Warning: Spoilers for One Piece chapter #1131
Anticipation forOne PieceChapter #1131 was sky-high, especially after the series returned from a two-week break. As expected,this chapter dives deeper into Elbaf’s lore, offering fans intriguing insights into the legendary land of giants. While many details are revealed, a subtle but powerful clue is hidden within the chapter, suggesting that one specific Straw Hat’s dream may actually be closer to fulfillment than previously thought.
Each member of the Straw Hats has a personal dream they’re striving to achieve on their pirate journey, though most are expected to reach their goals only near the end. However, the newest arc, Elbaf, is beginning to give real significance to the dreams of one Straw Hat crew. While many fans might assume that it isUsopp who might fulfill his dreamin this arc due to his admiration for the land of the warriors, the crucial detail in the latest chapter suggests thatit is actually Franky, the shipwright of the Straw Hats pirate crew who will get to fulfill his dream before the others.
Franky’s Dream Will Be Ensured In the Elbaf Arc
Elbaf’s Mysterious Big Tree Gives Major Importance to Franky’s Dream
Franky’s dream inOne Pieceis tobuild a ship capable of circumnavigating the worldand reaching its ultimate destination, which in this case, is Laugh Tale. Like every other Straw Hats, the ambition for Franky’s dream also stems from a poignant foundation. He pursues his goal of creating the strongest ship to honor his mentor, Tom, and to atone for the loss he feels responsible for. To make this dream a reality, Franky has even resorted to morally questionable actions, gathering enough money toobtain the rare Adam Woodfrom the black market.
Following the events of the Water 7 saga, Franky used the Adam Wood he acquired to construct the Thousand Sunny for the Straw Hats, becoming their shipwright to help realize his dream. This role also serves as a form of atonement for his earlier actions, where he had stolen the Straw Hats’ funds, money that might have enabled crucial repairs to the Going Merry, extending its lifespan. During the end of this arc, in chapter #431 ofOne Piece, Franky also revealed his dream to the Straw Hats, in which he also disclosed the existence of Adam Wood coming from aland of never-ending war.
In this conversation, Franky explains that Adam Wood is sourced from a treasured tree called Adam, which is why it’s priced like precious jewels. He adds that, despite the continuous wars on this land, people kept returning to the tree, using its wood to build homes and even entire nations.
At the time of this reveal, connections to the land of Elbaf were speculative due to limited information, butOne Piecechapter #1131confirms that Adam is indeed the mysterious big tree that surrounds the whole land of the warriors, as Loki refers to it as the Jewel Tree, Adam. As the Straw Hats are getting closer to the last island in the world, with Franky’s dream closer than ever,Elbaf’s access to the legendary Adam Wood could provide Franky with the final piece he needsto fulfill his dream in this arc.
The Elbaf Arc Might Also Provide the Straw Hats' Ship an Upgrade
The Thousand Sunny May Get a Final Makeup
The Straw Hats' ship, the Thousand Sunny, is renowned for its durability, thanks to being crafted from Adam Wood. However, while each crew member has received upgrades over time, the Thousand Sunny has continued to perform as it did when first built. Now, with Franky on the verge of acquiring the purest Adam Wood directly from the legendary Adam tree, it’s plausiblehe might use this rare material for key modifications to further enhance the ship’s resilience. The Thousand Sunny could become an even more formidable battleship, as Franky might draw inspiration from Elbaf’s legendary weaponry.
However, these modifications to the ship are becoming even more necessary as the final war inOne Pieceis drawing close. This necessary modification might allow the Thousand Sunny to provide the aid that could give the Straw Hats an upper hand in the sea against their final enemy. AsOne Piecenears its end, it will have to put more focus on theStraw Hats' dreams, and with the latest evidence provided in the newest chapter, it seems Franky will be the first among the others to get the final piece needed to realize his lifelong dream.
One Piece
Created by Eiichiro Oda, One Piece is a multimedia franchise that began as a manga series and follows the adventures of the Straw Hat Pirates as led by Monkey D. Luffy. Luffy, an enthusiastic pirate with a thirst for adventure, is afflicted by a mysterious curse that gives him various powers he uses to protect himself and his friends. The manga eventually gave way to the anime series, with the two being some of history’s longest-running anime and manga series. Along with over fifty video games made over the years, the series entered the live-action world with Netflix’s 2023 adaptation.
