Why Scopper Gaban can be in Elbaf

Important takeaways

• Scopper Gaban is a legendary figure tied to the forgotten history and treasure of One Piece.
• His presence in Elbaf makes thematic sense, suggesting a significant role in the final saga.
• Scopper's potential reintroduction could involve mentorship within the Straw Hats, affecting the story.

As One Piece series approaches its final saga, fans can expect to see much more of the mysterious characters from previous generations as they tie into the fabled treasure of Joyboy and the history of the Forgotten World. Many of these characters have already been seen during the Straw Hat's journey across the Grand Line, but there are some notable exceptions that fans have been clamoring to see for years now.

Perhaps the person at the top of this list is the legendary Scopper Gaban. As one of the only people who know the secret history of One Piece and the true nature of Joyboy's treasure, he has already cemented his name as one of the most important figures in history. So let's take a look at why Elbaf might be the perfect place to see Scopper once again and how he might mean a lot more to the story than anyone previously thought.

Who is Scopper Gaban?

Roger Pirates third-in-command

Scopper Gaban is one of the most revered and legendary figures in history One Piece world. Similar to how Sanji acts as third-in-command to the Straw Hats, Scopper filled this role in the crew of the legendary Gol D. Roger, and was the highest authority in the crew after Roger and Rayleigh. He was also so powerful that he and the other 2 basically formed the Monster Trio of his time.

As part of the Roger Pirates, Scopper was present at the discovery of the One Piece treasure and even played a direct role in getting to it due to being the helmsman of the crew. Because of this, Scopper remains one of the few people in the world who knows the truth about the Void Century and what the fabled treasure even is. However, his current whereabouts are unknown, as is anything he may have gotten up to after the treasure was found.

Why he can be in Elbaf

Scopper Being here makes perfect sense

Now it is common knowledge that the Roger Pirates, by finding One Piece and armed with the knowledge of the true history of the Void Century, knew of the sinking of the world. Because of this, most fans agree that every member of the crew introduced in the story so far has prepared for this inevitable fate in one way or another.

The first crewmate ever shown was Shanks. Although he was not part of the expedition to the last island and never saw the One Piece treasure himself, many believe that knowledge of it may still have been passed down to him somehow, as there is not a single member of his crew who has a Devil Fruit. Many believe that this has been a way to prepare for the sinking of the world because, when the water level rises, no one from the Red Hair Pirates would risk drowning due to having a Devil Fruit.

Our world will sink into the sea.

After Shanks, the Straw Hats met Crocus at the beginning of the Grand Line, who joined the Roger Pirates as their doctor and treated Roger so he could live as long as he did. Crocus was even there at the discovery of the true history and the discovery of One Piece, so he knew that the world was sinking, which he has countered by making an island inside Laboon, so that he would remain safe inside him. Finally, there's Rayleigh, who hit the Straw Hats at Sabaody and coated ships to go underwater, which is definitely a good way to counter rising sea levels.

With all these members of the Roger Pirates preparing for the sinking of the world through these means, it can be assumed that Scopper did as well. And what better way to do this than to get to the largest land on the Grand Line that stands incredibly high above the water, basically guaranteeing safety from drowning?

Elbaf is the best island to be on when a situation like this occurs, as it guarantees safety from flooding due to its incomprehensible size. Also, Scopper here is very thematic, as the very first Roger Pirate member was seen at the beginning of the journey, the next at the beginning of the Grand Line, and finally the last in the middle of the Grand Line. Then One Piece has entered his final saga and Elbaf is one of the last islands, it makes sense for Scopper to meet the Straw Hats at the end of the Grand Line.

His purpose in the story and why he would be on Elbaf at all has been debated for a long time, with some arguing that he is likely the Man Marked By Flames or even the mysterious silhouette in the final panel of the Egghead Island arc. Whatever the case may be, Scopper will likely have a big mentorship role to play when he is finally reintroduced to the franchise.

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