Imu's words just shed light on One Piece's latest Interstellar-esque mystery

As of now, in One Piece, fans have already been taking over the interest with a bold new theory that time may be moving slower on the island of Elbaf. At first glance, it sounds like something out of Interstellar, like Oda has been inspired by giving us a Nolan-esque twist. Interestingly, this theory might not be far-fetched, as there’s mounting evidence suggesting this time dilation theory might be taking place.

To understand this theory, it would be beneficial to begin with what sparked this entire discussion. That is, Imu is extremely furious. In chapter 1149, we see Imu growing increasingly angry that the Holy Knights have taken too long to act. Now, from the reader's perspective, this might not make sense entirely. According to the timeline of events, not a lot of time has passed, and someone so powerful also would not be extremely impatient.

If Imu is reacting to what seems like minor delays to us, it could mean Elbaf is operating on an entirely different timescale. According to the One Piece manga, we know that even the Straw Hats have only had one meal since they arrived. One thing we know for sure is that not much time has passed since the Straw Hats arrived because they never skip meals.

Another major piece of evidence that supports this theory is Yamato and her journey throughout Wano. Navigating it on foot, especially for someone without a ship, should take days, if not weeks. Interestingly, she has managed to appear in various locations quickly. This could point towards two possibilities: that time passes differently on Wano as well, or just that Elbaph is slower than other islands.

Taken together, these clues strongly suggest that regional time distortion could exist in the One Piece world. For now, if we just take Yamato’s example and apply that logic to Elbaf, we start seeing patterns. Elbaf is the land of giants, and these massive beings live for centuries.

Giants in One Piece are known to live for centuries. Characters like Jaguar D. Saul (who’s over 120 years old) demonstrate that giants have incredibly long lifespans. Traditionally, we’ve assumed this is just a trait of their race.

But what if this theory were canon, and it would then imply that Giants seem like they live a long life from a normal point of view, but for them, they would experience it in a normal way. That would explain Imu’s frustration over delays, even though only a short time has seemingly passed on Elbaf.

Why does the Interstellar analogy work to describe this theory of One Piece?

The idea that time might not be flowing the same way it does outside Elbap brings to mind one of cinema’s most famous depictions of time distortion, Christopher Nolan’s Interstellar. Just like how this film depicted intense gravity on a distant planet slows time so drastically that a single hour there equals seven years on Earth. Maybe One Piece is using a similar concept.

And think about this: it is not the first time Eiichiro Oda has played with time or perception in One Piece. The best example to state right now would be Skypiea, where the Knock-Up Stream literally blasts the crew into a skybound realm, detached from the regular world.

While this is not directly linked to conventional sci-fi time mechanics, this example could be evidence that One Piece is no stranger to extraordinary forces distorting reality. This theory also makes sense because it fits beautifully with Oda’s storytelling style. It gives the Straw Hats time to rest, train, or strategize without the outside world pausing for them.

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In conclusion, while the ongoing theory might or might not be correct, it’s clear that something strange is happening in Elbaf. But if there’s one thing we know for sure, it’s this: the closer the Straw Hats get to the One Piece, the more the world begins to bend and twist. And Elbaf might just be the eye of that storm.

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