Eiichiro Oda’s One Piece has been going on for almost thirty years, but there are still quite a lot of mysteries that he has yet to solve within the story. From Joy Boy’s identity to the contents of the One Piece treasure, every hidden element in the narrative holds some kind of significance that could bring a dramatic twist to the plot. However, considering the story is in the second phase of the final saga, it is safe to assume that Oda doesn’t have a lot of time.
Thus, here is a list of every One Piece mystery that the manga creator has yet to reveal within the story. It is specifically ranked from least to most central to the main plot, giving a brief idea of how important every mystery is and whether they will serve as a gigantic twist or simply bring a new understanding to the characters and other elements.
30. Luffy Calling Blackbeard They
During the Jaya Arc, when Luffy first met Blackbeard, it marked the beginning of a rivalry between the two One Piece characters, which grew even bigger as the story moved forward. However, one thing that kept bugging a lot of One Piece fans is how Luffy and Zoro called Blackbeard they instead of he, which sparked a lot of speculations.
Initially, it was believed that Luffy was referring to the rest of Blackbeard’s crewmates. But when he somehow possessed the power of two Devil Fruits, fans started to assume that maybe Blackbeard has more than one personality, and it was sensed by Luffy. Thus, to this day, it remains a big mystery that could bring a big change to Blackbeard’s character.
29. The 20 Kingdoms
The World Nobles, or the Celestial Dragons, are formed from the first 20 families that came together and revolted against the Ancient Kingdom. They are also known as the creators, but the only families known out of the twenty are the Nefertari Family, the Nerona Family (Imu), and the Donquixote Family (Doflamingo).
The enigma around these kingdoms is significant to the story, and thus, fans are eager to know more about them. Their origins and their actions will most likely be tied to the revelation of the Ancient Kingdom, as its defeat is directly linked to their origins as creators.
28. Luffy Destroying the Fish-Man Island
During the Fish-Man Island arc, Madam Shyarly prophesied that someone bearing a straw hat would destroy the island for an unknown reason. As Luffy is the current bearer of the straw hat, it was automatically assumed that he would be the one who would destroy the home of the fish-men and merfolk, for an unknown reason.
This mystery led to plenty of theories and speculations about why Luffy would commit such an atrocious act. Not only that, but the Fish-Man island’s history also has other mysterious elements. As such, many One Piece fans believe that it is all connected, and maybe the destruction of Fish-Man is necessary for them to come back to the top.
27. Zunesha’s Punishment
The Zou arc introduced quite a few mysteries, and while almost all of them have been solved, the one that remains is Zunesha’s punishment. According to the One Piece storyline, Zunesha is forced to wander through the New World and carry the island of Zou on its back as a serious punishment for an unspecified crime it committed in the past.
The only details known about Zunesha are that he was born a thousand years ago in the New World and, at one point, he became a companion of Joy Boy, 800 years ago. Zunesha’s link to Joy Boy makes him an interesting element of the story, and thus, the mystery behind his punishment could help us understand more about Joy Boy’s character.
26. Aokiji’s Speculated Betrayal
Following the time skip, when One Piece fans found out that Aokiji had left the Marines, they were shocked. However, the bigger shock was that he had joined the Blackbeard Pirates as one of their Titanic Captains. It was such a major twist that it led to the development of a theory about how Aokiji is on a secret mission, and he will most likely betray Blackbeard.
If this theory turns out to be true, it will bring a major twist to Blackbeard’s future in One Piece and will also showcase Aokiji’s significance. Thus, it is considered a big mystery, and hopefully, sooner or later, Eiichiro Oda will unveil it as a thrilling turning point for the Blackbeard Pirates.
25. Mihawk’s History and Connection
Dracule Mihawk is one of the very few One Piece characters who has yet to become a significant addition to the central plot. There are only a few things revealed about him in the story, and this mystery that Oda has created around him hints that maybe he has a deeper connection to the narrative than fans actually realize.
Thus, fans have been waiting to learn about his history and his connection to the main plot for a long time. Now that the story has entered the second phase of the final saga, it is high time that the One Piece mangaka starts focusing on his character. Because if it is dragged for too long, he might lose the anticipation created around his role.
24. Hunt of the Buccaneers
The nearly extinct race of Buccaneers gained a lot of significance within One Piece when Kuma became a central figure of the Egghead Island arc. One particular element of the race that was focused on was how they carried a faith in the mythical Sun God Nika as a divine figure who would bring joy and freedom to the world.
When the Egghead arc ended, it looked like the mystery behind the Buccaneers would be left untold, but Oda dropped some hints about it in Elbaph, too. This suggested that maybe they carry a bigger significance to the central plot than the fans realize, and sooner or later, the One Piece narrative will give a detailed description of why they were hunted.
23. Lunarian’s Extinction
Another major, nearly extinct race that holds a lot of importance to the One Piece narrative is the Lunarians. According to the details revealed about them, they were once known as a tribe of “gods” while they lived on top of the Red Line. However, the World Government ordered a hunt for their tribe, and now there is only one known Luranian within the story.
The mystery around their extinction is linked to the foundation of Marie Geoise, and in extension to the Ancient Kingdom. Thus, it holds quite a lot of importance within the story and may bring a big twist to the narrative. There are even theories about how they might be connected to the Mother Flame, which is an added bonus.
22. Remaining Members of the Holy Knights
The Holy Knights have gained a lot of significance since the Elbaph arc started within the One Piece manga series. A bunch of its members have also been introduced, along with Shamrock, the twin brother of Shanks and the commander of the mysterious organization. However, there are still a bunch of them left who are yet to make an appearance.
The Holy Knights are directly connected to the Celestial Dragons and the World Government, which is why they hold a lot of importance. The revelation of the mystery around their characters is quite crucial to the plot, as they will most likely play a major role during the final war. Hopefully, we will get to see the remaining members of the Holy Knights soon.
21. Figarland Garling’s True Powers
Garling’s connection to Shanks and his position as one of the Five Elders have made him an important character in the One Piece story. While fans have gotten to know a few details about his past, the one thing that still remains a mystery about his character is his true powers. As Shanks’ father, he is expected to be incredibly powerful with a unique ability.
Once he enters the central storyline, he is bound to make a major change that could make or break the plot in a big way. This is why his appearance is quite anticipated, and his actions as one of the Five Elders will introduce a new kind of thrill and intrigue to the plot.
20. Crocodile’s Secret
Sir Crocodile, one of the first villains Luffy faced in One Piece, became a majorly significant character in One Piece as the story moved on. He now holds his position as one of the co-leaders of the Cross Guild alongside Dracule Mihawk and Buggy. Although fans know a lot of details about his character, the one thing that is still a mystery is his secret.
During the Impel Down arc, Emporio Ivankov talked about a particular secret that he used to force him to help Luffy and the others. This secret might not be much relevant to the main storyline, but it certainly feels crucial to his development in One Piece. Thus, fans are eager to know about it, and once he enters the central storyline, Oda will most likely reveal it.
19. Luffy’s Mother
Luffy’s mother has been a hot topic among One Piece fans ever since the story started. While we know about his father and his grandfather, his mother has been a mystery that has never been focused on, even once within the narrative. This makes her revelation even more of a source of intense speculation, as there is a big possibility that she may have a big role to play.
There are many mysteries and speculations about Luffy’s mother in One Piece. From Crocodile to Tritoma, these theories have covered quite a lot of characters to find out who she really is and how she fits into one of the greatest anime and manga stories of all time. Hopefully, Oda will shed some light on it in the upcoming arcs.
18. Joy Boy’s Apology To The Fish-Man
Joy Boy has been a character who has been completely shrouded in mysteries. From his character to his parallel with Luffy, everything around him is an enigma that One Piece fans have been dying to find out. Among those mysteries, the one that is quite interesting is his apology that he wrote on the poneglyph in the sea forest guarded by the Fish-Man island.
The only thing known about this apology is that it was about a certain promise that Joy Boy failed to keep. It is believed that this promise is linked to the history of the Fish-Man Island and thus holds a lot of significance in the story. Once the revelations about Joy Boy’s character become part of the central plot, fans will most likely get to find out about it too.
17. Davy Clan
The Davy Clan is a special family that is actually the descendants of the legendary pirate Davy D. Jones, who was said to have been cursed by a demon to live on the sea floor. They are a special clan that carries the Will of D., just like the Monkey family and the Nefertari family. However, they also have a major mystery around them.
The mystery has something to do with them being persecuted by the World Government, just like the Buccaneers and the Lunarians. They are also linked to some of the most significant characters from One Piece, like Rocks D. Xebec and Blackbeard, which means that the clan’s origin and history are going to play a major role in the future.
16. Shanks’ Destiny and True Goal
One of the biggest revelations in the Elbaph arc was Shanks being some kind of destiny child in One Piece. It certainly added some clarity to one of the mysterious characters in the series. However, what his destiny has planned for him or what he is fated to do is still a mystery, and considering his significance to the main storyline, it is bound to be a big one.
The story has slowly started making some revelations about his character since the final saga started. From his birthplace to his lineage, fans have received quite a few details about him, and hopefully, soon, we will also find out what he is destined to do and what his true goal is in One Piece.
15. Monkey D. Dragon’s Powers
Another One Piece character who has been kept a mystery for such a long time by Oda is Monkey D. Dragon. While there have been some revelations about him, his true power and abilities are still kept hidden to create anticipation for his development during the final war. However, with the God Valley flashback, the story has finally started to shed some light on his character.
Hopefully, by the time we reach the end of Elbaph, we will get to learn a great deal about him and his true strength in One Piece. He is a major opposing force against the World Government as the leader of the Revolutionary Army, and thus, he needs to justify his role and his status as the most wanted criminal of the One Piece world.
14. Monkey D. Dragon’s Goal
Aside from Dragon’s power and abilities, another major mystery about his character is his ultimate goal in One Piece. While it has already been established that he is on a mission to take down the World Government, his actions and the main reason behind his dedicated fight for freedom need a more detailed description.
While the God Valley flashback is providing details about his past, his future goals and ambitions are still a mystery. They will only be focused on when Dragon becomes a central character of the main plotline. This will most likely happen once the final war against the World Government starts, which might still take some years.
13. Nefertari D. Lili’s Alleged Betrayal
Nefertari D. Lili was one of the twenty monarchs who helped with the founding of the World Government. However, unlike the other nineteen monarchs, Lili chose not to become a World Noble for some reason. Not only that, according to Imu, she allegedly betrayed the World Government by being responsible for the presence of the poneglyphs around the world.
Thus, it won’t be a stretch to say that her actions in the past are considered to be a major driving force of the overall plot of the series. The mysterious element of her actions is the actual why she went against the World Government, which she helped establish. It will most likely be revealed during the focus on Imu’s revelation in One Piece.
12. The Ancient Weapons
During the War of the Void Century, three major weapons played a big role and were thus deemed the Ancient Weapons. According to the plot, these weapons are capable of mass destruction and are thus named after a deity, making them even more mysterious. While a little bit of context has been given about them in the story, fans have yet to witness their true might.
They are linked to other major mysteries like Joy Boy, the Ancient Kingdom, and the sinking of the One Piece world. Thus, Oda needs to soon give more details about them as they are bound to play a major role during the final war. From their locations to the true extent of their powers, every disclosure about them is going to be monumental.
11. The Secrets of Ancient Kingdom
The mystery of the Ancient Kingdom is probably one of the biggest secrets within the One Piece world, as its history has been erased by the World Government. It was the biggest enemy of the Twenty Kingdoms, and the Void Century is more or less based around its destruction, which was caused by the Great War.
Ancient Kingdom’s revelation is directly connected to the fate of the One Piece world and thus, it will bring one of the biggest changes the story has ever seen. It has been an enigma for a long time, and hopefully, the story will soon start focusing on it as we move deeper into the final saga.
10. All Blue
Finding the All Blue is a dream of Sanji, the cook of the Straw Hat Pirates, and thus, its importance doesn’t need an explanation. It is believed that All Blue is a legendary sea within the One Piece world where the North Blue, South Blue, East Blue, and West Blue seas meet. The sea is believed to be somewhere in the Grand Line, which makes it quite significant.
All Blue’s revelation might be tied to the geographical changes in the Grand Line, the shift of seas after the war, or global transformation. It will most probably reshape the One Piece world, and thus it will most likely be part of the climax of the story.
9. Man Marked By Flames
The Man Marked by Flames is a mysterious man who evidently possesses a burn scar. It is believed that he has the Road Poneglyph, which was once on Fish-Man Island and whose current location is now unknown. There is a speculation that he might be the key to the war for the One Piece treasure, as without the poneglyph, no one can reach Laugh Tale.
While the Man Marked by Flames was first introduced in Wano, he quickly became a major enigma within the story, and his revelation is much-awaited. He also possesses a dangerous power that allows him to create ocean vortexes while sailing, which can swallow up any ships that come too close to him. Thus, his official introduction will bring quite a thrilling development in One Piece.
8. Imu’s Reveal
Imu is more or less the main antagonist of One Piece. He is the Supreme Leader of the World Government, and almost every major mystery about the world is somehow connected to him. However, despite being such a significant character, we have only seen him in silhouette, and his appearance is eagerly anticipated by One Piece fans.
Elbaph is the first arc where Imu showed a decent glimpse of his powers, but still, his true might is unknown to the world and to the fans. Hopefully, as the story moves forward, Oda will shed more light on Imu’s development and bring him as a central figure within the narrative.
7. Void Century
The Void Century is a 100-year-long period from 900 to 800 years before the current One Piece storyline. The events of this time have been erased from world history, and researching them is considered to be the worst crime possible by the World Government. This mysterious time period more or less possesses the true history of the One Piece world.
Finding out about it is a dream of Nico Robin, and its disclosure could change the entire narrative. Very little is known about the Void Century, and the upcoming arcs of the final saga are bound to focus on it as we slowly move closer to the final war of the series.
6. Imu’s Connection To The Void Century
While Imu and the Void Century are both major mysteries of the One Piece world, their connection with each other is a major enigma in itself. It is believed that Imu was present during the Void Century, and he more or less caused the war that led to the erasure of everything that happened during the 100 years.
Thus, the revelation about their connection would deepen Imu’s role and explain everything that the World Government has hidden for the past 800 years. Story-wise, it is probably one of the biggest mysteries in One Piece, and fans are eager to find out about it.
5. Luffy’s Dream
For a long time, fans assumed that Monkey D. Luffy’s dream was to be the Pirate King so he could become the person with the most freedom in the world. However, following the events of the Wano arc, Luffy revealed that he has one more dream that was kept a mystery from One Piece fans. This dream was the same as that of Gol D. Roger’s dream which makes it even more special.
Oda keeping Luffy’s other dream a mystery suggests that it is a big deal, and it will most likely affect his character development in One Piece. Furthermore, it is a major revelation of the final saga, and the accomplishment of it will most likely conclude the narrative of One Piece. Thus, fans are dying to find out about it as soon as possible.
4. Devil Fruits’ Origins
The Devil Fruits are one of the most important powers in One Piece. They can provide characters with special abilities that can make them incredibly story and many pirates like Blackbeard are hellbent on collecting the strongest one of them. However, their origins are a mystery that is yet to be revealed within the story.
While there are assumptions about how they are created, no one actually knows how they became a part of the One Piece world. Some believed they were created by the Devil, while others feel there is a Devil Fruit tree that makes them. Thus, the disclosure of their origins will certainly be one of the biggest reveals in One Piece.
3. Joy Boy
The first pirate in One Piece’s history, Joy Boy, is believed to be one of the most important characters from the Void Century. He is the one who left behind the One Piece treasure on Laugh Tale, and Luffy is believed to be his reincarnation, as many different characters referred to him as Joy Boy, suggesting a major connection between them.
He was born in the Great Kingdom 900 years ago at the beginning of the Void Century and was evidently defeated by the 20 Kingdoms. Joy Boy is more or less connected to every big mystery of One Piece, which suggests that his revelation will be one of the biggest twists within the story.
2. Will of D.
The Will of D is a mysterious will inherited by the members of the D. Clan in One Piece. They are believed to be the Natural Enemy of God, and the World Government is strictly against them, even though most of the world doesn’t even know what the “D” stands for. There are a bunch of families who belong to the D Clan, and every single one of them will play a big role in the final war.
It is arguably one of the biggest mysteries in One Piece as it ties most of the characters together, and unveiling its secret will likely reshape the world. Fans have known about the Will of D. for a long time, and they are eager to find out what it actually means and how it will affect the future of the One Piece narrative.
1. One Piece Treasure
The One Piece treasure, around which the entire story is based, is the biggest mystery of the series. It has been an enigma since the first installment, and even after almost 30 years, no one knows what it truly is. There have been multiple theories and speculations about it, but the actual contents of the treasure are still a secret.
Its disclosure will bring the biggest twist to the story, and the pirate who finds it will have the power to decide the fate of the One Piece world. It is bound to be the climax of the series, and thus, the anticipation around it is more than any other mystery within the story. What do you think the One Piece treasure is? Let us know below!
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