One Piece enthusiasts can rejoice: 2025 delivered a game-changing chapter that brought long-promised revelations and a shocking twist about Shanks. The Elbaph arc, teased for over two decades, finally took center stage, marking a high point in the series’ ever-evolving history.

Eiichiro Oda’s One Piece is edging closer to its conclusion, yet still promises new surprises. With the Elbaph Arc underway, the creator now teases a mysterious character called “the man with the burn scar.”