A Single One Piece Season 2 Line Sets Up The End Of The World

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Caution: spoilers ahead for One Piece season 2.

A major benefit of making a live-action version of One Piece after so many years is the chance to incorporate details that were added to the story later on. The Netflix series does this frequently, like when the giants specifically mention “Nika.” This doesn’t happen in the original manga’s Little Garden arc, but the story later reveals Nika as an important figure in Elbaph’s history, making this addition to the live-action series feel natural and fitting.

A key idea throughout the second season of One Piece is building connections that pay off later. For example, Bartolomeo and Luffy don’t really meet in Loguetown, but that early connection explains why Bartolomeo becomes such a devoted fan of the Straw Hats. We also see Nico Robin secretly following the crew, hinting that she’ll eventually join them.

The live-action One Piece series subtly connects different parts of the story, and a recent example involves the character Crocus. He mentions something seemingly unimportant, but it actually hints at a huge event – the eventual destruction of the entire One Piece world.

Crocus’ Joke About Living Inside Laboon Isn’t Really A Joke

Towards the end of One Piece season 2, episode 2, after the Straw Hats save the Going Merry from Laboon and are relaxing with Crocus, Usopp playfully suggests building a tiny house inside the massive creature. This is a reference to a key detail in the One Piece story: Crocus actually lives inside Laboon.

When the doctor hears this, they reply with, “If things really get bad, I’ll remember that.” This seemingly casual response actually hints at a major plot point from the One Piece story. It turns out the doctor, like the character Crocus, is aware of a future event that could potentially destroy the world – something very few people in the One Piece universe know about.

The recent storyline in the One Piece manga, set on Egghead Island, has revealed that the world wasn’t always covered in as much water as it is now. Over a long period, sea levels have steadily increased, submerging and destroying ancient civilizations that now lie at the bottom of the ocean. This process is still happening today, with the manga recently showing sea levels rising another meter.

The story strongly suggests that Imu, the hidden main villain created by Eiichiro Oda, is responsible for the rising waters. It seems the world has been destroyed and rebuilt before – the old world was sunk underwater to make way for the new one.

At the start of Netflix’s live-action One Piece series, almost no one knows a crucial secret, not even top government officials. However, Gol D. Roger’s crew, as the only pirates to ever reach the final island of the Grand Line, Laugh Tale, probably discovered the threat of Imu’s plan to raise the sea level.

As a longtime manga fan, I’ve been thinking about something really interesting. It seems like all the remaining members of the Roger Pirates deliberately chose to settle in places that could actually survive whatever massive event is coming. Think about it: Silvers Rayleigh runs a ship-coating business that allows vessels to travel underwater, a perfect escape route. Scopper Gaban lives amongst the giants on Elbaph, a naturally fortified island. And then there’s Crocus, the Roger Pirates’ doctor, who lives inside a giant whale! It’s like they all knew something was coming and prepared accordingly, and it’s a fascinating detail that’s been buzzing around the fandom.

When Crocus talks about hiding inside Laboon if things get really bad, he’s serious. Laboon’s huge inside, and it’s probably Crocus’s plan if Imu causes another flood and his home on Twin Cape is submerged.

One Piece Season 3 Has An Opportunity To Reference Imu

Even though the live-action One Piece on Netflix has hinted at major storylines – including references to Nika, a potential worldwide flood, and the character Sabo – it hasn’t directly mentioned Imu. Season 3 of the show is a great opportunity to finally introduce this mysterious figure.

Not much is known about Imu’s past, but One Piece has revealed a link between this mysterious figure and the kingdom of Alabasta. Imu seems to resent Vivi’s homeland, considering it a source of trouble and rebellion. What’s more, Imu appears to have been fascinated with Vivi’s ancestor, Nefertari Lili, and still harbors feelings about their shared history.

Since the Alabasta kingdom has a hidden connection to the mysterious ruler of the One Piece world, and season 3 of One Piece takes place mainly in Alabasta, the story will likely include clues about Imu’s identity. These hints could come from characters like Vivi’s father, or through details in Alabasta’s history – particularly anything relating to Lili – that take on a new significance for viewers who know about the Imu reveal.

Whether it’s good or bad, if Netflix continues with its One Piece series through the entire story, viewers can anticipate plenty of action and dramatic moments along the way.

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2026-03-14 21:21