For a long time I've pushed the "Uranus knocked God Valley into the sea like Lulusia" theory: but, I've ha a hard time dealing with Shanks telling Newgate he brought his Sake from his hometown in the West Blue.
Based on what we know, it really feels like Shanks it talking about God Valley here.
So, here's what I think happened:
The Resource on God Valley was either Seastone, or Drunken Iron Ore. I think God Valley is on top of a volcano, like Wano.
We know Pluton lives in Wano's underbelly: so, I believe Pluton is made out of Seastone forged from Wano, and can travel through Lava.
We saw the Mother Flame in Egghead, which seems to be Oda referencing Nuclear Fusion
What is Nuclear Fusion?
Nuclear fusion is the process that powers the sun and stars. Instead of splitting atoms, fusion combines two atomic nuclei—typically forms of hydrogen—into a heavier nucleus, releasing a large amount of energy in the process. Scientists and engineers are working to recreate the extreme temperatures and pressures that cause fusion in stars in specialized machines on Earth.
The "Mother Flame" is Vegapunk creating a mini-star.
I believe the reason Pluton lives in a volcano, is that it uses the Electromagnetic energy from the volcano to keep itself alive (I think Pluton is an underwater Dragon turned into a Submarine, like Laboon with Crocus, people can live in/travel in).
If Uranus was trapped in a volcano, it would make a lot of sense. Possible Garling found it using the Voice of All Things, if he has it.
I don't think the WG had access to full Seastone crafting until they took over God Valley: the resource they mined was Seastone, which allowed them new power.
Once the God Valley Incident occurred, Garling, who told S-Mom he wouldn't live on God Valley, made it his territory, because of the Seastone production.
For a long time, things went fine.
Then Shanks decided he was going to take his home back:
The Red Haired Pirates took over God Valley from Garling, and turned it into Shanks' territory.
Shanks visited God Valley himself, to pick up that Sake for Newgate: this is foreshadowing Shanks acting like Newgate.
God Valley is still non-WG Territory:
Shanks protects God Valley like Newgate protected Sphinx.
This is why Shanks is poor, and is never seen living in wealth like Buggy or Teach: Shanks is sending all his treasure to God Valley. Since Shanks is technically a Celestial Dragon, it's also possible God Valley is official WG territory, but territory that's hidden by the WG.
In this instance, Shanks would be sending his wealth to God Valley, so they can pay the Heavenly Tribute.
After Shanks took over, the WG had a problem: they wanted more Seastone, but, the only place that had more was... Wano.
Until, Orochi and Kaido took over... and offered to trade.
Now, the WG, IMO has no Seastone production again... yet another reason they're going to invade Wano.
The Celestial Dragons have access to nearly every resource you can think of: the resources on God Valley had to be VERY desirable.
If Uranus is in God Valley's volcano underground... well, what's the name?
"God Valley".
I think this fight might be going underground, and the "valley" is literally tunnels/ruins underneath God Valley.
Based on what we know, it really feels like Shanks it talking about God Valley here.
So, here's what I think happened:
The Resource on God Valley was either Seastone, or Drunken Iron Ore. I think God Valley is on top of a volcano, like Wano.
We know Pluton lives in Wano's underbelly: so, I believe Pluton is made out of Seastone forged from Wano, and can travel through Lava.
We saw the Mother Flame in Egghead, which seems to be Oda referencing Nuclear Fusion
What is Nuclear Fusion?
Nuclear fusion is the process that powers the sun and stars. Instead of splitting atoms, fusion combines two atomic nuclei—typically forms of hydrogen—into a heavier nucleus, releasing a large amount of energy in the process. Scientists and engineers are working to recreate the extreme temperatures and pressures that cause fusion in stars in specialized machines on Earth.
The "Mother Flame" is Vegapunk creating a mini-star.
I believe the reason Pluton lives in a volcano, is that it uses the Electromagnetic energy from the volcano to keep itself alive (I think Pluton is an underwater Dragon turned into a Submarine, like Laboon with Crocus, people can live in/travel in).
If Uranus was trapped in a volcano, it would make a lot of sense. Possible Garling found it using the Voice of All Things, if he has it.
I don't think the WG had access to full Seastone crafting until they took over God Valley: the resource they mined was Seastone, which allowed them new power.
Once the God Valley Incident occurred, Garling, who told S-Mom he wouldn't live on God Valley, made it his territory, because of the Seastone production.
For a long time, things went fine.
Then Shanks decided he was going to take his home back:
The Red Haired Pirates took over God Valley from Garling, and turned it into Shanks' territory.
Shanks visited God Valley himself, to pick up that Sake for Newgate: this is foreshadowing Shanks acting like Newgate.
God Valley is still non-WG Territory:
Shanks protects God Valley like Newgate protected Sphinx.
This is why Shanks is poor, and is never seen living in wealth like Buggy or Teach: Shanks is sending all his treasure to God Valley. Since Shanks is technically a Celestial Dragon, it's also possible God Valley is official WG territory, but territory that's hidden by the WG.
In this instance, Shanks would be sending his wealth to God Valley, so they can pay the Heavenly Tribute.
After Shanks took over, the WG had a problem: they wanted more Seastone, but, the only place that had more was... Wano.
Until, Orochi and Kaido took over... and offered to trade.
Now, the WG, IMO has no Seastone production again... yet another reason they're going to invade Wano.
The Celestial Dragons have access to nearly every resource you can think of: the resources on God Valley had to be VERY desirable.
If Uranus is in God Valley's volcano underground... well, what's the name?
"God Valley".
I think this fight might be going underground, and the "valley" is literally tunnels/ruins underneath God Valley.
