Luffy vs the world: Battle of Elbaf redefines One Piece’s endgame

The long-awaited Battle of Elbaf has taken center stage in One Piece, and fans are calling it the “World War 3” of the series. With powerful forces clashing, shocking alliances forming, and ancient mysteries unraveling, Elbaf promises to be one of the most important arcs in One Piece history. Let’s dive into everything happening in this colossal war


The island of Elbaf, home to the mighty giants, has always been teased as a land of strength and pride. For years, One Piece fans waited to see it fully introduced — and now, with Chapter 1146 and beyond, we are finally witnessing the full scale of its importance.
In the current manga chapters, Elbaf has turned into a chaotic battleground. After the fall of Egghead Island, the world powers rushed to Elbaf, sensing an opportunity to control the ancient power hidden there. The Holy Knights, the World Government, Yonko remnants, revolutionary armies, and even the Straw Hats have found themselves tangled in this explosive conflict.
Luffy and his crew landed in Elbaf seeking safety and new allies, but they quickly found themselves surrounded by enemies far stronger than they expected. Giants like Prince Loki and new characters from the Holy Knights are introducing powers we’ve never seen before. Meanwhile, familiar faces like Shanks and the remnants of Big Mom’s crew have entered the battlefield, each with their own goals.
This isn’t just a pirate battle — it’s a full-scale war involving every major faction in the One Piece world, with the fate of the seas hanging in the balance.
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What makes the Battle of Elbaf so intense isn’t just the number of fighters — it’s the hidden truths being revealed. According to the latest manga chapters, Elbaf is linked to the origins of the ancient weapons and possibly even Joy Boy’s legend. Giants have long protected secrets that could topple the World Government, and now those secrets are under threat.
Characters like Shanks seem to know more than they are letting on, hinting that Elbaf might be key to finding the final Road Poneglyph needed to reach Laugh Tale. Meanwhile, Imu and the Gorosei are not willing to let such knowledge slip from their grasp, sending their most dangerous weapons to claim it first.
At the heart of this clash, Luffy is stepping up more than ever. His Gear 5 abilities are pushing beyond what we’ve seen before, hinting that the true battle for the title of Pirate King is finally beginning.
Fans are calling the Battle of Elbaf the “World War 3” of One Piece — and it’s easy to see why. With every chapter raising the stakes, it feels like no character or crew will come out unchanged.
One thing is clear: by the end of the Battle of Elbaf, the entire world of One Piece will never be the same.