One Piece Chapter 1116 Confirms Imu and the Gorosei Possess an Ancient Weapon

Despite the fact that One Piece chapter 1116 is scheduled to be published on June 3, 2024, the spoilers for the chapter have already been leaked. According to the spoilers, the Lulusia Kingdom was annihilated with the use of an Ancient Weapon, further solidifying the belief that the World Government’s leaders have access to such powerful weapons.

In chapter 1116 of One Piece, the spotlight was on Vegapunk as it was revealed that the Roger Pirates had unraveled all the secrets of the Void Century but chose to keep them hidden from the rest of the world. Additionally, the message from the brilliant scientist also highlighted Rayleigh’s dissatisfaction.

One Piece chapter 1116 has revealed that Imu and the Five Elders are in possession of an Ancient weapon. It is possible that they have one of the three known weapons. Some speculate that the World Government leaders have the most enigmatic weapon, Uranus, since the other weapons’ locations have been discovered.

Please note: This article contains spoilers for One Piece chapter 1116.

One Piece chapter 1116: The World Government Leaders Confirmed to Have an Ancient Weapon

Vegapunk as seen in the anime (Image via Toei Animation)

As revealed in the latest spoilers for One Piece chapter 1116, the chapter began with the world’s response to Vegapunk’s declaration that the war has been ongoing for 800 years. This caused the inhabitants of the Grand Line to express their doubts and curiosity about the longevity of the scientist and how the war could still be ongoing after such a long period of time.

The chapter spoilers then depicted Imu gazing at the portrait of Vivi, who was likely being referred to as Nefartari Lili. The focus then turned to the Arabasta Kingdom, where the citizens were seen reacting to the disappearance of their princess.

The recently released spoilers for One Piece chapter 1116 also included Vegapunk’s revelation that the Roger Pirates had uncovered all the secrets of the world, yet did not interfere with the course of events. This theory, however, may not be entirely accurate, as it is possible that Roger initiated the Pirate Era in order to help others survive the annual rise of the sea. Rayleigh, on the other hand, was not pleased with Vegapunk’s decision to expose everything to the public.

The Mother Flame containment chamber as seen in the manga (Image via Shueisha)

However, the latest spoiler may have shed light on Vegapunk’s discovery that a portion of the Mother Flame was taken from him and given to the World Government. This resulted in the activation of an Ancient Weapon and the subsequent destruction of the Lulusia Kingdom. This revelation caught Vegapunk York off guard, as she had no idea that Vegapunk was already aware of her actions regarding the stolen Mother Flame.

The Mother Flame first appeared in chapter 1114, during Saturn’s visit to a containment room where he aimed to destroy numerous Transmission Transponder Snails using the energy source. Prior to this, viewers witnessed the full extent of the energy source’s power when Imu and the Five Elders utilized it to obliterate the Lulusia Kingdom, a fictional island they declared to be non-existent.

The Lulusia Kingdom getting destroyed (Image via Toei Animation)

The recently leaked spoilers for One Piece chapter 1116 have confirmed that the World Government leaders did not use the Mother Flame as their weapon. It has been clarified that the Mother Flame is simply an energy source and not one of the Ancient Weapons. As avid fans may recall, the Ancient Weapons consist of three powerful weapons known as Poseidon, Pluton, and Uranus, capable of mass destruction.

Princess Shirahoshi, known as Poseidon, resides on Fisherman Island, while Pluton is located in the Wano Kingdom. The whereabouts of Uranus, the final Ancient Weapon, are still a mystery. This unknown weapon may be the one possessed by the leaders of the World Government, who utilized the Mother Flame from Vegapunk York to power it.

Mother Flame and the Straw Hats

Franky as seen during the time skip (Image via Toei Animation)

Despite the fact that Vegapunk is deceased, fans may still be curious about the fate of the remaining portion of the Mother Flame on Egghead Island. One possibility is that it could end up in the hands of the Straw Hat Pirates.

However, it remains unclear why Vegapunk would allow them to possess such a precious energy source. Franky, the shipwright of the Straw Hats, chose to spend the time skip on Karakuri Island, where Vegapunk was born. During this two-year period, Franky dedicated himself to studying Vegapunk’s technology on the island and absorbed every aspect of the scientist’s legacy.

Therefore, it is conceivable that Franky, having observed the Mother Flame, would acquire the knowledge to control and harness its power. This would ultimately guide the Straw Hats towards Pluton, where they could activate it and confront the World Government in their efforts to thwart their plans.

Concluding Remarks

Ancient Weapon Poseidon (Princess Shirahoshi) (Image via Toei Animation)

Possessing the Ancient Weapon Uranus, it is logical for the World Government to do so, as each weapon is linked to a Greco-Roman deity. The ruler of the underworld, Pluto, is associated with the ancient weapon of the same name, which is currently located on Wano (on earth).

The ancient weapon named Poseidon was located underwater, ruled by Poseidon himself as the ruler of the seas. Similarly, Uranus, the ruler of the heavens and skies, may be represented by the weapon used to destroy the Lulusia Kingdom, which shoots lasers from the sky. This could suggest that Imu and the Five Elders potentially possess Uranus.