One Piece Just Made the Cutest Throwback to Its OG Crew

One Piece Just Made the Cutest Throwback to Its OG Crew

As a gamer who has been sailing the Grand Line with Luffy and his motley crew for what feels like an eternity, I can confidently say that Chapter 1127 of One Piece brought back some serious nostalgia. The reunion of the core Straw Hat group in Elbaf was a heartwarming throwback to the East Blue saga, where it all began for this band of misfits.


One Piece has embarked on its initial venture into the Elbaf arc, with Luffy and the Straw Hat pirates wandering in a puzzling new location, and the latest installment of the comic series offers a nostalgic nod to the original main cast! The current phase of One Piece is part of Eiichiro Oda’s extensive manga series, which is nearing its climax. Luffy and the Straw Hats have shared numerous escapades together since their inception, but it was during the East Blue saga when the crew truly bonded as Luffy sought companions for his quest to become the Pirate King.

In the East Blue saga of “One Piece,” Luffy was introduced to Zoro, Nami, Usopp, and Sanji. Since then, fans have enjoyed watching them fight together as part of the Straw Hat crew. However, it appears that the main group has been separated from the rest prior to reaching Elbaf. The latest storyline has begun in a perilous region teeming with giant creatures. Nami’s plea for help from these fellow core members serves as a poignant reminder of their past camaraderie.

One Piece Just Made the Cutest Throwback to Its OG Crew

One Piece Kicks Off the Elbaf Arc

In Chapter 1127 of One Piece, the narrative resumes immediately after Nami stirs in a peculiar castle, dressed like a giant. This fortress turns out to be Bigstein Castle, leaving Nami clueless about how she arrived there. After enduring an assault by bees, Nami pleads for aid from her closest Straw Hat companions – specifically invoking Luffy, Zoro, Sanji, and even Usopp. This is a delightful nod to the past as the Straw Hat crew has expanded since the East Blue saga, but Nami has been journeying with these particular crew members for a considerably longer time.

Approaching Usopp, who now sports a new outfit fitting for Elbaf, the duo momentarily questions if they are experiencing a hallucination due to the massive attacking creatures. Quickly confirming that these aren’t illusions, it isn’t long before they find themselves with Luffy, Zoro, and Sanji again. It has been some time since this specific team embarked on an island escapade to initiate an arc in the series, and now Elbaf feels more like a nostalgic revisit than ever before.

One Piece: What’s Next for the Straw Hats?

The Elbaf Arc of One Piece has commenced, leaving the rest of the crew adrift at sea earlier shown. Earlier hints suggested a prolonged wait for the arc to start, but it appears that the wait was just for all Straw Hats and giants to reunite. However, given the nature of this group, it won’t take long before Luffy and his companions create more chaos and draw themselves into another predicament before Elbaf even officially sets sail.

Since Elbaf was often spoken of as a legendary destination during the East Blue saga, it feels fitting that the main Straw Hat crew are apparently the first ones to reach the island. This group has been eagerly anticipating this place for a long time, and while they’ll get to enjoy it briefly before things inevitably descend into chaos – as is usually the case with them.

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2024-09-24 06:10