Summary
The Iron Giant, a mysterious mechanical creature from the Void Century, has an important role in the Egghead arc of One Piece. The creature's origins may be tied to Joy Boy, potentially making it an important ally in the conflict between Luffy and the World Government. The Iron Giant's actions could determine the outcome of the battle, potentially helping Luffy or serving as a sacrifice for the greater good.
Egghead's arc A piece The manga answered many questions fans had for a long time about the world of the series and how the plot would play out. However, it also entails many other mysteries that are gradually being unraveled before the Straw Hats' eyes. One of these mysteries is the Iron Giant, who started walking after Luffy's Gear 5 Drum release began to create a buzz in Vegapunk's house. This majestic creature has not yet allied with the Pirates or the World Government, making it even more mysterious.
The information we have about it is scant, but it seems Eiichiro Oda has prepared something special for this metal giant. The Iron Giant will likely play an important role in the upcoming chapters of the Egg Head, as it seems to have the goal of making it move around the island. Knowing more about its history can help with inferences What will be its purpose?
A dangerous machine from the empty century of One Piece
Produced by Toei Animation; Based on the original manga by Eiichiro Oda
The Iron Giants are one of the last remnants of the era commonly known as the Void Century. Similar to mechanical creatures, this era is a mystery within the One Piece world, as there is no written information about it anywhere. The World Government prohibits research on the subject, arguing that the knowledge that people could gain from it would be dangerous. Even notorious pirates like Gol D. Roger, one of the few knowledgeable on the subject, refused to talk about it. As a relic of that time, the origin of the Iron Giant remains a mystery.
However, there is much more to this giant machine than that. 200 years before the start of the series, the Iron Giant invaded the Sanctuary of Mary Geoise, home of the wealthy Celestial Dragons. When the device ran out of battery, Five Elder decided to abandon it in the middle of Egghead Island. There, it rotted for hundreds of years until Luffy's Gear 5 transformation awakened it. As it passed the island, it cried and begged for forgiveness from Joy Boy, who was said to be the user of Luffy's Devil Fruit..
One of Joy Boy's old allies?
The origin of the Iron Giant may be related to previous Gear 5 users
Joy Boy is a creature that lived in the Void Century and helped free slaves. He is said to be able to bring smiles to people around the world. The World Government tried their best to erase all knowledge of Joy Boy, as they still considered him a threat to their power. Although it has never been confirmed, Joy Boy may have met his end at the hands of the World Government.t. This explains why the Iron Giant mourned the loss of his friend. He may have attacked Mary Geoise after learning of Joy Boy's death.
On the other hand, the Iron Giant could be an ally of Joy Boy, who was forced to betray his friend. If the Iron Giant had been Joy Boy's powerful ally, the World Government could have turned it into a weapon against their enemies. The Iron Giant may have escaped the control of the Five Elders after Joy Boy's death, turning against them and attacking their home. This explains why they decided to keep him instead of destroying it, as it could prove to be an effective secret weapon in the future.
The iron giant can determine who will ultimately come out on top
While it's still undecided who – or what – the Titans are on, it could have big implications for the future of the series
The Iron Giant is an ally of Luffy or the World Government, it seems clear that its next moves could be decisive in the war between the Straw Hats and the Five Elders. Such a powerful being can tip the balance in favor of whoever he helps in conflict. However, the Five Elders seemingly had the upper hand in the conflict, as their Devil Fruit powers transformed them into nearly immortal beings. This could imply that the Iron Giant will help Luffy defeat them or will sacrifice himself to help the new Joy Boy escape.
This would serve two purposes, providing redemption for the Iron Giant, as it has now achieved its goal of helping Joy Boy, while also taking place the events of the Sabaody Archipelago Arc. The Straw Hats, after being overwhelmed by their enemies, will retreat and become stronger, with a follower Nika staying behind to cover their tracks. Since this arc focuses heavily on Kuma, who took on this role in the Sabaody arc, it wouldn't be strange to see a similar event happen again.
In addition to its history with Joy Boy, the Iron Giant may be tied to another related group
One of the few known facts about the nearly extinct Buccaneer race is that they come from the heritage of the Giants. The Iron Giant is said to be similar in height to one of the ancient Titans that roamed the earth during the Void Century. Like the metallic titan, the Buccaneers are extremely loyal to Nika, kept the legend of the Sun God alive even as it became a forbidden subject. Iron giants, members or ancestors of the Buccaneers, might explain its incredible devotion to Joy Boy.
This could also imply that, like Kuma, the creature was formerly a member of the Ancient Giants, having undergone a process to become a living weapon. Joy Boy's Release Drum can become the energy needed for the new robot to function, which is why it reacts to Luffy's Gear 5 form. If this is true then it would only widen the comparison between Kuma and the Iron Giant.making it more likely that the device will eventually help the new Joy Boy.
Whatever happens, it's clear that Oda has a plan for The Iron Giant and it will almost certainly be realized soon. Since this is officially the final story of One Piece, things will start moving quickly. The creature's purpose and backstory may be revealed sooner than expected.
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