The Voice of All Things, featured in Eiichiro Oda's One Piece, is a rare ability that allows individuals to communicate beyond language and other forms of known communication. Characters like Monkey D. Luffy, Kozuki Momonosuke, Kozuki Oden, and Gol D. Roger possess this ability, which enables them to interact with animals and objects without the need for speech or writing. This unique power allows them to understand the true thoughts and emotions of beings without any filters. First mentioned in a flashback between Roger and Silvers Rayleigh, Luffy later showcases this ability when communicating with the Sea Kings on Fishman Island. It remains unclassifiable, not categorized as Advanced Haki manipulation or the result of a specific Devil Fruit power. The characters who possess this ability do not share any apparent similarities, except for the Three-Eyed Tribe in the One Piece world, who have an innate capacity for the Voice of All Things and must awaken it to utilize it properly.
What Is The Voice Of All Things?
The Voice of All Things has been compared to telepathy, but its usage is limited. It is likened to the power possessed by Neptune and Shirahoshi, who can communicate with the Sea Kings. Only those who can hear the Voice can understand the messages, which are inaudible to others nearby. This ability extends beyond water. When an animal capable of using the Voice approaches, it initially creates an unintelligible noise that becomes louder. This can be overwhelming, as users cannot comprehend what they are experiencing.
Furthermore, the proficiency of each user varies greatly. Roger, Oden, and Momonosuke could hear and feel the Voice whenever Sea Kings or Zunesha were present. On the other hand, Luffy's use of the Voice only emerged during the climax of the Fishman Island Arc, despite encountering numerous Sea Kings in his Grand Line journey. However, he improved his ability over time and even gained the power to hear Zunesha's call for help. Therefore, it is possible to develop and enhance one's skill with the Voice, although some may initially show a higher proficiency.
Who Can Use The Voice Of All Things?
Furthermore, the Voice of All Things is not limited to any specific entity or creature within the One Piece world. To date, only animals with a heightened level of intelligence have demonstrated the ability to utilize the Voice for communication. Notably, beings such as humans, Sea Kings, Zunesha, and historically significant objects like the Poneglyphs can engage in conversation or convey messages through the power of the Voice of All Things. The legendary figure, Roger, possessed the remarkable gift of hearing the Voice embedded within the Poneglyphs. Although he may not have comprehended the encoded script inscribed upon them, he recognized their immense value, motivating him to embark on a quest to decipher their secrets and conquer the Grand Line, ultimately reaching the fabled Laugh Tale, the final destination of this treacherous sea route. Roger's remarkable ability also led him to encounter the formidable Kozuki Oden, who also possessed the capability to hear the Voice, and he passed down this extraordinary aptitude to his son, Momonosuke.
It is worth mentioning that the individual who read and translated the content written on the Poneglyphs for Roger belonged to the renowned Kozuki family. This family played a vital role in the creation of the Poneglyphs during the enigmatic Void Century. Gol D. Roger, the esteemed Pirate King, stands out as the most notable user of the Voice. He effectively utilized the information from the Poneglyphs to navigate towards remarkable destinations like Skypiea, Zou, and Whole Cake Island, which serves as the stronghold of Charlotte Linlin, better known as Big Mom. During his voyage to Zou, he was even capable of hearing the Voice of the Sea Kings. Additionally, there are hints that Roger sensed the Voice of Zunesha, though he was unable to comprehend it at the time.
Oden, on the other hand, could hear the Sea Kings but couldn't comprehend their messages. Like Roger, Oden sensed Zunesha's Voice but couldn't interact with the elephant. In contrast, Luffy was able to converse with Sea Kings and Zunesha but couldn't hear the Voice of the Poneglyphs during their time on Egghead Island, Dr. Vegapunk's private research facility. It's possible that this could change over time, as Luffy initially couldn't understand Zunesha's message but later responded to it.
Momonosuke, on the other hand, has shown remarkable skill in using the Voice in the world of One Piece. He was able to directly communicate with Zunesha. Similar to his father, Momonosuke felt a powerful presence when approaching the Whale Tree on Zou and was the first to establish a relationship with Zunesha, commanding it to attack the Beasts Pirates. Momonosuke also learned about the true nature of the Nika fruit from the elephant and discovered that Luffy's Awakening heralded the return of Joy Boy. There is still much to be revealed about this highly sought-after ability, and it's possible that Oda will provide more insight in the ongoing final saga of One Piece.