This article contains spoilers for the Elbaf episode of One Piece.
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The Elbaf Arc becomes more intense as Luffy and Zoro head to Aurst Castle.
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Luffy tries to rescue Loki, and Zoro is cautious.
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A large-scale battle involving Luffy, Zoro, and the Holy Knights is coming.
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Luffy and Zoro arrive at Orust Castle
Lake Elbaf one piece They continue to show incredible intensity, and fans can't wait to see what the future holds for the Straw Hat Pirates. Considering that the first few chapters of the Elbaf arc focused on lore revelations and exploration, it's almost time for some action to begin in this incredibly captivating arc that fans have been desperately waiting for.
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Given the current situation, the characters most likely to lead fans into this battle will likely be Luffy and Zoro, two of the film's most important characters. one pieceAnd they are definitely the two most powerful members of the Straw Hat Pirates. All of this centers around the character Loki, and of course, the characters of the two Holy Knights who have just appeared in Elbaf, the land of giants. Fans have been eagerly awaiting a major clash in the Underworld, and now it looks like it's incredibly close.
Luffy and Zoro arrive at Orust Castle
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Luffy and Zoro want to free Loki.
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The underworld is the final destination
In the previous chapter one pieceFans got to see Luffy and Zoro head to Elbaf, Castle Aurust. This largely hinges on the fact that Luffy wants to free Loki to find out the whereabouts of Red Hair and his pirate crew. Loki promised to tell Luffy his whereabouts, but on the condition that he be freed from his chains. Zoro is skeptical of Loki's remarks, especially since he has been portrayed as a kin-killer. As a result, Zoro heads to the underworld with Luffy to make sure he is not fooled. Likewise, Nami has her own plans and wants to plunder Castle Aurst, which contains the treasures of the Elbaf royal family.
Naturally, she tags along with them to secure the treasure. Things are getting more and more interesting in Elbaf, and fans will soon see Luffy and Zoro arrive at Aurust Castle. There they will find the key to Loki's chains and at the same time realize that something terrible has happened in the castle. One way or another, the Straw Hats are taken to the underworld of the country where Loki is bound, and at the same time, Elbaf's infiltrators join them.
Listen Luffy, we will get the key, but we will decide whether he is telling the truth or not. —Zorro
Without a doubt, things are going to get incredibly intense once the Straw Hat Trio gets there and realizes what's going on. Obviously, all of this serves as a major setup for the upcoming epic battle of One Piece that fans absolutely can't wait for and which is only a few chapters away. Giving Luffy the chance to go all-out and Zoro showing his growth since Wano is the perfect opportunity for these characters to show off their abilities and shock the world.
Luffy and Zoro, first Elbaf vs. Paladin battle
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Looks like Luffy will fight Shanks' twin
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Zoro will clash with Gunko
A large-scale battle will take place in the underworld of Elbaf, and it is clear that Luffy and Zoro will be heavily involved in this battle. Both Luffy and Zoro are incredibly powerful, there's no denying that. But what lies ahead of them is a huge challenge, the biggest after Wano. For Luffy, fighting Shanks Lookalike would be very special. This is because this individual is both Shanks' brother and looks exactly like him. Luffy may initially mistake him for Shanks, which only exposes him to powerful attacks. Meanwhile, Zoro will likely jump into action, especially against Gunko, whose arrow abilities are incredibly difficult to use in combat since they're such an abstract force. Fans might want Zorro to have a similar fight with Shanks or Loki, but that's not going to happen here.

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Zoro is strong and would certainly love the opportunity to fight these guys, but his very presence resembling Shanks ties the character to Luffy, and on top of all that, he's the main antagonist, meaning he's already reserved for Luffy.
Don't breathe near me, you disgusting wolf. — Gunko
Meanwhile, Loki will remain a bystander in the beginning of the battle, but not for long. There is a high possibility that Loki will be liberated by none other than Nami and Lord, which will further excite fans. Perhaps Loki's release from his chains will give the pirates a huge advantage and force them to retreat, or perhaps the pirates are so strong that their cooperation in battle is needed to take them down.
What does this battle mean to the Straw Hat Pirates?
For Luffy, this battle will be huge. We'll see him rise to the challenge against someone as strong as Shanks, who is clearly on the same level as the Yonko. Shanks' brother may be much stronger than the Yonko, and fans are absolutely eager to see what he has in store for them. For Luffy, this is also an opportunity to level up in hockey. Fans have already seen how much better Joy Boy's Haki is than Luffy's Haki. If Luffy has to beat Imu, he'll have to greatly improve his Haki, and that's where the Shanks twins come into play.
As for Zoro, fans expect him to use this opportunity to improve his control over Enma. The sword is finally starting to listen to Zoro, but Zoro's control still needs improvement. Zoro should be able to last longer in battle while improving Haki's efficiency. A fight against someone as strong as the Admiral would certainly be very good for him and readers are absolutely eager to see how he performs here.
How will the Holy Knights battle end?
As it stands, the number of paladins is woefully insufficient. They are the only two members who take on not only Luffy, but the Straw Hat Pirates, Loki, and the entire nation of Giants. Victory already seems very difficult for them, but if Loki is released, it becomes virtually impossible for them to achieve victory. In that case, you will have to summon a more powerful warrior from among God's knights, or temporarily retreat. For now, both options seem feasible, and as the final series rushes towards its conclusion and the end of the entire series, only Oda can decide which path to take next.
One Piece can be read via Viz Media. The series is officially available for fans to read for free through the Shonen Jump and Manga Plus apps. The release date of One Piece Episode 1137 is scheduled for January 26, 2025.

- release date
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October 20, 1999
- creator
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Eiichiro Oda
- number of episodes
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1122