One Piece: Unveiling the Secrets of the Nika Fruit on Laugh Tale
Unveiling the significance of the Nika Fruit on Laugh Tale, Luffy's Gear 5 form possesses more than just extraordinary powers Delve into the enigma of Joy Boy, awaken the iron giant, and unravel the mysteries that lie within Laugh Tale
Highlights
The awakening of the Iron Giant in Chapter 1092 hints at its connection to the mysteries of the Void Century and the Great Kingdom.
The Hito Hito no Mi, Model: Nika Devil Fruit potentially holds the answer to unraveling the world's true history and seizing the One Piece.
The activation of Luffy's Devil Fruit and Zunesha's declaration indicate that Luffy may be the second incarnation of Joy Boy, with his Awakening serving a crucial purpose in the narrative.
In One Piece's Egghead Arc, a possible revelation regarding the mysteries of the Void Century emerges with Chapter 1092's introduction of the awakened Iron Giant. This colossal robot, whose origins remain enigmatic, is stirred from its centuries-long slumber by the rhythmic beat of the Drums of Liberation, coincidentally matching Luffy's heartbeat when he activates his Gear 5 form.
In the Wano Country Arc, a flashback to Kozuki Oden's adventures with the Roger Pirates provides hints about the crew's premature arrival at Laugh Tale. Furthermore, there is mention of a figure who will arise two decades later to challenge the World Government. Considering the legends surrounding the Hito Hito no Mi, Model: Nika—previously known as the Gomu Gomu no Mi—there is speculation that awakening this Devil Fruit might be the key to obtaining the One Piece and uncovering the true history of the world.
The Enigma Of Joy Boy
The figure known as Joy Boy, whose story is believed to hold the key to understanding the truth of the Void Century, has become increasingly significant. He was first mentioned in the Poneglyph at Sea Forest on Fishman Island. From Kozuki Oden's recollections to Roger's discovery of Laugh Tale, and even Kaido's hunt for Joy Boy's successor, Joy Boy's impact on the narrative has grown more prominent.
This all culminated after Luffy awakened his Devil Fruit power, which turned out to be the elusive Hito Hito no Mi, Model: Nika that had evaded the World Government for centuries. Moreover, during Luffy's battle with Kaido on the rooftop of Onigashima, Zunesha the elephant, said to be one of the original companions of Joy Boy, proclaimed Luffy to be the reincarnation of this legendary figure.
Awakening The Iron Giant
: The original Joy Boy undoubtedly played a vital role as a key ally of the Great Kingdom during the Void Century and significantly contributed to the Great War against the Twenty Kingdoms, which ultimately led to the establishment of the World Government. However, it remains unclear whether the title of Joy Boy solely pertains to the awakened state of Luffy's Devil Fruit power or encompasses a wider meaning. This lingering question holds immense significance and demands an answer as the series progresses.
The Iron Giant, shrouded in mystery, exemplifies the immense military power held by the Great Kingdom during the Void Century. Its colossal stature is said to parallel that of the Ancient Giants, instilling sheer terror in its own right, not to mention the vast array of weapons it was likely equipped with for battle. Furthermore, according to Luffy's observations, the Iron Giant was an autonomous weapon, operating independently without the need for a pilot, distinguishing it from the Vegaforce-01, Vegapunk's endeavor to replicate its ingenious design.
The genius scientist faced a significant challenge in trying to recreate the power source of the Iron Giant. He referred to it as Ancient Energy, a type of power that he couldn't fully reproduce on Egghead Island. Currently, there is speculation about a potential connection between this Ancient Energy and the Mother Flame. This Mother Flame was utilized by the World Government to operate a weapon that destroyed the Lulusia Kingdom.
If the two sources of energy are similar, it suggests that Vegapunk was able to partially replicate the Ancient Energy, explaining why the Five Elders are prioritizing the safety of the satellite York during the Egghead Incident. They made a promise to build another copy of the power source for their own use. These findings give rise to another question: could the power of Sun God Nika contribute to perfecting this Ancient Energy source?
If this were indeed true, there remains the unexplained occurrence of the giant attacking Mary Geoise 200 years before the story's beginning. Given that there are no records of anyone Awakening the Hito Hito no Mi, Model: Nika during that time, this incident remains a baffling anomaly. Considering that the Iron Giant on Egghead Island was awakened by Luffy's heartbeat, it is not entirely implausible to suggest that Gear 5 may have served as a catalyst for its power source.
These findings raise further inquiries into the role that Joy Boy's original powers may have played in the advanced technology of the Great Kingdom, as well as the employment of Ancient Energy. Unfortunately, given that even Vegapunk does not possess a comprehensive understanding of the Iron Giant's internal mechanics at present, it may take some time before the truth regarding its power is uncovered.
Uncovering The Mystery Of Laugh Tale
After conquering the treacherous Grand Line, the late Pirate King Gol D. Roger and his crew reached a place called Laugh Tale. There, they stumbled upon a captivating story written by Joy Boy, finding it so amusing that they dubbed it the "tale full of laughs," giving the island its current name. However, they soon realized that they had arrived prematurely and were unable to fully utilize what they had discovered. Interestingly, Joy Boy had left a message on both Laugh Tale and the Poneglyph of Fishman Island, hinting at his return in 800 years to fulfill his promise.
Now, with Zunesha confirming Luffy as the second incarnation of Joy Boy, it can be inferred that this "return" is somehow connected to the Awakening of the Hito Hito no Mi, Model: Nika. From certain perspectives, one could even suggest that the Roger Pirates' inability to harness the complete potential of their findings was partly due to their lack of the Awakened Hito Hito no Mi, Model: Nika.
The evidence suggests that this highly sought-after Devil Fruit is crucial to obtaining the One Piece, leveraging technology from the Great Kingdom and unveiling the mysteries of both the original Joy Boy and the Void Century, all contained within the treasure on Laugh Tale. While these connections cannot be confirmed at present, the increasing body of evidence supporting Luffy's Awakening as the key to Joy Boy's treasure is more compelling than ever in the world of One Piece.
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