I just don't know how I should be feeling about the direction Oda is going with Elbaph.
He has been talking non-stop about everything being set up for the finale of the series and Egghead seemed to kickstart it (although we all knew it would still take longer than most fans expect), but now he completely slows down the pacing again and seemingly just starts another standard adventure arc.
This just doesn't fit the "we're in the final stage now" claims at all.
The whole pacing of the grand scheme seems off tbh.
It's like you're entering the final lap of a long race, then start your epic sprint to the finish line (Egghead) only to just say "nah" after twenty yards and instead decide to jog to your coach for a quick chat (Elbaph).
I keep saying this and will say it again we are nowhere near to end . We still have long way to go
Blackbeard
Akainu
Imu
In that order Strawhats have these hurdles .
Elbaf will definitely play catalyst for huge war . I am certain Oda will run this for 5 years easily there are 9 realms so I am certain this arc will be training arc for the rest of the crew to catch-up to Luffy’s level . At this rate they will easily get crushed by Blackbeard and World Govt with their power level .
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Don’t think Loki will be bad guy given how Luffy got so friendly with him .
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I'm probably imagining it, but what are those white things flying along in the last panel?
Upper right corner - can you see a butterfly there? Or sparks of flame


Meaning Elbaf is not peaceful place imma guess it’s very violent place that’s why narrator warns the danger within the island .