After nearly a year of unfolding, the Elbaf arc has solidified itself as one of the most impactful storylines in One Piece. While the Straw Hat crew’s adventure on the island of giants continues, fans are buzzing about a game-changing twist: Eiichiro Oda has subtly confirmed a second timeskip.
Unlike the iconic two-year separation after Marineford, this upcoming timeskip won’t split the crew apart. Instead, time itself will move differently between Elbaf and the outside world.
Oda has hinted at this concept three times within the manga:
- Louis Arnote’s warning – He cautioned travelers never to stay in Elbaf for too long.
- Imu’s complaint – While in Elbaf, Imu noted delays that felt like days in Marijoa but only hours on Elbaf.
- Gaban’s memory lapse – In his conversation with Shanks, Gaban mistakenly thought it had been only 3–4 years since Roger’s death, but in reality, a full decade had passed.
These subtle moments suggest that time flows differently on Elbaf, not in its literal passage but in how residents perceive it. If the Straw Hats spend one month in Elbaf, the outside world could race ahead by three or even four months.
This narrative twist could mean that by the time Luffy’s crew returns to the seas:
- The Revolutionary Army’s war against the World Government might reach its climax—or even end.
- Other Yonko could make massive strides, potentially surpassing Luffy.
Oda’s decision to introduce another timeskip indicates his intent to push the story to a new level of intensity, shocking fans with drastic world changes.
For readers, this promises not just an epic continuation but a future where the stakes are higher than ever, and the balance of power in the world of One Piece may never be the same again.
Sources: GameK
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