Summary
The concept of 100 years of history being completely erased from all records may seem absurd to most, but in the world ofOne Piece, this is a part of the world order that has become normalized. Over 800 years prior to the start of Luffy’s journey inOne Piece, the World Government was formed during a cataclysmic war against a Great Kingdom which was said to be advanced and extremely powerful. In the years since, all record of this conflict, as well as the century preceding it, has been erased from the record, with this periodnow known as the Void Century.
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As one of the biggest unsolved mysteries in the series, the Void Century is likely an eventful period in the history of the world, considering how the origins of the World Government are rooted in this time. There are several unanswered questions surrounding the events that took place over this duration, many of which may have massive ramifications for the World Government’s authority. While the true history can only be learned by deciphering the secrets of the Poneglyphs andjourneying to the Grand Line’s final island, Laugh Tale, here are some of the most pressing queries that fans of the series will have about the Void Century.
8What Happened To The Great Kingdom?
Having fought against the original nations that formed the World Government, the Great Kingdom is said to have been an advanced civilization, with technology so complexthat it even goes beyond Vegapunk’s comprehension.
The kingdom is also said to have some connection to the Ancient Weapons and the Poneglyphs, and the information on these indestructible steles supposedly holds the power to change the world. In fact, it took the Great Kingdom’s defeat for the World Government to form, and they have strived to erase any mention or hint about the kingdom and its ideals from history.
7What Happened In The Great War?
Before the formation of the World Government, the original 20 nations were embroiled in an earth-shattering conflict against the Great Kingdom, which ultimately led to the latter’s defeat. While very little is actually known about the war, it is said to have ended with the fall of Shandora, which was formerly part of the island of Jaya, but now resides on the Upper Yard of Skypiea.
Additionally, the historical figureJoy Boy, as well as Nefertari Lili, the former Queen of Arabasta, are said to have participated in the war. Although its outcome is known, the trigger, origins, and turning points of this conflict are yet to be fully revealed.
6Who Was Joy Boy?
Following the conclusion of the Wano Country Arc, Luffy was identified by many to be the second coming of the legendary figure known as Joy Boy. However, there is very little known about the original Joy Boy from the Void Century, who was the companion of the Naitamie-Norida elephant Zunesha.
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It is likely that the original Joy Boy has some connection with theAwakening of the Hito Hito no Mi, Model: Nika— formerly known as the Gomu Gomu no Mi. Joy Boy also probably had some connection in the creation of the Poneglyphs, as some of them bear the messages he left behind.
5What Happened To Nefertari Lili?
As the only one among the original twenty monarchs among the founders of the World Government who refused to become a World Noble, Nefertari Lili was the queen of Arabasta during the Void Century. During the meeting between Nefertari Cobra, the Five Elders, and Imu before the Empty Throne in Mary Geoise, it was revealed that Lili also had the initial D. in her name, and as of now, she is the earliest recorded instance of someone with this initial in the series.
Imu also noted that Lili had a partto play in the spread of the Poneglyphs all over the world, which was a devastating outcome for the World Government. Her ultimate fate is also unknown, as she disappeared while returning to Arabasta from Mary Geoise, without having ever reached her destination.
4What Is The Will Of The D.?
A mysterious initial that has been carried by prominent individuals in the world ofOne Piece, “D.” is a term that has now been connected to the Great Kingdom by Imu, who stated that it was the name of the enemies of the World Government during the Void Century. The mystery behind the name, as well as the associated “Will of the D.,” which is said to be the reason behind why these individuals are so important, has not yet been alluded to by Oda.
The initial itself is inherited over generations, as seen in the case ofthe Monkey family, as well as Gol D. Rogerand his son, Portgas D. Ace. Certainly, the Will of the D. will also have a part to play in uncovering the secrets of the Void Century and the truth behind the creation of the World Government.
3What Happened To The Lunarians?
Once seen as gods,the Lunarians were an extremely powerful racewho resided on the Red Line. Their distinctive features include tanned skin, white hair, black wings capable of flight, and the ability to produce fire from their bodies. They are also nearly invulnerable, save for the time when the plume of fire burning on their back is extinguished.
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Till now, the only surviving member of this race was King of the Beasts Pirates, whose real name was Alber. With his fate unknown after the Raid on Onigashima, the Lunarians are presumed to have gone extinct. At some point in history, likely during the Void Century, the Lunarians were also driven off their homeland on the Red Line, which might have some connection to the World Government’s formation.
2How Were The Poneglyphs Created?
Said to have been created by a clan of master stonemasons known as the Kozuki Family in Wano Country, the Poneglyphs are indestructible steles made of an unknown type of stone. Bearing messages written in an ancient script that can only be deciphered by a selectfew individuals such as Nico Robinand Kozuki Sukiyaki, these cuboidal steles are said to hold the key to understanding the Void Century, the Ancient Weapons, and the location of Laugh Tale.
The circumstances behind their creation, as well as how they were spread across the world, have not yet been explained, as one of the biggest questions surrounding the Void Century inOne Piece.
1Who Is Imu?
The mysterious ruler of the world, whoseexistence is kept a secret by the Five Elders, Imu is a figure whose past, motivations, and powers are still not understood in any capacity. While there are theories that place them among the original twenty monarchs who founded the World Government in the Void Century, this has not yet been confirmed.
Moreover, their confrontation with Nefertari Cobra in front of the Empty Throne revealed that they possessed the power to turn into a beast like-creature. Imu is likely one of the final antagonists of the series, and as such, fans will be eager to learn more about their origins and goals.
