As the two main characters in the series, One Piece, Kaido and Luffy share a complex relationship and strong conflict. In Chapter 1011 released in 2021, a certain dialogue between Monkey D. Luffy and Kaido drew the attention of many fans. Kaido, one of the four strongest pirates in the world known as “Kaido the Wild Beast Pirate”, uttered a sentence that raised questions and sparked curiosity in the minds of readers.
While conversing with Luffy, Kaido said, “The more serious the situation, the more you laugh.” However, he did not complete his statement, leaving fans to ponder about the meaning behind his words. A year later, a booklet entitled “Road to Raftel” was released, completing the handwritten statement by Oda. The finished sentence was, “The more serious the situation, the more I laugh, and the more you laugh, the stronger you become, right?”
Based on the sentence, it suggests that Kaido knows about a secret that Luffy possesses. Fans are eagerly waiting for more information about Kaido’s recent statement, which sheds new light on Luffy’s power and secret.
Moreover, in chapter 1000, a creative process is shown in which author Oda considers having Luffy utter a line similar to that of Shanks in chapter 1, “I will not forgive anyone who hurts my friends.” However, Oda changed his mind and made Luffy say, “I will surpass you and become the Pirate King.” This decision reveals Luffy’s character development and his firm determination to achieve his goals.
Moving back to 1999, Oda hinted that the fights in One Piece would become bloodier as the series progressed. Still, thanks to Luffy’s rubber powers, even serious battles retained a comical element. Moreover, in SBS Lawas version 59, a fan asked a question that surprised Oda. Many years later, it was discovered that the fruit Luffy ate during the series has a real name, “Nika.” Interestingly, the fruit lacks the numbers 2 and 9, which in Japanese represent “Ni” and “Ka,” respectively. It is likely that this fact might be a hint or a secret left behind by Oda in One Piece.
In 2012, Oda reiterated that he gave Luffy the most absurd power and does not like ordinary heroes. The author prefers to have a hero who can have fun while fighting and drawing. This illustrates Oda’s perspective on Luffy’s character and why he has given a ludicrous rubber power to the main character.
Additionally, in 2021, Oda declared, “Take care of Luffy, Oda.” This statement may hint at something important that will happen to Luffy regarding Nika. Also, in the same year, Oda claimed that if Nika appears, she must show her face, indicating that Nika’s appearance or role will be further revealed in the future.
In conclusion, the relation between Kaido and Luffy in One Piece is multifaceted. Fans have spent years deciphering clues and waiting for more information about the secrets and hidden meanings in the series. The insights that Oda recently shared add another layer of complexity to the story, leaving us to wonder about what lies ahead in the series.
