How An Insignificant Arc May Hold The Location Of The One Piece

How An Insignificant Arc May Hold The Location Of The One Piece

Highlights

  • Long Ring Long Land may hold the key to the legendary One Piece treasure, making it more important than fans realize.
  • Clues from the unique traits of the island, strange illnesses, and resident interactions hint at its significance in the series.
  • Resident Tonjit, flora, fauna, and even the island’s design show thematic connections to the King of the Pirates and the ultimate treasure.

As a long-time fan of One Piece with over a thousand episodes under my belt, I can confidently say that Long Ring Long Land has more significance than most fans realize! This seemingly insignificant arc may just be hiding the key to finding the fabled One Piece treasure.


In general discussion among “One Piece” series enthusiasts, many would probably rank the Long Ring Long Land arc quite low due to its peculiar storyline, limited impact on the overall narrative, and change in tone. This is particularly true when comparing it to fan-preferred arcs like Skypiea and Water 7, which it falls between.

Due to ingenious speculation among One Piece enthusiasts, some fans propose that Long Ring Long Land could be the pivotal island globally. By examining hints and details from the storyline, several believe this island might be where the legendary One Piece is hidden! Let’s delve into why Long Ring Long Land could be home to the treasure everyone is chasing!

The Importance Of The Island

The connections run deep

How An Insignificant Arc May Hold The Location Of The One Piece
First Appearance One Piece, Episode 207, “Long Ring Long Land’s Big Adventure!”
Debut Date October 31, 2004

Advocates of this theory argue that Long Ring Long Land could very well be the fabled Laugh Tale island, said to be the location of the One Piece treasure. It’s important to note that only the Roger Pirates are believed to know its whereabouts. Therefore, it’s plausible that the characters may have visited this island before without realizing it was the legendary one; Long Ring Long Land seems an ideal match for such a mystery location.

The very first supporting idea here is, admittedly, a bit of a stretch, though it makes sense thematically. It is known that whoever finds the One Piece will be crowned the King of the Pirates. The reason this connects to Long Ring Long Land is due to the island’s unique traits, where it is submerged for most of the year, only for Aqua Laguna to reveal its true shape to the world. This shape looks surprisingly like a crown, perhaps symbolizing that this island holds the main key to becoming the King of the Pirates.

As a longtime fan of One Piece, I can’t help but notice the intriguing connections between the journeys of the Straw Hat Pirates and the Roger Pirates. It seems that their paths are mirrored in more ways than one, with each crew facing similar challenges and obstacles along the way.

In continuation, an intriguing aspect supporting this theory lies in the Straw Hats’ visit to the island. There, they encountered a local resident named Tonjit. Remarkably, Luffy assisted Tonjit by helping him descend from the stilts. What stands out is that upon seeing the crew, Tonjit seemed to recognize them, warmly welcoming them back despite no prior encounters. Initially, this was assumed as a quirky detail highlighting the Straw Hats’ bewilderment and Tonjit’s peculiar nature. However, upon closer examination, it appears that Tonjit might be recognizing Luffy as either Joyboy or Roger, suggesting a deeper connection than previously presumed.

Long time no see… Long time no see… Are you well?

Additionally, the plant life and animal species on the island appear elongated humorously, much like Luffy. Tonjit concedes that all the island’s inhabitants are entirely free, a sentiment they consistently share, reminiscent of Luffy in Gear 5/Nika, as he describes it as the state where he feels most liberated. Given that Devil Fruit awakenings can influence the environment, it is plausible that the island’s residents became elongated and free when Joyboy initially awakened the Nika Fruit and concealed the One Piece on the island 800 years ago!

As a devoted fan, I can’t help but draw a parallel between these 10 islands and Wano Country in One Piece. Just like the islands here, Wano has an elongated shape that towers above its base, connected to other lands. Interestingly, Wano is also fortified by massive walls, shielding it from external forces and concealing a formidable Ancient Weapon beneath it. Could it be that Long Ring Long Land, with its striking resemblance, might be harboring the One Piece as well?

While no definitive proof exists at this point and it remains speculation until confirmed, Eiichiro Oda is renowned for his skill in foreshadowing and unexpected twists. It’s plausible, in the chase toward the final island, that Joyboy could have secretly stashed the legendary loot sought by all on an apparently trivial island, a plot point often overlooked by fans of the series.

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2024-08-05 20:44