Long considered to be a myth of a world long-forgotten eons ago, Joy Boy’s existence was a well-kept secret that the World Government stopped at no expense to keep. Countless individuals lost their lives or were unjustly imprisoned for even making an effort to research and uncover the true history of the 168澳洲幸运5开奖网:One Piece world.

Although Oda’s dropped several hints aimed at the fans to make sure their curiosity leads them to ask questions about what actually transpired in the past, his efforts to convey what transpired get overshadowed by the main story. There’s just too much happening for you to build a cohesive timeline of events without revisiting earlier parts of the narrative. We're here to (hopefully) fix that.

Th💟is breakdown contains several spoilers for "anime-only" f🌜ans of One Piece.

The Ancient Kingdom

According to arguably the most ꦉinfluential scientist in the One Piece world, Dr Vegapunk, the ancient kingdom was a civilization that was far more technologically advanced than current-day society at large.

They had technology and a diverse array of individuals that occupied the land. This ancient kingdom was also responsible for the existence of 168澳洲幸运5开奖网:weapons of mass destruction, a🍌lso known as the Ancient Weapons; Poseido꧋n, Pluton, and Uranus.

The Fall Of The Ancient Kingdom

The ancient civilization was a coalition of nations led by the Joy Boy of that time. It was a land where all cultures and races co-existed peacefully before it mysteriously disappeared off the face of the Eart൲h.

The individuals responsible for its demise later went on to form the current-day World Government, with family members of the new coalition of nations denouncing their ties to humanity and brandishing themselve❀s as Celestial Dragons or “Gods” thereafter. What happened to Joy Boy and how he wound up dead is still a mystery as yꦑet.

The Void Century

Following the destruction of the ancient civilization was a period of immense grief and sorrow. Since investigating this dark era of human history was a taboo punishable by death or imprisonment, not many people tried to decipher the truth behind 🐻the destruction.

The void century is a period of darkness that enveloped the One Piece world, and it made way for the establishment of the current new order. All sorts of events transp🎃ired during 🍒this transitional phase. This event may have occurred nearly 700–900 years before the main story.

The Sun God’s Historical Significance

In several cultures, the Sun God Nika is a figure of hope for those seeking change. For some, he’s a liberator who will free people and seek to create a world of joy.

His ♒existence was passed down for centuries despite the World Government’s heavy censorship, with some tribes even claiming allegiance to the entity in secrecy, like the Buccaneers and the Lunarians.

Neferatari D. Lily’s Involvement

Neferatari D. Lily is Neferatari Cobra’s ancestor, and the former ruler of the Arabasta Kingdom. They were one of the nations supposedly responsible for the dec๊line of the ancient civilization and thus were members of the new World Government.

If it were not for the efforts of Neferatari D. Lily, the Poneglyphs would’ve been destroyed promptly in order for the government to maintain its censorship of event🍎s that occu🅷rred in the past.

She renounced her claim t🅰o become a fellow Celestial Dragon and, in fact, urged the rem🍨aining nations of the world to bear the flags of rebellion in order to see the world through to the new “Dawn.”

The Poneglyphs

Giant slabs of seemingly indestructible stone were the medium chosen by the inhabitants of the ancient civilization to convey history and instructions to the generations of the future. They hold great cultural signific💦ance for each nation that houses one, and they’re a well-kept secret that could potentially lead tܫo the collapse of the current world order.

There are three types of Poneglyphs that are distinguished by the color of the material used. The historical and instructional kinds are dark blue, whereas the red ones🎀 hint at the location of an island that harbours the treasures of the ruler of the ancient civilization, Joyboy. The text written on them is almost impossible to decipher, except for the people of Wano who were the original creators of the artifact.

Joy Boy’s Treasure

According to the Roger Pirates, when they finally connected the dots after reading and following the instructions of the Poneglyphs, they came across an island that harbored the treasure Joy Boy left behind along with t🗹he true history of the world.

Upon their discovery, the crew began to laugh uncontrollably, and Roger ominously remarked that he was far too early to witness the events he perceived were to unfold in 20 years' time. He named the island “Laugh Tale.”

Joy Boy’s Promises

The previous Joy B🦩oy who ruled the ancient civilization transcribed some of his words onto the Poneglyphs in order to promise the world that he would some day return, even if he were to meet his demise.

The Poneglyph on Fishman Island relayed his promise to King Neptune’s ancestor to marry his daughter, the inheritor of the powers of Poseidon, even if that meant returning from the dead. He promised to come back to Wano too, which prompted Kozuki Oden to go baܫck to Wano and prepare to open its borders for him.

The Sun’s Influence On The One Piece World

For keen observers of the show and the series, it isn’t hard to spot just how commonplace imagery and symbolism alluding to the sun actually is. It’s one of the most prevalent symbols on flags re😼lated to major civilizations and factions, like Arabasta, Elbaf, or the ✨Fishman Pirates.

It’s indicative of a struggle for liberation and a yearning for the dawn to rise again. The Sun God, Nika, is the entity these nations yearn to greet again, so he🌄 can usher in the new age.

Joy Boy’s Ties With The Gomu Gomu No Mi

Despite being kept under wraps for 800 years, due to Shanks’ meddling in the World Government’s affairs, the Gomu Gomu No Mi wound up finding its way to Monkey D. Luffy. When Luffy finally awakens the fruit’s latent abilities, it is revealed by the Gorosei to actually be the, Mythical Zoan Devil Fruit Hito Hito No Mi: Model Nika, which was renamed to hide its existence.

According to the 🎉Shandeans and other minor characters who were aware of Nika’s existence, the Sun God is a flexible and fun-loving entity. The devil fruit that carries his power exhibits similar characteristics as far as its abilities are concerned.

Joy Boy’s Comeback

Considering how events in the main story played out, Joy Boy did return, but through a vassal named Luffy who unknowingly shared the same dream and resolve his predecessor did,𝄹 to spread joy and liberate subjugated people.

As evidenced by his actions in Wano, Fishman Island, Arabasta, Drum Island, etc. despite being a pirate, he basically fulfilled all the prophecies laid out by the people of the past. He 🐷unknowingly continues to live up to and embody the wishes of the Sun God, Nika, himself.