One Piece: Joy Boy and Nika are not the same and chapter 1114 spoilers all but confirms it

Despite the Golden Week hiatus for Shueisha’s Weekly Shonen Jump magazine, fans were able to catch a glimpse of One Piece’s upcoming chapter 1114 as the spoiler process began during the break. This continued earlier this week with the release of even more detailed spoilers for the upcoming issue in the series.

Similarly, these spoilers arrive during a highly thrilling period for the One Piece manga series by author and illustrator Eiichiro Oda, in light of recent revelations. In the previous chapter, Dr. Vegapunk predicted the sinking of the series’ world, and in this latest release, he continues to shock fans with details about the Void Century, Joy Boy, and Sun God Nika.

The latest One Piece spoilers have provided clarification on a long-standing misconception among fans regarding the relationship between Joy Boy and Nika. While there may be potential for dispute with official translations in the future, it appears that the series has officially confirmed that Joy Boy and Nika are two distinct individuals, which is particularly exciting news.

How One Piece’s Latest Reveal Changes the Narrative of Joy Boy and Nika

In the latest One Piece spoilers for the upcoming release, Dr. Vegapunk reveals information about Joy Boy, stating that he was born 900 years ago in a highly advanced kingdom. He also mentions that Joy Boy possessed a body that was comparable to the Sun God Nika of Elbaf, implying that they were two distinct individuals.

Until now, the majority of fans believed that the two were one and the same. This was mainly because Zunesha mentioned during the Wano arc that Joy Boy had “returned”when Luffy used his Gear 5 form for the first time. As this form was heavily influenced by Sun God Nika’s appearance, abilities, and powers, it was natural for fans to assume that Zunesha had indirectly confirmed their connection.

However, Dr. Vegapunk’s statement further highlights the distinction between Joy Boy and Sun God Nika. Instead of merely referring to Joy Boy as Nika, he draws a comparison between Joy Boy and Sun God Nika. This is significant as it is the first clear indication in the series that Sun God Nika holds a special place in the religion of Elbaf. Although Dorry and Brogy had hinted at this through their words to and about Luffy, it is only through Dr. Vegapunk’s words that this has been unequivocally confirmed so far in the series.

Similarly, the upcoming Elbaf arc will hold even greater significance as it is expected to unveil important information about the Sun God Nika, further solidifying the distinction between him and Joy Boy. It is also anticipated to clarify whether or not the two existed in the same era in the series, as suggested by Dr. Vegapunk’s statements but not confirmed.

Additionally, it should be noted that Luffy may be the first individual to embody the wills of both Joy Boy and Sun God Nika simultaneously, if Joy Boy is not Nika. This potential possibility could also offer an explanation for Zunesha’s declaration of Joy Boy’s return upon Luffy’s activation of Gear 5. If Luffy’s awakening as Joy Boy was triggered by his awakening as Nika, it would provide a reason for Zunesha’s statement.

Nevertheless, the validity of this information remains uncertain at the time of writing this article, as it is all based on speculation. Even the supposed spoilers and the details they contain have not yet been verified. However, it is worth noting that the series has a track record of being highly accurate with its spoilers, leading us to believe that the official release of chapter 1114 will confirm this information.