One Piece: Oda Proves He’s King Of Backstories Once Again

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As a long-time fan of One Piece, I must say that the recent developments in the story have truly moved me to tears. The depth and emotion that Eiichiro Oda has been able to infuse into the flashback scenes, particularly the one featuring Nico Robin, is simply astounding.

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

Key Takeaways

  • Oda masters creating gripping backstories, proven in One Piece chapter 1133.
  • Nico Robin’s tragic backstory gains depth after surviving Ohara’s destruction.
  • Oda continues to deliver amazing flashbacks in the Final Saga of One Piece.

One Piece stands out as one of the greatest narratives ever created, with Eiichiro Oda’s talent being undeniably exceptional. Sustaining such a high level of quality for over 25 years is nearly inconceivable, serving as a testament to his extraordinary writing ability. One aspect that Oda truly shines in is crafting compelling backstories.

Over time, Oda has crafted some truly exceptional backstories, stories that can stir deep emotions from readers, leaving them in tears or completely amazed by their depth and grandeur. There’s no one quite like Oda when it comes to creating captivating backstories, as demonstrated yet again in One Piece chapter 1133 with the heart-wrenching tale of Nico Robin. This just further cements his reputation as a master storyteller.

Oda Adds Further Depth To Robin’s Flashback

  • Nico Robin’s journey after the Ohara Incident was depicted
  • Fans come to love Robin’s flashback more than ever before

Nico Robin’s backstory is one of the most captivating in “One Piece”. In the Enies Lobby arc, we learned that Robin originates from the island of Ohara, which was under threat by the World Government approximately 22 years ago. On this island, numerous scholars resided, and much like any other archaeologist on the island, Robin’s research focused on history. It became evident to these scholars that the historical accounts they were studying had been manipulated and concealed by the World Government.

Ohara fought the world! – Saul

Indeed, they yearned to uncover the truth and ultimately discovered that the enigmatic poneglyphs contained the answers. On the island of Ohara, scholars were investigating the ancient Kingdom and its enigmatic vanishing, along with the formation of the World Government. Word quickly spread about this research, but unfortunately, the World Government launched an attack on the island, reducing it to rubble and erasing it from existence. During this chaos, fans witnessed a young Nico Robin being ensnared in the turmoil. Already abandoned by her parents, Robin was forced to mature in a brutally tough environment, where she had no one to rely upon, despite her tender age.

In addition to her troubles, she was tormented by nearly everyone and labeled as an evil entity. However, there was one thing that brought Robin solace – spending time with fellow researchers and archaeologists, a choice driven purely by her love for reading. By the tender age of eight, Robin had already demonstrated her prodigious intellect by passing an exceptionally challenging exam, making her a scholar. Her fascination extended to deciphering Poneglyphs, as she was determined to uncover the authentic history of the world, much like her fellow island inhabitants. This pursuit ultimately led to the greatest calamity in her life. With a newfound family among the scholars of Ohara and an enigmatic giant who arrived on the island shores, named Saul, Robin finally found contentment until it was all destroyed by the Government’s assault.

Over time, Ohara was completely destroyed, leaving only Robin alive because Kuzan chose to spare her life. However, Saul, the one who had helped her, turned into an ice sculpture on the island and was abandoned to perish. The rest of the scholars were brutally killed, along with every other resident from Ohara, by Akainu. This made Robin the last known survivor from the island, who had to carry a bounty of 79 million berries on her head. Despite being young, Robin endured countless betrayals and survived by scavenging food scraps. It was at this point that Oda introduced new layers to Robin’s narrative.

In One Piece chapter 1133, I got a closer look at Robin’s hardships post her escape from Ohara. It turns out that Robin was falsely accused of the massacre on the World Government’s ship, an incident instigated by Akainu that destroyed Ohara. The people viewed me as a monster, someone who would sneak into their homes and slaughter them in their sleep. The propaganda spread against me by the World Government was downright wicked. I was hunted down and apprehended on multiple occasions, but somehow, I’ve managed to stay alive.

Saul, please praise me for having survived all these years. – Robin

In the 1133rd chapter of One Piece, Robin’s ordeals began to take a heavy toll on her, pushing her towards despair. Trust was scarce, and Robin herself had none to offer. Her only means of survival were running and finding a unique family who would accept her. Heartbreakingly, no one offered assistance, even when she contemplated leaping from a cliff as an escape from her pain. The sole thing that prevented her from doing so was the echoing words of Saul, reminding her to keep on living. The emotionally stirring reunion depicted in chapter 1133 left fans in tears.

Robin insists on being lauded for living through 22 years of struggle against the world, yet expresses sorrow over missing out on time with Saul and longing for his companionship once more. The audience couldn’t help but shed tears. In this situation, Robin learns the reason she was instructed to survive and discovers that choosing not to end things earlier and preserving hope for a brighter future was the right decision.

Oda Continues Dropping Amazing Flashbacks

Final Saga Oda Is In His Own League

In chapter 1133 of “One Piece,” Oda demonstrated yet again why he’s a masterful storyteller when it comes to flashbacks. There isn’t another writer who crafts flashback tales as compellingly as Oda, and none can stir fans as deeply as he does. The influence that his writing wields is immense, and readers have consistently been captivated by some of the finest narrative content.

Through the flashbacks in Bonney’s arc on Egghead Island and up to Oda layering depth into Robin’s backstory in the Final Saga, it’s clear that he has been consistently detailed. Notably, fans anticipate more character flashbacks, which are expected to provide even more insight into existing characters as well as introduce new information about yet-to-be-seen and already recognized but underdeveloped characters. The Final Saga continues to improve, making it one of the most captivating parts of the One Piece storyline overall.

You can access the popular series “One Piece” through Viz Media. Fans are able to read it officially and at no cost on apps like Shonen Jump and Manga Plus. The next chapter of “One Piece”, titled “One Piece 1133”, is scheduled for release on December 8, 2024.

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2024-12-08 01:05