This article contains spoilers for One Piece Final Saga.
one piece Fans are eagerly waiting for the next part of the story to begin. As of now, one piece The Elbaf episode focuses on Luffy and company's adventures in the Land of the Giants. It goes without saying that the Elbaf issue of One Piece is very exciting, and this can be seen in the fact that sales of One Piece have started to rise once again. But the Elbaf will not last long. In the annual message from Jump Festa: Oda has made it clear that he plans to conclude the Elbaf arc in 2026 and begin the next phase of Luffy and the Straw Hat Pirates.
One Piece: 7 Issues Coming After Elbaf
Elbaf is great, but a bigger arc follows in One Piece.
This also means One Piece will head deeper into its final story in 2026. In fact, what's even more surprising is Oda hinted that One Piece may have its next installment in 2026.. This is very scary for fans, but it's also exciting.
One Piece is already deep into its final saga.
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Egghead was the first issue of the final saga.
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Elbaf is the second final saga arc.
one piece The final story started with Egghead ArcThe island of science where Luffy and the Straw Hat Pirates met Vegapunk and discovered many secrets about the Void Century and the origin of the Devil Fruit. This issue was huge and focused on characters like Jewelry Bonney and Bartholomew Kuma. It was one of the best arcs fans have seen as far as the saga began, but it was only an appetizer for what was to come.
This is the land of giants. The ferocious warriors of Elbaf conquered the New World long ago. The World Government will have power no matter what! — Shamrock Figarland to Gunko in the Elbaf Arc of One Piece
The last story so far one piece It hasn't really heated up yet, but the story is still as compelling as ever. That is, once One Piece goes deep into the final story that takes place after the events of the Elbaf Arc.Things are about to get more interesting. In the Elbaf arc, Oda refers to the ongoing battle as a prelude to the final war to come. The final war, also called the Great War by many, is about to begin and it will likely take place after the end of the Elbaf Arc.
This also means that at the end of this arc, One Piece will not only take its deepest dive in world history, but also give fans the biggest battle it's ever had to offer, which is very exciting. What's even more interesting is that, according to Oda: The Straw Hat Pirates are headed to a very special place after the Elbaf Arc. It could actually tie into the final arc of the overall story. This may be Laugh Tale, a hidden island that only Roger the Pirate King could discover.
A message from Eiichiro Oda confirms that the final episode is approaching.
Every year at Jump Festa, Eiichiro Oda delivers an exciting message to his fans about what will happen in the coming year. This year was no different, and Oda revealed a lot of interesting things to fans. Oda talked about the live-action film scheduled to be released in 2026 and the confirmation of a live-action season 3. He also briefly talked about WIT animation and the upcoming One Piece movie.
But above all, Oda spoke about the manga and what we can expect from it in 2026. While Oda teased numerous battles and reunions, what fans were most excited for was Oda's confirmation that One Piece would be heading to an island that only the Pirate King had previously reached. As fans know, this island is very likely Laugh Tale. As of now, the odds are 50-50, as it is at least one of two possibilities. The next issue of One Piece may be the final island.And with that, the Final Arc.
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 could 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 awaits you!! Please look forward to it!!!” —Eiichiro Oda
Elbaf will open the gateway to the end of One Piece
At this point, It is clear that everything that unfolds in Elbaf towards the end of this arc will be a gateway to the end of One Piece.. Oda has teased several times that Elbaf will signal the start of World War I, and fans now know full well that it's almost here. The Revolutionary Army is as ready as the Holy Knights, the Imu has moved on, and the Straw Hats are now more powerful than ever. This could be the perfect opportunity for One Piece to enter its final arc and for the Straw Hats to head to an island that only the Pirate King has reached.
The next member of the Straw Hat Pirates will officially become the strongest in One Piece.
The Straw Hat Pirates are about to have a powerful member. This member will become the strongest Yonko commander in One Piece history.
To be clear, this next island could be Laugh Tale or it could be Lodestar Island. These two islands were previously only accessible to the Pirate King, so things are about to get incredibly exciting. Still, it doesn't really matter because these two issues will be the beginning of the end for One Piece as the battle for the Route 4 Poneglyph heats up. As a result, One Piece will soon be acquired by someone, most likely Luffy.
One Piece may end in 2032
According to Oda's own comments: One Piece is quickly coming to an end.. With the final issue set to begin in 2026, which is currently 50/50, fans may think One Piece will end soon. That said, the problem with Oda is that its time estimates are rarely accurate. Previously, Oda had set what would happen in the following years, but it would take at least three or four years for that to happen. This means that even if Elbaf somehow ends in 2026, some tasks may take much longer than Oda expected.
The final issue, or even the island that only the Pirate King has set foot on, likely won't come until 2026. Even so, the flow of events is likely to take Oda at least four to five years, if not longer. A fair estimate for the end of One Piece would be around 2032.It's six years from now, and it's a case of the fans being very generous.
one piece ' is a very long story, with many plot threads tied up and many stories revealed before the end. It goes without saying that all of this will take Oda a very long time. It will take at least 6-7 years. So, for now, fans have nothing to worry about.
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.
