One Piece Final Saga Sets Up Three New Gods After Elbaf

The Elbaf arc of One Piece has wrapped up, and it hints at where Oda is steering the Final Saga. Three new divine figures are set to join the story, adding to the mythology that began with Luffy’s Gear 5 awakening and the introduction of the Sun God Nika.

The conclusion of the Elbaf arc directly positioned Luffy’s Sun God identity against Imu, the enigmatic leader of the World Government. Now, it looks like Oda is preparing to introduce three additional gods. These figures are crucial to the endgame of the Final Saga, as highlighted in Game Rant’s analysis of the post-Elbaf setup.

Recent chapters have hinted at ancient powers, too. For example, Chapter 1138 showcased a 3,000-year-old Mythical Zoan fruit, fitting into Oda’s pattern of weaving ancient history with the current stakes. The Elbaf arc has drawn heavily from Norse mythology. Introducing gods afterward aligns with Oda’s approach of expanding the world through revelations from completed arcs.

Community discussions have also brought up three potential new crew members following Elbaf. Some fans speculate these figures might join the Straw Hats. Oda often leaves questions about whether new divine characters will be allies, enemies, or something else entirely. Currently, the Straw Hat crew has ten confirmed members. Adding anyone new at this stage in the Final Saga would be a big deal.

On the anime front, Crunchyroll has published a comprehensive guide for viewers gearing up to watch the Elbaf arc. This guide highlights how much lore fans need to grasp before diving in. This complexity is intentional. Oda has been planting the seeds for the elements now coming together in the Final Saga for over twenty years.

By The Numbers

One Piece manga publication run	Since July 1997 (28+ years)
One Piece Odyssey Steam review score	80% positive (1,813 reviews)
One Piece Odyssey current Steam price	$9.99
Chapter teasing ancient Mythical Zoan fruit	Chapter 1138 (June 2026)
Netflix Season 1 episode count	7 episodes

The community’s reaction to the post-Elbaf direction has been largely positive. A Steam reviewer who played One Piece Odyssey summed up the franchise’s appeal nicely: “If you like One Piece and you like turn-based strategy games then you’ll like this.” This sentiment captures how the franchise keeps fans engaged across manga, anime, and games — a rare achievement for any long-running series.

What To Watch

• God identity reveals: Keep an eye out for Oda to clarify which three figures will become divine counterparts. Whether they connect to existing mythology or introduce new concepts will shape the Final Saga’s theological framework.
• Crew roster moves: With three potential Straw Hat candidates in the mix, expect the next arc’s early chapters to quickly confirm or deny these possibilities.
• Imu confrontation timeline: With Luffy’s Sun God identity now established against Imu, the pacing of that confrontation is a key structural element for the rest of the Final Saga.