One Piece: Oda’s Shocking Secret About the Serpent of Hellfire

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The Elbaf arc of One Piece has introduced a fascinating world myth, unveiling an ancient mural within the bark of the Adam Tree. This revelation has sparked excitement among fans, particularly due to the Harley Texts translated by Nico Robin. Among the cryptic messages lies the mention of the Serpent of Hellfire, an entity seemingly connected to past world destruction. But what exactly is this mysterious force, and how does it tie into the greater lore of Eiichiro Oda’s masterpiece?

The Three Worlds Of One Piece

Through the Harley Texts and the Elbaf Mural, Oda introduced the idea of three worlds, each ending in destruction. These worlds are described as follows:

First World:

Flames engulfed the land, and humans succumbed to their desires, touching the forbidden Sun. The enslaved prayed, and the Sun God appeared. The Earth God was enraged, and together with the serpent of infernal flames, shrouded the world in death and darkness. They would never meet again.

Second World:

Breath stirred within the void, and the Forest God sent forth demons. The Sun did nothing but spread the fires of war. The people of the half-moon dreamed, the people of the full-moon dreamed. Humans slew the Sun and became Gods, and the Sea God raged. They Would never meet again.

Third World:

In chaos, there is void. The troubled shadow remembers the promised day and hears the voice of the fractured moon. The Sun God dances and laughs, leading the world to its end. The sun will return once more, and a new dawn will arrive. Surely, this time, they will meet again.

The Serpent of Hellfire is specifically mentioned in the First World, working alongside the Earth God to bring ruin. However, its absence in the later worlds raises questions. Was this entity destroyed? Or does it live on in another form?