One Piece Creator Shares Delicious 2025 Teaser For the Manga: "Enjoy the Breather While You Still Can"

With the official arrival of the Straw Hat crew at the Kingdom of Elbaph, the One Piece manga has entered another exciting arc. Fans have been waiting for this moment for years, as the Land of the Giants has been hinted at being vital for the story for more than a decade. To celebrate this momentous occasion, Eiichiro Oda, the creator of the series, gave fans a few hints of what they can expect moving forward.

During Jump Festa 2025, the celebration where some of the biggest announcements about the world of anime and manga are released, the author gifted fans with a cryptic message, as he does every year. In his letter, Oda implied that the current peace the Straw Hats experience will soon come to an end, as an ominous force looms over them.

Luffy’s Next Challenge Approaches

Oda Suggests Fans Prepare For What Comes Next

During the Jump Festa 2025 celebration, Oda released a letter, translated by the user @Newworldartur, addressed to the attendees, as well as his international fans, talking about the franchise. The author went over the most relevant announcements surrounding the series, like Franky’s voice actor retiring, and the real reason why he has put so much effort into the live-action, among other topics. Nonetheless, what caught fans’ attention was the last few paragraphs of the note, which talked about the future of the One Piece manga.

The creator first celebrated the beginning of the Elbaph arc, mentioning how, besides Loki’s intimidating introduction, the heroes have enjoyed a peaceful time. Woefully, their enjoyment will soon end, as Oda confirmed that the arrival of a certain character, presumably Shanks’ mysterious “twin”, will bring chaos. While the arc will focus on the Land of the Giants, the note implies that major events will also take place in other parts of the world. Oda finished his note by telling fans to breathe calmly while they still can, as the plans he has for the series will leave them breathless.

What Could Oda Be Referring To?

Fans Have Several Questions About The Message

Oda is an author who is known to be vague when addressing his plans for the story of One Piece. Throughout the years, the creator has tried his best not to reveal anything important about his work, as he prefers to surprise fans with unexpected twists and turns. The message he shared during Jump Festa 2025 is perfectly in line with what readers have learned to expect from him. Nonetheless, this does not prevent them from wondering what the author might have implied. The most obvious answer as to whom he referred is Shanks’ look-alike, who recently arrived at Elbaph.

At the end of chapter #1134, fans witnessed the arrival in the Land of the Giants of a man who looked identical to Shanks. While his appearance might push fans to believe him to be the red-haired Emperor, this is impossible as Shanks is still sailing with his crew. As such, readers believe this new character to be either a brother or a clone of Shanks, sent to Elbaph to fight the Straw Hats. More information about this character is likely to be revealed in upcoming chapters, as his presence has already been hinted at as being crucial.

Still, Oda’s message could be referring to another major villain inhabiting Elbaph, the Accursed Prince Loki. If the prince is indeed freed from his imprisonment, the situation could quickly get out of hand for the heroes. Loki’s legendary Devil Fruit, the powers of which might have already been hinted at by Oda, could prove to be too much for even Luffy.

Elbaph Is More Important Than Fans Believe

Oda’s Words Make It Seem Like This Acr Will Put The Ending In Motion

Whether the man who will bring chaos to the world is Shanks’ “twin”, Loki, or neither, Oda’s message made it clear that this upcoming story could be the beginning of the end. His note implied that the battle that will take place in Elbaph will affect the rest of the world, likely commencing the final stretch of the series. With the Final Saga of the manga having started with the Egghead Arc, fans have been anticipating a major event to take place soon.

Elbaph might be the place where the pirates take a stand against the World Government. Fans of the One Piece manga will not want to miss the upcoming events of the Elbaph arc. If the author’s words are true, Luffy’s adventure in the Land of the Giants might be the catalyst the manga needed to bring its long-awaited finale to life.