The Straw Hats Aren’t Actually In Elbaf (1128 Theory)

Summary

The video presents a detailed theory about the current situation of the Straw Hats, proposing that they are not actually in Elbaf, but have been shrunk and are held captive by a Holy Knight posing as the 'Sun God'. The theory challenges the assumption that the Straw Hats magically teleported to Elbaf, suggesting instead that the setting is an elaborate illusion created by their captor. The speaker also touches on potential connections to other plot points, including the possibility of a reunion with Vivi, and addresses fan concerns about inconsistencies in recent chapters.

Takeaways

• 🤔 The Straw Hats are likely not in Elbaf, but rather have been shrunk and are being held captive by a character resembling a 'Sun God.'
• 🛑 The ship was still on its way to Elbaf the night before, making the sudden arrival there suspicious.
• ❌ There's no concrete evidence confirming the Straw Hats are in Elbaf, and all initial clues (giants, the Yggdrasil tree, Viking setting) have been debunked.
• 🎭 The entire setting appears to be a crafted, fake version of Elbaf, designed to mislead the characters and readers.
• 🦸 The supposed Sun God who captured the Straw Hats shares the exact design as a Holy Knight from the God Valley flashback.
• 🔍 The 'Sun God' likely possesses a devil fruit ability that shrinks others, making him appear larger and the Straw Hats seem tiny.
• 🐰 The animals (rabbit god, snake god, etc.) encountered by the Straw Hats are likely normal-sized animals perceived as gods due to the Straw Hats being shrunken.
• 👑 The captives of this 'kingdom' have been shrunk and are controlled by this Holy Knight, who manipulates their perception with normal animals and fake environments.
• 🌀 The separation of the Straw Hat groups and their current state could potentially allow for a reunion with Vivi in the future, possibly setting up plot points from the Alabasta arc.
• 🖼️ The visual inconsistencies (like Luffy’s hat) may be due to Oda adjusting to new designs for the arc, not necessarily in-story illusions.

Q & A

What is the main theory discussed in the script?

The main theory is that the Straw Hats are not currently in Elbaf as they appear to be. Instead, they have been shrunk and are being held captive by a character resembling a 'Sun God,' who may actually be one of the Holy Knights seen before.

Why does the speaker believe the Straw Hats are not in Elbaf?

The speaker believes the Straw Hats are not in Elbaf because key evidence such as the giants, the castle, and the Yggdrasil tree all seem fake. Additionally, there was no explicit confirmation (like a title card) that they arrived in Elbaf, and it's suggested that this setting was fabricated by their captor.

What role does the 'Sun God' character play in the theory?

The 'Sun God' character is believed to be a captor who has shrunk the Straw Hats, making him appear gigantic. This character resembles a Holy Knight seen earlier in the story, which leads the speaker to believe that it’s the same person with a Devil Fruit ability to shrink others.

How does the speaker explain the presence of normal animals being treated as gods?

The speaker suggests that the 'animal gods' like the rabbit, snake, and crow are simply normal animals. Because the Straw Hats and other inhabitants have been shrunk, these animals are perceived as gods due to their relative size.

What evidence suggests that the Straw Hats have been shrunk?

The idea of shrinking is hinted at when Nami speculates that the crew might have been gigantified, but the speaker argues that the truth is the opposite: the Straw Hats and others have been shrunk. This would explain why everything around them appears larger, including their captor, the 'Sun God.'

What significance does the Holy Knight from God Valley have in this theory?

The Holy Knight from God Valley plays a central role in the theory because the 'Sun God' bears a striking resemblance to this character. The speaker suggests that instead of being a different person, the 'Sun God' is actually the same Holy Knight, but the Straw Hats’ perception is distorted due to their small size.

Why does the speaker dismiss the idea that the Straw Hats are already in Elbaf?

The speaker dismisses the idea because there has been no clear narrative confirmation, and all the physical signs (such as the fake Yggdrasil tree and giants) have been disproven. The speaker also finds it improbable that the Straw Hats were magically teleported far ahead to Elbaf without any logical explanation.

How does this theory connect to Vivi and the Alabasta group of Straw Hats?

The theory connects to Vivi because the group of Straw Hats currently isolated is the same group from the Alabasta arc. If they are still at sea rather than in Elbaf, it opens the possibility for them to reunite with Vivi, who is also out on the seas, creating a potential plot reunion between them.

What is the speaker’s response to concerns about potential continuity errors in recent chapters?

The speaker suggests that the errors, like Luffy’s hat being drawn inconsistently, might simply be a result of Oda working with brand-new character designs. These inconsistencies may not indicate an illusion or hallucination but rather simple mistakes as Oda adapts to drawing the characters in new outfits and designs.

What does the speaker think about the possibility of the Straw Hats being in a hallucination or illusion?

The speaker does not believe the Straw Hats are in a hallucination or dealing with 'fake' versions of themselves. Instead, the speaker attributes the unusual setting and characters to the actions of the Holy Knight, who is manipulating the situation by shrinking them and creating a fake environment.