Why the Blackbeard Pirates Are Set to Clash with the Straw Hats on Elbaf!

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Summary

  • The Elbaf arc has revealed key truths about One Piece world, setting up final battles.
  • The Blackbeard Pirates‘ eventual appearance on Elbaf is speculated to lead to an epic clash against the Straw Hats.
  • Scopper’s rumored possession of the final Road Poneglyph hints at a confrontation with Blackbeard.

The storyline of Elbaf has significantly impacted the One Piece franchise as it has unveiled numerous significant revelations about the series’ universe, reshaping the understanding of fans. From the unexpected emergence of Shamrock and the Gods Knights to the enlightening details from the Elbaf mural, this arc not only sheds light on the history of this world but also hints at the upcoming decisive battles.

It’s widely anticipated among fans that as this arc progresses, a significant revelation will unfold – the emergence of the Blackbeard Pirates on the island. This encounter is expected to be one of the most epic battles in the Final War of One Piece, where they clash with the Straw Hats. Many believe it’s coming sooner rather than later. Let’s explore the possibilities and reasons why the Blackbeard Pirates will eventually set foot on Elbaf.

The True Final Villains Of The Elbaf Arc

Why The Blackbeard Pirates Will Arrive

First Appearance One Piece, Chapter 234, “Please Remember”
Debut Date June 17, 2002
Story Arc Jaya

Since making their initial appearance, the Blackbeard Crew has always been an enigmatic and elusive group. To this point, their objectives continue to be shrouded in mystery, with it known only that Blackbeard seeks to rule the world, and his associates join him pursuing their individual aspirations. In every regard, they are a contemporary reincarnation of the Rocks Pirates, a connection that has been subtly suggested since their first introduction.

Blackbeard serves as the polar opposite of Luffy in nearly every aspect. Unlike Luffy who strives to become Pirate King for altruistic purposes, Blackbeard desires the title for selfish gains. Moreover, he contrasts Luffy in various other aspects, offering a glimpse of what Luffy’s life might have been like had it taken a different course. This is one reason why fans anticipate that Blackbeard may finally make his long-awaited appearance during the Elbaf arc, as they believe that the series requires a means for both characters to stand on equal ground against each other before their journey’s end, not just in terms of strength.

According to what’s shown on the Elbaf mural in Chapter 1138 of the manga, fans are having a disagreement about who the ultimate antagonist of the story really is: Imu or Blackbeard. Regardless of the answer, it seems logical for Blackbeard and his crew to appear prominently during the Elbaf storyline because many people believe Scopper to be the Man with Flames Marked on him. If this turns out to be true, it’s significant because the Man with Flames Marked is said to possess the last Road Poneglyph, which could hold vital information.

If the rumor proves accurate and Scopper indeed is the enigmatic figure tasked with safeguarding the final clue for finding the legendary One Piece treasure, then he would be their sole avenue to reach it. Consequently, when this story arc comes to a close, Luffy and his crew will likely connect with Scopper as he suggested, at which point he will disclose the location of his Road Poneglyph.

If Elbaf is still intact by the time you’re leaving this island, come and see me again.

To ensure the treasure hunt remains challenging, as legend suggests, Blackbeard Pirates might also appear in Elbaf. Their pursuit of the Man Marked by Flames and final Road Poneglyph could lead them straight to Scopper, setting up a thrilling confrontation between them and the Straw Hats. Alternatively, they may encounter Scopper after the Straw Hats have departed from Elbaf, but by then, the Straw Hats’ advantage would be so substantial that it wouldn’t pose much of a problem.

It’s most logical for the Blackbeard Pirates to appear on Elbaf as it sets up their confrontation with the Straw Hats without them already finding the One Piece, thus keeping them in the competition. Ideally, the climactic fight between pirates should occur prior to the unveiling of the One Piece treasure, although Eiichiro Oda has the creativity to make it plausible if they appear later.

When Will The Battle Against The Blackbeard Pirates Happen?

The Eventual Biggest Battle of the Straw Hats

1. It’s plausible that Blackbeard’s Pirates could appear during the Elbaf storyline, but there are other scenarios possible as well.

2. The idea that Scopper is the Man Burned by Flames has strong evidence, yet it remains unproven since some aspects of this character don’t align with him; another individual might be in question instead.

3. One hypothesis suggests that the last Road Poneglyph was hidden on Lodestar Island by the Roger Pirates, which makes sense given their unique access to the island over the past 800 years due to being the only ones who reached it in that timeframe.

Due to this situation, Blackbeard and his associates could easily trace their course from Log Poses straight to Lodestar, where they’d encounter the Straw Hats directly, thus skipping over Elbaf. Furthermore, there are other significant forces at play, such as the Red Hair Pirates and Cross Guild, who are key figures in the story, as well as the Yonko crews themselves. Consequently, they would require a means to stay involved in the Final Saga like this.

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2025-04-04 16:08