One Piece is currently in the Elbaf arc, and fans know that this part of the story is going to be sensational in more ways than one. Of course, Elbaf is an arc that has slowly been built up in the story for about 20 years, and, naturally, fans expect the payoff for this slow buildup to be absolutely incredible.

The Pirate With An Eye Patch In One Piece

While some fans are aware of the idea behind the pirate with an eye patch, others might be completely unaware. For those who do not know, Oda has previously stated that at some point in One Piece, a pirate with an eye patch will show up. Most of these comments were made by the author in 2007, and he specifically pointed out that this individual will likely show up towards the end of the series. According to Oda, pirates are often portrayed with eye patches, among other things, and in his story, no pirate with an eye patch has appeared yet, at least not a significant one. Naturally, now that One Piece is in its final saga, it is time for this individual to show up. About almost 20 years after Oda made these comments, fans know that this pirate will show up at one point or another, and that his introduction will be absolutely significant for the story moving forward. Here’s what Oda had to say about the pilots with an eye patch:

Why Elbaf Could Reveal The Pirate With An Eye Patch

Who Could The Eye Patch Pirate in One Piece Be?