New Developments in One Piece: Ancient Power and Revealed Ambitions
Analysis of the Latest One Piece Chapter: Joy Boy, One Piece Candidates, and Future Stakes
Urouge and the World’s Mysteries
As a Sky Citizen, Urouge holds answers to the great mysteries of the world. For a long time, he has had a head start with ambitions potentially linked to the world’s dawn and the discovery of the Hidden Earth below, referred to by sky people as Endless Verth.
Inspired by a video from Dak Sake, the connections between Urouge and Enel, as well as his potential future on Elbaf, are explored. However, new revelations suggest Urouge’s ambitions and future in the story are quite clear. Eiichiro Oda initially had no real plans to delve deeply into the Supernovas, but they have been masterfully woven into the narrative.
The Fallen Monk and His Crew
Urouge, with his crew of Fallen Monk Pirates, could be perceived as a potential antagonist. This term could be literal, indicating a fall from the sky to the blue sea, but it could also symbolize a loss or rejection of faith. Sky people once worshipped several gods, the most important being the Sun God. However, Urouge hails from neither Shandia nor Skypia but from a different island with a stronger connection to this deity.
Urouge’s flagship, the Hanamaru, with its figurehead of a colossal Oni face with wings, symbolizes his fallen nature. This perpetual smiling mask hides a more sinister, demonic presence.
Urouge’s Encounters with Gods
Urouge is the first member of the Worst Generation to cross paths with Saint Charloss, a World Noble claiming divine authority. This encounter highlights a man of faith confronted with a so-called god. Faced with Saint Charloss, Urouge chooses to kneel, a difficult notion for a man of faith. Meanwhile, Zoro, a disciple of Luffy, attempts to act against Charloss, underscoring the differences in belief and behavior among them.
The Connection with Enel and Burka
It is strongly speculated that Urouge is a Birkan, due to the shape of his wings. Burka, Enel’s home island, was destroyed by Enel because the Birkans did not accept him as a god. They believed in their original deity, likely the Sun God Nika. Urouge may have been a powerful Sky Knight, defeated by Enel and cast down to the blue sea, thus becoming a fallen monk.
The Quest for Endless Verth
Urouge’s quest for Endless Verth (or Fairy Verth) might have led him to explore the blue sea. Unlike Enel, who sought this land in the heavens, Urouge chose to descend and search for this legendary land on the blue sea. This ambition could be tied to a childhood dream of seeking resources and following a similar path to Joy Boy by becoming a pirate and pursuing his faith.
A Potential Alliance and Ties with Elbaf
Urouge might become a natural ally in the quest to reduce the floodwaters of the One Piece world and reveal the hidden land. His connections to Viking culture and the island of Elbaf, along with his beliefs in a purer world, make him a key character for future story arcs.
To Read: The Arlong Arc: The Transformation of One Piece Through Nami’s Poignant Story
By exploring Urouge’s mysteries and ambitions, Eiichiro Oda has crafted a complex and essential character for the future of One Piece. With deep ties to sky deities, powerful antagonists like Enel, and a shared dream of discovering legendary land, Urouge promises to bring major twists in the upcoming saga. Fans can expect his role to be crucial, providing answers to some of the most persistent questions in the One Piece world.
