Summary
One Pieceentered its final saga with the futuristicEgghead Arc, and the reception was very positive. The arc featured some of the most exciting moments in the entire series and expanded on mysteries that fans have been looking forward to for years. From hype fights, lore reveals to potential future developments, the latest arc was peakOne Piece.
What made Egghead very special is how there were developments both on and outside the island. With the arc soon coming to a close, it was a wonderful start to the climactic conclusion of the epic adventure saga.
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10The Crew’s Next Destination Was Decided
The Straw Hats Are Heading to Elbaf
Ever since being mentioned in the Little Garden arc,fans have been excited for the Straw Hats to adventure the home of the giants,the island of Elbaf. The time is finally here, as Oda revealed it would be the next destination. The Giant Pirates led by Dorry and Brogy rescuing Luffy and his friends was proof enough, and it seems they will be led to the country, since the distance between Egghead and Elbaf isn’t too far. There is a lot to look forward to in the next arc, such as Ohara’s books, Robin’s reunion with Saul and more, and expectations are sky-high.
9Blackbeard Eliminates Law
A Fan-Favorite Character Is Out of the Race for the One Piece
Ever since he was introduced, Marshal D. Teach has been paralleled with Luffy and set up to be one of the last, if not the last, antagonists. If his acquiring two Devil Fruits wasn’t enough to show his importance,his fight against Law cemented him as a competitor in the race to the One Piecewhen he took his Poneglyph copies. This also meant that Law was no longer in competition, and whether he will make a comeback or not is still unclear.
8The Hero Is Taken Down And His Successor Is Revealed
Garp Shows His Immense Strength, But It’s Not Enough
After Koby was captured by Blackbeard and taken to Pirate Island, all hope was lost for the young pirate, butGarp the Hero did not give up on him. He launched an assault on the island and saved Koby, proclaiming him as the future of the navy. Although Garp did end up losing, his efforts proved fruitful as Koby was not only saved, but he demonstrated immense power with the Honesty Impact. The stage has been set for Koby’s ascent, and his future will be exciting.
7The Five Elders Are Absurdly Overpowered
The Demonic Main Villains Finally Show Their Power
It seems the title of highest authority in the world isn’t just for show, as the group is also just as powerful. Saturn was the first on the scene, but as the situation turned dire, the other four Gorosei teleported through summoning, andtransformed into legendary beasts from myth. What is known is that they are immortal, as even attacks imbued with Haki were not enough, and not even Luffy in Gear 5 could do damage. However, their transformation and summoning were undonewhen Emet unleashed Joyboy’s Haki, so it seems a certain level of Haki could beat them.
6The Competitors To The One Piece Are Revealed
The Race For the Final Treasure Has Officially Started
With the series in the end game,the people with the best chance of claiming the world’s greatest treasureand the truth about the history of the world were revealed, and there were some interesting picks. Luffy, Shanks, Blackbeard, and Buggy are obvious choices. Dragon, Sabo, Imu, Aokiji, and Akainu were sensible yet interesting ones, but Figarland, leader of the God Knights, and Koby were surprisingly included.
This lineup probably includes all the major characters who will play a role in the final war, so it means that the God Knights will play an important role and Koby could finally face off against Luffy. There was one other unknown character holding a sword and masked in a silhouette, and they will also be important going forward.
5The Power Of An Ancient Weapon Is Beyond Terrifying
Uranus' Terrifying Power Is in Full Display
The Ancient Weapons were always presented as a force of nature and devices that could bring about the end of the world, and one of them was finally seen in action. Imu orderedthe destruction of Lulusia, and in the blink of an eye, the country was wiped off the map and a huge hole was left in the sea. Even worse,the Gorosei now have access to the full Mother Flame, which means the stakes have never been higher.
4The God Valley Incident Is Finally Touched Upon
One of the Most Mysterious and Important Moments in One Piece History
The incident at God Valley was an interesting plot point that went unexplored for many years, but fans got to see a glimpse of what it really was like. Although it was most known for a clash between Rocks and an alliance of Roger and Garp,the God Valley incident was much more horrifying. The World Nobles held a Native Hunting Competition where they would massacre the residents of the island as well as some slaves to gain points and win a prize. The fight wasn’t fully revealed, but given how huge it is, it won’t be surprising if the series revisits it.
3Kuma’s Tragic Past Is Revealed
One of the Most Dramatic Stories in the Series
Kuma was one of the most tragic characters in the series, but readers had no idea just how bad the former Warlord had it. By far one of the best moments in the arc,Kuma is revealed to be the last of an extinct race, a slave of the Celestial Dragons, and a revolutionary. From having his wife killed, his daughter having a fatal illness, his nation being taken over twice, and being turned into a soulless machine, Kuma still maintained a smile and a heart of gold, and proved himself to be one of anime’s best fathers.
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2The Origins Of Devil Fruits Are Theorized
Fans Are Still Craving To Learn the Whole Story
As Oda promised almost 10 years ago in an SBS, the origins of the mysterious devil fruit were (almost) revealed, butit was a simple hypothesis by Vegapunk, so the real truth could end up being much different. Vegapunk states that fruits were born out of humans' dreams and desires. This explains why there are so many varied powers. Given the fact that Vegapunk is the most brilliant mind in the series and the person who did the most research on the topic, fans shouldn’t disregard his words as a mere theory but as an informed opinion.
1The World Is Sinking
The Biggest Revelation Changes the State of the World Forever
There was a lot of buildup to this revelation, but the full truth was still shocking, nonetheless. In a message to the entire world,Vegapunk declared that the world is about to sink,just like it did centuries ago when the seawater rose 200 meters and wiped out continents. The fact that a few days prior the sea level increased by a few meters proves he is not lying and that the world is in peril.
Furthermore, he said it was a man-made disaster caused by the use of one of the Ancient Weapons, which means that the main culprits are Imu and the Five Elders, even if the full extent of their goals still has to be revealed, and will likely be one of the biggest upcoming plot points inOne Piece.
One Piece
Created by Eiichiro Oda, One Piece is a multimedia franchise that began as a manga series and follows the adventures of the Straw Hat Pirates as led by Monkey D. Luffy. Luffy, an enthusiastic pirate with a thirst for adventure, is afflicted by a mysterious curse that gives him various powers he uses to protect himself and his friends. The manga eventually gave way to the anime series, with the two being some of history’s longest-running anime and manga series. Along with over fifty video games made over the years, the series entered the live-action world with Netflix’s 2023 adaptation.
