'One Piece': Who is Joy Boy and what's his connection with Luffy's Devil Fruit awakening?

Created by Eiichiro Oda, anime One Piece is filled with mysterious secrets and interesting characters that keep viewers hooked on its plot. One such mysterious figure who has ded a gripping twist to Wano arc of manga has been Joy Boy. Although it was previously revealed that Joy Boy is a great man who excited almost 900 years ago during Void Century, only little has been revealed of his actual character. Are you curious to find out who Joy Boy actually is? Continue reing to know in-depth details about his existence.

Who is Joy Boy?

Joy Boy has a historical significance as he was well-known for his astute aura during Void Century. It is known that he played a significant role in Fish-Man Island as he attempted to raise Noah ( Ship of Promise) with Poseidon's aid. He me a promise to Fish-Man Island which was broken later for reasons unknown. However, Joy Boy apologised for same in Ryugu Poneglyph that remains on Fish-Man Island even a century later. It is important to note, that along with apology, Joy Boy me references of his return after 800 years to fulfil his promise.

When Straw Hat Pirates arrive at Fish-Man Island, Nico Robin res Ryugu Poneglyph and at that time it was believed that a reincarnation of Joy Boy will emerge soon. His character was also mentioned by previous king of Pirates Gol D Roger, who uncovers  last Island on grand line and names it Laugh Tale. Roger after discovering One Piece expressed that he wished to exist during era of Joy Boy, reby leaving viewers intrigued. At some point, in past Joy Boy also became a comre of Zunesha.

What is Joy Boy's connection with Luffy?

Chapter 1044 brought in an interesting turn after Zunesha claimed that he can hear 'Drums of Liberation'. While doing so, he also announced  return of Joy Boy. Surprisingly, se drums of liberation matched with Monkey D Luffy's heartbeat and awakening of his Devil Fruit power. It was revealed that Luffy's Gomu Gomu no Mi Devil Fruit is actually a Mythical Zoan namely Hito Hito no Mi: Model Nika. It means that one who will possess this power will become embodiment of warrior of liberation. 

Hence, it was me clear that after 800 years it wasn't Joy Boy's reincarnation who will come to life. Inste, Joy Boy is a title given to individuals who have world-changing aspirations as its next bearer. To note, Monkey D Luffy acquires title after his devil fruit awakening. 

Why is Joy Boy an important character in One Piece?

Monkey D Luffy's transformation has surely garnered much anticipation about Joy Boy of past. Although mystery of his power is resolved, only little is known about Joy Boy that existed in Void Century. Why did he break his promise with Fish-Man Island? Why does World Government want to erase every single detail of Void Century? Why government has been hunting down Joy Boy's power for a century? are a few questions that remain unclear. As Wano Arc continues in One Piece, mystery of Joy Boy from Past will slowly unravel. 

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