One Piece: Oda Reveals Major Plans To Draw A Story About Luffy’s Birth

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

In the world of “One Piece”, there’s no doubt that the story primarily revolves around the main character, Luffy. Luffy doesn’t merely pursue personal aspirations; he is such a significant part of the narrative that events happening even beyond his immediate reach seem to be linked to him in some way or another.

Essentially, Luffy embodies the heart of “One Piece,” which is why Manga artist Oda believes delving deeper into Luffy’s story could unveil the series’ most intriguing secrets. However, thus far, Oda hasn’t disclosed any major mysteries about Luffy. For example, the enigma surrounding how Luffy came to be remains unexplored by Oda. Nevertheless, fans are still eager for answers, and Oda has assured us that those answers will eventually be revealed. Just remember to stay patient.

Oda Plans To Draw Luffy’s Birth

Fans of “One Piece” have long pondered the circumstances surrounding Luffy’s birth. While it’s known that Dragon is his father, his mother remains a secret. Moreover, Oda has hinted at Dragon’s ideology – he views children as a parent’s vulnerability, which explains why Luffy was apart from him for many years and was raised by Dadan instead. However, despite this belief, Dragon still chose to have Luffy. It seems there’s a deeper mystery at play here that Oda has yet to explore thoroughly. Rest assured, Oda intends to reveal this enigma in due time. Here’s what Oda shared on the subject:

Question: Which characters would you like to go into detail about if you had enough time?

Oda mentioned that in One Piece, a useful method called “cover story” can be employed for such purposes… Moving on, there are certain characters I’d like to delve deeper into, particularly the Marines. I have an idea for an engaging narrative centered around Garp, which could explore his interactions and conversations with Akainu, Aokiji, Smoker, Hina, Coby, who all joined the Marines in sequence, as well as Cypher Pol and Roger.

* It could also be intriguing to delve into the Revolutionary Army, particularly the Dragon faction. What drives them to instigate a revolution? What ideology guides their actions? How did they come together? Additionally, exploring Luffy’s origins would add depth to the story. Some of these narratives may be more somber in tone.

All of the stories about their lives lead to Luffy!!

Oda Will Incorporate Dragon’s Story Into The Manga

Dragon’s Flashback Will Eventually Come

According to what Oda mentioned, he is eager to create a side story focusing on Monkey D. Dragon and the Revolutionary Army. However, due to One Piece’s expansive plot, it seems Oda is finding it difficult to allocate time for additional content like spin-offs and one-shots at the moment. Interestingly, a connection between Garp and Kuzan that was initially intended for the spin-off has been integrated into the main story by Oda himself.

May the winds of fate guide you, brother! — Monkey D. Dragon to Kuma

It seems quite probable that Oda will delve into the Dragon spin-off in the manga, implying we’ll soon get an extensive portrayal of Luffy’s origin story and related events.

Dragon Is Already On The Move

As an avid fan, I can’t help but feel a thrill running through me! Monkey D. Dragon has declared war on the Celestial Dragons, and it’s only a matter of time before he clashes with formidable opponents like Shamrock and Garling Figarland! With the author’s attention now solely on Dragon, I can hardly contain my excitement as his focus may soon unveil the mysteries surrounding Luffy’s birth and his enigmatic past. What a fascinating journey that awaits us all!

In two weeks’ time, we can expect the release of One Piece Chapter 1158. Consistent with its usual schedule, the manga will be published on a Sunday. In Japan, the chapter will be unveiled at midnight JST on Monday. For most international readers, however, they’ll have access to it on August 31st. The official date for One Piece Chapter 1158 is set for August 31, 2025. Excitingly, fans can read the chapter for free on Manga Plus!

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2025-08-16 16:35