This article contains spoilers from the Elbaf arc of One Piece.
The Straw Hat Pirates were created by Monkey D. Luffy in the Eastern Blue Sea a piece the world Given that the Eastern Blue is the weakest of all the seas, the Straw Hats were not considered a major threat for a significant part of the story. They had a very humble beginning, but gradually, they grew in terms of power and size, and now, they are one of the most advanced crews that sail the oceans. a piece the world The Straw Hat Pirates are extremely powerful, and they will definitely continue to grow.
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but, Now a piece in the finals saga and with the Straw Hats now incredibly close to their goalIt goes without saying that now a great change is going to take place in them. for the first time, The Straw Hat Pirates are almost complete. At this time, the crew is missing one more member, but after another Straw Hat joins the team, it will be the end of an era for them, as they will no longer take any other people aboard. over the years, The Straw Hat Pirates continued to grow in size, but now, it's time for them to finally end their journey by traveling to the last island.Which Oda himself teased in his 2026 message.
The Straw Hat Pirates are now the Yonko Crew
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Luffy defeats Kaido and replaces him as a Yonko in Wano
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The Straw Hats are close to being completed in one piece
The Straw Hat Pirates have grown a lot over the years. While the crew first burst into the spotlight after the events of Enies Lobby, it was only after this timeskip that they were taken seriously.
Luffy and the Straw Hat Pirates trained very hard during the timeskip and then went on to defeat the likes of Doflamingo and rival Yonko. After the events of the Wano Country arc, they reached a whole new level by defeating Big Mother and Kaido's alliance, making Luffy one of the Four Emperors of the Sea.
Let's see! I would like at least 10 more crew members. That should be fine! – Monkey d. Luffy
Right now, Luffy is a powerful Yonko, and the Straw Hats are considered such a force that even the Marines can't directly oppose them without orders from higher-ups. The Straw Hats reign supreme as one of the four most powerful pirate crews on the oceans, and this also means that Luffy and crew are incredibly close to accomplishing their goals.
It should also be noted that one piece is in the final saga, and Oda himself teased that the next few arcs will take Luffy and crew to where the Pirate King is. This inevitably means that a piece is coming to an end soon, and it also has big implications for the Straw Hat Pirates.
The last straw hat will join Elbaf
Considering that One Piece is deep into the final saga, and the story is nearing its end, fans can definitely say that many people will no longer be joining the crew. When Luffy first set out on his journey to become the Pirate King, he clearly stated that he wanted about 10 crew members under him. Right now Luffy has nine people under him, which means there is only room for one more person. This last person could be just about anyone, but at this moment in the Elbaf arc, it looks like it will be none other than the cursed prince Loki.
Loki has his own goals and motivations, and that is to crush the world government and avenge his father's death. He's definitely going to do it later down the line at some point. It would be great if he did it alongside Luffy and the Straw Hats, who are sure to clash with the government sooner rather than later.
Say, Loki, join my crew! Nobody seems to want you in Elbaf. – Luffy to Loki
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at the same time, Luffy himself takes a deep interest in Loki and even offers him to join the crew. Loki initially refuses the request, but a lot can happen by the end of the arc, and fans may find their last Straw Hat recruit here.
If Loki were to join the crew, then the door would be officially closed for anyone else to join, and that's really sad.
One of the most exciting parts of One Piece is Luffy getting new crew members and taking them on adventures with him. Considering that One Piece is now incredibly close to the end and the Great War is almost upon the Straw Hat Pirates, Luffy can only take so much. This is in line with Luffy's initial plan of wanting about ten crew under him. All things considered, fans can definitely say that Loki will be the last straw hat. His joining will mark the end of an era for the crew, as for the first time, they will be complete and journey towards their final destination before finally splitting up.
The Straw Hat Pirates will eventually disband
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The Roger Pirates disbanded after reaching Laugh Tail
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The Straw Hats will disband after the events of the Great War
Once Loki joins the Straw Hat Pirates and the team is complete, fans will then see each member complete their goals in due time. At the conclusion of the Great War, which is sure to follow very soon, Fans will see all the members of the Straw Hat Pirates fulfill their dreams. This means that another sad reality will soon hit all readers of One Piece and that is The Straw Hat Pirates eventually go their own way and disband.
When the Pirate King's crew found the Laugh Tail and labeled it the greatest to sail the seas, they eventually split up and went their separate ways. Roger then went on to start a new pirate era with the life he had left and it changed the world forever. Once Luffy becomes the Pirate King, it is unknown what kind of world he wants to create. Regardless, one thing can be said with absolute certainty, and that is that Luffy and the crew will not be traveling together again.
The reason for this is quite simple; Each member of the Straw Hat Pirates has a life they left behind that they want to revisit. Zoro definitely wants to return to his dojo in Eastern Blue, while Nami promises to return to Kokoyashi Village as well. Usopp waits for Kaya in the syrup village, while Sanji finally wants to return to Barati. Similarly, Chopper has people tending to the Drum Kingdom, and Robin will likely continue to explore the world even more. Frankie may return to Water 7 once again to reunite with Iceberg, and Brooke will definitely stay with LeBoon. Jinbe will have a new future to build with the new Fish-Man Island on the surface beneath the sun. And of course, Loki will probably return to the land of Elbaf to support his brother.
very clear, Each Straw Hat will go his own way after the conclusion of the Great War and with that, the end of the Straw Hat Pirates.. It's a sad realization, but Loki joining the team will officially kick-start the end of an era for One Piece that many fans have been dreading for years. But, at the same time, it will also be one of the most beautiful parts of a piece.
Eiichiro Oda's One Piece focuses on the journey of Monkey D. Luffy and the Straw Hat Pirates as they travel the seas to claim the great treasure known as One Piece. The manga is now on its final saga. One piece will be featured in this week's Weekly Shonen Jump issue. The official release date of One Piece Chapter 1172 is February 1, 2026. In Japan, One Piece drops on Mondays at 12AM JST, which is 11:00 AM EST, or 8:00 AM PT. Fans can read the chapter for free on the Manga Plus and Shonen Jump apps. Doing this will ensure that fans will always support the author.
