ONE PIECE Analysis! – Ancient city on the moon – What is the astonishing truth behind the ancient city on the moon? Are they the ancestors of Sky Island inhabitants and the Mink Tribe? - Manga Analysis

In ONE PIECE, the moon has a deep connection with the Family of D, including the protagonist, Monkey D. Luffy. It’s well known that the moon is frequently depicted throughout the series. If you don’t recall this, I encourage you to reread the series.

When it comes to the moon in ONE PIECE, it brings to mind the mysterious underground city (ancient city) that Enel discovered. While it hasn’t been fully depicted in the main story, it’s well known that cover story arcs often tie into the main narrative later on.

Therefore, it’s highly likely that the ancient city on the moon that Enel discovered will appear in ONE PIECE at some point. This time, let’s thoroughly explore the “true nature of the mysterious underground city (ancient city) on the moon.”

It’s now apparent that there are shocking truths hidden in the ancient city on the moon.

Table of contents

Summary of the Ancient City on the Moon Discovered by Enel
What Does the “Mysterious Mural” Hidden in the Underground City on the Moon Mean?
【Shocking】The Residents of Skypiea Are Actually “Humans Who Migrated from the Moon”!
Enel Wanted to Return to His “True Home (the Moon)”
Is the Mink Tribe’s Electricity a Remnant of Being “People of the Moon”?
Technology Developed in the Ancient City on the Moon
1. Are Poneglyphs and Seastone Also Related to Lunar Technology?

Summary of the Ancient City on the Moon Discovered by Enel

First, let’s review the ancient city (underground city) on the moon. Since it has not been depicted in the main story and only appeared in cover stories, many may not remember it clearly.

After being defeated by Luffy, the god Enel from Skypiea boarded the Ark Maxim and headed for the moon. At first glance, this seemed like an escape, but it should be understood that Enel originally intended to go to the moon, so he wasn’t too concerned with his battle against Luffy and his crew.

Many ONE PIECE readers will remember the scene where the injured Enel says, “I am returning to the place where the god should be… Let’s go, Maxim, to the world of the gods that shines brightly in the night…” with a gleam in his eyes.

Upon arriving on the moon, Enel discovered a small, battered robot soldier in a crater. When Enel struck it with lightning, the robot soldier revived, possibly due to the accumulated electrical power. Despite an attack from what seemed to be another group of space pirates, Enel easily defeated them.

During this process, Enel discovered the mysterious “underground city on the moon.” When Enel struck it with lightning, various city functions were restored, and numerous small robot soldiers, which seemed to operate via electricity, started moving again.

As a result, Enel ended up commanding a large number of robot soldiers, which marked the end of the cover story arc. The series, aptly named “Enel’s Great Space Operations,” suggests that the ancient city on the moon was highly futuristic, given its reliance on electricity.

What Does the “Mysterious Mural” Hidden in the Underground City on the Moon Mean?

Additionally, the “mural” in the underground city on the moon had a strong scent of foreshadowing.

For instance, in one mural, we can see characters that look like “humans with wings” and “small beings with wings.” Upon closer examination of the mural in the upper right, it appears that the small beings are “cyborgs.”

Therefore, it’s highly likely that the mysterious small beings next to Enel are also “cyborgs.” The cover story suggests that these cyborgs were designed by a mysterious old man on Earth and traveled to the moon using balloons to help their companions.

Another mural depicts winged humans and cyborg small beings looking at each other with tears in their eyes, evoking a sense of “farewell.”

However, a marine creature that looks like a shrimp is depicted in the lower right corner, suggesting that the scene may not be set on the moon. This might represent a scenario where the winged humans migrated to Earth, while the small robot soldiers returned to the moon.

This is very intriguing. Many readers might be left with an unclear understanding of the mural’s significance, but the “truth of the mural” has already been revealed. It might be an exaggeration to call it an answer, but at least the Weekly Shonen Jump editorial team has announced the answer to the mural’s mystery.

【Shocking】The Residents of Skypiea Are Actually “Humans Who Migrated from the Moon”!

Let’s dive right into the conclusion and explanation. The murals on the moon suggest that the “residents of the moon later became the residents of Skypiea.” In simpler terms, the inhabitants of Skypiea are descendants of humans who migrated from the moon.

If you check the recently released ‘ONE PIECE DOORS,’ it already compares the murals of Skypiea and the moon, providing almost definitive information. The horns from Conis’s head and the headdresses of the native Shandia of the Upper Yard (God’s Island) closely resemble the murals on the moon.

This is clear evidence that “the residents of Skypiea are the people of the moon.”

Considering this, the Shandia who were thrust up to Skypiea by the Knock Up Stream were, in fact, also residents of Skypiea (people of the moon). This is evident from the wings on their backs, similar to the other Skypiea residents.

It is likely that the first settlers lived on Birka, the initial island of Skypiea, but due to some circumstances, the Shandia descended to the surface. Hence, when the Shandia’s land was propelled into the sky, it was actually “the Shandia returning to Skypiea.”

Thus, the long-standing conflict between Skypiea and Shandia can be interpreted as an internal dispute among the “sky people” (descendants of the people of the moon). Although the moon immigrants originally lived together, they did not recognize each other after hundreds of years.

Reflecting on this, a further tragedy was hidden.

Enel Wanted to Return to His “True Home (the Moon)”

Even if you still find this suspicious, the biggest evidence lies in the “name of the moon’s city.”

As hinted at by the mural image mentioned earlier, the ancient city on the moon is surprisingly named “Birka.” Those familiar with this name are true ONE PIECE fans. Yes, Birka is the name of the Skypiea where Enel was born and raised.

It is believed that the humans who migrated from the moon first settled in Birka on Skypiea. Some ONE PIECE theorists argue that the Celestial Dragons are moon people, but it is almost certain that “the ancestors of Skypiea are the people of the moon.”

How did they have the technology to build the Ark Maxim in Skypiea, where the concept of “flying” didn’t exist? The technology of “spaceships from the moon to Earth” was inherited in Birka, along with “historical books that came from the moon.”

Enel likely encountered these books, learned about his history and past, and decided to head to the moon. He mentioned “returning to the place where God belongs,” which for Enel, a descendant of the moon, meant “returning to his true home on the moon.”

For Enel, Skypiea might have felt like a “fake home.” However, since Enel destroyed Birka, it’s unlikely that One Piece will reveal the full details of the “history of the moon people and Skypiea” in the future.

Is the Mink Tribe’s Electricity a Remnant of Being “People of the Moon”?

There are still mysteries surrounding the moon’s underground city.

The underground city on the moon was powered by “electricity.” This modern nation needed a significant amount of electricity to function, as it only started up with Enel’s “Rumble-Rumble Fruit.”

This brings to mind the “Mink Tribe.” All Minks, young and old, could manipulate “electricity.” They are also known as war beasts with the ability to awaken into the “Sulong” form (Moon Lion).

Thus, the Mink Tribe strongly hints at a “connection with the moon.”

Reviewing the cover series again, the space pirates who attacked Enel all had animal forms. This suggests the Mink Tribe might also be moon residents, or at least they could be considered “extraterrestrial life forms.”

Were the Mink Tribe Slaves of the Moon People?

Did the Mink Tribe produce large amounts of electricity voluntarily?

The likely answer is no. Just like the slaves currently working underground in the Holy Land Mary Geoise, it’s plausible that a large group (colony) on the moon had “classes” or “ranks.”

The Mink Tribe, capable of producing electricity, were likely forced to generate large amounts of electricity as “slaves of the moon people.” The animal headdresses depicted in Shandia and murals were probably “remains of the Mink Tribe.”

Did the Moon People Come to Earth Following the Mink Tribe?

The existence of the Mink Tribe is linked to the desolation of the ancient moon city. The question is why the moon people had to migrate to Earth.

Simply put, similar to the conflict between the Celestial Dragons and Fisher Tiger, someone might have helped the enslaved Mink Tribe escape to Earth, resulting in the disappearance of the Mink Tribe from the moon.

Without electricity, the underground city on the moon naturally fell into ruin.

The murals on the moon explain “flying to the blue planet due to resource shortages.” The resource was likely “electricity from the Mink Tribe.” The moon people might have followed the Mink Tribe to Earth.

Did the Moon People Start Living on Skypiea 1000 Years Ago?

When did the moon people start settling on Skypiea? One Piece has the major mystery of the “Void Century,” but considering the Mink Tribe’s movements, we can roughly pinpoint the timing of the moon people’s migration to Earth.

The moon people likely came to Earth around 1,000 years ago.

This is because the Mink Tribe started living on Zunesha’s back about 1,000 years ago. If the Mink Tribe fled to Earth at that time and built a city on Zunesha’s back, it makes sense.

The Kozuki clan, who were close to the Mink Tribe, created the Poneglyphs 800 years ago, indicating their interaction during this period. Considering the existence of Shandia, which flew to Skypiea about 400 years ago, it’s almost certain that the moon people came to Skypiea in ancient times.

Thus, the wings of Skypiea residents likely shrank after migrating to Earth, as a natural evolution.

Is Enel Really “From Skypiea”?

However, it’s puzzling that Enel doesn’t have wings.

Although the Skypiea residents’ wings have shrunk, they still have wings. Even Urouge, who is from Skypiea, has wings. But Enel only has drums on his back, not wings. He manifests electricity through these drums.

If Enel doesn’t have wings, he might not have “moon blood.”

While the theory was that Enel returned to his true home on the moon, he might not be a descendant of the moon people. This could explain why he mercilessly destroyed his homeland of Birka.

This possibility could lead to a future connection between Enel and Imu.

Technology Developed in the Ancient City on the Moon

Let’s conclude by explaining the “cutting-edge technology” that the ancient city on the moon likely possessed.

For example, it is certain that the Ark Maxim, which Enel used to travel to the moon, applied advanced technology developed in the underground city on the moon. This is evident from the mysterious murals on the moon mentioned earlier. Moreover, besides Maxim, there are no other flying ship-like items on Skypiea. So, how did Enel build it from scratch?

However, the Ark Maxim was made specifically for Enel and is relatively small in size. It is not large enough to carry all the residents of the underground city on the moon. But, there was an extremely large ship on Earth, wasn’t there?

Yes, the Ark Noah, which was hidden on Fish-Man Island. It is likely that the residents of the moon used the Ark Noah to migrate to Earth. In fact, Noah is said to be equipped with “technology that cannot be explained by modern science,” which strongly suggests it was influenced by lunar technology.

Moreover, it is highly likely that Vegapunk, who possesses the world’s greatest scientific knowledge, is also a descendant of the residents of Skypiea, or more accurately, the moon.

Although Vegapunk’s appearance has not been revealed, it has already been confirmed that he has “horns on his head,” similar to the residents of Skypiea. Therefore, it is possible that Vegapunk is not simply a genius, but is applying the “technology of the moon” inherited by Skypiea.

This would explain why only Vegapunk has concepts and ideas for advanced technology that are more than 500 years ahead of his time.

Are Poneglyphs and Seastone Also Related to Lunar Technology?

There is still more cutting-edge technology derived from the moon.

The most notable example is the “Poneglyph.” While it is said that the Kozuki Clan of Wano Country inscribed them, the material of the Poneglyphs is so hard that even the Marines cannot destroy it.

Therefore, it is possible that the Poneglyphs were made from a material that originally existed on the moon or was created in the ancient city on the moon. In fact, the existence of Poneglyphs is mentioned in conjunction with the ancient city on the moon in “ONE PIECE DOORS,” making this clear.

Another item that defies Earth’s scientific understanding is “Seastone.” This mysterious stone nullifies the powers of Devil Fruits. Apparently, Seastone contains the same components as the clouds of Skypiea, further suggesting a connection to the underground city on the moon.

If Skypiea did not originally exist on Earth, there is even a possibility that the residents of the moon “created Skypiea itself.” Extending this line of thought, even the Treasure Tree Adam, which generates Devil Fruits, might have originally come from the moon.

Additionally, it is possible that the dials used by the people of Skypiea were also part of lunar technology.