If you’re a dedicated One Piece fan, you’re likely familiar with the mysteries surrounding the Void Century. This lost period is not just a forgotten era but the key to unlocking the entire One Piece treasure and the fate of the world.
Based on the latest revelations from Dr. Vegapunk and Nico Robin’s journey, let’s explore 10 shocking truths about this “untouchable” era!
1. The Birth of the World Government
Today’s World Government is a massive alliance of around 170 countries. However, it originated from the unification of 20 ancient kingdoms. This alliance was formed immediately after the Void Century ended, roughly 800 years ago.
Together, they overthrew a common enemy and established a new world order, maintaining absolute political control globally to this day.
2. The Ban on Research
Despite its critical importance, the World Government has imposed an absolute ban on anyone researching this period. They claim the information from the Void Century is “too dangerous” to be revealed.
Any scholar or archaeologist who dares to investigate faces a death sentence. A tragic example is the O’hara incident, where the government mercilessly wiped out innocent people to keep the secret safe.
3. The Great War
This was the pivotal event of the Void Century. A global-scale war broke out between the alliance of 20 kingdoms and the Ancient Kingdom. According to Vegapunk, it was not just a territorial battle but a profound ideological conflict.
Joy Boy, who wielded the Hito Hito no Mi, Model: Nika Devil Fruit, was the core force of the Ancient Kingdom but ultimately fell to the power of the Ancient Weapons held by the alliance.
4. The Truth Hidden in the Poneglyphs
Poneglyphs are massive, indestructible stones inscribed with ancient texts scattered across the Grand Line. They hold information about the Void Century and point the way to the final island, Laugh Tale.
Only a few, like Nico Robin and the scholars of O’hara, can read them. The World Government considers reading Poneglyphs a grave crime since it’s the only way to uncover the hidden truth.
5. The Existence of the Ancient Kingdom
Before the World Government was formed, a great kingdom ruled with unmatched power and advanced technology. Dr. Vegapunk confirmed that the Ancient Kingdom’s technology was so advanced that even his most modern inventions pale in comparison.
The disappearance of this kingdom was a huge loss for human civilization, and its true name remains a secret the World Government wants erased forever.
6. Joy Boy’s Defeat Marked the End of an Era
Joy Boy is considered the “first pirate in history,” who left his homeland to fight for the Ancient Kingdom. His defeat marked the close of the Void Century. But history didn’t end there.
According to Zunesha, Joy Boy has truly returned after 800 years in the form of Luffy. This explains why Luffy possesses the power of the Sun God Nika, just like the legendary hero of old.
7. The Fall of the Shandora Empire
Shandora was an ancient kingdom that existed 1100 years ago. During the Void Century, the ancestors of the Shandia people bravely fought to protect a Poneglyph from invasion by the 20-kingdom alliance. Although Shandora eventually fell and only ruins remain, their dedication to preserving history has been passed down through generations.
8. The Tragedy of the Tontatta Tribe
Before the Void Century, the tiny Tontatta tribe suffered heavy oppression and forced labor under the Donquixote family, one of the 20 founding clans. Sadly, although they survived the turbulent 100 years, the Tontatta have completely forgotten the hardships their ancestors endured.
9. Kouzuki Toki
The wife of Lord Oden, Kouzuki Toki, was born right around the Void Century, about 830 years ago. She used the power of the Toki Toki no Mi fruit to travel to the future. However, even after her appearance, she revealed very little about what she witnessed.
Toki has since passed away during the Wano incident, taking her experiences of the old era with her.
10. Only a Few Hold the Truth
The World Government’s ban has successfully instilled fear. Today, only a handful truly know the truth behind the Void Century. Confirmed names include Gol D. Roger and his crew, Professor Clover, Vegapunk, Whitebeard, Kozuki Oden, the Five Elders, Jaguar D. Saul, and Imu.