The ending of theOne Piecemanga, while unlikely to arrive soon, has been a constant conversation starter among fans for several years. With a story as complex and extensive as the one Eiichiro Oda has created, it is no surprise that followers of the series wonder what the plans for its epic finale are. Due to the ending still being far, no one is quite sure how the story of Luffy will conclude orwho the final boss he will fight be.
Yet,Oda might have hidden a small detail in chapter #1of the series that could hint at one of the ideas the creator has in mind, and it revolves around one character: Makino. Early in the series, the future King of the Pirates dreamed about paying the woman once he found a treasure. Knowing Luffy and his big heart, he likely still thinks about that promise and is waiting to repay the woman who took care of him as a child.
Luffy Wishes To Repay Makino
He Will Likely Do So Once He Is King of the Pirates
During his time in the Windmill Village, Luffy met several people who became a vital part of his development. While most of them hold a special place in the pirate’s heart, there isone who subtly became a mother to him,the kindhearted bartender Makino. Since Luffy was mostly alone as a child, the woman was his caretaker, giving him food, warmth, and a place to relax whenever he wanted. Her small establishment, Partys Bar, was a second home for the future captain, as he would spend most of his days there.
While Makino herself never once asked Luffy for any money, there is a small but heartwarming panel in chapter #1 of the manga that could hint at one of the protagonist’s goals. When the bartender asks the boy if he wants to eat with the Red Hair Pirates, he answers yes, promising thathe will pay her in the future when he finds a big treasure. Shanks, who at the time was skeptical of Luffy ever becoming a pirate, laughs while saying that he is lying and would never pay his tab.
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Angrily, the boy replies that he will become a powerful pirate and will pay Makino when he can. While for many fans, this moment might seem like an insignificant conversation,Oda has proven several times that nothing inOne Piececan be disregardedas such. This might have been the first hint ever of what the author has in store for the final chapters of his manga. Once Luffy arrives at Laugh Tale andfulfills his destiny of becoming King of the Pirates, he will go back to Windmill Village to pay Makino what he owes her.
Luffy Is a Man of His Word
The Straw Hat Captain Always Tries To Fulfill His Promises
Throughout theOne Piecestory, fans have witnessed Luffy making and fulfilling numerous promises, no matter what the cost might be. For example, when he discovered the injustices and suffering that Kaido had brought to the Land of Wano after taking over as its ruler, the Straw Hat Captain swore that he would liberate the ninjas’ homeland. While it took him several years to reach this mysterious island, once he arrived, Luffy did not stop until Kaido was defeated.
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The future King of the Pirates did not care that his opponent wasone of the strongest people in the world, nor that he was an Emperor of the Sea. His desire to bring freedom and peace to Momonosuke’s land was so strong that his Devil Fruit evolved, unlocking the iconic and beloved Gear 5 transformation. Luffy is not one to forget his friends or the people who have cared for him. As such, the idea of him ignoring the promise he made to Makino in the past would go against his character.
The King of the Pirates Will Visit His Friends
The Ending of One Piece Could Be a Trip Back to Luffy’s Home
The hidden detail in chapter #1 of theOne Piecemanga strongly hints at Luffy coming back to the Windmill Village once his journey is done to pay back his tab. Yet, by following that logic, more clues about what Oda has planned for the grand finale can be inferred. Makino is not the only person in the world whom Luffy has promised something he has yet to fulfill. Characters like Vivi or Yamato are still waiting patiently tojoin the Straw Hat crew and become new members.
Other cast members like Shiroishi, who will likely become relevant soon as she is the owner of one of the powerful Ancient Weapons, are waiting for the captain to help them achieve their dreams.The finale of the manga could be a trip back home for the Straw Hat crew, visiting all the friends who helped them on their journey and fulfilling the promises they made to them in the past. It would be a heartwarming tribute to the Straw Hats’ adventure, as well as an ingenious way to tie the first and last chapter of the series.
Oda Never Includes Details Without Reason
Chapter 1138 Is Proof of the Author’s Genius
More than one fan must be certain that Luffy’s promise to Makino will not play a relevant role in the story ofOne Piece. The possibility of an author remembering such a small detail from the chapter of their story is slim. Yet, Oda has always demonstrated that every little detail found in the manga is included for a reason. The most recent and biggest example of this phenomenon isthe latest cliffhanger of the series, found in chapter #1138.
The story Robin reads to the crew in Elbaph tied directly with the ancient beliefs of the Skypiea inhabitants, something that shocked more than one fan. For many years, the Straw Hat’s time in the cloud islands was seen as unimportant to the overall plot, but one chapter was more than enough to prove them wrong. Oda might be doing something similar, waiting until the last moment to reveal that Luffy’s promise to Makino was more important than anyone would have believed.
One Piece’s finale will undoubtedly be one of the most significant and memorable events in history. The story of the series has been going on for many decades, and fans cannot wait to find out what ideas Oda has saved for this once-in-a-lifetime occasion. Nonetheless, seeing Luffy pay Makino for the kindness she showed him would be a nice and wholesome addition.
