This article contains spoilers from One Piece's Elbaf Arc.
Summary
- Loki has bigger goals in One Piece & will rule Elbaf - he won't join as the final Straw Hat.
- Vivi, already a former member, or Gunko, a victim of Imu, are potential next Straw Hats.
- Chapter 1151 of One Piece will be available internationally on June 8, 2025.
One Piece’s Elbaf arc is extremely important in the grand scheme of things, since Oda has described the arc as a prelude to the Great War. Things are getting more intense than ever, and bigger battles are being fought all across the world of One Piece.
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Given the threats that are in front of the Straw Hat Pirates right now, it is no surprise to know that they need to be at their very best over the course of the remainder of the arcs. At the same time, this also means that right now, the Straw Hat Pirates should be completed, which means one more crew member should join them sooner or later. Although many fans call for it to be Loki, it is likely going to be someone else.
Why Loki Isn't The Final Straw Hat
- Loki Has Bigger Goals In One Piece
- Loki Will Rule Elbaf
As is clear, there are many fans who are advocating for Loki to join the Straw Hat Pirates, but that isn't going to be the case. While Loki would definitely be a strong addition to the crew, given his magnificent strength, fans also know that he has other things on his plate. Loki's goal has always been to be like Nika. In other words, he wants to be a destroyer of the world, but Loki's version of Nika is just a misinterpretation.
I am the Sun God and I will destroy the world! — Loki
Once that is cleared up in Elbaf, Loki will no longer seek the destruction of the world but will instead be a follower of Nika. Loki will also not set out to the sea. His goal is going to be to protect the country, now that the threat of the World Government is clear. If Elbaf doesn't have Loki, they don't have a protector. Even though Hajrudin is strong, he isn't strong enough to save the country on his own. This is the biggest reason why Loki must stay behind and rule as the next King of Elbaf, possibly alongside Hajrudin.
Vivi Or Gunko Could Join The Straw Hat Pirates
Gunko Is A Slave Of Imu And Vivi Is Already A Straw Hat
The best pick for the next member of the Straw Hat Pirates, at least for now, is Vivi. Fans know for a fact that Vivi has already sailed with the crew. At the same time, she cannot go back to Arabasta right now. Just before Elbaf, Vivi sent a hint to the Straw Hat Pirates to tell them she was safe and to potentially meet up with her. No matter what, Vivi and Luffy are going to reunite, and given that she's threatened by Imu, it is highly likely that Vivi will be the next Straw Hat.
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If we meet again in the future, would you still call me your friend? — Vivi
Gunko Has Nowhere To Go
At the same time, Gunko could also be the next Straw Hat. Fans know for a fact that Gunko is actually a victim of Imu and the Celestial Dragons. She was kidnapped and brainwashed, forced to be a Holy Knight. Her connection to Brook makes her an even bigger candidate for the position of the last Straw Hat. Furthermore, fans also know that Imu will have to be beaten in this arc, which means that Gunko can be freed, and she has nowhere to go. The Straw Hat Pirates could be her next home.
One Piece Chapter 1151 will be out this week. As usual, One Piece is going to drop on Sunday. In Japan, One Piece drops at 12AM JST on Monday. However, the vast majority of international readers will see the chapter available on June 8. The official release date of One Piece Chapter 1150 is June 8, 2025. Fans can read the chapter for free on Manga Plus.
- Release Date
- October 20, 1999
- Network
- Fuji TV
- Directors
- Hiroaki Miyamoto, Konosuke Uda, Junji Shimizu, Satoshi Itō, Munehisa Sakai, Katsumi Tokoro, Yutaka Nakajima, Yoshihiro Ueda, Kenichi Takeshita, Yoko Ikeda, Ryota Nakamura, Hiroyuki Kakudou, Takahiro Imamura, Toshihiro Maeya, Yûji Endô, Nozomu Shishido, Hidehiko Kadota, Sumio Watanabe, Harume Kosaka, Yasuhiro Tanabe, Yukihiko Nakao, Keisuke Onishi, Junichi Fujise, Hiroyuki Satou
Cast
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Mayumi TanakaMonkey D. Luffy (voice) -
Kazuya NakaiRoronoa Zoro (voice)
WHERE TO WATCH
- Studio
- Toei Animation
- Creator
- Eiichiro Oda
- Streaming Service(s)
- Crunchyroll, Netflix, Hulu, Pluto TV
