Unlocking the Secrets of One Piece: How the World Was Divided!

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Summary

  • The Elbaf mural hints at the division of the world into 4 oceans, opening up new fan theories.
  • The First World may have ended with the creation of the Red Line, while the Second World possibly led to the creation of the Grand Line.
  • A theory suggests that the One Piece treasure can reunite the divided world into ‘One Piece’ again.

Following the unveiling of the ancient mural on Elbaf, enthusiasts of the series “One Piece” have found themselves in a whirlwind of speculation regarding its implications. True to creator Oda’s style, this mural offers some enlightenment about the Void Century and the 3 Worlds, but it also leaves enough ambiguity to spark numerous new questions that fans eagerly seek answers for.

One key revelation not only unveils the happenings of the First and Second Eras, but also suggests that these epochs marked the global division into the familiar configuration we recognize today. Remarkably, if this world-division theory holds water, it aligns neatly with popular fan interpretations regarding the One Piece treasure, so let’s explore the potential implications.

The Division Of The World

How The World Came To Be This Way

Red Line Debut One Piece, Chapter 101, “Reverse Mountain”
Grand Line Debut One Piece, Chapter 48, “Leave That Path Alone”

In the captivating world of One Piece, every enthusiast knows that it’s divided into four major seas: North, South, East, and West Blue. These seas are isolated from each other by the Red Line and the Grand Line, forming a grid-like structure with four distinct quadrants in both horizontal and vertical directions. This division results in unique regions within each ocean.

The Earth’s Circumference is a vast band of land wrapping around the entire planet, a feature that has been present for generations without anyone knowing exactly how it came into being. There are numerous hypotheses suggesting that this enormous continent was formed by joining together various islands scattered across the oceans, creating a ring encircling our globe. Interestingly, some people find its existence peculiar, which correlates with the unusual weather patterns experienced along the Red Line.

Apart from it, the Red Line marks the position of Marijois, a sacred land, home to the Celestial Dragons who exercise global dominance. Notably, the Grand Line is a belt of sea that intersects the Red Line and girdles the world horizontally. This region is particularly perilous, as every island within it lies isolated from the rest of the world.

In the Elbaf mural, it’s mentioned that the ‘Earth God’ plunged the First World into darkness with the aid of something called the ‘Serpent of Hellfire’. Some fans might interpret this as a real character or serpent, but it could also symbolize the Red Line. If this interpretation is correct, then the antagonist of the First World may have divided the world using the Red Line, which appears to be depicted as a pathway on the Serpent’s skin.

The Earth God raged, and with its Serpent of Hellfire, shrouded the world in death and darkness.

Through this division, the globe essentially split into two halves because of this newly formed landmass. This concept gains more credibility when we ponder over the fact that Dorry and Brogy stated their Hakoku Sovereignty attack could not penetrate anything except for the ‘Blood-Soaked Great Serpent’, a term that undoubtedly refers to the Red Line. It remains uncertain whether the Earth Deity of the First World was Imu or someone else, but they certainly played the part of the antagonist.

In contrast, the portrayal of the Second World appears to align with the disclosures from Vegapunk’s broadcast, during which he unveiled that not only is the world currently submerging, but it has also sunk 800 years prior. This is what Jarul referred to as the second destruction. This is significant because the rapid flooding of the world could potentially account for the formation of the Grand Line, as the rising sea levels created a difference in currents, separating the Grand Line and forming the Calm Belts simultaneously.

The world as we know it will sink into the sea!

Delving deeper into the mysteries of our world, I found myself captivated by the intricate network that separated our vast seas. This geographical phenomenon resulted in four distinct oceans, a fact that resonated deeply with the prophecies of the ancient Harley Texts for both the First and Second Worlds. As the texts foretold, ‘they will never meet again’, hinting at an unbridgeable chasm between these bodies of water. While some may have interpreted this as a reference to human interactions, I find it equally compelling to consider that the Harley Texts were alluding to the very oceans themselves, eternally barred from reuniting due to the world’s division by the Red Line and Grand Line.

How This Works Perfectly With Another Theory

The Truth Of The One Piece Treasure

One intriguing hypothesis about the legendary treasure that initiated the series suggests a connection to the notion of the world’s division. Essentially, this theory proposes that initially, there were no Red Line or Grand Line, allowing effortless travel between the planet’s islands. However, due to malevolent interference, the world was segmented, with wicked entities seizing control at the highest levels of power.

I’ve come across a tale that speaks of an extraordinary artifact known as One Piece, a potent symbol and force. Whoever locates it possesses the ability to shatter the two barriers that segregate our world into four realms. It’s not just anyone who can accomplish this feat; they must be deserving of such power, for they will bear the weighty duty of reuniting the entire world as one entity once more.

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2025-02-07 18:34