In the One Piece universe, the battle between Joy Boy in Dewa Nika mode, and Im Sama, the brother of Joy Boy, has been a topic of debate for a long time. Finally, the reason behind Joy Boy’s defeat has been revealed after 900 years. According to the facts mentioned in One Piece, the strength of Im Sama, which comes from the moon, made him stronger than Joy Boy in his Dewa Nika mode. Moreover, the help of 20 ancient kings who betrayed Joy Boy, the ruler of the Ancient Kingdom during the Void Century, added to his strength. This article will discuss the background story of Joy Boy, the betrayal by Im Sama, and his eternal rule since the Void Century.
Saint Florix, the ruler of the Ancient Kingdom before Joy Boy, passed on his Sun God Nika’s power, which comes from the sun, to Joy Boy. On the other hand, he gave Im Sama the power of Moon God Xark, which comes from the moon. Florix did not care about the power division, but when Gorosei chose Joy Boy as the heir to the Ancient Kingdom, Im Sama felt jealous and betrayed his own brother. As a result, the civil war broke out, and the 27 small kingdoms that seek shelter from Joy Boy divided into two sides, seven kingdoms that remained loyal to Joy Boy, and 20 kingdoms that supported Im Sama.
The war was in favor of Im Sama and the 20 old kings, and with their added strength, Im Sama and the kings finally defeated Joy Boy in his Dewa Nika mode. However, according to the One Piece facts, the outcome would have been different if Joy Boy had not participated in the XII war that took place at night. The seven loyal kingdoms asked Joy Boy to go to Rex Meguri Castle, now known as Laugh Tale, the last island on the Grand Line. But Joy Boy decided to fight, and his Dewa Nika power weakened as the night fell, leading to his defeat.
After the war, all the 27 kingdoms that belonged to the Ancient Kingdom revolved around the solar system, and most of their names were taken from the planets. From the 20 kingdoms, only six remained which Im Sama now leads as Gorosei. The interesting fact is, there is one more Gorosei member whose identity remains unknown since only five elders of the group are visible. Gorosei Earth, the missing member of the group, has passed away during the God Valley incident, which was a mission carried out by the World Government to destroy the pirate crew Rocks. Big Mom, one of the commanders of the Rocks D Xebec, killed Gorosei Earth.
Moreover, one of the loyal kingdoms that sided with Joy Boy was the Rakshasa race ruled by Bonaris. The Elbaf Arc showcased the descendants of the Rakshasa, such as Akagami no Shanks, Dorry, and Brogy. The Ras Rakshasa and their history are slowly unfolding in the One Piece universe.
In conclusion, the story of Joy Boy, Im Sama, and his eternal rule since the Void Century is a complex and intriguing one. The defeat of Joy Boy in his Dewa Nika mode was a result of betrayal, the help of 20 ancient kings, and Im Sama’s power which came from the moon. The story of One Piece continues to evolve, and with the release of Gear 6 Luffy, fans speculate that it might trigger the second part of the war between Dewa Nika and Im Sama, hinting that the One Piece universe is not entirely peaceful.
