Not Vivi, but another One Piece fan-favorite may return in Elbaph

Modified Nov 19, 2024 17:30 GMT

Not Vivi, but another One Piece fan-favorite may return in Elbaph (Image via Toei Animation) — Vivi (left) and (Image via Toei Animation)

One Piece's Elbaph arc is building its lore by introducing Norse mythology elements like the Yggdrasil tree and Loki. With the lore building, the fandom is also expecting the return of Vivi, considering how she is facing trouble in the New World, which was also why she sent the message to her friends through the newspaper (as indicated by Luffy's X).

Her return might be controversial, but the return of another Straw Hat Pirates' ally might already be set, as backed by the Norse mythology inspiration of Elbaph. Norse mythology is related to Anglo-Saxon mythology through its Germanic roots, linking Elbaph to the Anglo-Saxon Goddess Eostre. Eostre's famous miracle relates her to hares, hinting at the return of Carrot.

Disclaimer: This article contains spoilers from the One Piece manga series and reflects the author's opinion.

One Piece: Exploring the return of Carrot in Elbaph arc

Yggdrasil as seen in the manga (Image via Eiichiro Oda/Shueisha)

One Piece incorporates various references in its lore, but most of the time, these references aren't confirmed. However, the Elbaph arc confirmed its Norse mythology inspiration when the Yggdrasil tree was introduced. This was followed by the introduction of Loki and some other minor references.

While the Straw Hat Pirates are exploring Elpbaph Island, the outside world is in shambles for various reasons. Due to this, Nefartari Vivi sent an SOS to her friends by marking Luffy's picture in the newspaper with an X (their symbol of identification during the Arabasta arc). This led to the fandom speculating that Vivi might return during the current arc.

However, the reality might differ because she is far from the Straw Hat crew and might receive help from the Straw Hat Grand Fleet. With her return not making any sense, the return of another Straw Hat ally might already be set, and the key to this is the Norse mythology. But first, let's discuss the link of this mythology to another one that would confirm the return of this ally.

Carrot as seen in her Sulong form in the anime (Image via Toei Animation)

Anglo-Saxon mythology is deeply related to Norse mythology, as both have Germanic roots. This relates the Anglo-Saxon Goddess Eostre to Norse mythology, even though she hasn't appeared in the latter. Eostre is the goddess of spring and fertility, and she is famous for her miracle, which was when she saved a bird by transforming it into a hare.

The presence of a hare in the tale might link to the ally that accompanied the Straw Hat Pirates to Whole Cake Island, Carrot the Mink. Carrot's Sulong form and the overall lore that the Eostre Goddess could introduce to the story might hint at the return of the mink in the Elbaph arc.

Analysis and final thoughts

The miracle of Goddess Eostre is also linked to the origins of the Christian holiday Easter. However, the entire article becomes speculative since there isn't enough information to support this relationship.

Moreover, even though Christianity and Nose mythology are unrelated, basing a theory on this miracle might be too much. So, take this article just as a form of entertainment.

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Edited by Shreya Das