Revealed: The Shocking Truth About the Gomu Gomu no Mi’s Previous User in One Piece!

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

Summary

  • Shanks stole the Gomu Gomu no Mi
  • Luffy found and ate the Devil Fruit
  • Previous users of the Nika Devil Fruit hinted at in Film Red

Currently, “One Piece” is progressing through its Grand Finale, and it is during this phase that viewers are gradually uncovering the world’s main mysteries. One of the most intriguing surprises in “One Piece’s” Grand Finale revolves around the Gomu Gomu no Mi, better known as the Hito Hito no Mi, Model: Nika.

In my perspective as an onlooker, it’s undeniable that this Devil Fruit is legendary, boasting power akin to a deity. The world knows that Luffy possesses the might of the Nika Devil Fruit, but let me clarify, he isn’t the sole user of this extraordinary ability. In fact, there have been others in the past who were also graced with this fruit’s power. Interestingly, one such user has recently been confirmed in the storyline, while another is subtly hinted at by Oda in his latest work.

How Luffy Found And Ate The Gomu Gomu no Mi

  • The Gomu Gomu no Mi Was Stolen By Shanks
  • Luffy Found And Ate The Gomu Gomu no Mi

Readers understand that Luffy consumed the Gum-Gum Fruit at an early stage of the story, and initially, its significance wasn’t apparent. However, as the plot unfolded, the true nature and power of the fruit became clear to fans. Regarding Luffy and the Gum-Gum Fruit, it was him who ate the devil fruit right at the start. Shanks and his team had taken the Gum-Gum Fruit a long time ago and stayed in Fushia Village within the East Blue for quite some time. It was there that Luffy found the Devil Fruit and eventually decided to eat it.

It is Shanks that I still harbor resentment towards, as it was 13 years ago he took the fruit from me!

During the Wano Country storyline, viewers learned that the genuine name of the fruit was Hito Hito no Mi, Model: Nika, and that this Devil Fruit embodied divine power. Upon Luffy unlocking its true potential, spectators got a glimpse of what the Solar Deity Nika could accomplish.

How Oda Almost Revealed The Previous Gomu Gomu no Mi User

Film Red Was Originally Supposed To Be About The Fruit

Currently in the narrative, readers are aware that the Gomu Gomu no Mi, also known as Hito Hito no Mi, Model: Nika, is a unique Devil Fruit. Yet, there’s still much about its past users that remains unknown. Interestingly, one user of this fruit has been confirmed, and that’s Joy Boy. He possessed the fruit after the Second World of One Piece following the Forest God’s intervention in the creation of Devil Fruits. With his ability to shrink and stretch, he was known as Sun God Nika. It is also known that Joy Boy was the last confirmed awakened user of the Gomu Gomu no Mi before Luffy. However, this doesn’t imply that Joy Boy was the last user of the Gomu Gomu no Mi prior to him.

Just like Nika from the tales of Elbaf, Joy Boy had the power to shrink and stretch! — Vegapunk

Interestingly, the initial concept for “One Piece: Film Red” by Oda was to delve into a tale about the former holder of the Gomu Gomu no Mi. It might seem peculiar, but Luffy and his crew were initially planned to travel back in time to encounter the previous user of the Hito Hito no Mi, Model: Nika. However, this concept didn’t make it to the final film.

Anyone familiar with Oda understands he’s not likely to disclose Joy Boy or the happenings of the Void Century in a movie. It’s highly unlikely that Film Red would’ve revisited the Void Century. Instead, it seems quite plausible that Oda intended to transport fans back in time and let Luffy encounter the one who possessed abilities preceding his own.

Despite being the initial consumer of the Nika Fruit, Joy Boy wasn’t the sole user as per Oda’s narrative. It’s reasonable to assume there were other users of the Gum Gum Fruit. However, it’s important to note that according to Oda, the fruit was last activated during the Void Century, making Joy Boy the first awakened consumer and Luffy the second one after an 800-year gap.

It’s uncertain if we’ll eventually discover the individual who handed the fruit to Luffy in the story. For now, the decision seems to rest with Eiichiro Oda, the manga creator, and the screenwriter of Film Red.

I’m eagerly looking forward to the upcoming One Piece chapter, which is set to arrive later this week, specifically on Sunday, as per the regular schedule. For our Japanese readers, the chapter will be released at 12AM Japan Standard Time on Monday. However, most international fans like myself can expect to read it on April 6. That’s right, One Piece Chapter 1145 is officially scheduled for release on April 6, 2025. Excitingly, you can access this chapter for free on Manga Plus!

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2025-04-03 23:46