The mystery of Sun God Nika deepens in One Piece Chapter 1136, giving fans long-awaited details about the character’s origins and significance. The story takes us to Elbaf, the land of the Giants, where Nika’s legend is preserved despite efforts by the World Government to erase it.
The Straw Hat Pirates have arrived in Elbaf, a land tied to Nika’s legend. The Giants view Nika in many ways—some see him as a ruler, others as a god of destruction, liberation, or laughter. The chapter reveals that the world has been destroyed twice, and Nika’s presence has been central to both events.
Vegapunk confirms that one of these destructions occurred during Joyboy’s era, but evidence suggests another great calamity happened even earlier. Nika, it seems, emerges in every era, destined to play the role of the Warrior of Liberation during times of great transformation.
The chapter also introduces the Harley, an ancient text in Elbaf that holds knowledge about Nika. This text, written in a language similar to the Poneglyphs, is open to many interpretations. Giants have passed down these stories despite centuries of suppression by the World Government.
Luffy learns that his Devil Fruit, the Hito Hito no Mi, Model: Nika, connects him to this history. The transformation known as Gear 5 is not just about power but carries deep ties to the world’s past.
Nika’s legend is tied to the Void Century, a time when Joyboy fought against the twenty allied nations. Luffy’s awakening as Nika is no coincidence—it signals the continuation of a conflict that began 800 years ago. The World Government fears Nika because his arrival always brings war and destruction.
As the reincarnation of Joyboy, Luffy’s journey is not just about becoming the Pirate King but fulfilling a promise made centuries ago. Nika’s power, tied to liberation and transformation, sets the stage for a new era in the world of One Piece.
Fans are excited to see how this new chapter connects the lore of the Void Century, Joyboy, and Luffy’s journey. With each revelation, the stakes grow higher, and the mysteries of the One Piece universe become even more intriguing.