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The Mystery of the Buccaneer Tribe Mentioned in the Elbaf Arc!? | What Does It Mean to Have the Blood of Giants?

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In this article, I’ll be discussing the following points about Elbaf and the Buccaneer Tribe:

• The Mystery of the Buccaneer Tribe Mentioned in the Elbaf Arc!? | Does the Mystery of the Buccaneer Tribe Remain?
• The Mystery of the Buccaneer Tribe Mentioned in the Elbaf Arc!? | The Relationship Between Giants and the Buccaneer Tribe
• The Mystery of the Buccaneer Tribe Mentioned in the Elbaf Arc!? | Joy Boy and the Buccaneer Tribe

The Mystery of the Buccaneer Tribe Mentioned in the Elbaf Arc!? | Does the Mystery of the Buccaneer Tribe Remain?

The Mystery of the Buccaneer Tribe Mentioned in the Elbaf Arc!? | What Does It Mean to Have the Blood of Giants?

Given that Dorry and Brogy came to fetch Luffy, it’s almost certain that the Elbaf Arc will follow the Egghead Island Arc…
It was hinted that the Buccaneer Tribe might have the blood of giants running through their veins…
Today, I’d like to delve into this topic!

Does the Mystery of the Buccaneer Tribe Remain?

In the Egghead Island Arc, the existence of the “Buccaneer Tribe” was revealed. Vegapunk hinted that the Buccaneer Tribe possesses not only great size, strength, and durability but also some kind of special ability. Kuma, a member of this tribe, has shown feats that seem to transcend science…
However, with Vegapunk’s apparent death, it feels like the mystery of the Buccaneer Tribe’s traits might be left unresolved…
Perhaps the secrets of the Buccaneer Tribe were part of the truth about the world that Vegapunk intended to reveal. Just like the Lunarian Tribe’s existence was unveiled in the Wano Country Arc, yet their mysteries remain unsolved, the Buccaneer Tribe’s secrets might also remain shrouded in mystery…
Considering the World Government’s persecution and oppression of the Buccaneer Tribe, reducing them to a slave class, it’s clear that the Buccaneer Tribe once opposed the original Twenty Kings. This makes them a historically significant tribe, and naturally, everyone wants to know the truth about the Buccaneer Tribe…
One of the intriguing points is when Ivankov said to Kuma, “So you’ve got the blood of giants, huh?” during Kuma’s flashback.
If that’s true, then the upcoming Elbaf Arc could reveal the true nature, secrets, and history of the Buccaneer Tribe.
It’s clear that Elbaf has avoided involvement with the World Government as much as possible, and they are not obliged to follow the World Government’s laws. So it wouldn’t be surprising if they know things the World Government has kept hidden from the world…

The Mystery of the Buccaneer Tribe Mentioned in the Elbaf Arc!? | The Relationship Between Giants and the Buccaneer Tribe

The Relationship Between Giants and the Buccaneer Tribe

Ivankov mentioned that Kuma, a member of the Buccaneer Tribe, has the blood of giants. If that’s true, does that mean the Buccaneer Tribe is somehow descended from giants?
As I’ve written before, the Buccaneer Tribe could be considered a more condensed or miniaturized version of the Giant Tribe…
Rather than “miniaturized,” “condensed” might be a more accurate term. It’s possible they were created through genetic manipulation, condensing the traits of the Giant Tribe into a new species…
It seems unlikely that they are simply hybrids of giants and humans, so perhaps “having the blood of giants” refers to some kind of genetic engineering rather than a natural lineage. The unique abilities of the Buccaneer Tribe, which Vegapunk hinted at, are not seen in the Giant Tribe, suggesting they possess characteristics that set them apart as a distinct species.
Even if they were a condensed version of giants, genetically, the Buccaneer Tribe would be a completely separate species…
Ivankov’s remark could be based on rumors rather than fact, and it’s possible that there is no direct connection between the Buccaneer Tribe and the Giant Tribe. However, I suspect there is a deep historical relationship between the two.
Considering how Dorry and Brogy referred to Luffy as the Sun God Nika during the Egghead Island Arc, it feels like Elbaf has been aware of Nika’s return and has been waiting for it. This makes me think there’s a strong possibility that Joy Boy, the previous Nika, was a member of the Buccaneer Tribe…

The Mystery of the Buccaneer Tribe Mentioned in the Elbaf Arc!? | Joy Boy and the Buccaneer Tribe

Joy Boy and the Buccaneer Tribe

The giant straw hat stored in the Holy Land of Mary Geoise is likely a relic of Joy Boy. However, its size is somewhat odd—too large for a human, yet too small for a giant, making it seem like it would fit someone from the Buccaneer Tribe. I’ve speculated before that Joy Boy might have been a member of the Buccaneer Tribe…
Given Dorry and Brogy’s actions and Elbaf’s apparent sun worship, it seems likely that Elbaf still venerates the Sun God Nika. If that’s the case, then Joy Boy must have had a close alliance with Elbaf.
If the relationship was that close, it wouldn’t be surprising if the giants of Elbaf know the history and characteristics of the Buccaneer Tribe, even if there is no direct bloodline connection between the two tribes…
Just as the Kozuki Clan and the Mink Tribe share a brotherly bond that transcends species, it wouldn’t be surprising if the Giants and the Buccaneers had a similar relationship. Perhaps when Ivankov mentioned “having the blood of giants,” it was based on a perception that the two tribes were as close as brothers, leading the world to believe they were related.
Additionally, the Buccaneer Tribe might have looked up to Nika as a symbol of hope, and the tribes could be connected through Nika. If the secrets of the Buccaneer Tribe aren’t fully revealed in the Egghead Island Arc, Kuma will likely head to Elbaf, where the mysteries of the Buccaneer Tribe could finally be unveiled!
This concludes my analysis. Thank you very much for reading!