Recently, Eiichiro Oda, the creator of One Piece, answered a series of 10 questions raised by fans, promising to shed light on some of the major mysteries surrounding Luffy and his crew's world. The answers brought new revelations, as well as intriguing hints that spark speculation about future developments in the manga. Here’s everything that emerged!
1. Luffy and Gear Fifth: Objects from Thin Air?
Question: When Luffy uses Gear Fifth, he pulls out objects like glasses and a helmet. How does it work?
Oda's Answer: It’s simply entering the fantasy of Nika, an explanation that raises even more questions about the mysterious nature of Gear Fifth.
2. Sabo's Training with the Mera Mera Fruit
Question: Is Sabo undergoing specific training to improve his control of the power inherited from Ace?
Oda's Answer: Sabo trains every day, now that he has also regained his memory, which may have brought some of his forgotten techniques back to light.
3. Did Dragon and Luffy Ever Live Together?
Question: Did Luffy ever live with his father, Dragon?
Oda's Answer: No, never. Dragon, being the leader of the revolutionaries, had to keep his parentage secret to protect Luffy.
4. Blackbeard's Ship and Rocks D. Xebec
Question: Is Blackbeard's ship, called Saber of Xebec, linked to Rocks D. Xebec?
Oda's Answer: The choice of the name “Xebec” could be both a coincidence and a tribute, leaving doubt and ambiguity intact.
5. Shanks' Kamusari: Learned Technique or Natural Talent?
Question: Was Shanks’ attack “Kamusari” learned from Roger?
Oda's Answer: Shanks learned it by observing Roger, but the talent required to master this attack is rare even among the members of Roger's Pirates.
6. The Bounty System of the Cross Guild
Question: How does the bounty system of the Cross Guild work?
Oda's Answer: The Cross Guild has established a specific scale for bounties on Marines, with "crowns" for higher ranks and "stars" for lower ranks. Some Marines, like Garp and Koby, receive exceptionally high bounties.
7. Kuzan (Aokiji) and the Blackbeard Pirates
Question: Does Kuzan have a specific role or subordinates among Blackbeard's pirates?
Oda's Answer: Kuzan has a group of subordinates, but he doesn’t blindly obey Blackbeard, maintaining a “free” lifestyle within the crew.
8. The World Military Draft of the Navy
Question: What is the world military draft that brought Fujitora and Ryokugyu into the Navy?
Oda's Answer: The “world military draft” allows the Navy to recruit soldiers from the national forces of affiliated countries, a system that has also triggered the recent revolution of eight nations.
9. The Rocky Port Incident and Koby's Rise as a Hero
Question: Is this incident what made Koby a “hero”?
Oda's Answer: The incident at Rocky Port involved Law, Koby, and Blackbeard in a complex battle that led the latter to become the “King of Pirate Island” and Koby to earn the title of “Hero.”
10. The Strength of Saint Garling Figarland at God Valley
Question: How strong is Saint Garling Figarland?
Oda's Answer: His strength is remarkable, although the specific reason for his combat skills remains a mystery for now.
Conclusions: New Mysteries and the Anticipation of Upcoming Chapters
Oda's answers provide intriguing details, yet they do not fully unveil the mysteries of One Piece. While some answers are concise or leave room for interpretation, fans are now even more eager for the manga’s return to discover how these elements will influence the story.
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