One Piece: Why Usopp’s Lies Are Important To The Story

One Piece: Why Usopp's Lies Are Important To The Story

As a long-time One Piece fan, I can confidently say that Usopp’s lies are not just amusing tales spun by a cowardly sniper; they are intricate threads woven into the grand tapestry of the series. The way these lies transform into reality over time is nothing short of mind-boggling. It’s as if Oda Sensei has a secret decoder ring that turns Usopp’s fantasies into actual events!


This post contains possible spoilers for One Piece.

Key Takeaways

  • Usopp’s lies serve as foreshadowing for future events in One Piece, becoming reality over time.
  • Many of Usopp’s lies have already come true, showcasing the importance of remembering them.
  • Six of Usopp’s lies still haven’t materialized; one involves fighting Sea Kings in the final battle against Imu.

In the popular series named “One Piece,” it’s the Straw Hat Pirates who take center stage. Naturally, the narrative is built around their adventures. Each crew member plays a vital role, contributing uniquely to the storyline. At present, there are ten members in the Straw Hat Pirates, with Jimbei being the most recent addition.

The crew only solidified after acquiring the Going Merry from Kaya. Luffy and his companions assisted Usopp and Kaya in rescuing their island from Kuro. After Kuro’s downfall, Usopp chose to join the Straw Hats as their sniper. Born into a deceitful environment, Usopp often fabricates stories, but these lies serve a greater purpose. In fact, they are strategically employed by Oda as a means of hinting at upcoming events in the story.

Why Are Usopp’s Lies Important?

One Piece: Why Usopp's Lies Are Important To The Story

It’s safe to say that most of Usopp’s statements often turn out to be predictions about what will happen in the future. Many of his supposed lies have since come true, making them invalid as falsehoods. It’s important to note that lies don’t automatically become truths, but they can take time to manifest.

Whenever Usopp fabricates a tale, viewers might find those fictional events materializing later on. Consequently, keeping track of the falsehoods that the Straw Hat sniper spreads becomes crucial. To date, we’ve witnessed several of these untruths coming to fruition, and with the story unfolding in the Final Saga, it seems plausible that the remaining ones will follow suit.

Usopp’s Lies That Have Become Real

In Syrup Village, it was initially believed that Usopp truthfully warned about approaching pirates due to his frequent alarms. However, over time, the villagers discovered that these threats were actually fabrications on Usopp’s part.

In the very instance when the Black Cat Pirates, under Captain Kuro, launched an attack on Syrup Village, it was seemingly destined to bring ruin upon the tranquil settlement. However, fortunately, Usopp’s newly formed coalition managed to thwart their plans and safeguard the village instead.

In the realm of gaming, I once spun a yarn to keep spirits high – a tale about a colossal fish whose droppings were so humongous, you could anchor a store on them! I shared this whopper with Kaya, when she was under the weather. Unbelievable as it seemed, in the Little Garden arc, this outlandish yarn transformed into reality! The Straw Hat Pirates stumbled upon a titanic goldfish, and its droppings were so massive that they were famously known as Nanimonai Island.

Of course, it was fake! I can’t lift five tons! I quit after five pounds!” —Usopp

In a fabrication that included a land inhabited by tiny folk devouring gigantic fish, Usopp’s falsehood about a goldfish, initially proven true within Little Garden, didn’t materialize until the Dressrosa storyline. It was during this same arc that we were introduced to the Tontatta tribe, formidable warriors who feasted on combatant fish, found abundantly in the island’s waters. Remarkably, these small people came to regard Usopp as inviolable, taking a liking to him.

The Mole, The Dragon, And The Cerberus

One of Usopp’s fabrications involved a massive burrowing creature residing within the mansion, which turned out to be Miss. Merry Christmas. She holds the Mogu Mogu no Mi, a Devil Fruit that grants its user the ability to transform into a mole as part of the Zoan type.

In addition to deceiving about capturing a dragon, Usopp had also fabricated stories about chasing Cerberus. The encounter with Cerberus transpired during the Thriller Bark arc, where the Straw Hat pirates met one of Moria and Hogback’s creations. Initially, the monster appeared ferocious, but Luffy and his comrades subdued it swiftly. Later on, during the Punk Hazard arc, they encountered a dragon that was truly immense, capable of destroying an entire settlement. Roronoa Zoro stepped forward to vanquish this beast, and he accomplished the task with great skill.

The First Bounty As Sogeking

When Luffy got his 30 million Berry (a bounty), Usopp falsely claimed it as his own – a clear fabrication. However, this falsehood somehow became truth. During the Enies Lobby storyline, Usopp chose to pretend to be Sogeking because he didn’t want to confront Luffy and the rest of their crew. After the Straw Hat pirates saved Robin and defeated CP9, each member received a new bounty. As Sogeking, Usopp’s fresh bounty was also 30 million Berries.

What Other Lies Have Yet To Become True?

One Piece: Why Usopp's Lies Are Important To The Story

Usopp has spewed six lies that haven’t become true yet. These include:

  • Claiming to be a brave warrior of the sea
  • An alien store owner
  • A medicine that can cure everything
  • Having 8,000 followers
  • Fighting Sea Kings in the Calm Belt

As the final chapter of One Piece unfolds, Usopp is running out of time to change his falsehoods into reality. It’s likely that the all-curing remedy will be found by Chopper, who aspires to be the most esteemed physician in the world.

The falsehood regarding combating Sea Kings is connected to the ultimate showdown against Imu. It’s been hinted that water levels will rise once more, altering the entire world’s geography. Creatures inhabiting the ocean are likely to feel the impact of this change and may grow increasingly hostile. It seems probable that Usopp’s fantasy of transforming into a valiant sea warrior will materialize when he confronts the Blackbeard Pirates and defeats Van Augur.

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2024-10-26 22:34