Half a year has passed, but 'One Piece' has finally finished its longest flashback

The successful anime series One Piece has taken a temporary break, returning to the screen in April 2026. Meanwhile, Eiichiro Oda’s manga continues its course, unveiling intriguing secrets about the story of Elbaf, a narrative arc that has captured the attention of fans for months. Back with the Straw Hats! The recent flashback, which has become one of the longest in the history of the manga, began in chapter 1152, published on June 23, 2025. This tale focuses on the fall of King Harald of Elbaf […]

The successful anime series One Piece has taken a temporary break, returning to the screen in April 2026. Meanwhile, Eiichiro Oda’s manga continues its course, revealing intriguing secrets about the story of Elbaf, a narrative arc that has captured the attention of fans for months.

Back with the Straw Hats!

The recent flashback, which has become one of the longest in the history of manga, began in chapter 1152, published on June 23, 2025. This story focuses on the fall of King Harald of Elbaf and his son Loki, revealing the manipulation of the king by Imu, who seeks to control an army of giants. King Harald had attempted to reform his nation to align with the World Government, which led him to become part of the Holy Knights, although under the dark control of Imu.

At the end of this complicated arc, it is revealed that Loki, after consuming a Devil Fruit that Elbaf had protected for generations, is blamed for his father’s death. This event has marked Loki as a parricide for 14 years, despite the fact that he acted to protect his people.The story intertwines with the legendary incident of God Valley, adding more depth to the background of iconic characters like the pirate Rocks.

With the end of the flashback, readers have returned to the present with Luffy and his crew, who are preparing to face the Holy Knights and protect Elbaf. Additionally, after gaining his freedom, Loki has received an invitation from Luffy to join the Straw Hats, which could establish him as a key ally in the inevitable confrontation against Imu and the World Government. The anticipation of what this new chapter will bring is palpable among the franchise’s fans.

Author: Jesús Bosque

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