Arc 36The Battle for Elbaf
Roy gathered allies and prepared to strike as the World Government moved against Elbaf, where Luffy’s search for Shanks drew him into conflict with Loki and Imu. The arc ended with Loki and Luffy confronting Imu, Gaban critically wounded, and Roy’s forces advancing toward the battle.
- Roy warned Fish-Man Island and Amazon Lily of the World Government’s plans, then helped relocate their people to Hachinosu-controlled islands.
- Roy secured Dragon’s agreement to attack Marine forces and mobilized Hachinosu’s allies for the coming battle at Elbaf.
- Luffy reunited with Dorry, Brogy, and Saul on Elbaf, then went to the Underworld to question Loki about Shanks.
- Luffy freed Loki despite Loki admitting he had lied, and their clash ignited Treasure Tree Adam and spread flames across Elbaf.
- Roy arrived with allied forces and sent Kyros and the fleets to destroy the CP blockade while the Straw Hats and giants fought the Holy Knights and nightmare monsters.
- Imu came to Elbaf, overwhelmed Luffy and the giants, and used Black Turn Domination to turn Dorry, Brogy, and other warriors against their comrades.
- Imu badly wounded Luffy and severed Gaban’s arm, but Loki awakened as the Nidhogg and attacked Imu with Iron Thunder.
- Gaban told Luffy that Imu had ruled since defeating Joy Boy eight hundred years earlier, while Roy ordered his forces to advance and Loki’s hammer strike was caught by Imu.