The legendary figure from the Void Century, Joy Boy, has always been a hot topic among “One Piece” fans. Although we’ve learned more about him through recent arcs, especially the Wano arc, the mystery surrounding Joy Boy’s death remains unresolved.
Who is Joy Boy?
Joy Boy is a mysterious character who has never appeared directly in the “One Piece” storyline but has left a profound impact on the history of the world, playing a crucial role in shaping the “One Piece” world as we know it today. He is mentioned as a great king of an ancient kingdom, a man with extraordinary power and a kind heart.
He once promised the Fishmen to bring Fishman Island to the surface, a promise that was never fulfilled. Joy Boy is also believed to have fought against the First Twenty and was closely related to the creation of ancient weapons.
It is suggested that Joy Boy was the previous eater of the Devil Fruit ‘Hito Hito no Mi, Model: Nika’ (later renamed as ‘Gomu Gomu no Mi‘ and reclassified by the World Government), before Luffy. This explains why Luffy can naturally use Nika’s powers.
Joy Boy’s Death is One of the Greatest Mysteries of the Void Century
In the story, we know that Joy Boy died at the end of the Void Century. However, the cause of his death has not been clearly revealed by author Eiichiro Oda. Many theories have been proposed, ranging from him sacrificing himself to protect the world to being betrayed and assassinated.
Below are the most prominent theories so far about Joy Boy’s death:
- Theory 1- Sacrifice for the World: Some believe that Joy Boy sacrificed himself to prevent a greater disaster, possibly involving the misuse of ancient weapons.
- Theory 2 – Betrayal: There might have been a traitor within Joy Boy’s ranks who revealed his secrets to the enemy, leading to his assassination.
- Theory 3 – Defeated in Battle: After a prolonged battle with the First Twenty, Joy Boy might have been severely injured and eventually died.
- Theory 4 – Died of Old Age: This is a less likely theory but cannot be entirely ruled out.
Joy Boy’s death is not just an event of the past but has profound implications for the present. It led to the formation of the World Government and the concealment of the Void Century’s history. Additionally, Joy Boy’s death serves as motivation for Luffy and his crew in their quest for “One Piece”.
Joy Boy’s death remains one of the greatest mysteries in “One Piece.” While we have some clues, the final answer has yet to be revealed. It may take further developments in the story for us to fully understand the life and death of this legendary character.
Additionally, Joy Boy is known to be the character with the strongest Haki in “One Piece”, surpassing Shanks.
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