One Piece: The New Bounties Of The Yonko After Elbaf, Explained

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

Summary

Kaido and Big Mom fell, altering the Yonko hierarchy.
Luffy and Buggy became new Emperors after Elbaf.
The new Emperors seek higher bounties, especially Shanks.

The epic Elbaf storyline in “One Piece” has officially begun, promising an enormous and impactful continuation of the series. For one reason, it marks the first significant arc within the Final Saga after Egghead, which, despite its immense scale, was merely a prelude to even more incredible events. Additionally, this arc brings fans one step nearer to uncovering the secrets of the “One Piece” world and witnessing Luffy acquire the legendary treasure known as the “One Piece”.

It’s worth noting that Luffy isn’t the only one pursuing the One Piece. There are other pirates too, notably the Four Emperors. They will likely play a significant part in the Elbaf Arc, and their bounties could potentially increase significantly by its conclusion.

3. The New Emperors Of The One Piece World

Kaido and Big Mom Fell, Changing The Order Forever
Luffy and Buggy Were Inducted Into The Ranks Of Yonko

In the world of One Piece, four powerful emperors have been influential for a considerable period. Their exact creation is undetermined, but it’s believed they emerged after Roger was crowned Pirate King, initiating the Great Pirate Era. Prior to the Yonko system, some pirates were regarded as elite. After Roger’s death, Kaido, Big Mom, Whitebeard, and an enigmatic figure (whose identity is largely unknown to fans) became the Yonko. Six years ago, Shanks, who was already an elite pirate, ascended to the rank of Yonko, completing the order as we initially saw in the story.

During the Water 7 Saga, Garp disclosed that the Four Emperors were Whitebeard, Shanks, Big Mom, and Kaido. Although this group was extremely powerful, it experienced several transformations over time. Whitebeard perished during the Paramount War Arc, while Blackbeard continued to climb the ranks.

These are your bounties, and this is who they are calling the New Emperors of the Sea! – Apoo

During the gap between events (timeskip), Blackbeard climbed up the ranks to officially become an Emperor, earning a bounty worth 2.247 billion berries. Following this time jump in the story of One Piece, the Yonko’s hierarchy underwent a significant change, most notably after the events unfolding in the Wano Country Arc. As Kaido and Big Mom fell from their positions, two new Emperors were chosen: Luffy and Buggy.

In the One Piece universe, Luffy earned the title of Emperor by successfully defeating Kaido and playing a crucial role in the downfall of two other Emperors. On the other hand, Buggy became an Emperor not because of his battle prowess, but due to a strong lineage and the general belief among people that he managed to subdue Mihawk and Crocodile, making them follow him instead. Thus, the new Emperor order in One Piece comprises Luffy, Buggy, Blackbeard, and Shanks.

2. Why The New Emperors Need Higher Bounties

The New Emperors Have Only Just Gotten Started

In contrast to the past dynasty of emperors, the current emperors are continually ascending in their power and ambition. Each one shares this trait, and they are more driven than any emperor before them. For example, it’s common knowledge among followers that Luffy is destined to become the Pirate King, which implies his bounty will increase as he gains strength over time. Similarly, while Blackbeard is already quite formidable, there’s no sign of him reaching his full potential soon, especially in the Final Saga. Just like Luffy, it’s expected that Blackbeard’s bounty will escalate during the upcoming arc as well.

I want to talk about a certain pirate! – Shanks’s Twin

Observing Buggy, freshly crowned Emperor not long ago, his trajectory can only ascend from here. The Cross Guild he leads is a burgeoning entity, destined to amass power and sway as time unfolds. As this occurs, Buggy will strive to draw nearer to the One Piece, thereby increasing his already substantial bounties even further.

Shanks, previously known as a tranquil pirate, is causing unease among the World Government due to his increasingly unpredictable behavior.

Concurrently, Shanks has now declared his intent for the coveted “One Piece,” indicating a newfound seriousness on his part. Given this development, Shanks’ reputation is set to grow even greater, and his actions could potentially increase his bounty significantly, perhaps after the events unfolding in Elbaf.

In essence, each newly crowned Emperor has a strong chance of receiving a new reward after Elbaf’s events, which could position them as key figures in the quest for the One Piece. Among these characters, one will eventually navigate to the Final Island, seize the treasure, and potentially bring chaos to the world by exposing the secrets hidden there.

1. The New Bounties Of The Four Emperors After Elbaf

Shanks Will Likely Have The Highest Bounty Still

Fans may be curious about the new rewards given to the Emperors after the events in Elbaf have transpired. Predicting the exact nature of these rewards is challenging, but it’s safe to assume that some characters will see a substantial increase. For example, Luffy currently holds a bounty of 3 billion berries, and considering his notoriety comparable to that of Kid and Law, fans believe he deserves a much higher reward. It seems illogical for him to have the same bounty as Kid or Law, given their equal infamy. Moreover, Luffy has accomplished quite a bit since then, making him deserving of a 4 billion berry bounty, or possibly even more.

For other emperors, their wealth accumulation depends on their actions during the Elbaf Arc. However, Blackbeard has amassed a fortune of 3.996 billion berries, implying his increase won’t be as significant as usual. Nevertheless, it’s likely he’ll join or remain near the prestigious “5 billion club.” Clues from the Elbaf Arc suggest an impending attack on Marijoa, which could potentially succeed. If so, his wealth will undoubtedly grow further, surpassing the 4-billion mark.

Later on, we find Buggy, who’s recently established the Cross Guild. Given the significant actions the guild is poised to take in the future, it’s only a matter of time before Buggy’s bounty escalates, solidifying his notorious status even more. Meanwhile, Shanks has been maintaining a low profile for quite some time now. However, with his upcoming moves, it’s expected that the World Government will raise his bounty significantly due to his immense power. Some predict that after the Elbaf arc concludes, Shanks’ bounty could potentially reach the 5 Billion berry level, much like Roger was before him, a prospect that shouldn’t come as a shock to fans.

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2025-01-06 01:04