Is the World Government really the bad people, or did Oda just do an amazing job of making us think they are?
TLDR:
The World Government might not be the villains we think they are. Vegapunk suggests the situation is more complicated than just good vs. evil, and the truth behind the Void Century is still unclear. Vegapunk also mentions that two conflicting ideas clashed, so there’s more to the story.
The ancestors of the Sky people (Skypieans, Shandorians, and Birkans) left their home because they were running out of resources, possibly seeking the Motherflame (unlimited energy) to solve their problems. But as shown in the Harley texts, trying to control something so powerful could lead to disaster, like in the First World.
The Great Kingdom wasn’t necessarily good, as they might have used Earth’s resources too quickly, causing problems like climate change. The World Government might have been trying to protect Earth and maintain balance. The wars weren’t just about good vs. evil, but about stopping the Earth from becoming like Birka (the moon city).
This all ties into a larger cycle of creation, destruction, and rebirth, seen in the Harley texts. The Great Kingdom’s misuse of resources might have started a destructive cycle, and the World Government’s actions could have been an attempt to stop it. Rayleigh’s words to Luffy suggest that when they reach Laugh Tale, they’ll need to decide what to do, whether to continue or break the cycle, shaping the future for a new beginning.
According to Rayleigh, the situation is more complex than it seems. He mentioned that people were "fast" in jumping to conclusions about the Void Century. Most people here think that the World Government is the villain and the Great Kingdom people were the heroes, but Rayleigh's hint suggests there’s more to the story. The truth behind the Void Century might not be as clear cut, and the World Government's actions might have had some legitimate reasons.
Vegapunk says he doesn’t know who was right or wrong. He just points out that two different ideas clashed with each other
This panel fits with what’s said in the Sacred Text of Harley during First World.
Before we analyze the latest chapter, let's review some important details first. First, Enel returned to the moon using Ark Maxim and found murals on the walls that showed the history of the city. It turns out the city was once home to the ancestors of the Skypieans, Shandorians, and Birkans. Eventually, they left Birka and moved to the main planet because there weren’t enough resources on their home.
In the First World, the Harley sacred texts talk about how individuals, driven by greed, tried to take something dangerous the Sun, which is the Motherflame. If y'll forget The Motherflame was meant to provide unlimited energy and help with the goal of giving free energy to everyone, just like Vegapunk’s dream.
Since the Motherflame can give unlimited energy, the ancestors of the Sky people were probably looking for that power. They left their home because they didn’t have enough resources, and finding the Motherflame could have been their way of solving that problem.
On the otherhand the Harley texts, implies that trying to control something so powerful could be risky. If they were after the Motherflame, they might have been making the same mistake as others who tried to take too much and ended up facing danger.
Oda is known for being good at plot twitst
eg:
The latest one the True Identity of Kuma
Sanji origin
"Raizou is safe" was the best one for me
The CP9 revelation
Kanjuro being the traitor
and Luffy's devil fruit
etc...
In addition, the people of the Great Kingdom weren’t necessarily the "good individuals." While they were advanced, they might have used Earth’s resources too quickly, causing problems like climate change. The World Government’s actions might not have been about gaining power, but about protecting Earth and keeping it stable.
Before I reach my conclusion, let me share my thoughts on the last chapter of 1138.
The First World = The message here is that pushing too far or trying to control things you shouldn't can lead to ruin.
The Second World = The main idea here is that even when things seem empty or lifeless, humans can still cause harm, and power can be misused. The Sun, which should bring light and help, does the opposite by causing war. This shows that having power without wisdom can lead to more problems.
The Third World (Luffy Era) = The message here is that even after everything falls apart, there is always a chance for renewal and a fresh start. It emphasizes the idea that destruction doesn’t have to be the end; it can lead to new beginnings (Dawn)
In conclusion, the people of the Great Kingdom weren’t necessarily the "good guys." While they were powerful, they might have used Earth’s resources too quickly, causing problems like climate change. The World Government’s actions might not have been about gaining power, but about protecting Earth and keeping it stable. The last two wars mentioned in the Harley text weren’t just a simple “good vs. evil” fight it was likely about saving the planet from becoming like Birka, the city on the moon.
This ties into the broader theme of cycles we see in the story creation, destruction, and rebirth. Just like in the different worlds, where powerful forces clash and reshape everything, the people of the Great Kingdom and the World Government are part of a cycle of change. The Great Kingdom’s misuse of resources could be seen as the start of a destructive cycle, similar to the first world in the Harley text, where ambition leads to disaster. The World Government’s actions might represent an attempt to break that cycle and protect the Earth from becoming a wasteland like Birka (The City in Moon).
That’s why Rayleigh told Luffy and the crew in the Sabaody Arc that they might come to a different conclusion when they reach Laugh Tale. They will need to decide what really needs to be done, just as the world itself goes through cycles of change. The Straw Hat Pirates will have to decide if they continue the cycle or break it, and shape the future for a new beginning.
TLDR:
The World Government might not be the villains we think they are. Vegapunk suggests the situation is more complicated than just good vs. evil, and the truth behind the Void Century is still unclear. Vegapunk also mentions that two conflicting ideas clashed, so there’s more to the story.
The ancestors of the Sky people (Skypieans, Shandorians, and Birkans) left their home because they were running out of resources, possibly seeking the Motherflame (unlimited energy) to solve their problems. But as shown in the Harley texts, trying to control something so powerful could lead to disaster, like in the First World.
The Great Kingdom wasn’t necessarily good, as they might have used Earth’s resources too quickly, causing problems like climate change. The World Government might have been trying to protect Earth and maintain balance. The wars weren’t just about good vs. evil, but about stopping the Earth from becoming like Birka (the moon city).
This all ties into a larger cycle of creation, destruction, and rebirth, seen in the Harley texts. The Great Kingdom’s misuse of resources might have started a destructive cycle, and the World Government’s actions could have been an attempt to stop it. Rayleigh’s words to Luffy suggest that when they reach Laugh Tale, they’ll need to decide what to do, whether to continue or break the cycle, shaping the future for a new beginning.
According to Rayleigh, the situation is more complex than it seems. He mentioned that people were "fast" in jumping to conclusions about the Void Century. Most people here think that the World Government is the villain and the Great Kingdom people were the heroes, but Rayleigh's hint suggests there’s more to the story. The truth behind the Void Century might not be as clear cut, and the World Government's actions might have had some legitimate reasons.
Vegapunk says he doesn’t know who was right or wrong. He just points out that two different ideas clashed with each other
This panel fits with what’s said in the Sacred Text of Harley during First World.
Before we analyze the latest chapter, let's review some important details first. First, Enel returned to the moon using Ark Maxim and found murals on the walls that showed the history of the city. It turns out the city was once home to the ancestors of the Skypieans, Shandorians, and Birkans. Eventually, they left Birka and moved to the main planet because there weren’t enough resources on their home.
In the First World, the Harley sacred texts talk about how individuals, driven by greed, tried to take something dangerous the Sun, which is the Motherflame. If y'll forget The Motherflame was meant to provide unlimited energy and help with the goal of giving free energy to everyone, just like Vegapunk’s dream.
Since the Motherflame can give unlimited energy, the ancestors of the Sky people were probably looking for that power. They left their home because they didn’t have enough resources, and finding the Motherflame could have been their way of solving that problem.
On the otherhand the Harley texts, implies that trying to control something so powerful could be risky. If they were after the Motherflame, they might have been making the same mistake as others who tried to take too much and ended up facing danger.
Oda is known for being good at plot twitst
eg:
The latest one the True Identity of Kuma
Sanji origin
"Raizou is safe" was the best one for me
The CP9 revelation
Kanjuro being the traitor
and Luffy's devil fruit
etc...
In addition, the people of the Great Kingdom weren’t necessarily the "good individuals." While they were advanced, they might have used Earth’s resources too quickly, causing problems like climate change. The World Government’s actions might not have been about gaining power, but about protecting Earth and keeping it stable.
Before I reach my conclusion, let me share my thoughts on the last chapter of 1138.
The First World = The message here is that pushing too far or trying to control things you shouldn't can lead to ruin.
The Second World = The main idea here is that even when things seem empty or lifeless, humans can still cause harm, and power can be misused. The Sun, which should bring light and help, does the opposite by causing war. This shows that having power without wisdom can lead to more problems.
The Third World (Luffy Era) = The message here is that even after everything falls apart, there is always a chance for renewal and a fresh start. It emphasizes the idea that destruction doesn’t have to be the end; it can lead to new beginnings (Dawn)
In conclusion, the people of the Great Kingdom weren’t necessarily the "good guys." While they were powerful, they might have used Earth’s resources too quickly, causing problems like climate change. The World Government’s actions might not have been about gaining power, but about protecting Earth and keeping it stable. The last two wars mentioned in the Harley text weren’t just a simple “good vs. evil” fight it was likely about saving the planet from becoming like Birka, the city on the moon.
This ties into the broader theme of cycles we see in the story creation, destruction, and rebirth. Just like in the different worlds, where powerful forces clash and reshape everything, the people of the Great Kingdom and the World Government are part of a cycle of change. The Great Kingdom’s misuse of resources could be seen as the start of a destructive cycle, similar to the first world in the Harley text, where ambition leads to disaster. The World Government’s actions might represent an attempt to break that cycle and protect the Earth from becoming a wasteland like Birka (The City in Moon).
That’s why Rayleigh told Luffy and the crew in the Sabaody Arc that they might come to a different conclusion when they reach Laugh Tale. They will need to decide what really needs to be done, just as the world itself goes through cycles of change. The Straw Hat Pirates will have to decide if they continue the cycle or break it, and shape the future for a new beginning.
They Are comically Evil with lies,oppression and destruction
