In a fresh turn of events, “One Piece” has delivered another spellbinding chapter, maintaining its impressive sequence of captivating episodes in the Elbaf Arc. The recent developments range from intriguing lore disclosures like the Elbaf mural to the emergence of new adversaries, the Holy Knights, who add another layer of complexity to the narrative. Fans have been left guessing at every twist and turn, and the latest jaw-dropping reveal sheds light on a significant antagonist whose destiny has finally been sealed. Given Big Mom’s rich backstory and existing connections to Elbaf, many spectators anticipated her prominence in the arc right from the start, and indeed, the latest chapter seems to have put an end to a substantial argument regarding the fate of the former Emperor.
In Chapter 1145 of “One Piece,” it’s revealed that Goldberg’s shield isn’t just an ordinary shield; it’s a living homie, brought to life by the Soul-Soul Fruit. But here’s the twist: Goldberg explains that his father created this animated shield during their mission to defeat Big Mom, many years ago. This could mean that Big Mom didn’t bring the shield to life, as she hadn’t yet consumed the Soul-Soul Fruit at that time. Instead, it was likely Goldberg’s mother, Mother Carmel, who gave life to the shield. Since Mother Carmel has been deceased for quite some time, the fact that Goldberg’s shield remains active suggests a possibility: Big Mom might also be dead, even though Zeus is still alive.
One Piece’s Wano Arc Left Big Mom and Kaido’s Fate Unanswered
Although the Wano Arc and another arc following it have concluded, the question about whether Big Mom and Kaido perished remains unanswered, as the latest chapter has merely provided indirect evidence to fans. Given One Piece’s history of deceptive death scenes, many viewers find it hard to accept that these two former Emperors could actually be deceased. For Big Mom, the speculation stems from Zeus’ existence. Since Zeus was crafted using a piece of Big Mom’s spirit, his persistence has led some to suspect that she might have survived the final battle at Onigashima.
The primary idea in this discussion is that the powers of devil fruits usually stop working upon the user’s death, and then the fruit regenerates. For instance, when Corazon passed away, the effect of his Calm-Calm Fruit stopped suppressing young Law’s cries. But Chapter 1145 hints that this rule might not be true for the Soul-Soul Fruit. Therefore, since Zeus is still living, we can no longer argue that Big Mom should also be alive based on the fact that they both consumed similar fruits.
One Piece’s Elbaf Arc Finally Confirms Big Mom’s Death
Despite Big Mom potentially interacting with the Giants sixty-three years back, such as arranging the marriage between Lola and Loki, Goldberg’s statement implies that his shield was animated much earlier rather than just recently. The battle aimed at defeating Big Mom, which is under discussion, seems to be the Winter Solstice Festival incident from Chapter 866. This is notable because it’s one of Big Mom’s most famous confrontations and is well-known across Elbaf. It resulted in the annihilation of a whole village and the demise of Jorul, who was another giant hero apart from Jarul.
This event not only severely damaged the friendship between Elbaf and Big Mom, but it also fueled an intense resentment towards her that persists till today. Coincidentally, following Big Mom’s infamous semla-induced disaster, Mother Carmel and the House of Lambs departed from Elbaf. On a less favorable note, Big Mom accidentally consumed Mother Carmel and her children on her birthday, thereby acquiring the Soul-Soul Fruit. On a brighter side, this disclosure implies that Nami can retain Zeus, ensuring she has a powerful ally by her side as we approach the climax of One Piece.
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2025-04-09 23:10