One Piece Seriously Just Foreshadowed Its Epic Series Finale: Every Detail Explained
One Piece chapter #1138 has sent the fandom into a frenzy with a massive lore reveal that not only explains the series' biggest conflicts but also hints at how it will conclude. The stunning mural depicted at the chapter’s end holds significant meaning, yet its riddles make it somewhat unclear what it is truly conveying.
However, through the Harley texts, it becomes clear that the world has been destroyed twice before, as Jarul previously mentioned, with another war on the horizon that could lead to its downfall once more. While the revelations remain cryptic, they confirm that One Piece will conclude with an epic final war that will change the world forever. This revelation is the culmination of over two decades of layered storytelling, bringing everything together for a monumental finale.
One Piece Hints at How the World Turned Into Chaos
The First World of One Piece Came To An End Over Human's Greed
The cryptic texts and the murals of the First World suggest that civilization was far more advanced than the current era depicted in the series. The mural provides clues by showcasing modern elements, such as skyscrapers and advanced technology, explaining why ancient constructs like Emet appear more sophisticated. This reinforces the idea that the ancient world possessed superior technology compared to the present.
The Harley texts reveal that this advanced world eventually descended into chaos and was ultimately destroyed. The text highlights the greed of its people for a "Forbidden Sun," which clearly refers to the Mother Flame, One Piece's version of nuclear energy. It is likely that a group who discovered the Mother Flame sought to monopolize it, forcing those with less power into servitude to build an even more modernized civilization.
Further, the text describes how, despite their suffering, the slaves’ cries did not go unheard, as the Sun God emerged to liberate them. The text concludes with the world meeting its end when the Earth God unleashes the Hellfire Serpent. While its exact nature remains unclear, it could be another devastating weapon created by the nobles, possibly the Red Line itself, a structure capable of reshaping the world. While One Piece has clarified the significance of the Sun God, the identity of the Earth God remains ambiguous.
Though the texts provide a broad summary of the first world, much remains uncertain. The fate of the Sun God is left unexplained, while the mural suggests that a select few may have escaped to the moon using the Mother Flame, confirming the story hinted at in Enel’s cover series.
The Second World of One Piece Ended With the Void Century
Defeating the Sun God, Humans Deified Themselves
The Harley texts regarding the second world confirm that they refer to the era of the Void Century. The writings suggest that despite the collapse of the first world, humanity endured, and a Forest God emerged, giving birth to the Devil Fruits. There was another conflict, which is likely to be the war between the Great Kingdom and the twenty Allied Kingdoms that happened during the Void Century. This time, the texts indicate that the Sun God was defeated and humans declared themselves gods, which likely represents the rise of the Celestial Dragons.
Fans of the series already know that the Allied Kingdoms unleashed ancient weapons such as Uranus to submerge the world by two hundred meters, in an attempt to erase all traces of the Sun God and the rebellion. However, much remains uncertain, with the mural also suggesting the existence of a leader among the nobles, possibly Nerona Imu, whom many fans speculate to be the Sea God.
While many details are still shrouded in mystery, the conflict of this era is inevitably building toward a promised day, one that will bring about the world’s final destruction. It is especially true considering how the Harley texts describe the people of the moon and the half-moon as dreaming of something yet to be revealed.
One Piece's Epic Finale Will Result In a Big Clash
Though One Piece has primarily delved into the past, unraveling the world’s lore and history, the Harley texts and mural confirm how the series is going to end, suggesting an ending that will culminate in the epic clash fans have long anticipated. It has become increasingly clear through the latest reveals that the World Government will serve as the true and final villains of One Piece, set to be confronted in the ultimate war. However, what stands out is how the Harley texts and mural confirm that the entire world will unite to overthrow this evil.
The cryptic texts for the Third World begin by hinting at "the remnants," referring to the rebels against the World Government, who will recall a promise. This promise is likely tied to the dream of the people of the moon and half-moon during the Second World, possibly the dream to liberate the world from the tyranny of evil, which is now Imu and the World Government. The ancient texts further emphasize that this unification will be sparked by the voice of the half-moon.
Though One Piece has not explicitly highlighted the people of the half-moon before, this could refer to those who bear the "D" in their name, as a half-moon represents the letter D. In this case, Luffy, in his role as Nika, emerges as the leader, uniting those oppressed by the World Government’s rule. This is reflected in the mural of the Third World, where the left side of the panel features a monstrous figure, possibly Imu, holding the power of the Mother Flame, along with five figures on a boat, representing the Five Elders. A sixth figure is seen falling from the boat, symbolizing perhaps Saturn Jaygarcia’s exclusion from their ranks.
Opposing them stand people from across the world, united under Luffy’s leadership. The text describes the Sun God leading the world to its end, alluding to the fall of the current order and the rise of a new dawn. This revelation holds significant weight, especially considering how Luffy has consistently liberated oppressed peoples, forging alliances along his journey. The mural reinforces this, depicting the various races and factions Luffy has influenced, Laboon the whale, the Minks, Tontatta, the Giants, Wano’s ninjas and samurai, Fishmen, Lunarian, and many others profoundly impacted by his actions.
Even more intriguing is the depiction of an Ancient Giant, likely Loki, fighting alongside Luffy, suggesting he will ultimately side with him despite current lore implying otherwise. The mural also features a robotic giant, hinting at Emet’s return or the appearance of another Ancient Robot aiding in the final war. Additionally, some unidentified figures in the mural suggest the introduction of new races or new transformations might still take place. Ultimately, this mural confirms that One Piece's epic finale will culminate in an all-out war, bringing an end to the World Government’s reign once and for all.
- Created by
- Eiichiro Oda
- First Film
- One Piece: The Movie
- First TV Show
- One Piece
- Cast
- Kazuya Nakai, Akemi Okamura, Kappei Yamaguchi, Hiroaki Hirata, Ikue Ôtani, Yuriko Yamaguchi
- Video Game(s)
- One Piece: Unlimited World Red, One Piece: Pirate Warriors 3, One Piece: Pirate Warriors 4, One Piece: World Seeker, One Piece Odyssey
- Character(s)
- Monkey D. Luffy, Roronora Zoro, Nami (One Piece), Nico Robin, Usopp (One Piece), Vinsmoke Sanji, Tony Tony Chopper, Franky (One Piece), Jimbei (One Piece)
