Elbaph Arc may finally utilize One Piece's Straw Hat Grand Fleet

Modified Oct 21, 2024 13:30 GMT

Elbaph Arc may finally utilize One Piece's Straw Hat Grand Fleet (Image via Toei Animation)

In the world of One Piece, the formation ͏of the Straw Hat Grand Fleet stands as ͏a significant event that ͏has͏ the potential to shape the͏ future of the series.͏ After the Straw͏ Hat Pirates defeated Donquixote Doflamingo and liberated Dressrosa, several allied pirate crews, individuals, and the ͏Tontatta Tribe͏ came ͏together to form͏ this formidable alliance.

Though Monkey D.͏ Luffy initially refused their request to become ͏his official subordinates, the crews still pledged their loyalty and vowed to assist him whenever needed. With͏ the Elbaph arc on ͏the horizon, the stage may be set ͏for the Str͏aw Ha͏t Grand Fleet to make a grand appearance and showcase their collective strength͏.

Disclaimer: The article is speculative in nature.

One Piece: The Straw Hat Grand Fleet and its possible role in Elbaph

Representatives of the Straw Hat Grand Fleet (Image via Toei Animation)

The Straw Hat Grand Fleet, comprising seven crews led by Cavendish, Bartolomeo, Sai, Ideo, Leo, Hajrudin, and Orlumbus, represents a substantial force in the One Piece world. During the conflict against Doflamingo, these crews demonstrated their prowess by assisting the Straw Hat Pirates in their endeavors. Now, as the story progresses towards the Elbaph arc, the potential involvement of the Straw Hat Grand Fleet becomes increasingly intriguing.

In chapter 1130, it was revealed that Hajrudin, the captain of the New Giant Warrior Pirates and a representative of the Straw Hat Grand Fleet, is the son of the King of Elbaph, King Harold. However, the chapter did not confirm Hajrudin's royalty status, leaving open the possibility that he may be an adopted son.

Loki as shown in the manga (Image via Shueisha)

Furthermore, it was also disclosed that King Harold had another official son, Loki, who had killed his father in order to obtain the legendary Devil Fruit that had been passed down through the royal family for generations. Loki is now being held captive by the Giants of Elbaph.

Given this background, it is highly likely that the Elbaph arc will revolve around the enmity between Hajrudin and Loki. With the Straw Hat Pirates already present in Elbaph, it seems plausible that Luffy would call upon the Straw Hat Grand Fleet to assist Hajrudin in his quest to take down Loki and reclaim the rightful leadership of Elbaph.

Potential Impact of the Straw Hat Grand Fleet's involvement in the One Piece world

The members of the New Giant Warrior Pirates (Image via Toei Animation)

The involvement of the entire Straw Hat Grand Fleet ͏in the Elbaph arc could have far-reaching consequences. Since the͏ Dressrosa a͏rc, it is safe ͏to assume that each member group of the Straw ͏Hat Grand Fleet ͏has grown in power exponentially. If the full ͏force of the Straw ͏Hat Grand Fleet͏ descends upon ͏Elbaph to ͏aid Hajrudin, the ͏impact on the ͏world would be truly ͏͏monumental.

The sheer size͏ and collective strength of the Straw Hat Grand Fleet, which ͏boasts a ͏total of at least 5͏,650 members, could easily overwhelm any͏ opposing ͏forces in Elbaph. Moreover, the representatives of the fleet, who have already proven themselves capable ͏of defeating executives of ͏the͏ Donquixote Pirates, would undoubtedly͏ play ͏a crucial role in the conflict.

Hajrudin defeating Machvise as seen in the One Piece anime (Image via Toei Animation)

The͏ arrival of the Straw Hat Grand Fleet in Elbaph would not only tip the scales in favor of Hajrudin but could also have broader implications for the world at large. The appearance of such a formidable alliance, united under Luffy's banner, would further solidify ͏his status as one of the Four Emperors and send ripples ͏throughout the world of One Piece.

Final thoughts

A snapshot from the anime series (Image via Toei Animation)

The Elbaph arc ͏presents a prime ͏opportunity for the Straw Hat ͏Grand Fleet to ͏make a grand ͏͏comeback and showcase its ͏collective ͏might. With Haj͏rudi͏n's connection ͏͏to the kingdom of Elbaph and the ͏͏potential conflict between ͏him and ͏his brother Loki, ͏Luffy's ͏call to the Grand Fleet could prove to be a decisive ͏factor in the outcome of the ͏͏arc. ͏͏

The sheer scale and ͏power of the Straw Hat Grand Fleet's involvement ͏would undoubtedly leave ͏a͏ lasting impact on͏ the ͏world of One Piece, further ͏cementing Luffy's standing as͏ a ͏true ͏force to be͏ ͏reckoned͏͏. As͏ the series ͏progresses, the Elbaph arc may very ͏well serve as the stage for the Straw Hat ͏Grand Fleet to ͏shine and solidify its place in͏ the grand ͏scheme of͏͏ things.