Additionally, the chapter switches over to Gorosei’s perspective where it’s revealed that Luffy’s Devil Fruit is not the Gomu Gomu no Mi, but is actually a Mythical Zoan, the Hito Hito no Mi: Model Nika. These drums happen to coincide with Luffy’s heartbeat, and his Devil Fruit Awakening. In chapter 1044, this theory was proven correct, as Zunesha announces that he can hear the “Drums of Liberation” once more, and proclaims Joy Boy has returned. Related: One Piece: Hidden Detail Hints Luffy Is About to Unlock Gear Fifth This idea is further supported by King believing Kaido could be a Joy Boy-like figure, and Kaido losing the belief that Luffy could be Joy Boy. Also noteworthy, is the idea that “Joy Boy” is not a person, but rather a mantle worn by whoever is attempting to liberate the world from oppression. Both of these pieces of information lead fans to believe that Joy Boy was a prominent figure in the annals of history, despite the fact that confirmation of his existence has been continually suppressed by the Gorosei and World Government.

Roger, the former Pirate King, wished he could have lived in the same era as Joy Boy upon learning the true history of the world at Laugh Tale. Upon reading the ancient Ryugu Poneglyph in Sea Forest, Nico Robin ponders about its meaning, noting it could be a letter of apology to the Fishmen.

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