One Piece might have taken inspiration from Edgar Allen Poe, and it all boils down to Jaya

The One Piece, a highly coveted treasure in the world of anime, remains one of the biggest mysteries in the media. Although Eichiro Oda, the author, has planted numerous hints and clues about its location and nature, fans are still uncertain if these are genuine or simply meant to divert their attention from the ultimate treasure waiting at Laugh Tale.

Additionally, fans have speculated about the potential inspirations behind a variety of mysteries in the series, such as the true identity of Imu, the existence of Joyboy, and many other unanswered questions. Surprisingly, there has been little discussion about the ultimate treasure that awaits the characters in the end.

This book suggests that the final treasure of the series may be located at Skull Island, the missing part of Jaya.

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Exploring the Location of the One Piece: The Missing Part of Jaya

Jaya 400 years ago (Image via Toei Animation)

Jaya is an island situated in the first section of the Grand Line, known as the Paradise area. The island’s original form was that of a skull and it was once the home of the Shandians, a tribe that migrated from the moon 400 years ago.

The island was decimated by multiple Knock Up Stream impacts and now exists only as a small fragment of land, shaped like a skull’s mouth. The portion of the island on the right side, along with the Shandians, was propelled into the sky and eventually became a part of Skypiea Island. This area was later designated as Upper Yard.

Jaya in the current timeline of the anime (Image via Toei Animation)

Enel designated this area as his residence due to its pristine soil and the remnants of golden structures. The presence of this mysterious island may suggest a hidden significance, as the author alludes to in their famous short story, The Golden Bug. Let us delve into this mystery by examining the aforementioned tale.

The focus of the story is on William Legrand, who becomes fixated on a mysterious golden bug he claims to have found. Concerned for his master’s well-being, William’s servant seeks help from his friend. This friend then presents them with a message to decode, leading them on a quest to uncover a hidden treasure.

Usopp holding a tarantula spider (Image via Toei Animation)

The events of the story unfolded on Sullivan Island, known for its abundance of insects. In One Piece, there is only one location where bugs thrive in large numbers, and that is Jaya. On this island, Luffy and Usopp came across a variety of peculiar bugs, all seemingly guarding some valuable secret.

In The Golden Bug, the first lines reference Usopp’s fearlessness in holding a tarantula during an arc, suggesting that he may hold significance in this case.

“What ho! What ho! This fellow is dancing mad! He hath been bitten by a tarantula.”

Continuing with the story, William and his servant combed the island in search of the treasure of the renowned pirate Captain Kidd, as they had been informed it was hidden on Sullivan Island. Luckily, they stumbled upon the coveted golden beetle and it needed to be placed in the left eye of the tree. William’s servant was entrusted with this task, but in a stroke of misfortune, he mistakenly threw it into the right eye.

After searching through the tree’s eye and finding nothing, they then turned their attention to the left eye, which was the correct one. Upon doing so, they uncovered Captain Kidd’s treasure and two skeletons. Similar to The Golden Bug, it is possible that the last treasure of the series is hidden in the left eye of Jaya, who disappeared during the island’s encounter with the Knock Up Streams.

Roronoa Zoro as seen in the anime (Image via Toei Animation)

The concept of the “left”perspective has played a crucial role in the series, evident in various elements such as Zoro’s closed eye and the frequent use of closed eye imagery on covers. This perspective has been consistently emphasized throughout the series.

Therefore, it is possible that Laugh Tale (the rumored location of One Piece) may actually be the left eye of Jaya. This theory suggests that the ultimate treasure could be located at the beginning of the Grand Line, as many fans believe that the left eye of Jaya was submerged underwater after being struck by the Knock Up Stream. This aligns with the idea that Roger and his crew laughed upon discovering One Piece, as it was situated at the start of their voyage.