This article contains spoilers for the One Piece series.
2025 has now come to an end. This has definitely been a big year. one piece. Elbaf began in 2024, but most of the events unfolded in 2025. Fans got to see not only the proper introduction of the Holy Knights, but also the appearance of Saint Yimu. Aside from that, fans got one of the most exciting flashbacks of the story so far. These flashbacks won't end in 2025, but this year fans were able to see a big part of Harald's story, as well as the story of Rocks D. Xebec and the full story of God Valley.
One Piece: Oda Confirms New Timeskip After Elbaf Arc
Elbaf is the main arc, and after it ends, One Piece will have a new short time skip.
It is safe to say that there are many legends about it. one piece This year the world was revealed. However, 2026 could be an even bigger year for fans, especially after Oda's latest message. Like every year, Eiichiro Oda left a big message for fans of the series.. This message indicates that a man with burn scars will soon be involved in the story.Maybe soon. It is now possible to reach Laugh Tale via Burn Scar.. The identity and secret of the man with the burn scar could dramatically change the story of One Piece.
Burn scars likely to appear in One Piece manga in 2026
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Burn scars are something the legendary man Oda has long hinted at
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Burn scars will officially appear after Elbaf
one piece is filled with many fascinating characters, and it's clear that many of these interesting characters were left out of the Final Saga. Players like Shanks and Monkey D. Dragon will only be in full motion then, but Oda isn't the only player hiding in the shadows.
In One Piece Episode 1056, Wano's Epilogue, a very important character introduced by Eustace Kid and Killer is Burnscar.. This character was first mentioned by Killer, and he pretty easily The most mysterious character in One Piece. The only thing fans know about him is that he has burn scars, and that he travels in an all-black ship, creating whirlpools that sink others.
Maybe so. Burnscar is a character that fans already know, or at least have been named, but have never seen.. but, It's also possible that Burn Scar is an entirely new character that Oda will introduce in the Final Saga..
nevertheless, The truth about burn scars will become clearer after Elbaf. At Jump Festa 2026, Eiichiro Oda revealed his long-awaited annual message. In the message he reveals: Burn Scar is expected in the next part of the story, scheduled for 2026.
Of course, this does not confirm that he will appear in 2026, as Oda often miscalculates the time needed to finish, but his arrival is certainly possible. Fans will have to wait and see what happens when Elbaf is done.
“Everyone who visits Jump Festa! Hello!! Towards a future society where life shines! My name is Myakuichiro Omyakuda!!
When we asked our editors for this comment to summarize what we're doing next year, we had a huge lineup of events! (But they said,) “We can’t talk about this, this, this, this yet.” Wait a minute. So does that mean I can barely say anything?
Looking at the list, you can see that many of the projects are clearly aimed at international audiences (including Japan, of course). The previously announced new animation ‘One Piece’ is also being produced for audiences around the world and is in steady progress.
And on March 10th next year, Hollywood live-action One Piece Season 2 will finally be released!! Chopper makes his debut! Every time a new video comes in, I can't help but say, “This is so cool, this is so cool.” Come March next year, you will be saying the same thing!!
Enjoy plenty of Straw Hat Crew vibes from a wonderfully eccentric cast, including Iñaki and others. In fact, filming for Season 3 has already begun, and the Arabasta episode is scheduled to conclude with this. Please look forward to it!!
I heard we can't talk about the animated movie yet! And honestly, I can't say it's going smoothly. But saying this may make things progress. For example, “Hey, hurry up!!” (laugh)
I'm sure a lot of people will be very interested. So please be patient… very patient.
Well, since it's Jump Festa, let's talk about the original Jump manga!
After a long, drawn-out flashback (more like a deep dive into history), we return to the present, and that's when your perspective on Elbaf begins to change… Boom!! It ends with a big, flashy finish. And from here, things get really intense.
To the island that only the Pirate King can reach!? A man of flames appears!! Two people who have never met before finally meet!! And the two meet again!! Will next year be a full-fledged meeting festival?
The story progresses at the speed of light, but unfortunately, I am getting older, so I will take care of my health and continue to sail steadily and powerfully next year at the fastest speed in One Piece history. A festival unfolds in the future!!
Please look forward to it!!!” —Eiichiro Oda
After Burnscar's appearance, the last Poneglyph will be within reach
Burn Scar is a very important character in the story. Without burn scars, neither Luffy nor anyone else can become the Pirate King. one piece.
One Piece: Oda finally reveals why Dragon left the Marine Corps.
Monkey D. Dragon is a mysterious character, but Oda finally reveals why he left the Marine Corps in One Piece.
Because Burn Scar owns the last Road Poneglyph. Burn Scar is believed to have previously taken the Road Poneglyph from Fish Man Island and is currently keeping it safe. His whereabouts are currently unknown, but we are looking for him precisely because of this fact.
Burn Scar is such a major character that Kid mentions that he will be the core of the One Piece war.
When all four Lord Poneglyphs are used, the Laughter Story finally arrives.
One Piece's Lord Poneglyph is special.. Unlike the regular poneglyphs that appear in One Piece, they are red in color, and there are only four of them.
These Lord Poneglyphs are scattered all over the world. The first thing the Straw Hat Pirates discovered was Zou.Hidden on the back of Zunesha. The Straw Hats were taken to the Whale Tree.
The second Poneglyph was obtained by the Straw Hats when they invaded Whole Cake Island.. Yonko Big Mom owned this Lord Poneglyph, and the Straw Hats were able to obtain a copy of it thanks to Brook's efforts.
Third and most recently acquired by WanoIn the caves of Mt. Fuji. Because it was an item protected by Kaido Yonko, it was not easy to obtain.
With that, The Straw Hat Pirates own three Lord Poneglyphs.. Other pirates, including the Red Hair Pirates and the Blackbeard Pirates, are also close to obtaining all four.
The only missing item is Burn Scar's Road Poneglyph.. Once acquired, the location of the final island in One Piece Laugh Tale will be revealed. With the location of Laugh Tale revealed, the hunt for One Piece will finally begin, and perhaps even the final war.
Eiichiro Oda's One Piece focuses on the journey of Monkey D. Luffy and the Straw Hat Pirates as they sail the seas to claim the great treasure known as One Piece. The comic is currently in Final Saga. One Piece appears in this week's Weekly Shonen Jump issue. The official release date of One Piece Chapter 1170 is January 4, 2026. In Japan, One Piece releases on Monday at 12am JST, i.e. 11am EST or 8am PT. Fans can read the chapters for free on the Manga Plus and Shonen Jump apps. That way, fans will always be able to support the author.
