There is no doubt that One Piece has become one of the most mysterious and loved series in manga and anime history. Despite that, fans always wonder when the series will reach its conclusion so that they can find out about the secrets hidden within the story. However, Eiichiro Oda still has a few arcs before taking One Piece to its finale.
This is why a majority of fans speculate about the ending of One Piece, and some of these speculations are totally absurd. Thus, here is a ranked list of the ten most absurd ways that claim how one of the greatest stories in history will reach its conclusion.
10 One Piece Is a Message That Confirms the Sequel of the Series
The love for One Piece has reached a level where some fans believe that the One Piece treasure will turn out to be a message from Joy Boy, which will indirectly announce a sequel, possibly called “Two Piece.” In this theory, Laugh Tale contains a recording or letter saying that the story isn’t truly over and that a new generation of pirates will continue the adventure.
While it sounds funny, this theory doesn’t make sense. Oda has said many times that One Piece will have a real and meaningful ending that will be totally unexpected. Turning the treasure into an announcement for a sequel would completely ruin the emotional buildup of the story that has been going on since the series started.
9 Luffy Becomes the Pirate King but Accidentally Destroys the One Piece
Another strange theory claims that after finally finding the One Piece and becoming the Pirate King, Luffy will accidentally destroy the treasure. This ending might be a little disappointing, but it will certainly be expected considering Luffy’s silly and carefree nature. Not only that, this conclusion would give the story a chaotic and funny twist, just like almost every arc.
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While it would be entertaining to watch, this kind of ending would completely ruin the emotional value of the series. It would more or less ignore the consistently portrayed themes of ambition, freedom, and dreams that define the Straw Hats’ adventure. It might be funny for a few moments, but it would leave One Piece fans disappointed.
8 Buggy Is Revealed as the True Mastermind Behind Everything
Some fans jokingly believe that Buggy the Clown, one of the four Emperors in One Piece, might be the real mastermind who has been controlling everything from behind the scenes. They argue that Oda loves using irony, and making Buggy the ultimate villain would be the biggest twist of all. This theory originates from the narrative development that shows Buggy rising in power despite being a coward.
While Buggy’s rise to Yonko status is funny, making him the true mastermind doesn’t make sense at all for the story. He’s clearly shown as a comic relief character and not a strategic genius, as Eiichiro Oda uses Buggy to make fun of fame and luck, not to show deep intelligence. Turning him into the main villain would go against his entire character and ruin his purpose.
7 The World Government and Pirates Unite to Fight Alien Invaders
According to the popular “Enel theory,” the final battle of One Piece would not be between pirates and the World Government, but between humans and aliens. This absurd speculation comes from Enel’s cover story, where he travels to the moon and finds ancient ruins and strange beings. Fans think Enel could return with an alien army, forcing everyone to join forces and save the planet.
While it’s true that One Piece has some science fiction elements in the story, bringing aliens into the final battle would break the entire tone that has been set for years about the pirates. The series is about freedom, dreams, and justice, not space wars. Plus, it would be disappointingly similar to Masashi Kishimoto’s Naruto.
6 The Straw Hats Time-Travel Back to the Beginning of the Series
There is a popular One Piece theory that suggests that after finding Laugh Tale and learning the truth of the world, the Straw Hats are somehow sent back in time to the start of their journey. It suggests that they remember everything and start their adventure again would help them deal with the main villainous force, the World Government, and defeat them once and for all.
Time travel has been mentioned in the story through characters like Toki, but using it as the main ending would not fit the tone. One Piece focuses on growth, experience, and emotional progress, and sending the Straw Hat Pirates back to the beginning of the story would erase all that character development.
5 The One Piece World Collapses as the Red Line Is Destroyed, Merging All Seas Into One
One of the most dramatic and thrilling One Piece theories is that the Red Line, the giant land barrier that separates the seas, will collapse at the end of the story. This would unite all the oceans into one and would mark the end of the World Government, while also symbolizing freedom and equality for everyone. It would literally turn the world into “One Piece.”
Although the idea sounds quite poetic, it would cause massive destruction, which is not Oda’s cup of tea. Entire islands and civilizations would disappear because of the Grand Line’s destruction, and this would cause a lot of deaths. The message of freedom would be lost completely, and the ending would not be as happy as fans are hoping it to be.
4 Luffy’s Final Battle Literally Breaks the World, Reshaping the Map Entirely
This unique One Piece theory suggests that Luffy’s final fight, maybe against Imu or Blackbeard, will be so powerful that it will more or less break the world physically. The explosion of Haki and Devil Fruit powers would reshape the entire map, creating new islands and oceans. It would certainly be a spectacle to watch Luffy’s titanic clash with the One Piece villains.
While Oda loves intense battles and action sequences, he always balances them with emotion to make them thrilling and deep at the same time. Destroying the world would take away from the emotional meaning of the ending, and it would also make all of Oda’s careful world-building pointless.
3 The One Piece Is Revealed to Be a Weapon That Can Rewrite Reality Itself
As the Ancient Weapons are a significant element of the story, there are some speculations about the One Piece being an ancient weapon more powerful than Pluton, Poseidon, or Uranus. According to this theory, it can change reality, erase history, or even create a new world. This theory might sound absurd, but it would connect to the Void Century and make Joy Boy someone with god-like power.
Even though this kind of ending may sound epic, it doesn’t fit the story’s main message, which highlights the significance of freedom, friendship, and the courage to chase your dreams. Giving Luffy the ability to rewrite reality would make all his struggles meaningless and feel disappointing.
2 Luffy Sacrifices Himself to Unite All Races and End Discrimination
This speculation might be one of the most emotional ones, where the One Piece protagonist, Luffy, gives up his life to destroy the World Government and the systems that separate humans, Fish-Men, and other races. His death would unite the world and inspire peace among all people, turning him into a legendary figure like Joy Boy.
While the ending sounds noble, the One Piece mangaka has said that the story will end in a way that makes readers smile, and it will be because of Luffy, as his character represents life, laughter, and freedom. Ending his story with death, especially of the main character, would be depressing and break the promise of a hopeful ending.
1 The One Piece Turns Out to Be Friendship
The most famous and mocked theory of all is the one that claims that the One Piece is simply and literally friendship. After all the adventures, the Straw Hats would realize that the real treasure was the bond they built together over the years, thus bringing the story to a simple but peaceful ending, which will certainly be hated by the entire fanbase.
Oda himself has denied this theory, saying that One Piece is a real and physical treasure. While friendship is one of the biggest themes in the series, ending the story with such a predictable message would be a huge disappointment. What do you think the conclusion of One Piece will look like? Let us know below!
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