WARNING: SPOILERS FOR ONE PIECE CHAPTER #1124
The Straw Hats barely escaped Egghead Island, but even then Luffy suspect that some One piece important people ally in his escape may soon become an enemy. The events that take place on Dr. Vegapunk's futuristic island continue to escalate to the point where Luffy's crew has to face off against some of One Piece's most powerful villains, who are getting more and more formidable, including CP0, Seraphim, Admiral Kizaru, and the Five Elders. However, they are not the biggest enemies the Straw Hats may face in the upcoming arc.
In one of the most satisfying Egghead storylines that has been built up over nearly 1,000 chapters, the Giants, whom the Straw Hats encountered in the Little Garden Arc, come to their rescue during the chaotic events on Egghead Island. However, Luffy's crew may not be the only ones the Giants are loyal to.
Chapter #1124 finally allowed readers and survivors of the Egghead Incident to breathe a sigh of relief after a series of colossal battles. However, in their celebration, author Eiichiro Oda gave Luffy an interesting yet foreboding quote after the question of who will be the next Pirate King arose. teasing some betrayal from the Giants“I don't care if you become my enemy. [because] You knew it would be me in the end!”
The Straw Hats Will Be In Big Trouble If The Giant Sides With Shanks
The Giant and Elbaf were first introduced in One Piece Chapter #116
Shanks has formed a strong bond with the Giants in the past, which became even more evident when Dorry and Broggy helped the Red Hair Pirates destroy Eustass Kid's dream. The usually friendly Giants are clearly very loyal to Shanks, and while they owe Luffy and his crew for their assistance in the Little Garden arc, It is currently unclear which pirate crew will side with the major allies if the Straw Hats and Red Hair Pirates clash..
With Luffy being the user of the Sun God's Nika Fruit, a figure the Giants worshiped in the past, it seems obvious that they would side with Luffy over Shanks. However, Eiichiro Oda has made a habit of surprising fans with unexpected plot twists that often lead to interesting and unexpected results. As of chapter #1124, anticipation is high to finally see the Straw Hats arrive at Elbaf, even if heartbreaking confrontations await.
One Piece's Final Battle Will Dwarf The Giant
Luffy is happy to party with his friends, even if they will soon become enemies.
Now that the Egghead Arc has concluded, One Piece is well on its way to its final arc, with the race for the One Piece treasure becoming more intense than ever. Some of the Worst Generation Pirates have been eliminated from the race in recent arcs, with Blackbeard, Shanks, and Luffy's crew being the closest to finding the One Piece. After years of over-the-top story build-up, the next arc could finally see their factions clash.
The last time Shanks' crew was seen was at Elbaf, which is exactly where the Straw Hat crew would go next. Will the Giants fight with or against the Straw Hats? is just one of the many mysteries that fans want to see solved by the meeting between the two crews. Usopp's confrontation with his father and Luffy's long-awaited reunion with Shanks could happen in One piecenext arc. However, even Luffy doesn't believe that having to fight the alliance between Shanks and the Giant will prevent him from becoming Pirate King.
