The Elbaf arc from One Piece continues to astonish fans with its thrilling twists and turns, especially as the responses regarding King Harold come to a close. Many epic battles are set to follow, and at the same time, fans will also hear more legends about this mysterious land.
Elbaf is a vast nation with an incredibly important history. The secrets of this country are truly unparalleled. Despite many operational rules of Elbaf remaining a mystery, Oda has clearly indicated that time can pass differently here, whether in this manner or another. One Piece Chapter 1152 once again emphasizes this point.
Time in Elbaf Doesn’t Diminish Compared to the Outside World
The speculation regarding the different passage of time in Elbaf originates from Louis Arnote’s remarks at the beginning of the arc. Louis Arnote advises travelers not to stay in Elbaf for too long, as they may never return to the time they left. At the critical moment, the fans are left to ponder whether this is due to the time passing differently in this land.
However, this notion isn’t entirely accurate. Oda has confirmed that time in Elbaf does not pass slower than in the outside world. If it did, the ages of various characters would differ significantly when they are outside. For example, Gaban arrived in Elbaf 20 years ago, and he surely must have aged at least 20 years since then.
At the same time, Oda has emphasized in his interactions about Big Mom during the Whole Cake Island arc a portion concerning Oimo and Kashi, where they mention Dorry and Brogy. In One Piece Chapter 866, Kashi clearly states that Dorry and Brogy have been fighting for 40 years, and at that time, they were in Elbaf. This implies that the time spent in Elbaf is similar to the time spent outside Elbaf.
Elbaf Alters Perceptions of Time
Although time in Elbaf does not pass slower than outside, it certainly does not feel entirely normal. Elbaf is sure to create a different perception of time. When individuals enter this land, they may lose their awareness of the flow of time. This is exactly why Louis Arnote warns travelers not to “get too comfortable with time” in this land. In a way, because time has a way of feeling like it hasn’t passed at all, the outside world has advanced considerably.
This also explains why Louis Arnote clearly states that one should not stay too long in the welcoming nature of Elbaf. This notion was reiterated by Gaban in Chapter 1152 of One Piece. Both Shanks and Gaban might have commented on Roger’s death. Gaban mentioned that he was aware of it 3-4 years prior to the event, but according to Shanks, it had been 10 years already. To put it simply, time passes normally, but for those outside, it feels like it passes three times slower when in Elbaf.
The Outside World Progresses in Weeks or Months After Luffy Leaves Elbaf
When Luffy leaves Elbaf, the members of the crew may feel as if they have only been in this land for a week or two, but in reality, the outside world will have progressed threefold.
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