One Piece: God Valley Tragedy Repeating Itself on Elbaf?

As we journey deeper into the Final Saga, the God Valley Incident continues to be one of the enigmatic puzzles in the world of One Piece, leaving fans eagerly speculating and questioning with each new unveiling. While the Egghead Arc provided some tantalizing glimpses into the Rocks Pirates and the truth behind the catastrophe, it only served to heighten our curiosity rather than quell it. It seems that One Piece has been preserving the secret of the God Valley Incident for a purpose, hinting that this ancient tragedy could be on the verge of repeating itself as suggested by the latest chapter in Elbaf.

In chapter 1137 of “One Piece”, it’s revealed that Shamrock and Gunko, two Holy Knights, have traveled to Elbaf with the aim of taking control of the island under the World Government. Their initial strategy was said to be recruiting Loki into the Holy Knights; if this fails, it seems they might resort to using force. This could potentially turn Elbaf into a battlefield. If such a scenario unfolds, the verdant land of the Giants might suffer the same fate as God Valley did 38 years ago, becoming the site for another Native Hunting Competition as a form of punishment for their defiance.

One Piece Teases Elbaf May Go Down the Same Road as God Valley

While Chapters 1095 and 1096 gave us some insights into God Valley and the reasons behind the tragedy, readers are still waiting to witness the entire event unfold, as the Egghead Arc abruptly ended the flashback at its most intriguing moment. Considering where the Elbaf Arc is going, it seems that Eiichiro Oda might be holding off on revealing the full flashback until a more comprehensive unveiling during the Elbaf arc, as history appears to be repeating itself.

Fans have speculated since the fight between Shanks and Kid that the breathtaking island of Elbaf might be on the verge of destruction, and One Piece Chapter 1137 seems to support this theory. The giants have historically been a thorn in the World Government’s side due to their strong connection with the Sun God Nika. If their link to Nika were discovered, it could lead to their inevitable elimination.

The World Government remains unaware that Ohara’s research is being protected on Elbaf, a revelation that would only intensify their desire to destroy the island, mirroring their actions against God Valley. Furthermore, with the Mother Flame at their disposal, Imu and the World Government possess a powerful tool to erase Elbaf, much like they did with Lulusia.

It’s quite intriguing that many successors of the key figures from God Valley are now present at Elbaf. For instance, we have Shamrock as the new commander of the Holy Knights, replacing Garling; a younger Bonney in place of Kuma; and Luffy and his Straw Hat crew standing in for Roger and his pirate group. It seems that only time will tell who from the new generation will step up to fill the roles previously held by Garp and the Rocks Pirates. As it stands, the Elbaf Arc appears to be setting the stage for the long-anticipated final conflict against the World Government, with the emerging similarities between God Valley and Elbaf hinting that history may soon repeat itself on Elbaf.

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2025-01-30 01:15