The Straw Hats’ Location: Elbaf or the Giant Warrior Pirates’ Ship?

One Piece Chapter 1130 is poised to reveal the true location of the Straw Hats, with the possibilities being either Elbaf or the ship of the New Giant Warrior Pirates. Following Chapter 1129’s revelation of the Sun God’s true identity as Road, these two locations are the most plausible. However, it seems more likely that the crew is currently aboard the Giant Warrior Pirates’ ship, the Naglfar.

Several key factors support this theory. Firstly, Road refers to the guardians of the Sun God’s Temple as his pets, implying that he resides nearby. Given his role as the navigator for the New Giant Warrior Pirates, it stands to reason that they are all on the crew’s ship.

Once this realization dawns on the Straw Hats, they will likely begin searching for Hajrudin, the ship’s captain and a member of the Straw Hat Grand Fleet. However, it is probable that they won’t find Hajrudin right away and instead encounter other crew members who sympathize with Road. This could also hint at a growing sentiment among other Grand Fleet pirates regarding their allegiance to Luffy.

Confrontations and Escapes: The Path Forward for the Straw Hats

As the chapter unfolds, it is likely that Road will catch up with the Straw Hats, leading to a confrontation that sets the stage for a significant battle in the next issue. If, however, the Straw Hats are indeed in Elbaf, the narrative may take a different turn. In this scenario, the crew would likely manage to escape from Road’s influence.

This escape could lead them to interact with other Giants, specifically inquiring about the whereabouts of Dorry and Brogy. Such interactions might reveal that the other members of the Straw Hat crew have already arrived in Elbaf. As Luffy and his group navigate towards their location, the focus may shift to the rest of the crew.

Dorry and Brogy may inform the others about a prevailing anti-Straw Hat sentiment within Elbaf, predominantly among those aligned with Hajrudin’s crew. The chapter may conclude with the remaining Straw Hats deducing Luffy’s location, prompting them to head towards him in the final panels.

Upcoming Hiatus and New Content

Following the release of Chapter 1130 on October 21st in Japan, the One Piece manga will go on a two-week hiatus, returning on November 11th with Chapter 1131. This hiatus was previously announced by One Piece publisher Shueisha, aligning with the demanding schedule of weekly manga releases.

In contrast, fans of the anime adaptation received unexpected news as the series entered a six-month hiatus after airing Episode 1122. The anime will not return until April 2025, when it resumes with Part II of the Egghead Arc. While this wait is significantly longer than the manga’s two-week break, fans can look forward to new content during the hiatus.

A special edited version of the Fish-Man Island Saga, titled “One Piece Log: Fish-Man Island Saga,” will be released, presenting the arc in a 21-episode abridged format with enhanced visuals. This series is set to begin airing in Japan on October 27, 2024, with Crunchyroll streaming the episodes.

Additionally, the highly anticipated “One Piece Fan Letter,” an adaptation of “One Piece: Straw Hat Stories,” will celebrate the franchise’s 25th anniversary. This compilation of stories from the perspective of side characters will air in Japan on October 20th, with an English-subtitled trailer already released, hinting at a future North American premiere.

Lastly, the One Piece live-action series on Netflix is currently filming its second season, expected to debut on the streaming platform in 2025.