“Wealth, fame, and power,” the opening monologue of the “One Piece” anime remains relevant to this day. Anyone who sets sail and pursues the legendary One Piece treasure is chasing after these three things, along with the title of Pirate King.
This includes Monkey D. Luffy, the protagonist of the story, who shares the same dream as countless other pirates. However, Luffy is one of the few who is very close to obtaining that treasure, as he already possesses copies of three Road Poneglyphs.
Once Luffy meets the Man Marked by Flames and finds the fourth Road Poneglyph, he will be able to set sail for the final island, Laugh Tale. However, this will not be the end of the story. In his message, Dr. Vegapunk stated that whoever obtains the One Piece will gain “that power.” But what power was the doctor referring to?
The One Piece Grants the Pirate King Control Over the Ancient Weapons
A Japanese translator on Twitter/X stated, “In Japanese, demonstrative pronouns like ‘その – that’ can be ambiguous and can refer to multiple things. In this case, it may be referring to the power of the Ancient Weapons.”
In other words, the person who finds the One Piece may also gain control over the Ancient Weapons. However, whether the translator’s interpretation is correct remains to be seen.
The three Ancient Weapons are indomitable weapons that wreaked havoc on the world more than 800 years ago. Vegapunk mentioned that the Great War is not over and that these powers will be used again. Currently, the story has revealed Poseidon and Pluton. However, mermaid princess Shirahoshi cannot fully control her Poseidon powers at will. On the other hand, Pluton is hidden in Wano, and no one knows how to use it.
The form and power of Uranus remain unknown. It is unclear whether Uranus is a living being like Poseidon or a human-made object like Pluton. Although the series has introduced the Ancient Weapons, no one has yet been able to fully control them.
It is believed that Laugh Tale holds the true secret of the past. Therefore, it could also hold the key to unlocking the ability to use the Ancient Weapons. Luffy’s true dream is something he can only achieve after becoming the Pirate King. Therefore, once he obtains the “power” after finding the One Piece, a battle will begin that will shake the world to its core.
Ancient Knowledge and the True History of the World
One of the most significant things the Pirate King might gain from discovering the One Piece is knowledge of the True History. This history has been hidden from the world for over 800 years, ever since the mysterious Void Century – a period of time that the current World Government erased from the records.
The island of Laugh Tale, where the One Piece is hidden, likely holds the full and untampered truth of what occurred during the Void Century, including the battle between the very first pirate – Joyboy and 20 kingdoms led by Imu – the ultimate leader of the World Government. This truth is tied to the Poneglyphs, ancient stones inscribed with history, including the location of the Ancient Weapons.
By finding the One Piece, the Pirate King would learn this forgotten history, potentially empowering them with the knowledge to challenge the current world order and the rule of the World Government. This would explain why the World Government fears the discovery of Laugh Tale and the One Piece.
The Realization of Luffy’s Dream
Throughout the series, Luffy has expressed his dream of becoming the Pirate King. While this title is often understood to mean someone with great wealth and power, Luffy’s dream has always been about freedom. His true goal is to bring about a world where people can live freely, without oppression or tyranny.
In a broader sense, the One Piece could symbolize the freedom that Luffy has been chasing since the beginning. By finding it, Luffy may gain the means to topple the World Government and bring down the systems of control that limit people’s freedom.
Additionally, it’s hinted that Luffy has a specific dream he has only shared with the Straw Hat crew. This dream might only be achievable after discovering the One Piece and becoming Pirate King. The fulfillment of this personal dream may be the ultimate reward for Luffy.
Where Is the One Piece?
The One Piece treasure is located in Laugh Tale. This island, found at the end of the New World, contains the wealth and power that the whole world dreams of obtaining. The Roger Pirates were the only ones to find it in over 800 years. The final island can be reached by following the Log Pose to Lodestar.
The only way to reach Laugh Tale is by finding the four Road Poneglyphs. Each Poneglyph contains the coordinates of a location. By connecting these four locations on a map, the intersection point will reveal the position of Laugh Tale.