In the highly popular anime and manga series, One Piece, the introduction of Queen Lily has added yet another layer of mystery to the already complex storyline. Known as the Ruler of Alabasta, Queen Lily has a significant role in the formation of the World Government, according to series creator Eiichiro Oda.
Queen Lily’s significance is connected to the fall of the Ancient Kingdom during the Void Century. The World Government has kept the information surrounding this event secret, and anyone who seeks to uncover it is eliminated. Queen Lily’s role as one of the founding members of the World Government led to the assumption that she may be Im Sama, the most powerful authority within the organization.
The truth behind Queen Lily’s identity has remained a mystery, and even the Gorosei, the five leaders of the World Government, refuse to reveal her whereabouts to King Cobra of Alabasta. The only person who mentions her name is Im Sama, leading to the suspicion that the two may be one and the same.
If Queen Lily is indeed Im Sama, her ability to live for 800 years gives her an immortal status, which the Gorosei may be hiding as they believe that she is the only one with the power to maintain their hold on the world. By revealing that Queen Lily and Im Sama are the same person, Eiichiro Oda is giving fans insight into the events of the Void Century.
In addition to the revelation of Queen Lily’s true identity, the reason behind the 20 kingdoms banding together to dismantle the Ancient Kingdom and establish the World Government will also be revealed. Eiichiro Oda has given hints about the Ancient Kingdom through the character Joy Boy, the 33 poneglyphs, and the island of Egghead, believed to be a miniature of the lost kingdom.
All these elements are connected to the Void Century and have been kept secret by the World Government to maintain their control over the sea. Despite the danger involved in searching for items related to that period, some people are willing to risk their lives to uncover the truth.
Thus far, the only person to go beyond the World Government’s boundaries with his knowledge of the Ancient Kingdom is Vegapunk, who even went so far as to create a city that resembles the lost kingdom. With the revelations surrounding Queen Lily’s true identity and her role in the formation of the World Government, fans eagerly await further insight into the secrets of the Void Century in One Piece.
