One Piece dropped major hint about Iron Giant that nobody noticed

The recently released One Piece Chapter 1118 has sparked a lot of controversy, but it also reveals a crucial clue about Iron Giant that was previously overlooked due to translation errors.

One Piece Chapter 1118 sparked a division within the fan community as they discussed Bonney’s Nika transformation. The Nika form, embodied by Luffy, represents the concept of freedom and serves as the Warrior of Liberation, as Kuma had shared stories about him with Bonney. Despite any doubt, Bonney continues to have faith in Nika and ultimately utilizes her Distorted Future ability to manifest a future where she experiences complete freedom.

Despite the ongoing controversy surrounding this chapter, fans are overlooking a crucial detail about the Iron Giant. The aged machine is plunged into the ocean by Warcury’s assault. As it sinks, it reflects on Joyboy and attempts to locate him. Unfortunately, an important clue about the Iron Giant is lost in translation.

[🔔Lost in translation] In Japanese chapter, the ancient robot speaks like a 10-year-old boy, despite his tough appearance. What was he like to Joy Boy? pic.twitter.com/RR5hqQsx8t

— sandman (@sandman_AP) June 23, 2024

Renowned One Piece translator Sandman reveals, “Despite his intimidating appearance, the ancient robot speaks in a childlike manner in the Japanese chapter. One wonders, what was his relationship with Joy Boy like?”

Upon being questioned about the similarity of the Iron Giant’s speech pattern to that of Going Merry, the translator confirms, “You’ve made a keen observation. Like Going Merry, the ancient robot also spoke in a childish manner, though it was more proficient in speaking Japanese.”

When questioned about whether other characters share the same manner of speaking as Iron Giant, he elaborates by stating, “The speech pattern of the ancient robot sounds even more youthful than that of Usopp’s three companions in the Japanese chapter.”

In the same post, a well-known theorist expresses his belief that the character’s childlike way of speaking is intentional, as it resembles the dialogue of an interactive toy robot. The use of katakana further enhances this robotic quality.

Despite being a popular character in the manga, the Iron Giant remains shrouded in mystery. The recent revelation of its ability to detect Joyboy only adds to its enigmatic nature, leading readers to anticipate the eventual unveiling of its past and true identity in upcoming chapters.

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