Only three of the Road Poneglyph locations have been revealed so far in One Piece, leaving many fans guessing about the whereabouts of the fourth.
One Piece follows the journey of Monkey D. Luffy, a young boy with big ambitions. After meeting Shanks, Luffy expressed his desire to become the Pirate King. At first, it seemed like nothing more than a childish dream, but with time, it became clear that he was serious about it.
Like Luffy, there are other One Piece characters who also aspire to become the Pirate King. To realize this goal, they have to reach the final island, Laugh Tale, and the only way to locate it is by gathering all four Road Poneglyphs. So far, only the locations of three have been revealed, leaving the viewers guessing about the whereabouts of the fourth.
What Are The Road Poneglyphs?
The Road Poneglyphs were created centuries ago by the members of the Kozuki Clan. These Poneglyphs are different from the rest as they have a deep red color. Out of the thirty Ponegylphs to exist, there are just four Road Poneglyphs.
These stone pillars are indestructible, and, due to their massive size, almost impossible to move. The World Government has tried to get rid of them, but nothing seems to affect these structures, so they outlawed reading them.
By collecting all four Road Poneglyphs, a person is able to locate Laugh Tale. They are scattered all over the world, but only the locations of only three are known. These can be found in Zou, Wano, and Whole Cake Island.
1. Elbaf
Elbaf is every fan’s first guess when it comes to the possible location of the final Road Poneglyph. It is the country of giants, and it is situated in the New World. The island is not affiliated with the World Government, which makes it the perfect location to hide a Poneglyph. Recently, in the manga, Eustass Kid was seen on the waters of Elbaf. This event holds a lot of significance, especially after what he said in Wano about finding the “man with burn marks.” The description is extremely vague, so it is difficult to make an educated guess.
However, with the confirmation of Saul being alive, it looks increasingly likely that the man Kid was talking about was Saul. During the Buster Call on Ohara, Saul was frozen by Aokiji, but as the flames kicked higher, the ice started to melt, and he was thawed out. In the manga, Saul was covered with bandages, so it is pretty obvious that he was injured and likely had burn marks. Kid also mentioned that the mysterious man would bring them closer to their goal, which once again implies Saul is the right person as he has access to the books from Ohara.
Furthermore, in the Road To Laugh Tale volumes, Elbaf was one of the three islands rumored to harbor the final Road Poneglyph. Another thing that points to Elbaf being the correct location is the fact that the Road Poneglyph was moved from Fish-Man Island. Bearing in mind the size of the stelae, only someone as huge as the giants of Elbaf can move it.
2. Hachinosu
Hachinosu is also known as the “Pirate Paradise.” The island has a rich history that goes way back to the beginning of the story. In the past, the island acted as the birthplace of the Rocks Pirates. Sometime after the God Valley Incident, the island was taken over by Wang Zhi, who was a member of the Rocks Pirates.
Hachinosu remained under the control of Wang Zhi until Blackbeard decided to oust him. Considering Wang Zhi was a member of the most infamous crew of his time, they were probably very strong. As a result, Blackbeard required some outside help to accomplish his goal. Luckily for him, Trafalgar Law orchestrated the Rocky Port Incident, in which Blackbeard overthrew Wang Zhi with the aid of Koby.
Blackbeard is a cunning man who doesn’t take needless risks, so it is possible that he knew something about Hachinosu, which forced him to engage Wang Zhi. This hidden reason could very likely be the fourth Road Poneglyph.
3. The Moon
The moon was called the “Fairy Vearth” Enel, and he was obsessed with it. Enel built the Ark Maxim in order to travel to the moon. Once on the moon, he came across the automata, who were under attack from the Space Pirates.
Enel became enraged when he saw the Space Pirates trying to damage his beloved Vearth, so he used the power of his Goro Goro no Mi to demolish the pirates, saving the automata in the process. After some time, Enel became their ruler.
While the Road Poneglyph being on the moon may be a long shot, it would be foolish to rule out the possibility entirely, as Oda has a reputation for subverting expectations. With this in mind, fans should brace themselves in case Oda decides to do something out of the box.
4. Vira
Vira is a country that is located somewhere in the Grand Line. The place was visited by Mont Blanc Noland four hundred years ago, and at the time, it was only a small place. It continued to grow, and eventually, it became a fully fledged country.
However, the tensions in the country started to rise, which led to a rebellion. With the help of the Revolutionary Army, the people of Vira managed to overthrow the government. Now, the country is free from the rule of tyrants.
While it may seem bizarre to include Vira, it was actually mentioned as a possible location for the Road Poneglyph in Road To Laugh Tale. Considering the lack of information about the country, it is possible that the editors included it just to confuse the fans.
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