Article summary:
During the Fish-Man Island arc, the clairvoyant Madame Shyarly had a terrifying vision: Monkey D. Luffy standing amid the flames, destroying the island. Shyarly is never wrong. Yet Luffy saved the island from Hody Jones. So when will this prophecy come true? In 2026, everything suggests that this event is the key to the ending of One Piece.
This prediction frightened the crew and the inhabitants. Could Luffy, the hero, be destined to become a destroyer? The answer is more complex than it seems. Destroying the island could be the only way to save its people.
An apocalyptic vision that has yet to come true.
Destroy in order to liberate?
Fish-Man Island lies 10,000 meters below sea level, directly beneath the Red Line and the holy land of Mariejois (home of Imu-sama). It is a dark place where the real sunlight cannot reach.
The dream of Queen Otohime and Jinbe (see our article: Jinbe the Knight of the Sea) is to see their people live on the surface, beneath the real sun.
To make this happen, the Fish-Men must leave the ocean depths. Luffy's destruction of the island (probably by destroying the Red Line above it with the Ancient Weapons) would force everyone to evacuate to the surface. It would not be an act of malice, but of liberation.
The role of Noah and Joy Boy
Eight hundred years ago, Joy Boy promised to use the giant ark Noah to bring the Fish-Man people to the surface. This promise was not fulfilled during the Void Century, but the time has come.
When Luffy destroys the island (accidentally or deliberately during the final war), Shirahoshi (Poseidon) will have to call upon the Sea Kings to pull Noah and save her people. This is how the prophecy will come true without genocide.
This scenario fits perfectly with the awakening of Luffy Gear 5, the warrior of liberation.
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Toward the creation of "All Blue"
The destruction of Fish-Man Island (located beneath the Red Line) would probably entail destroying the Red Line itself at that exact location. This would allow the 4 seas (North, South, East, West Blue) to merge and form the legendary sea: All Blue.
This is Sanji's dream, but also the key to finding the One Piece. To better understand each crew member's dreams, visit our page dedicated to the crew members' story.
Conclusion: A promise to keep
Shyarly's prophecy is inevitable, but it heralds renewal, not a tragic end. Luffy will destroy the Fish-Men's golden "cage" to give them the sun.
To follow the order of the events leading to this moment, refresh your memory with our page on the chronological order of the arcs. And don't forget to read our analysis of Robin's dream, which is connected to this ancient history.
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