This article contains spoilers for the Elbaf episode of One Piece.
one piece The main character, Monkey D. Luffy, is one of the best written characters in Oda's manga. Fans know he's great in almost every way, whether it's his mentality or his incredible leadership skills. Oda described Luffy as someone who loves adventure and time. Oda transformed him into a warrior of liberation. A person who sets people free wherever he goes. No matter how fans view it, Luffy is an absolute icon, and in the current pirate era, one piece He is without a doubt the most promising pirate in the world.
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On the other hand, the majority one piece is about Luffy and his journey. It's also important to remember that Luffy isn't the last pirate and there will definitely be a new generation behind him. Luffy's successor I will pursue freedom like he did, eventually. As that happens, Oda has already revealed Luffy's successor. It's none other than the Elbaf episode of One Piece. Colon, son of Scofer Gavan and Ripley..
Luffy's successor will be Gavan's son Colon.
During his travels, Luffy met many interesting characters and was inspired by them. However, among the next generation characters who look up to Luffy, Colon is the best. Some fans may defend Momonosuke, but in fact he is the exact opposite of Luffy and his dream is to lead Wano, not to be a pirate. Some people say Makino's child could be Luffy's successor, but there's no getting away from that.
Remember this name, Straw Hat Luffy! He will be in Elbaf soon. — From Shanks to Colon
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Meanwhile, Colon, like Luffy, met Shanks at a bar and begged him to take him to the sea. Colon was also asked by Shanks to wait for Luffy.And when they met, he made it clear that he wanted to be a pirate captain one day. Colon wants to become stronger, and above all, his personality is exactly the same as Luffy's. even His courage is very similar to Luffy's childhood courage..
I will not listen to government lapdogs like Harald! — Rocky
Colon captures the true essence of pirates.
Colon is exactly what a young but ambitious pirate should be. He is kind and helpful, and wants to make sure he protects everyone he cares about. More than anything, he is inspired by Luffy and Shanks, so it's easy to see that he will fight the good fight.
Gaban's son will lead the next generation of Elbaf after Loki
Luffy and his group's journey eventually comes to an end. Fans know he will continue to sail the seas, but whatever he does, a new generation must arise. Gaban's son Colon will become the leader of his new generation and Luffy's heir.
Please take me on a trip. Shanks! — From Colon to Shanks
The way Oda wrote it has him idolizing both Luffy and Shanks and has made him the spitting image of the Straw Hat Pirates, showing that he is on the next level to become the leader of the next generation and fans can't wait to see that. Because Oda is still young, he cannot show us his life as a pirate in detail, but eventually Colon will grow older and take to the seas to rule a new era.. When that happens, both Luffy and Shanks will be happy, and they'll both enjoy tracking his progress.
When the Prince of Elbaf raised his little hand, there was no one to hold it. — Loki's Narrator
Eiichiro Oda's one-piece appears in this week's Weekly Shonen Jump issue. The official release date for One Piece Chapter 1167 is November 30, 2025. 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.
