One Piece Teases A Mystical Island More Legendary Than Laugh Tale

This article contains spoilers from One Piece’s Elbaf Arc.

Summary

The Emerald City is hinted to be even more legendary than Laugh Tale, with a mythological backstory involving nuclear energy in a lost advanced world.
The mysterious Emerald City was mentioned by Bellamy in One Piece chapter 224, but has only been teased once.
The Emerald City is suggested to be a place where everything glows green and is covered in emeralds, tied to the ancient use of uranium for craftwork and glassware.

In the realm of One Piece, a myriad of enchanting islands abound, and the Grand Line is such an expansive, imaginative space that it seems everything one could conceive of resides there. However, there are certain locales that are spoken of as if they were mere whispers in folklore or places shrouded in legend.

In the realm of “One Piece”, there’s a sea, known as The All Blue, which few in modern times have had the chance to lay eyes on, earning it the status of a legendary destination. Similarly, Laugh Tale on the Grand Line, also known as the Final Island, carries immense significance within the narrative. Interestingly, Roger, a key character, was said to have visited Laugh Tale and discovered the One Piece. However, there exists a location in the “One Piece” world that is even more legendary than Laugh Tale; Oda has already hinted at its existence as early as chapter 224 of the series.

An Island More Legendary Than Laugh Take — The Emerald City

First Mentioned By Bellamy
Debut Chapter One Piece 224

It’s indisputable that Laugh Tale is a legendary island in the world of One Piece. However, you won’t find it by continuing along the Log Pose. The Log Pose does indeed have an endpoint, but it only leads to Lodestar Island. It’s on Lodestar where the truth about the Road Poneglyphs is finally unveiled – these artifacts are the key to finding the Final Island, Laugh Tale. Once you collect all four Road Poneglyphs, then and only then can you reach Laugh Tale.

Dreamers may fancy names like “Sky Island,” “City of Gold,” or “Emerald City,” but those are just figments of the imagination to me! – Bellamy

In the world of One Piece, Laugh Tale is unique, but there’s another island shrouded in even greater legend – the Emerald City. Mentioned just once in chapter 224, Bellamy was the first to speak of it. As its name implies, the Emerald City is a place where everything glows green and is covered in emeralds. However, to many, it remains a myth. Despite this, it’s not a figment of imagination – Oda has hinted at its existence through the Harley.

First World

Fire swept across the land, causing humans to give in to their passions and reach for the prohibited sun. Slaves pleaded, and a god of the sun manifested. The earth god grew furious, teaming up with the serpent of eternal flames to cover the world in death and shadow. From that day on, they were never to meet again.

Second World

The air vibrated with life, awakening ancient spirits in the emptiness. The Forest Deity unleashed its demons. The Sun merely ignited the flames of conflict. The inhabitants of the crescent moon and the inhabitants of the full moon had visions. People killed the Sun and ascended to divinity. The Sea God erupted with fury. They would never cross paths again.

Breath stirred within the void, and the Forest God sent forth demons. The Sun did nothing but spread the fires of war. The people of the half-moon dreamed, the people of the full-moon dreamed. Humans slew the Sun and became Gods, and the Sea God raged. They Would never meet again.)

Third World

Amidst turmoil, silence prevails. In the heart of the storm’s shadow, whispers of a tranquil tomorrow echo, along with the faint melody of a shattered moon. The Radiant One revels and giggles, guiding us towards our twilight hours. A new Sun will rise again, and a fresh morn shall break. Indeed, this reunion seems inevitable.

Why Emerald City Existed In The First World

All Signs Point To It Being Lost To Time

Primarily, fans should unravel the Harley artifact and grasp that it hints at an advanced civilization from 3000 years ago, which harnessed nuclear power. This is suggested by its depiction of flames, or as we might say, “Mother Flame.” In Egghead, Motherflame bears the inscription “AΜ,” which translates to “A to Mu” or “Atom” in Japanese. Interestingly, the serial number of the Mother Flame, S-108, corresponds with Esteban, meaning “Child of Sun,” suggesting that the Mother Flame represents nuclear energy. In essence, the Mother Flame symbolizes atomic power.

Regarding nuclear energy, enthusiasts are well aware that Uranium holds a crucial position. This element, often referred to as the “Mother Flame’s Undying Flame,” is believed to have been mined primarily in the first industrialized world, leading to widespread slavery. However, it’s important to note that Uranium isn’t solely used for nuclear purposes. In fact, Ur has been utilized in craftsmanship and even glassmaking! This specific type of glass is known as Uranium Glass, and it exhibits a unique characteristic: when exposed to sunlight, it emits a green glow. Essentially, the city known as the Emerald City could be referred to as the Ancient City where the harnessing of the Mother Flame occurred extensively during the First World, and potentially again in the Second World.

It’s quite possible that this location served as the foundation for an ancient kingdom, though its exact modern-day location remains undiscovered.

In a week’s time, we’ll get our hands on One Piece Chapter 1149! As always, it will be published on Sunday worldwide. For those in Japan, it comes out at 12AM JST on Monday. But for most international readers, you’ll have access to the chapter on May 11. The official release date for One Piece Chapter 1149 is set for May 25, 2025. Good news! You can read it for free on Manga Plus!

2025-05-19 00:14