Elbaf Will Give Fans The Most Character Deaths And Here’s Why

One Piece’s Elbaf arc heats up and fans are now getting all the major battles in the arc one by one. With the Holy Knights having made their move over the course of the last few chapters, it was only a given that they would clash with the Straw Hat Pirates and all the other major fighters in the land of Elbaf.

These battles hold huge stakes and fans will most definitely see major losses here. Elbaf, being a part of the final saga, will definitely see the fall of many major characters, and it might just be the bloodiest arc that fans have seen in One Piece.

The Giants Will Face Some Losses

Jarul Might Die In One Piece’s Elbaf Arc

The Elbaf arc hasn’t shown any major losses to the fans just yet. What fans know clearly is that this arc has pitted the Giants and the Straw Hat Pirates against the Holy Knights of the World Government. With the Holy Knights aiming to bring down Elbaf altogether and take control of their army, fans were expecting some huge clashes and they had finally begun. On the side of the Giants, there have already been some minor losses.

Fans saw some members of the Giant Warrior Pirates lose, but no significant character has lost their life yet. However, if there is one Giant who could lose his life, it is definitely Jarul. Elder Jarul is 408 years old and at this point, Oda will likely use him to increase the tension in the story at some point later down the line. Furthermore, Jorul, his partner, is already dead, and with the threat of the Holy Knights looming over the Sun World of Elbaf, it is not a stretch to say that Jarul might die.

The Holy Knights Will Die As Well

The Immortals Only Have One Counter

The Holy Knights are terrifying foes and this is largely down to their immortality. They cannot be countered easily or even beaten, just like the Five Elders. For an immortal character to lose a battle, immense damage must be dealt. Furthermore, the Holy Knights represent a major fighting force of the World Government. Fans will likely see Oda reduce their force slowly, and that can only be done by taking them out of the picture entirely. Naturally, not all of them will die, but Sommers and Killingham are likely to meet a very bloody end. Gunko could be crucial moving forward.

Characters In The Outside World Will Likely Fall

The Revolutionary Army and Holy Knights Will Clash As Blackbeard And Shanks Move

Fans also know that other characters that exist in the One Piece world face the threat of death as well. Oda has already stated that he will not only focus on the Straw Hat Pirates in the Final Saga of One Piece. Given the turbulence on the seas outside, it is no surprise to know that fans will likely see some deaths, both from the side of the Holy Knights and the Revolutionary Army as they clash. It must also be noted that the Blackbeard Pirates are also moving, and so is the Navy. Finally, the Red Hair Pirates are on the move too, and all these things, when taken into consideration, are proof enough of the fact that fans will definitely see major losses in the arc, along with a couple of deaths. Elbaf will be huge for One Piece, and will give fans a small idea of what bloodshed they will see later down the line.

One Piece chapter 1148 will be out soon, in a week’s time. 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 May 11. The official release date of One Piece Chapter 1148 is May 11, 2025. Fans can read the chapter for free on Manga Plus.