Surprisingly outdoing earlier arcs, it appears that the Elbaf Arc in the storyline of One Piece is poised to outshine the Egghead Arc with its extensive exposition and providing a thrilling installment for the series recently. The main focus of these exhilarating disclosures revolves around the old Harley texts and a mural on Jewel Tree Adam, hinting that Joyboy might not be as morally upright as fans have assumed him to be.
In chapter 1138 of “One Piece,” we get to unravel the enigma surrounding the Harley texts, initially hinted at by Jarul in chapter 1136. It’s Robin who gets to delve into these ancient writings. The Harley turns out to be a poem chronicling the past and future of the “One Piece” universe, dividing it into three distinct eras. In this poem, the second world seems to depict the Void Century, where Joyboy is referred to as “the sun,” who “ignited the flames of war.” This suggests that Joyboy might have been a war-monger, possibly causing the conflict that almost obliterated the world during the Void Century.
One Piece‘s Harley Texts Tease Joyboy’s Central Role in the Void Century War
In Chapter 1136, there’s a wide range of perspectives about Sun God Nika on Elbaf. Some view him as a deity of freedom, others see him as a god of mirth, and yet others consider him a god of destruction. This diversity of opinions can be attributed to the Harley, a place where Nika assumes different roles in each of its three realms. As we learn in Chapter 1138, the texts from the Harley suggest that the sun god of the first world was a liberator who freed the oppressed, the sun god of the second world, known as Joyboy, was a destroyer who incited conflict, and the sun god of the third world is expected to dance and laugh while guiding the world towards its demise, with Luffy being associated with this role.
In this instance, the official translation by Viz appears to be accurate when compared to various interpretations of Harley texts circulating among fans. Some fan-made translations have rendered the phrase as “the sun illuminated the embers of war” or “escalated the fires of war.” The former suggests the sun simply revealed existing embers, while the latter implies Joyboy may have intensified an ongoing conflict by adding fuel to it. The original Japanese phrase, “hirogeru bakarida,” uses “hirogeru” meaning “to spread” and “bakarida” meaning “to continue,” often used negatively to express a persistent negative tendency.
To date, “One Piece” has given fans the impression that Joyboy and the Ancient Kingdom he hailed from were the noble opposition against the corrupt World Government. The atrocities committed by this government are numerous and include genocide, slavery, human experimentation, and mass murder. However, the Harley texts along with Vegapunk’s transmission in Chapter 1115 suggest that things might not be as straightforward as they appear. This transmission revealed that Joyboy and his allies clashed with the World Government during the Void Century, at a time when it was known as the Alliance. It seems that this temporary military force was formed by the twenty kingdoms primarily to bring down Joyboy and his powerful faction.
Vegapunk himself admits that he’s unsure about what started the conflict, instead viewing it as a collision of contrasting beliefs rather than determining who was right or wrong in the situation. The Harley texts and insights from Ohara suggest that Joyboy might not have been entirely innocent, given his potential role in triggering the devastating war that came dangerously close to annihilating the entire world. This could be why some residents of Elbaf perceive Sun God Nika as a deity of destruction.
It remains unclear what specifically caused Joyboy to initiate war or if it’s connected to the mystery hidden within Laugh Tale, but as Rayleigh suggested, fans and the Straw Hats will need to draw their own conclusions. The series, One Piece, continues to hold many secrets, and the Elbaf Arc promises a thrilling ride of revelations.
One Piece is available to read via Manga Plus and Viz Media.
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