One Piece: How Brook’s Story Hints at the One Piece Treasure

One Piece: How Brook's Story Hints at the One Piece Treasure

Key Takeaways

  • Brook’s backstory with the Rumbar Pirates hints at a connection to the fabled treasure of One Piece.
  • Fans theorize that Brook’s story mirrors Joyboy’s journey, with clues pointing to a significant role in uncovering the treasure.
  • The One Piece treasure may be hidden under Long Ring Long Land, linked to a massive whale and taking the unassuming form of an afro.

As a dedicated One Piece fan with over two decades of sailing through the Grand Line, I can’t help but feel a shiver down my spine when I delve into the theories surrounding Brook and his connection to the fabled treasure of One Piece. It’s like deciphering the ancient Road Poneglyphs themselves!


In the captivating world of One Piece, every member of the Straw Hat pirate crew plays a pivotal part in shaping the overall narrative. These characters form the backbone of the story, and their decisions significantly impact the universe they inhabit. Given this central role, it’s no surprise that they are the chosen few to uncover the legendary treasure of Joyboy and Gol D. Roger. Despite being enveloped in mystery, the path to this treasure could have been hidden in plain sight all along.

As a dedicated fan, I can’t help but ponder if our cherished musician Brook, from the Straw Hat Pirates crew, might have unknowingly harbored the true essence of the legendary One Piece treasure all along. While it’s just speculation on my part, his past and lifelong ambition are aspects that have fans whispering theories about him mirroring the journey of Joyboy from eons past. So, let’s delve into how Brook could be linked to the most sought-after treasure in the world of One Piece.

Brook’s Backstory

A Relevant Part Of This Theory

Brook’s First AppearanceOne Piece, Chapter 442, “Adventure in the Demonic Sea”
Debut DateJanuary 29, 2007
Story ArcThriller Bark

I first crossed paths with Brook during the Thriller Bark arc when we encountered each other in the Florian Triangle. He proved invaluable during our fight against Gecko Moria. In his past, it’s revealed that he was once a member of the Rumbar Pirates, sailing the seas long ago and spreading laughter and cheer wherever they went. An unexpected stowaway on their ship was none other than the baby Island Whale named Laboon.

Initially, the team grew very close to the creature and journeyed alongside it for some time, but ultimately had to leave it behind because of the perils they encountered. In this scenario, Brook vowed to Laboon that they would meet again someday. Regrettably, the opportunity never arose due to the entire Rumbar Pirates crew perishing before they could reunite. Although tragic, Brook was later resurrected by consuming the revival Devil Fruit. Unfortunately, his ship and body were lost within the Florian Triangle, preventing him from ever seeing Laboon again.

How This Connects To The One Piece

Brook’s Tale May Hint At Something More

Many spectators posit that Brook’s backstory might be a contemporary retelling of the events surrounding Joyboy at the end of the Void Century. This idea initially arises from recognizing parallels between the two characters, as the scant information about Joyboy bears some resemblance to Brook’s history. To begin with, Joyboy was the first pirate ever and the Rumbar Pirates were active around half a century ago, which places both figures as pirates of an era long past.

As I munched on the Devil Fruit, it transformed me into none other than the Sun God Nika himself, spreading joy and liberty wherever I roamed. People couldn’t help but smile at my presence, earning me the title of ‘The Liberation Warrior’, a name that echoed the ancient Sun God Nika. Paralleling this, the Rumbar Pirates were a one-of-a-kind crew, bringing smiles and warmth to every island they touched, creating a connection between us both.

Ahoy there! The cheerful Rumbar Pirates are sure to brighten anyone’s day! Let’s demonstrate our swashbuckling style for the young one!

As a gamer, I’ve stumbled upon an intriguing theory about one of my favorite characters, Laboon. It suggests that, much like him, there was a crewmate of Joyboy who was as colossal as a whale, even bigger than old Zunesha. Some believe this whale might be hinted at on the island of Zou, where a city square features a gigantic tree carved into a whale shape, with a Road Poneglyph hidden beneath it. Could this be a clue to uncovering more about Joyboy’s crew and their whale-like member? Only time will tell!

It’s believed this whale dwells beneath Long Ring Long Land, and its colossal exhalations annually create Aqua Laguna. The reason for its presence is that it conceals the legendary One Piece treasure somewhere on the island, accessible under particular circumstances and at certain times, making it an ideal and inconspicuous hideout. The existence of the One Piece there aligns with the fact that everyone on the island lives sparsely, as they all feel liberated, as per Tonjit, the sole identified resident.

In essence, what role does Brook play in this scenario? To put it simply, by linking up with Joyboy, Brook becomes a character that turns out to be more significant than initially perceived by the fans. This is based on a theory suggesting that the One Piece treasure could actually represent an afro, which aligns with the fact that the Roger Pirates found it amusing upon seeing it. Similarly, just as Brook shows great concern for maintaining his own afro so Laboon would recognize him, even in his skeletal form, it’s possible that Joyboy might have shared this same sentiment.

By hiding the afro as the main treasure of One Piece, the whale under Long Ring Long Land would recognize the person who fully claimed it as the reincarnation of Joyboy, the same as how Laboon would only recognize Brook because of his hairstyle. When Luffy, in his Gear 5 form, wears this afro, the giant whale would recognize this as the appointed time for it to carry out its ancient job, which is to break the Red Line and make the entire world ‘one piece’ again, which makes sense because Island Whales are known to hit the Red Line constantly and scar themselves in the process, perhaps because they’ve known all along that it is unnatural.

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2024-11-24 20:34