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One of the main reasons whyOne Pieceis at the top of the anime and manga industry is the fact that Eiichiro Oda has used real-world concepts and mythologies to create a world of his own. The combination of these enigmatic mythologies and the adventurous sails of the pirates makes the story intriguing and extremely dramatic, thus grabbing fans’ attention at every turn.
In the case of the Elbaph arc, the folklore that has been focused on the most is Norse mythology. With characters like Loki and places like the Yggdrasil tree, Elbaph puts a special emphasis on the tales of the Norse deities, creatures, and events, with a mix of the central narrative ofOne Piecefocusing on the pirate world that is vast and unexplored.
Although the Elbaph arc contains numerous allusions to Norse mythology, the mention of Thor, the thunder deity, appears to be absent. This is why fans have speculated that this significant reference would most likely be justified by the return of the character, who possessed the power of thunder inOne Piece.And this character is none other than Enel.
Enel’s Much-Awaited Return inOne Piece
The Skypiea arc inOne Pieceis considered to be one of the most significant and underrated storylines of the series. HardcoreOne Piecefans know that the Skypiea plot holds a lot of importance in the grand scheme of things. And one of the main aspects that resulted in the popularity of Skypiea was Enel, the former tyrannical god of Skypiea.
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Enel is one of the strongest villains Luffy has ever faced, and to this day, there are very fewOne Piecevillains who have been able to reach the level of the alleged thunder god of the series. While Luffy did manage to defeat him and force him out of Skypiea, Enel vowed thathe would make a returnand settle his score with the Straw Hat Pirates.
Thus, ever since then, fans have been patiently waiting for his return and his rematch with Luffy, even thoughEiichiro Odahas never confirmed it once. If his return happens, it will surely be one of the greatest duels inOne Piecehistory and would break every possible record that the series has ever made.
Elbaph Might Be The Best Arc For Enel’s Return
While it has not been exclusively stated inOne Piece, the Elbaph arc holds a lot of similarities with the Skypiea arc. The first one is the Treasure Tree Adam, which evidently reaches the sky islands and might act as a pathway for the sky people and the Giants. Next, the concept of gods is common in both Skypiea and Elbaph, giving rise to the speculation that Skypiea might be connected to Elbaph.
These connections have prompted a theory that maybe Enel’s Devil Fruit, the Goro Goro no Mi, actuallybelonged to the Giants (Thor reference), and he stole it to become a god himself. However, this action led to the Giants destroying his hometown, Birka, and by making a return to Elbaph, Enel might take revenge on Luffy and the Giants.
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While thisOne Piecetheory has a lot of plot holes, it could certainly become a good narrative that would mark Enel’s return. Considering the fact thatOne Pieceis in its final phase, if Oda plans to bring Enel back, he won’t get a better chance than Elbaph.
One Pieceis available to watch on Crunchyroll.
Tarun Kohli
Senior Writer
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Tarun Kohli is the Senior Anime Writer at FandomWire, with over 2,900 published articles. He currently specializes in critiquing One Piece and other Shonen anime. A passionate fan of the genre, his love for thoughtful analysis reflects his genuine appreciation for the art of anime. His deep understanding of anime culture has earned recognition from industry figures such as Adi Shankar and the creators of Blood of Zeus.
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