One Piece officially unveils the new Poneglyph Reader after 25 years

Poneglyphs are ancient stones that carry stories from the past, as well as important messages carved into the world by Kozuki 800 years ago. a piece. These poneglyphs are incredibly important in the overarching story by Eiichiro Oda, and they are directly connected to the final island, Laugh Tale.

The true history of Poneglyphs a piece World, which is connected to a fragment as well as Nico Robin, archaeologist of the Straw Hat Pirates. For a very long time, she was the only person alive capable of deciphering these poneglyphs. However, the final saga of One Piece changed things up a lot by introducing more characters capable of reading poneglyphs in different ways. Now, Eiichiro Oda has officially added another character to the mix, as well as two future potential Poneglyph readers. This new character is none other than Wano's former daimyo – Kozuki Sukiyaki.

One Piece officially brought back Kozuki Sukiyaki at the end of Wano

The poneglyphs are directly linked to the Kozuki clan of Wano, as they made these stones. This major revelation was officially made by author Eiichiro Oda a piece Chapter 818, continued in Shuisha's Weekly Shonen Jump Issue #14 March 7, 2016. It was revealed that all the Ponglyphs were drawn by them about 800 years ago to carry a message of war against the World Government, as well as the destruction of the Ancient Kingdom. Given that this message is important and tells their story despite the government's attempts to erase it, it makes sense why the government has forbidden them to understand it.

“For generations, Wano's Kozuki clan has built a line of stone cutters, cutters, and carvers. Even now, their skills with rocks are unparalleled. Eight hundred years ago, the Kozuki clan created indestructible stone documents called poneglyphs.” – Nekomamushi explains the Kozuki Poneglyphs, a fragment of Chapter #818

However, centuries later, poneglyph readers still exist. Ohara was officially destroyed a piece Chapter 397, featured in WSJ Issue #9 of January 30, 2006, specifically because they tried to decipher the poneglyphs, but Nico Robin, the last light of the revolution, still remains. a piece The Wano arc shed some light on the Poneglyphs and finally gave us a big surprise by revealing that Oden's father Kozuki Tsukiaki was actually still alive and living under the identity of Tenguyama Hitetsu. It was Sukiyaki who taught Odin how to read and write poneglyph.

Within the Kozuki family, the tradition of reading and writing poneglyphs has been passed down through the generations, and Shukiaki was the second-to-last person of the Kozuki family to be able to read and write poneglyphs, as confirmed alive in One Piece Chapter 1053, which was officially released in the June 29, 29 Shueisha Weekly issue. The piece now has an additional poneglyph reader that is sure to play an important role in the future.

“I am Kozuki Sukiyaki, Kozuki Oden's father. Momonosuke doesn't know, and I don't want to tell him yet.” – Kozuki Sukiyaki reveals his true identity, One Piece Chapter 1053

Sukiyaki is officially set to pass the poneglyph reading and writing skills to Momonosuke and Hiyori.

The most exciting part of Kozuki Sukiyaki being alive as a poneglyph reader is that he can now officially pass on the skill once again. It was Sukiyaki who taught Oden how to read and write poneglyphs, and then Oden helped Roger reach the final island, Laugh Tail. The message inscribed on the Golden Bell at Skypiea, as seen in a piece Chapter 966, Kozuki was down for none other than Oden.

“Show me this, Roger! Show me the last chapter of your grand, life-spanning adventure!” – Kozuki Oden to Roger, One Piece Chapter #966

Although Oden is dead, Sukiyaki is still alive, meaning the next in line to learn how to read and write poneglyphs is none other than Kozuki Momonosuke and Kozuki Hiyori. Both these characters will play an important role in advancing the story as they learn how to read and write this ancient language that is disappearing in the face of time.

“There may be some things I can still help shed light on. An old man like me is capable of anything now.” – Sukiyaki vows to help Momonosuke and Hiyori, One Piece Chapter #1056

Now, Kozuki Momonosuke rules as Shogun of Wano. Although he is only 8 years old, he has the body of an adult and in time he will learn how to read and write this ancient script himself. This knowledge of the ancient script would be passed down through Momonosuke to his future children and then to their children in the future. Likewise, Kozuki Hiyori as the Princess of Wano will be taught this ancient script by her grandfather Sukiyaki. Through Kozuki Hiyori, future generations will continue to learn to read and write poneglyphs.

Why One Piece Poneglyph readers will be key in the final saga

a piece The Final Saga focuses solely on the race on Final Island, and as such, the poneglyphs are the most important aspect of this part of the story. Four Road Ponglyphs are required to reach the final island, Laugh Tail. This was officially confirmed by Nekomamushi and Inuarashi a piece Chapter #818, Shuisha's Weekly Shonen Jump issue #14 was officially released on March 7, 2016. Right now, the Straw Hat Pirates have three Road Poneglyphs. Meanwhile, the Blackbeard Pirates are also presumed to have three Road Poneglyphs, and Shanks takes two Road Poneglyphs from Eustace Kidd, while Zou learns the location of the Road Poneglyphs. Buggy doesn't have any at the moment, but is likely to get them all in no time.

Once all the Yonko have Road Poneglyphs, the question of understanding them arises, and this is where all of these characters are going to be key. The Straw Hat Pirates already have Nico Robin, who can decipher Poneglyphs for Luffy; However, others still need a Poneglyph Reader. The Blackbeard Pirates now have Pudding, who hails from the Three-Eyed Tribe and can potentially decipher these poneglyphs. Likewise, Kozuki Hiyori and Momonosuke, as well as Sukiyaki herself, all have this ability, and they could thus be the main targets in the final saga moving forward. It is not yet confirmed what Eiichiro Oda will do with these Poneglyph readers, but it will be interesting to see how things progress and how they will be incorporated into the story over the next few years.

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