The One Piece manga has finally embarked on the highly anticipated Elbaf Arc. Luffy and his crew are ready to start their new adventure in the legendary land of the Giants. This island is distinctive from other realms due to its separation from the World Government.
Referring back to the clash with Dory and Brogy in the Little Garden arc, Luffy and Usopp have now arrived at this legendary island. The mysterious and majestic nature of the Giants makes it a unique experience compared to other islands where they have encountered fierce opponents like Dory and Brogy.
It has taken over twenty years for the story to reach this point, but we have finally arrived at this mythical land. Unlike other islands, Elbaf is not known for its warm hospitality; instead, it has a reputation for hosting feasts for its local heroes.
Upon arriving at the new island, Luffy and his companions begin to explore the villages and come across an ancient Library. One Piece Chapter 1135 has explained the function of this library and the power of the evil fruit connected to it. To date, this is the second evil fruit introduced in the Elbaf arc. However, information about the first fruit, which Loki consumed after killing his father, King Herald, is still unclear.
One Piece Chapter 1135 introduces the Iku Iku no Mi fruit
Following an intense discussion with Robin, Saul guides the group through the Mù Rơm to explore the villages. They arrive at the Cú Library, a unique building situated on a massive tree canopy above the Warrior’s ground. This library holds all the books that Saul managed to save after the tragic event at Ohara.
Biblo, the name of a unique giant owl and the librarian, has consumed an evil fruit of the Paramecia type called the Iku Iku no Mi. This fruit grants Biblo the ability to nurture and expand any material, even inanimate objects. The owl has grown to an enormous size, larger than any ordinary book that can be brought into the library, making it inaccessible to ordinary humans. The powers of this evil fruit are not suitable for combat, but they assist the Giants in gathering information about other islands.
Elbaf is the only place where Giants live, while other islands often have smaller inhabitants. Biblo has existed for many centuries, though its exact age remains unknown. Because Elbaf is not connected to the World Government, there are no individuals available to relay information. However, Saul explains that Biblo’s unique ability allows it to gather knowledge that the local populace has acquired while at sea.
A typical Giant stands at around 20 meters tall, which indicates a vast difference from the inhabitants of other islands that cannot engage with them. After the tragic incident at Ohara, Saul and the other Giants have been safeguarding the literary heritage of Ohara, ensuring that it does not disappear due to the World Government. Saul continues to read books at Ohara to learn more about the World Government’s connection. His efforts in recovering books have been significant, especially with the assistance of Biblo and the unique strengths it possesses.
