Questions & Mysteries Raftel Theory

#1
There is a force on Raftel that makes devil fruit users sick, even from a large distance. I think this is due either to the island being made from/an outcropping of pure sea stone, potentially carved into or built on top of, or, it is a remnant of ancient technology that radiates the same effects as sea stone, potentially by burning it or otherwise diffusing it into the air.

It is the only island in the world, therefore, where Imu and the Gorosei cannot go.

That is the reason Roger chose to leave the One Piece there, the reason the prophecy of Nika was written and stored there, and the reason why the World Government works so hard to keep people from reaching it. All the world government, the Navy, their cooperation with the Yonko, the establishment of the Shichibukai, the lack of direct action from the WG against the RA and Yonko, all point to the WG running the entire world in a balance of power to keep it divided and chaotic so that no one individual gains enough power and knowledge to reach Raftel.

Interestingly enough, what this means is that Luffy cannot go there either. Whatever is on Raftel, potentially sea stone that the island is formed from which permeates the atmosphere or radiates, will prevent Luffy from going due to sickness.

So, theory now, Shanks is the one who actually goes to get the treasure first. The narrative seems to confirm this is about to happen.

The government did not mobilize to stop Roger because they knew he was too early. Roger gave the promise of a physical treasure to the world to motivate people to seek it. The government does not send its agents to the island to avoid them learning the truth. Uranus is not powerful enough to destroy the island, either because of the technology present there or because it is made of sea stone.
 
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#2
There is a force on Raftel that makes devil fruit users sick. It is the only island in the world, therefore, where Imu and the Gorosei cannot go.

That is the reason Roger chose to leave the One Piece there, the reason the prophecy of Nika was written and stored there, and the reason why the World Government works so hard to keep people from reaching it. All the world government, the Navy, their cooperation with the Yonko, the establishment of the Shichibukai, the lack of direct action from the WG against the RA and Yonko, all point the the WG running the entire world in a balance of power to keep it divided and chaotic so that no one individual gains enough power and knowledge to reach Raftel.

Interestingly enough, what this means is that Luffy cannot go there either. Whatever is on Raftel, potentially sea stone that the island is formed from which permeates the atmosphere or radiates, will prevent Luffy from going due to sickness.

So, Shanks is the one who actually goes to get the treasure first.
Not if some bearded guy gets him First
 
#5
I mean defeat/kill
Gotcha, it would be a hilarious shame if he sank Shanks and then couldn’t get to Laugh Tale even so.
In any case, it definitely makes me wonder about Luffy being able to go there. Why is it essentially designated for him not to be able to make it to his goal, or is he able to break through as Nika?
 
#6
Gotcha, it would be a hilarious shame if he sank Shanks and then couldn’t get to Laugh Tale even so.
In any case, it definitely makes me wonder about Luffy being able to go there. Why is it essentially designated for him not to be able to make it to his goal, or is he able to break through as Nika?
Either this Little Event Plays a Role or was just gag..with Oda it could Go Either way
 
#8
There is a force on Raftel that makes devil fruit users sick. It is the only island in the world, therefore, where Imu and the Gorosei cannot go.

That is the reason Roger chose to leave the One Piece there, the reason the prophecy of Nika was written and stored there, and the reason why the World Government works so hard to keep people from reaching it. All the world government, the Navy, their cooperation with the Yonko, the establishment of the Shichibukai, the lack of direct action from the WG against the RA and Yonko, all point the the WG running the entire world in a balance of power to keep it divided and chaotic so that no one individual gains enough power and knowledge to reach Raftel.

Interestingly enough, what this means is that Luffy cannot go there either. Whatever is on Raftel, potentially sea stone that the island is formed from which permeates the atmosphere or radiates, will prevent Luffy from going due to sickness.

So, Shanks is the one who actually goes to get the treasure first.
Perhaps this force if it exists is the beet essence of the sea itself? If itactually true that the DFs are hated by the sea. IR there's a scientific (in universe) explanation and the sea cursed the DFs stuff in just another legend
 
#9
Perhaps this force if it exists is the beet essence of the sea itself? If itactually true that the DFs are hated by the sea. IR there's a scientific (in universe) explanation and the sea cursed the DFs stuff in just another legend
I think it may be a technology, something that emits a radiating effect derived from sea stone or potentially a place where sea stone is burned or otherwise blown into the atmosphere so that df users get sick from breathing the air around the island
 
#12
Meh, there's still no reason Imu can't send someone without a devil fruit to the island and claim it. He has had 800 years to find the treasure meanwhile Roger found it after being a pirate for 30 years. It is hilariously pathetic.
 
#13
Meh, there's still no reason Imu can't send someone without a devil fruit to the island and claim it. He has had 800 years to find the treasure meanwhile Roger found it after being a pirate for 30 years. It is hilariously pathetic.
Yeah, I agree Imu and the WG are guarding the "way" to laughtale, but I don't think they really know where it is. If they knew, just send Garp retrieve it...
 
#15
Meh, there's still no reason Imu can't send someone without a devil fruit to the island and claim it. He has had 800 years to find the treasure meanwhile Roger found it after being a pirate for 30 years. It is hilariously pathetic.
Rather than being pathetic I think it is intentional. They are likely afraid that whoever they send would discover the truth, which would turn them against the world government. The goal of “retrieving” that information is to give it to the world, but it is only relevant during the time of Nika.

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Yeah, I agree Imu and the WG are guarding the "way" to laughtale, but I don't think they really know where it is. If they knew, just send Garp retrieve it...
There isn’t anything to retrieve, there is only the prophecy of Nika and the truth about the devil fruits. Sending Garp would give him exactly the motivation and information he needs to turn on the wg.
 
#16
Buggy got sick prior to the Roger Pirates even making it to Laughtale. Him and Shanks were left behind on another Island before the Roger Pirates even set out for it. They don't even know it's location.
 
#17
Buggy got sick prior to the Roger Pirates even making it to Laughtale. Him and Shanks were left behind on another Island before the Roger Pirates even set out for it. They don't even know it's location.
Buggy was stated to be sick upon getting close to the island.
The exact reference is “Buggy-juro came down with a high fever as we approached the last island” and he wasn’t allowed to go. Shanks chose to stay behind with him and could have proceeded.
 
#18
I think the island is surrounded underwater in some way. Either the entrance or just in general. Otherwise anyone who flies might find it by chance already. Only ones who would be able to get there are fishmen or someone highly skilled in coating. Both of which the Roger Pirates happened to have.
 
#19
My personal favorite op theory is that laughtale is in a island whale. This is because when the Sh first reach the grandline, they meet laboon an island whale with crocus who was on Roger's crew in it. Then when they reach the new world there's a panel saying oh it's the new world, with island whales around them
 
#20
I’m intrigued by all the legitimate possibilities but I am having trouble reconciling the idea that Luffy can’t get to it, which leads me to the conclusion that it will be Shanks who gets it first as the story seems to be saying is currently happening
 
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