One Piece: Eiichiro Oda Confirms Luffy’s Journey Is Nearing the End

One Piece: Eiichiro Oda Confirms Luffy’s Journey Is Nearing the End

Oda said that Luffy is getting closer and closer to completing his journey!

During Jump Fiesta 2024 we’ve had a lot of announcements from the world of anime, including a new anime adaptation of One Piece. But during the event, Eiichiro Oda, the manga’s creator, posted message to fans Let’s talk a little about some of the things that have happened in the works this year, as well as how Luffy’s journey is getting closer and closer to the end.

In the message, Oda says:

“Although of course I will continue working on the manga, a lot of things have happened to many of the characters this year. Truly a scary world! If Luffy and the others can get out of Egghead safely… they should go to this island. I was thinking about not going this route, but maybe I won’t be able to stop Luffy and it will finally happen. A battle between this character and another character may lead to unexpected results! Let’s fast forward to next year with the 25th anniversary of the One Piece anime! I will be under your care again!”

Oda’s message mentions that Luffy is very close to reaching the final island.

Although it doesn’t directly mention the next steps Luffythe message implies that the main character will go to Laughter Fairy Talethe last island if the gang manages to escape safely Egg Head. At the moment the heroes are dealing with Saint Saturnone of the Five Elders, but the main focus of the manga is Kumawhich is close to closing. It is unknown whether the Straw Hats will be able to escape from EggHead or whether we will face a tragic end to the arc.

In addition, the message mentions a confrontation between two characters, which may have an unexpected outcome. Oda may be referring to the Battle of Straw Hats against Saint Saturn, but it could also be a meeting with Shanks. It has already been mentioned that the character is heading to the last island and after many years he can finally meet Luffy. 2024 is expected to bring many answers as the last saga work.