In Chapter 1.123, the Straw Hat crew sets course for Elbaf, leaving the events on Egghead Island behind. To prepare you for the new arc, MeinMMO summarizes what you need to know about the island and its inhabitants.
The ship of the giants and the Thousand Sunny head towards Elbaf in Chapter 1.123. It may take several chapters before they arrive at Elbaf. Meanwhile, the mangaka Eiichiro Oda might be drawing other characters and what they are currently experiencing.
However, Elbaf is definitely one of the locations that we will experience before the end of One Piece. To ensure you are well-prepared for the journey to Elbaf, we will summarize the most important information that Oda has revealed throughout the One Piece story.
Bid farewell to the current Egghead arc with the following video:
Elbaf is the Island of the Giants
What kind of island is Elbaf? Elbaf is located in the New World, where the Straw Hat crew has been sailing since the time skip, and is inhabited by the giant people. It is said that the land has the strongest army in the world.
In the center of the island stands a gigantic tree, surrounded by steep mountains. The waters around the island are extremely dangerous and inhabited by gigantic fish and walruses. There are also said to be colossal monsters in the forests of Elbaf.
On the island, there are the following important locations:
- Elbaf Village, the hometown of Boogey and Woogey
- Sheep’s House, an orphanage where Big Mom grew up
- A castle where Prince Loki was born
- A library where Hagwar D. Sauro stored the remaining books he salvaged from Ohara
Especially the library is expected to be intriguing. Nico Robin’s curiosity may lead her to immerse herself in the books of the library and gain new insights into the Lost Century.
The entire island is inspired by the Viking era and Norse mythology. This is already evident in Prince Loki, who is named after a god from Norse mythology. The great tree at the center is likely based on Yggdrasil.
What inhabitants exist on Elbaf? Elbaf is the home of the giants. Among the most famous giants living on Elbaf are Boogey and Woogey. The Straw Hat crew encountered the giants on Little Garden and witnessed their heroic battle. Back then, Lysop vowed that he would visit their homeland one day.
Hagwar D. Sauro is also known to at least one member of the Straw Hat crew. He protected Nico Robin from a Buster Call on Ohara. After the attack, he took the remaining books from the library and hid out on Elbaf.
The Straw Hat crew also encountered another giant on Dressrosa. Hajrudin was one of the participants in the Corrida Colosseum. On Dressrosa, he swore loyalty to Luffy and became part of his Grand Fleet. In addition to the presented characters, there are many other giants that we will meet in the next arc.
Big Mom was not born in Elbaf, but she grew up there after her parents abandoned her. She caused a lot of commotion on the island and destroyed Elbaf Village when she had a hunger attack. Years later, she even arranged a marriage between one of her daughters and Prince Loki.
In fact, Charlotte Lola was supposed to marry the prince. But she wanted to choose her husband herself and escaped before the wedding. Big Mom wanted to cover this up by swapping Lola with her twin sister. The deception was exposed, and Big Mom, who was already unpopular among the giants due to her childhood activities, became even more hated since then.
The Giants Believe in the Sun God Nika
What do we know about the culture? The giants celebrate the winter solstice every year. For this, the inhabitants fast for 12 days and only drink water, after which they enjoy delicious semla. These are visually appealing sweets.
The giants also have a firm belief in the sun god Nika. In their folklore, it is said that Nika has a body that can stretch and contract. Many fans believed that the giant straw hat of Imu indicated that Joy Boy is a giant. But that is not the case.
The story was also adopted by the Buccaneer people, who carry the blood of giants but are significantly smaller. In their version, it is said that Nika is a joyful, righteous god who frees slaves. They are hunted and despised by the World Government because they are said to have committed a great crime in the past.
Bartholomew Kuma is one of the last remaining Buccaneers. He has such a tragic backstory that many One Piece fans were brought to tears: “I had to cry for the first time” – New chapter of One Piece brings numerous fathers to tears
