bringing us closer to the conclusion of the entire series.

You can access One Piece, a popular series, through Viz Media. Fans are able to read it officially and at no cost on both the Shonen Jump and Manga Plus apps. The next chapter, One Piece Chapter 1137, is scheduled for release on January 26, 2025.

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2025-01-22 01:24