Almost 30 Years Later, One Piece Drops a Major Confirmation About The Finale

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Please be aware that this article contains spoilers for the One Piece manga. One Piece, created by Eiichiro Oda, started appearing in Weekly Shonen Jump in 1997 and has become the best-selling manga series ever. What began as a straightforward adventure about a young pirate quickly evolved into a complex story filled with mysteries about the world and its hidden past. The series recently surpassed 600 million copies sold worldwide, marking a huge achievement. To celebrate, Oda wrote down the true ending of One Piece and sealed it away in the ocean. This confirms that the ending has been planned for a long time and that Oda has already written how the story will conclude.

The manga began its final major story arc in 2022, but the very last part of the story hasn’t started yet, even after four years. Still, it’s clear the narrative has been building towards a conclusion for quite some time. The current storyline, focusing on Elbaph, is shaping up to be the most important one so far, as it’s deeply connected to events from the distant past – the Void Century and even earlier times.

One Piece’s Ending Has Already Been Decided

The author of One Piece has revealed that the story’s ending is already planned, and that the legendary treasure Luffy seeks is indeed real. Throughout the series, Luffy has been striving to find this treasure, which was collected by the late Pirate King, Gol D. Roger, and hidden on the final island. While Roger’s last words hinted at riches and glory for whoever finds it, its existence was later confirmed by Whitebeard during a major battle.

Vegapunk’s announcement during the Egghead Arc officially kicked off the final push to find the One Piece. The Straw Hat Pirates have already discovered three of the special Road Poneglyphs, which hold the coordinates to the final island, Laugh Tale. The last Poneglyph is currently held by a mysterious character with a burn scar, who will appear in the manga later this year.

During Jump Festa 2026, Eiichiro Oda announced that a long-awaited character will appear this year. He also hinted that while finding the treasure is important, Luffy’s ultimate ambition goes beyond simply becoming the Pirate King. This suggests the story won’t end when the Straw Hats discover the world’s true history and the treasure itself. Instead, the reveal of One Piece is expected to lead directly into a massive final battle.

One Piece’s Elbaph Arc Ignites The Flames of The War

The upcoming war is predicted to be as catastrophic as the one from 800 years ago, which caused massive flooding and reshaped the world. Vegapunk’s announcement revealed that the previous Great War never really ended, and now a global conflict is about to erupt. We’re already seeing the beginnings of this war in the Elbaph Arc, as the Holy Knights prepare to attack the island before the full-scale conflict begins.

Imu intends to turn the Giants into soldiers, enhancing them with Domi Reversi to create an incredibly powerful army. Though the Giants are traditionally proud and skilled warriors, they were severely weakened by a recent attack from the Holy Knights. Jarul believes this is an unjust war initiated by the World Government, as the Giants did nothing to provoke them. Imu shows no signs of stopping, even after attacking Elbaph, and believes the world was already destined for destruction. However, Vegapunk’s recent broadcast has changed things, and now a large-scale war is inevitable.

The villain is determined to win, but they’ll face a tough battle now that Luffy has unlocked the power of his Devil Fruit – a sign that Joyboy has returned. The story still needs to reveal secrets from the past, like what happened to the original Joyboy and why he broke his promise to the Mermaid Princess, who was also Poseidon. The final war will probably begin after the truth about One Piece is revealed, and it’s going to drastically change the world – though whether that change will be positive remains to be seen.

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2026-03-06 03:40