Elbaph Arc Predictions [One Piece]

The Egghead Island Arc is over.

(Spoilers ahead if you aren’t caught up with the One Piece manga).

Egghead was good, even if somewhat scrambled and a bit runny. We spent years anticipating Dr. Vegapunk’s official introduction into the series. Years waiting for the Straw Hats’s arrival on Wano. Now*, it’s time for the long-awaited Elbaph Island Arc to begin (*depending on how long Oda wants to focus on other characters before returning to the Straw Hats.). What can we expect? How will this newest adventure end? Can I successfully predict Oda’s actions?

Probably not. But, hey. Even broken clocks are right twice a day. Analog clocks, not digital, young’uns. Let’s begin with a whopper of a theory:

• Uranus Destroys Elbaph.

When it comes to theories I say Go Big or Go Home. The World Government has access to the Mother Flame. King Imu and his Five Lackeys can easily predict the Straw Hats traveling to Elbaph after being rescued by giants. It’s a done deal in my book. Especially, with how much Usopp and Luffy wants to visit the island. Former Vice-Admiral Saul is there. It’s gonna be a fun time in Elbaph for all. Yep…it’s getting blown the hell up.

• Dr. Vegapunk Stella Receives a Viking Funeral.

I’m thinking something like setting a small (giant version of small) boat on fire along with his body or burning his body at Elbaph atop a funeral pyre. Something inline with Elbaph culture.

• Shanks and/or Mihawk Backstory.

Are they Celestial Dragons? How much do they know about the Void Century? Were they in a crew together at some point? Readers want to know. This revelation could also connect to…

• Gol D. Roger’s Motivation for Sailing to Laugh Tale.

Why did he want to go there in the first place? How did he learn about the Road Poneglyphs? Roger once owned Luffy’s straw hat. Did he receive that hat from someone else? I doubt it’s a coincidence it looks exactly like Joy Boy’s straw hat. Just what exactly set Gol D. Roger on the path to becoming a pirate?

• Other Mythical Creatures Live on Elbaph.

I’m thinking trolls, elves, griffins, dwarves, unicorns. European/Lord of the Rings-esque fairytale beings. Oh! And fairies too!

• Blackbeard Destroys Wano’s Borders in Order to Get His Hands on Pluton.

This is more of a “when” then “if” situation in my mind. Someone’s getting their hands on Pluton and it won’t be the Straw Hats. Commodore Teech will learn about Pluton and Poseidon’s existence and location from Caribou. No way is he passing on the chance to get at least one of them.

• The Return of Captain Kid.

You don’t think he’s really dead, do you? He’ll be there recovering from his “battle” with the Red-Haired Pirates—erm—pirate. Does Kid still think he can reach Laugh Tale? Will he acquire another dream? Will he become a Shanks fanboy? We’ll just have to wait and see.

• Gecko Moria and Perona Join Cross Guild.

Some would say it’s another no-brainer but I’ll put it on the list anyway. Moria’s free from Fullalead and is ready for payback. But, he needs allies if he wants revenge against Blackbeard. That’s where the Cross Guild comes in. Buggy wants the One Piece. The One Piece is the key to power. Moria wants the power to destroy Blackbeard and probably the World Government for betraying him. Makes sense to me.

And there you have it. Will any of these theories come true? The more sure-fire ones, probably. But if Elbaph is destroyed by Uranus I’m taking FULL CREDIT, baby! You hear me, Oda. I want a piece of that One Piece pie if I’m right! Maybe I’ll buy some DJ equipment with my cut? Or a giant cheesewheel? Decisions, decisions…