Even after nearly thirty years since the start of the story, the Will of D remains one of One Piece’s enduring mysteries. The meaning of the initial D found in all the names of important characters, including Luffy, Roger, Xebec, and others, is still a mystery. Oda has occasionally provided hints about the D clan. The most recent indications point to a stronger connection between the D clan members and the Elbaf country than previously believed. What role do Elbaf, Joy Boy, and the enormous Straw Hat play in One Piece’s overall plot? Let’s investigate!
Elbaf Belongs to the ‘D’ Clan
One of the first to affirm that members of the D clan are the god’s sworn foes was Trafalgar Law. Although that depicts them as evil and profane individuals, Imu’s subsequent comment made things obvious. The members of the D clan are the alliance’s adversaries, according to Imu, the world’s ultimate and covert dictator. Davy Jones, the ruler of the Great Kingdom where Joy Boy was born, was overthrown by the twenty kingdoms that joined forces with Imu.
As you can see, the members of the D clan are the ones who rebelled against the founders of the current World Government. “Elbaf belongs to the D clan,” Imu said in the latest chapter. Given that the Elbaf country has long been linked to individuals like Nika, Joy Boy, and others, this is hardly shocking. However, Imu’s assertion raises the question of whether all of Elbaf’s giants belong to the D clan.
The only giant we know who bears the initial D is Jaguar D. Saul. But even the giant man was unaware of the history behind the importance of D at first. When Rocks told the truth about his real name to King Harald, Harald also didn’t know the heritage of the D clan. Therefore, the Elbaf nation could be a part of the D clan, as they must have aided Joy Boy in the Great War previously.
Elbaf’s Connection to Nika and Joy Boy
The legendary warrior, Nika, better known as the Sun God, was not just a figure worshipped by the slaves and Buccaneers but also by the giants. Since the start of the Elbaf arc, it has been established that Nika is a revered figure in the homeland of giants. Although there are different versions of his tales in Elbaf, the giants worship him with all their hearts and even celebrate the Winter Solstice Festival for the Sun God. The latest Harley mural reveal deepened the connection between the Nika legend and the Elbaf nation further
When Dory and Brogy saw Luffy in his Gear 5 form for the first time during the Egghead incident, they immediately referred to him as Nika. Now, we know that Joy Boy was the previous user of the Hito Hito no Mi, Model: Nika Devil Fruit before Luffy. Thus, he must have had a similar appearance to Luffy’s Gear 5. So, did the giants follow Joy Boy in the Great War due to their unwavering belief in Nika? It is highly likely, as Imu just said, Elbaf stands with the D clan in One Piece chapter 1171.
The Giant Straw Hat in Mary Geoise
Now this brings us back to a shocking revelation that was made in the Reverie arc. A giant Straw Hat was found in a frozen state inside a vault in Mary Geoise, the Holy Land. Imu held a wanted poster of Luffy with his Straw Hat in front of the giant one. The fact that there are two different Straw Hats blew our minds back then and continues to make us ponder over who the giant Straw Hat belongs to.
With Imu confirming that Elbaf is tied to the D clan members and their will, we couldn’t help but wonder if there was a giant who was also a user of the Hito Hito no Mi, Model: Nika devil fruit. Joy Boy’s silhouette reveal in the Egghead arc ruled out the option that he was a giant. That is why we are now pushed to consider another possibility where a giant becomes their revered figure, Nika. This character could have been the owner of the giant Straw Hat.
That is how things stand based on the latest reveals about the D clan and its connection to Elbaf. We will update our article once Oda discloses further information about their connection in the upcoming chapters. That said, how do you think the giants are rela