This article contains spoilers from the final saga of One Piece.
a piece Known as the most iconic manga of all time. Created in 1997 by Eiichiro Oda, a legendary writer, One Piece has been going strong for almost 28 years, and fans know it will continue to do so for years to come. with a piece Concluding at 1200 chapters, fans know that with each passing chapter, the manga is now closer to its final conclusion. Luffy and the Straw Hat Pirates are very close to achieving their dreams, and although there are still enemies that stand in their way, the end that Oda envisioned for the story is now near.
One Piece: Oda confirms a new timeskip after the Elbaf arc
Elbaf is a major arc, and after its end, One Piece will get a new short timeskip.
recently, During Jump Festa 2026, Oda revealed a big message for fans of the storyand once again, He finally dropped an update that could be pretty cool down the road. Fans dread the ending a pieceAlthough this is such a long series, and they want to keep it going as long as possible, the world still has a lot to offer. Still, it must end one day, and according to Oda, the day is fast approaching.
One piece is already in the final saga
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The final saga began in 2022
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Oda has promised to finish a piece in 5 years
end of a piece Considering the fact that the story is already in the final saga, that's not all that far off. Wano Country Arch led one piece to the final saga. Before Wano begins, Oda clearly told fans that by the end of the arc, fans will have a clearer picture of One Piece than before.. The Wano arc ended and more details about the One Piece, as well as the history of the world, were revealed to fans. With the conclusion of Wano, the Final Saga finally kick-started and was followed by an arc in which the Straw Hat Pirates headed to the Island of Science, Egghead.
Egghead proved to be the gateway to the final. Although it was a fairly intense arc, it wasn't as big as the likes of Wano, or Dressrosa, or Arabasta. Egghead just had an appetite for what was to follow, and Elbaf has already delivered some incredible work. Elbaf is the first major arc in the Final SagaAnd it will see Luffy and the Straw Hat Pirates clash with World Government forces. This arc is going to be huge going forward, and fans absolutely cannot wait for its final climax, which will follow immediately after the flashback concludes.
That being said, it looks like this An Elbaf arc of one piece will not continue for long. Oda's message during Jump Festa confirmed to fans that he intends to end Elbaf in 2026.And following this arc, One Piece will move into an even more exciting phase that many fans have not even dared to imagine for the next year.
Oda confirms that the final arc of One Piece is starting soon
According to Oda's message during Jump Festa 2026, as the Straw Hat Pirates finally make their way to the island where only the Pirate King has gone in the past, One Piece will go on its final stretch. This is quite a shock to many fans, because as fans know, the main island that the Pirate King has visited in the past is known as none other than Laugh Tail.
Now, since it's Jump Festa, let's talk about the original Jump manga!
After a long, long flashback – like a deep dive into history – we return to the present day, and as your perspective on Elbaf begins to change… BOOM!! It ends with a big, attractive finish. And from here on out, things get really intense.
That island that only the Pirate King had reached!? A man marked by fire appeared!! Two people who have never crossed paths finally meet!! And the two of them run into each other!! Is next year going to be a full blown festival of clashes?
The story moves at lightning speed, but unfortunately I am old, so taking care of my health, I will continue to travel through the piece for the next year at its fastest speed – steady and full power. Festivals ahead!! Please wait for it!!!” – Ichiro Oda
It is an island where there is a piece, and in 800 years no other pirates have been to this place before. It was on this island that Roger discovered the true history of the world. now, Oda's words make Laugh Tale seem like another arc of a pieceAfter the conclusion of Elbaf, and that is definitely big. If Oda wants to launch the Laugh Tail Arc in 2026 One piece probably won't have much left and will certainly be finished by 2030. However, here is another additional possibility.
After Elbaf only 2-3 arcs of a piece are left
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Lodestar Island can come after Egghead
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Log Pose leads the Straw Hats to the Lodestar
Although Oda seems to be the arc following Laughter Elbaf, a possible answer here is that fans will see the Straw Hat Pirates on Lodestar Island, although this is a place that is only briefly mentioned. The Lodestar is where Roger ends up following his log pose. It's an island at the end of the Grand Line, and it's where he learned all about the Poneglyphs as well as their true significance.
Roger arrived on the island 39 years ago And he clearly stated that he and his team were the first to reach a place that no one else had reached before. in other words, The Straw Hat Pirates will often visit Lodestar Island after the completion of the Elbaf Arc.. It's too early for them to go to Laugh Tail, not because they aren't ready for it, but simply because they don't have the final Road Poneglyph.
I will draw all the secrets left in this world that I have hidden so far. It's going to be really interesting. Please fasten your seat belt. Thank you very much, I hope you will support me for some time. – Eiichiro Oda, One piece
One Piece: The 7 arcs that follow Elbaf
Elbaf is great, but even bigger arcs are coming in one piece after it.
The final road poneglyph is clearly associated with a man with a burn scar, and Oda himself revealed that he will only introduce a human with a burn scar in 2026, meaning it's probably not Skoper Gabon.And Elbaf of One Piece will not appear in the arc.
Without the Last Road Poneglyph and meeting the man with the burn scar, it's impossible for Oda to begin the Laughter story arc. Putting two and two together is obvious The next arc of One Piece will be Lodestar. That said, it also brings the story closer to the end.
If Lodestar Island does indeed begin in 2026, it will likely go on for a year or two, which means that the final arc of One Piece, that is, Laughter, could begin in 2027, or perhaps 2028, at the latest. This arc will definitely last for a few years, and One Piece will end soon after that.
One Piece manga may be finished by 2032
Given the current situation, A piece will only have two or three more arches. If Lodestar follows Elbaf and Laughter follows Lodestar, then fans will likely only get the Great War arc after that, and then potentially an arc that ties up the loose ends in the epilogue. These three to four arcs will be important going forward.
If one takes into account the pace of the story, this is very likely One piece will officially end by 2032. There is still plenty of time for fans to get through this story, but it should be kept in mind that the end of the series is now fast approaching.
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 1170 is January 4, 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.
