one piece April 6, 2026 Episode 1179 Officially introduced in Weekly Shonen Jump No. 19 Nerona Imu, the Elbaf Arc, in which the Straw Hat Pirates and Giants fight against the greatest threat, is currently at its climax. With the appearance of Imu, the Holy Knights have also been powered up and pose a great threat not only to Monkey D. Luffy and the Straw Hats, but also to the entire country of Elbaf.
One way or another, Luffy and the Straw Hats will have to deal with this threat, and once dealt with, they'll be rewarded handsomely in the form of a massive upgrade to their pirate fleet. One Piece creator Eiichiro Oda has officially prepared a boost in the form of the most powerful fleet in the world if Luffy and the Straw Hats can overcome Elbaf's ordeal.
With Luffy's alliance with Loki and the Elbaf Giants, Luffy's Grand Fleet becomes more powerful than ever.
Monkey D. Luffy is already one of the most powerful pirates in the world of One Piece, and has a powerful fleet at his disposal. Monkey D. Luffy witnessed the creation of the Straw Hat Grand Fleet at the end of the Dressrosa Arc, specifically in One Piece Episode 800, “Son Cup”, which was officially released in Weekly Shonen Jump Issue 43 on September 19, 2015. This chapter announces the birth of Luffy's fleet, which is 5,650 strong and is said to be growing with each passing arc. Although very powerful due to having multiple commanders, Luffy's fleet is still no match for the elite warriors of the One Piece world.
“We pledge to be your sword and shield at all times and under any circumstances in return for all you have done for us in the past. We seven, with all the might of our beings and very selfishly, pledge to be your servants with this goblet.” — The Straw Hat Fleet Bows to Luffy, One Piece Episode 800
However, after the events of the Elbaf Arc and the successful defense of the country against the threats of Nero, Imu, and the Holy Knights, Luffy and the Straw Hat Pirates will see their overall strength greatly improved. The Straw Hat Grand Fleet will gain significant strength with the arrival of the Cursed Prince Loki and the Giant Pirate. Loki also received advice from many people to become a Straw Hat, but one piece In Chapter 1180, released on April 20, 2026, the Cursed Prince announced his desire to stay in Elbaf. In a country that needs powerful figures to lead the nation and defend armies like Nerona Imu and the Holy Knights, Loki's presence in Elbaf is absolutely necessary. This means that you cannot join the Straw Hat Pirates. However, as the king and leader of the nation, he is still able to ally with them and become an important commander of Luffy's fleet.
“No one but Elbaf will find me! Got it, you idiot?” — Luffy claims he will always be found in Elbaf. One Piece Episode 1180
Along with Loki, the giant pirate group is also likely to form an alliance with Straw Hat Luffy. Previously during the Dressrosa arc, Hajrudin was the 6th Captain of the Grand Fleet and swore allegiance to Monkey D. Luffy. This effectively puts the New Giant Pirates right under Luffy's banner. The Giant Warrior Pirates are currently not in an alliance with Straw Hat Luffy. However, the giant pirate group that succeeded in defending Elbaf may form an alliance with Luffy, who was confirmed to be this generation's sun god Nika in episode 1044 on March 23, 2022.
The identity of the final straw hat in One Piece is revealed.
The Straw Hat Pirates have one last member left. Their identities are revealed in the Elbaf episode of One Piece.
Boa Hancock, Kuja, and Straw Hat Luffy form an official alliance.
It's clear that having Loki and the Giant Pirates join his fleet will make Luffy quite powerful, but there are other allies to consider as well, and one of them is Boa Hancock. In One Piece Episode 1059, Eiichiro Oda, released on September 12, 2022, Eiichiro Oda officially revealed the fate of Amazon Lily following the attack by the Navy and the Blackbeard Yonko. Boa Hancock is put in a very difficult position where she can no longer stay at Amazon Lily. She has made it clear that she wants to find Luffy, and she must be sailing towards him now.
“I want to go to Luffy quickly!” — Boa Hancock, One Piece Episode 1059
Hancock has no intention of joining the Straw Hat Pirates, but has no choice but to fight alongside the Straw Hat captain. Her alliance with Luffy will further strengthen the Straw Hat Grand Fleet and make it a force powerful enough to rival the influence of the World Government. It's something we're all eagerly waiting to see. Post-Elbaf, One Piece is officially set to take Luffy's fleet to a whole new level of power and provide significant upgrades across the board.
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Monkey D. Why Luffy will have the most powerful pirate fleet since Elbaf
Monkey D. Luffy is currently one of the most powerful characters in the world of One Piece, with his fight against Nero and Imu officially revealed. one piece It is likely that his overall power will be increased to another level in Chapter 1181, which was released on April 27, 2026 in Shueisha Weekly Shonen Jump Issues 22-23. The group will become known as one of the most powerful groups on the seas as the Straw Hat Pirates receive a major upgrade to their power in Elbaf and their fleet receives major upgrades in the form of Loki, the Giant Pirates, and even Boa Hancock. In fact, compared to other Yonko, their influence after the events of the Elbaf arc is probably unmatched.
Shanks' current fleet is known to be significantly weaker overall, and Blackbeard does not appear to have any major allies at the moment. This leaves Buggy, who is already the weakest of the Four Emperors. By forming alliances with such powerful individuals, Monkey D. Luffy will most certainly have the most powerful fleet in the series, and considering his overall power, it may also make him the most influential and strongest pirate in the entire world.
It should also be remembered that Chapter 1146 of One Piece was released on April 21, 2026 in Issue 48 of Weekly Shonen Jump, officially setting up the upcoming battle after the events of the Elbaf arc. This war requires Luffy to gather as many powerful allies as possible before taking on Nerona Imu's forces and powerful world government elites such as the Five Elders and Holy Knights.
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