Kozuki Toki’s Potential Role in One Piece and Its Ties to Luffy’s Devil Fruit

Toki, the wife of Kouzuki Oden and mother to Momonosuke and Hiyori in the One Piece series, may continue to play a pivotal role in the ongoing saga. Despite being born approximately 830 years ago, Toki’s extraordinary Devil Fruit power enabled her to time-travel 30 years ahead, coinciding with crucial moments in the storyline.

As Luffy’s adventure progresses and coincides with ancient prophecies and the return of significant characters, it is possible that Toki’s impact is not yet finished. The fascinating idea that her abilities and foresight could intersect with Luffy’s Devil Fruit introduces a new level of intricacy to the grand story.

Kozuki Toki’s Impact on the One Piece Universe

There was a theory among One Piece fans that Joy Boy, Luffy’s mother, used Toki’s Devil Fruit power to send him into the future. Although it began as a lighthearted joke, this theory gained popularity over time.

Upon further thought, the idea, although seemingly absurd, presented captivating opportunities, specifically regarding Toki’s fruit and its potential influence on prophecies in the One Piece world. While the notion of Joy Boy being Luffy’s mother may seem implausible, the fact that Toki possesses the ability to travel through time adds credibility to the possibility of prophecies coming to fruition, such as the return of the Wano samurai.

One Piece: Joy Boy’s Plan for Bringing Down the World Government

The prophecies in One Piece, including the one discovered by Roger and Oden at Laugh Tale and the prophecy of the Mermaid Princess, suggest a predetermined fate. Joy Boy appeared to be anticipating a specific person, now revealed to be Luffy, but it raises inquiries about how Joy Boy, Roger, and Oden were so confident that this individual would arrive during a specific year.

This year holds particular significance as it aligns with the current Mermaid Princess reaching the age at which she can fully harness her powers. Joy Boy’s original plan involved the previous Mermaid Princess and the Ark, Noah, but circumstances hindered its success, causing the plan to be put on hold. With the arrival of a new Joy Boy and the current Mermaid Princess, the same plan can now be put into action.

Emeth remembered Joy Boy when he heard Monkey D. Luffy's heartbeats (Image via Toei Animation) — Emeth remembered Joy Boy when he heard Monkey D. Luffy’s heartbeats (Image via Toei Animation)

This scenario implies that Joy Boy may have planned events well in advance. The only possible explanations for this level of precise timing are: A) Joy Boy died, but his soul or the power of his fruit somehow evaded being captured by the World Government for centuries, or B) Toki utilized her time-traveling ability to send the fruit into the future, guaranteeing it would resurface at the appropriate moment.

Despite being a low-ranking officer, it is difficult to believe that someone like Who’s-Who could have obtained the fruit after hundreds of years. It is possible that Shanks, who possesses knowledge of Laugh Tale’s secrets, was aware of the fruit’s importance.

Similarly to Buggy, who was determined to find the One Piece, Shanks chose to avoid it, possibly because he recognized the necessity to patiently await the arrival of the foretold individual or the return of a certain fruit. Shanks’ crew, who notably does not possess any Devil Fruit abilities, probably obtained the fruit not for selfish reasons but because Shanks was acutely aware of its significance.

The Plan to Preserve the Devil Fruit for Monkey D. Luffy: Revealing the Role of Kozuki Toki and Joy Boy in One Piece

The Hito Hito no Mi Model: Nika (Image via Toei Animation)

The fact that a non-living item such as a Devil Fruit managed to escape the World Government’s notice for 800 years and then coincidentally ended up in Shanks’ possession suggests foul play. It is possible that Toki, an ally of Joy Boy, intentionally sent the fruit into the future, perfectly timed with the birth of the new Mermaid Princess.

Nonetheless, according to this theory, it suggests that Joy Boy had already passed away at that point in time. Therefore, his allies would have had to retrieve the fruit afterwards, assuming they were aware of how to preserve Devil Fruits. This further highlights Joy Boy’s foresight, as he seemingly used his Haki to create an Emeth that would continue his plans for centuries after his demise.

The Roger Pirates firmly believed that they must give up their journey and patiently wait for the arrival of a foretold individual in the distant future. Similarly, Oden also appeared at peace with waiting for the chosen one to emerge, demonstrating a strong mutual belief in the prophecy’s validity.

Toki’s unwavering certainty can be attributed to her mastery of time manipulation, which enabled her to accurately predict the prophecy and ensure its precise execution as intended for Orochi.

Final Thoughts

Monkey D. Luffy (Image via Toei Animation)

It is believed that Kozuki Toki’s Devil Fruit, which allows her to travel through time, could play a crucial role in fulfilling ancient prophecies connected to Luffy’s Devil Fruit. By strategically sending items and potentially even fruits into the future, Toki could ensure that important events align, indicating that she still holds an essential part in determining the ultimate outcome of the series.

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