WARNING: SPOILERS FOR ONE PIECE CHAPTER #1127
One piece Author Eiichiro Oda took the time to put Luffy's crew in danger with his trademark new elbaf arc that bright star original straw hat pirates in a nostalgic start to the post-Egghead storyline. After Wano became the longest arc in the series, the sequel focused on Dr. Vegapunk, the Five Elders, and the tragic story of Kuma and Bonney, which seemed to pass very quickly. After a brief celebration, Luffy's crew suddenly woke up and set off on their next big adventure.
Throughout Luffy's journey, he and his crew have met and befriended several Teasing Giants, an ancient race of giants inspired by Viking mythology. Dorry and Brogy were the first giant warriors the Straw Hats encountered, and it was great to see them return as they helped rescue the crew from the Five Elders' attack on Egghead Island. Now, The same crew members who helped the Titans all those years ago make their dramatic and action-packed debut in the Titans' homeland of Elbaf. in chap #1127, feels fresh and nostalgic at the same time.
The first members of the Straw Hat crew gather to warmly welcome Elbaf
Elbaf was revealed in One Piece Chapter #116, released 25 years ago.
The first chapter of the Straw Hats' Elbaf arc begins with a great move in the tension of the plot as it shows Nami and Usopp, arguably the weakest members of the Straw Hats, mysteriously waking up in a giant Lego-like castle with giant pet animals. If the adventure had started with Luffy, Zoro or Sanji, many of the tense situations would have been resolved quickly as they have now become some of the strongest pirates. However, when the Monster Trio arrives to save Usopp and Nami from a near-death encounter, the reunion ignites excitement in fans who have spent years enjoying Eiichio Oda's epic.
“…a reminder of the appeal of the character that has helped many fans fall in love with One Piece.”
During the early part of One Piece, the East Blue saga, Luffy and fans were introduced to and quickly fell in love with the first members of the Straw Hat crew: Zoro, Nami, Usopp, and Sanji. While the other members of the crew were absolutely beloved and needed to be found on Elbaf, Witnessing the first Straw Hat crew venture into the mysterious new land of Elbaf is an experience Many long-time readers don't know they need it.
After so many adventures, it's a relief to see the East Blue Five together.
There are very few arcs that put Luffy's crew in danger so quickly.
Even though chapter #1127 is the first chapter to feature the Straw Hats on Elbaf, Eiichiro Oda has packed it full of content that will keep longtime fans excited. One of the biggest is the scene where Luffy's first crew members interact; it's a reminder of the charming character dynamics that have helped many fans fall in love with One Piece. If the opening chapter for the Elbaf arc is anything to go by, fans are in for another incredible arc in One piecethe last story of.