One Piece: The Split Of the Straw Hat Pirates, Explained

One Piece: The Split Of the Straw Hat Pirates, Explained

As a long-time One Piece fanatic, I must say that this latest turn of events has me absolutely thrilled! The Straw Hat Pirates’ split has left us guessing and eager for more, much like a bottle of fine rum left half-empty on a pirate ship.


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

Key Takeaways

  • Egghead arc ends with Straw Hats escaping
  • By chapter 1126, Straw Hats are split headed to Elbaf
  • New arc begins as characters focus on individual growth

After wrapping up the Egghead Island saga in One Piece, which lasted for about two years, the Straw Hat Pirates are now moving towards a fresh destination. This arc was undeniably thrilling and has paved the way for even more exciting events in the future. While Egghead Island was intense throughout, it didn’t quite reach the epic scale of places like Wano Country, Whole Cake Island, or Alabasta.

Fans understand that the grand adventure, known as Elbaf, is imminent. Currently, the Straw Hat Pirates are journeying towards Elbaf, however, before they reach their destination, it appears the crew must part ways once more. This separation may perplex some fans, but undoubtedly, there’s a sound purpose behind it.

A New Arc Begins In One Piece After Egghead’s Conclusion

  • Egghead Ended With The Escape Of The Straw Hats
  • Luffy And The Crew Are Near Elbaf

In most arcs of One Piece, the Straw Hat Pirates tend to separate at the start for various reasons. Prior to the timeskip, this wasn’t much of a concern. But after the timeskip, these separations have become common, and they serve a strategic purpose: The author finds it easier to focus on individual characters when they are in smaller groups rather than traveling together as a whole crew. This was evident even on Egghead, where Oda divided the Straw Hats into two groups – one fighting on the Fabriophase, while the other was on the Labophase. Each group performed well, allowing Oda to give adequate attention to each character within their smaller group. The same thing is happening now as Oda has once again separated the Straw Hat Pirates, signaling the start of a new arc.

Let’s go to Elbaf! The land of my dreams! – Usopp

Egghead proved to be exceptionally intense and exceeded every anticipation. Alongside showcasing the prodigious scientist Vegapunk in this storyline, Eiichiro Oda also delivered a thrilling confrontation between Vegapunk and the Navy. While it wasn’t a full-scale battle, there were still numerous exhilarating skirmishes that left readers thoroughly entertained.

One Piece: The Split Of the Straw Hat Pirates, Explained

Not only were the Five Elders added to the storyline, but it can be said that their presence significantly enhanced the art. At long last, One Piece came to an end on Egghead Island following a potent Haki blast from the Iron Giant, enabling the Straw Hat Pirates to flee successfully. As they departed, the events following Egghead were revealed gradually over two chapters, and now we’re diving headfirst into a fresh arc that has fans eagerly anticipating what will happen next.

How The Straw Hat Pirates Split In Elbaf

The East Blue Straw Hats And Chopper Are Separated

One Piece: The Split Of the Straw Hat Pirates, Explained

In chapter 1126 of the popular series One Piece, viewers observed the Straw Hat Pirates traveling towards Elbaf. Along their journey, they celebrated with the Giants, and Sanji pointed out that the beverage served was extraordinarily potent. It turned out to be a traditional drink from Elbaf, which the locals can handle, but outsiders might find overwhelming. In fact, this particular alcoholic brew could potentially cause hallucinations or even unconsciousness due to its powerful effects. Given that even experienced pirates like Jinbei, Nami, and Zoro were affected by it, it’s evident that the drink was exceptionally strong.

I must’ve had too much to drink. What is this place? – Nami

In the closing moments of chapter 1126 of One Piece, viewers witnessed the Straw Hat Crew reunite, yet it became evident that they had separated. The cause for this division remains unknown, but it seems as though the crew members themselves are unaware of how they came to split. Given the events that transpired, it appears the celebrations were so wild that each member of the team essentially lost track of their bearings. As a result, the two ships apparently drifted apart, implying that the Thousand Sunny may have gotten misplaced.

Later on, Oda unveiled the teams he had formed, and it’s clear that Luffy, Zoro, Nami, Usopp, Sanji, and Chopper belong to one team. The rest of the Straw Hat crew – Robin, Franky, Brook, and Jinbe – seem to be with the Giants on their ship. It’s evident that Oda has some significant plans for the initial six members of the Strawhat Pirates, while it looks like the others will probably visit the land of the Giants before the rest.

It’s been suggested that the division among the Straw Hat Pirates is due to their partying and heavy drinking. However, it seems Oda intentionally split them up as a storytelling technique, focusing on one group before the Elbaf saga begins, while the other group will be highlighted later. At the end of the chapter, Nami appears to have woken up, but who woke her isn’t shown. She’s dressed in Elbaf attire when she awakens, leading fans to speculate that she might still be hallucinating since the environment around her resembles a Lego city, which doesn’t look like Elbaf itself. Given that the alcohol they drank can cause hallucinations, Oda may use this situation to hint at his focus characters in Elbaf and their potential growth. If all Straw Hat Pirates start experiencing these hallucinations, it could lead to an engaging storyline as we approach Elbaf. This also suggests that the Straw Hat Pirates are near the land of Elbaf.

An alternative explanation could be that Sunny somehow deviated from its usual course and was navigated near Elbaf via an alternate path by a Giant. It’s possible that the Lego city is actually located within Elbaf, meaning Nami and the rest of the crew might have already arrived there without realizing it.

The Consequences Of The Split Before Elbaf

The Split Of The Straw Hats Could Be Due To An Abduction

One Piece: The Split Of the Straw Hat Pirates, Explained

it allows him to manage both halves more effectively and provide each character with their own significant moments. Noticeably, he has already distinguished the first six Straw Hat Pirates from the rest, planning to emphasize them further. For instance, Nami appears to be having hallucinations, which might reveal something crucial about her, given her strong Norse influences. Usopp is accompanying her, suggesting that he too may experience important hallucinations. This pattern will continue for the remaining characters, including the Monster Trio.

It seems that the other half of the Straw Hat Pirates will probably reach Elbaf before Luffy does, implying their adventure on this new island has already started. Fans eagerly anticipate the insights into its cultures, beliefs, and more as they journey through Elbaf in future chapters. Readers are thrilled at the prospect of discovering different parts of Elbaf.

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2024-09-13 02:34