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One Piece

A chronological backbone of the One Piece universe covering major historical events, the mysteries of the Void Century, the rise of pirates and world powers, the formation of the Straw Hat Pirates, and the major events that shape the world.

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  9. Unknown period

    The World Government establishes control

    The World Government creates the Marines to enforce its authority and maintain order across the seas. Over time, the organization becomes the primary military force of the world.

  10. Around 50 years before the present

    Gol D. Roger rises as a pirate

    Gol D. Roger becomes one of the most famous pirates in history. His strength, ambition, and exploration eventually lead him toward the greatest mysteries of the world.

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  13. 30 years before the present

    Roger becomes Pirate King

    Gol D. Roger reaches the final island of the Grand Line and discovers the truth of the world. He earns the title Pirate King.

  14. 24 years before the present

    The execution of Gol D. Roger

    Roger is executed by the World Government. Before his death, he reveals the existence of his legendary treasure, the One Piece, causing the Great Pirate Era to begin.

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  43. Water 7 Saga

    The Straw Hats arrive at Water 7

    The crew reaches Water 7, a city famous for shipbuilding. They discover that the Going Merry cannot continue sailing due to severe damage.

  44. Water 7 Saga

    The Straw Hats meet Franky

    The crew encounters Franky, a cyborg shipwright and former apprentice of legendary shipbuilder Tom. Franky initially opposes the Straw Hats before becoming one of their closest allies.

  45. Water 7 Saga

    Robin leaves the Straw Hats

    Robin leaves the crew after being confronted by agents of the World Government. She sacrifices herself because she believes her existence endangers her friends.

  46. Water 7 Saga

    The World Government's secret organization CP9 is revealed

    The Straw Hats discover that CP9, a secret assassination unit of the World Government, has captured Robin and intends to use her ability to read Poneglyphs.

  47. Enies Lobby

    The Straw Hats declare war on the World Government

    The Straw Hats attack Enies Lobby to rescue Robin. Luffy openly declares war against the World Government, marking a major turning point in the story.

  48. Enies Lobby

    Robin declares that she wants to live

    • Nico Robin

    Robin finally accepts that she deserves to have friends and a future. The Straw Hats rescue her from CP9 and the World Government.

  49. Enies Lobby

    Luffy defeats Rob Lucci

    Luffy defeats Rob Lucci, the strongest member of CP9, proving that the Straw Hats are capable of fighting against the strongest forces of the World Government.

  50. After Enies Lobby

    The Going Merry reaches its end

    The Going Merry, the Straw Hats' first ship, is unable to continue. The crew says goodbye to the ship after it saves them one final time.

  51. After Enies Lobby

    Franky joins the Straw Hats

    Franky builds the Thousand Sunny and joins the crew as their shipwright. His dream is to create a ship capable of sailing around the world.

  52. Thriller Bark Arc

    The Straw Hats encounter Gecko Moria

    The Straw Hats arrive at Thriller Bark, a massive ship-like island controlled by Gecko Moria, one of the Seven Warlords of the Sea. Moria uses the power of the Shadow-Shadow Fruit to steal shadows and create an army of zombies.

  53. Thriller Bark Arc

    The Straw Hats meet Brook

    The crew encounters Brook, a living skeleton who ate the Revive-Revive Fruit. His shadow was stolen by Moria, preventing him from returning to the outside world.

  54. Thriller Bark Arc

    Luffy defeats Gecko Moria

    Luffy defeats Gecko Moria and restores the stolen shadows of hundreds of victims. The victory further damages the reputation of the Seven Warlords system.

  55. Thriller Bark Arc

    Brook joins the Straw Hat Pirates

    After the defeat of Moria, Brook joins the Straw Hats as their musician. He hopes to reunite with Laboon, the whale he promised to return to decades earlier.

  56. Thriller Bark aftermath

    Bartholomew Kuma encounters the Straw Hats

    Bartholomew Kuma, a member of the Seven Warlords and an agent connected to the World Government, arrives at Thriller Bark. He tests the crew and nearly kills Luffy before being stopped.

  57. Thriller Bark aftermath

    Zoro sacrifices himself for Luffy

    Kuma transfers Luffy's accumulated pain and exhaustion to Zoro. Zoro survives the experience but refuses to reveal what happened, demonstrating his loyalty to his captain.

  58. Sabaody Archipelago Arc

    The Straw Hats reach Sabaody Archipelago

    The crew arrives at Sabaody, an island near the entrance to the New World. They discover the world of human trafficking, Celestial Dragons, and the dark side of the World Government.

  59. Sabaody Archipelago Arc

    The Eleven Supernovas are introduced

    The Straw Hats meet other powerful rookie pirates known as the Eleven Supernovas. These pirates are seen as the new generation that could challenge the existing balance of power.

  60. Sabaody Archipelago Arc

    Luffy punches a Celestial Dragon

    After a Celestial Dragon shoots the fish-man Hachi, Luffy attacks him. This act causes the World Government to respond with overwhelming force.

  61. Sabaody Archipelago Arc

    Admiral Kizaru and the Pacifistas attack

    The Marines deploy Admiral Kizaru, Pacifista weapons, and Bartholomew Kuma against the pirates at Sabaody. The Straw Hats are unable to defeat the overwhelming military force.

  62. Sabaody Archipelago Arc

    The Straw Hats are separated by Kuma

    Kuma uses his Devil Fruit ability to send each Straw Hat member to a different location around the world. The crew is separated for the first time.

  63. After Sabaody

    Luffy discovers his brother Ace has been captured

    Luffy learns that his adopted brother Portgas D. Ace has been defeated by Blackbeard and handed over to the Marines for execution.

  64. Impel Down Arc

    Luffy infiltrates Impel Down

    Luffy breaks into the world's greatest prison to rescue Ace. Along the way he encounters former enemies and allies, including Crocodile, Buggy, and Jinbe.

  65. Impel Down Arc

    Luffy fails to rescue Ace before his execution

    Despite escaping Impel Down with a group of prisoners, Luffy arrives too late to prevent Ace from being transferred to Marineford.

  66. Marineford War

    The Paramount War begins

    The Marines prepare to execute Ace, the adopted son of Whitebeard. Whitebeard and his pirate fleet attack Marineford to rescue him, creating one of the largest battles in history.

  67. Marineford War

    The greatest powers of the world clash

    The Marines, the Seven Warlords, Whitebeard's pirates, and numerous allies collide. The battle demonstrates the enormous gap between the strongest pirates and ordinary fighters.

  68. Marineford War

    Luffy reaches Ace

    Luffy successfully reaches the execution platform with help from allies. Ace is freed temporarily after the efforts of the pirates and their allies.

  69. Marineford War

    Portgas D. Ace dies protecting Luffy

    Ace sacrifices himself to protect Luffy from Admiral Akainu's attack. His death becomes one of the most significant emotional events in Luffy's life.

  70. Marineford War

    Whitebeard dies and reveals the One Piece is real

    Edward Newgate, known as Whitebeard, dies standing after fighting the Marines and Blackbeard. Before his death, he confirms that the One Piece exists, reigniting the Great Pirate Era.

  71. Marineford aftermath

    Blackbeard rises as a new Emperor

    Marshall D. Teach, known as Blackbeard, steals Whitebeard's Devil Fruit power and becomes one of the most dangerous pirates in the world.

  72. Marineford aftermath

    The old era of pirates ends

    The deaths of Ace and Whitebeard mark the end of an era dominated by legendary pirates. A new generation begins challenging the balance of power.

  73. After Marineford

    Luffy decides to train instead of immediately returning to piracy

    After realizing his weakness and the loss of Ace, Luffy decides to become stronger before reuniting with his crew.

  74. Two years after Marineford

    The Straw Hats complete their training

    Each Straw Hat member spends two years training and improving their abilities. They prepare themselves for the dangers of the New World.

  75. After the time skip

    The Straw Hats reunite at Sabaody

    The Straw Hats return to Sabaody after two years and demonstrate their increased strength. They prepare to enter the New World together.

  76. After the time skip

    The Straw Hats enter the New World

    The crew enters the second half of the Grand Line, where the strongest pirates, the Four Emperors, and the greatest secrets of the world await.

  77. Fish-Man Island Arc

    The Straw Hats arrive at Fish-Man Island

    The Straw Hats enter the underwater kingdom of Fish-Man Island after traveling beneath the Red Line. The island reveals the long history of discrimination between humans and fish-men.

  78. Fish-Man Island Arc

    The history of Fisher Tiger and the Sun Pirates is revealed

    The crew learns about Fisher Tiger, a legendary fish-man who freed enslaved people from Mary Geoise and founded the Sun Pirates. His actions become a symbol of resistance against human oppression.

  79. Fish-Man Island Arc

    The history of Queen Otohime is revealed

    Queen Otohime of Fish-Man Island worked toward peaceful coexistence between humans and fish-men. Her ideals influence the future of the island and her descendants.

  80. Fish-Man Island Arc

    The Straw Hats defeat Hody Jones

    Luffy defeats Hody Jones, a fish-man extremist who seeks revenge against humanity. The victory allows Fish-Man Island to move toward a more peaceful future.

  81. Fish-Man Island Arc

    Shirahoshi is revealed to be Poseidon

    Princess Shirahoshi is revealed to be the Ancient Weapon Poseidon. She possesses the ability to communicate with and command the Sea Kings, making her one of the most important people in the world.

  82. Punk Hazard Arc

    The Straw Hats encounter Punk Hazard

    The crew arrives at Punk Hazard, an island devastated by the battle between Admirals Akainu and Aokiji. The island becomes the starting point of a new alliance.

  83. Punk Hazard Arc

    Luffy forms an alliance with Trafalgar Law

    Trafalgar Law proposes an alliance with Luffy to defeat one of the Four Emperors. Together they begin a plan to weaken Kaido's influence in the New World.

  84. Punk Hazard Arc

    Caesar Clown's experiments are exposed

    The Straw Hats discover that Caesar Clown has been creating weapons and conducting dangerous experiments connected to the World Government and Kaido's forces.

  85. Punk Hazard Arc

    The connection between Doflamingo and Kaido is revealed

    The crew discovers that Donquixote Doflamingo supplies artificial Devil Fruits called SMILEs to Kaido, strengthening the Emperor's military forces.

  86. Dressrosa Arc

    The Straw Hats arrive at Dressrosa

    The crew travels to Dressrosa to stop Doflamingo, one of the Seven Warlords of the Sea and a major figure in the underworld of the New World.

  87. Dressrosa Arc

    Doflamingo's rule over Dressrosa is revealed

    The Straw Hats discover that Doflamingo used the powers of the Ito Ito no Mi to control the country and erased the memories of the population through Sugar's ability.

  88. Dressrosa Arc

    The history of the Donquixote Family is revealed

    Doflamingo's past as a former Celestial Dragon is revealed. After his family abandoned their noble status, he developed hatred toward the world and sought power.

  89. Dressrosa Arc

    Sabo returns and gains Ace's Devil Fruit

    Luffy's childhood brother Sabo is revealed to have survived. After Ace's death, Sabo inherits the Flame-Flame Fruit and continues Ace's will.

  90. Dressrosa Arc

    Luffy defeats Doflamingo

    Luffy defeats Doflamingo using Gear Fourth, ending his control over Dressrosa and dealing a major blow to the underworld of the New World.

  91. Dressrosa Arc

    The Straw Hat Grand Fleet is formed

    Several pirate crews that fought alongside Luffy swear loyalty to him, creating the Straw Hat Grand Fleet. Luffy becomes recognized as a major figure among pirates.

  92. Zou Arc

    The Straw Hats arrive at Zou

    The crew reaches the island of Zou, which rests on the back of the giant elephant Zunesha. They discover the hidden history of the Mink Tribe and the Kozuki Clan.

  93. Zou Arc

    The alliance against Kaido expands

    The Straw Hats, Heart Pirates, Minks, and samurai from Wano form an alliance to defeat Kaido and liberate Wano Country.

  94. Zou Arc

    The Road Poneglyphs are revealed

    The crew learns that four special Poneglyphs called Road Poneglyphs reveal the location of the final island, Laugh Tale. Finding them becomes essential to reaching the One Piece.

  95. Whole Cake Island Arc

    Sanji leaves the Straw Hats

    Sanji is forced to return to his family, the Vinsmokes of Germa 66, and becomes involved in a political marriage arranged by Big Mom.

  96. Whole Cake Island Arc

    Sanji's past as a Vinsmoke is revealed

    Sanji's childhood as a member of the genetically modified Vinsmoke family is revealed. Unlike his siblings, Sanji retained his emotions and compassion.

  97. Whole Cake Island Arc

    The Straw Hats infiltrate Big Mom's territory

    Luffy and his allies enter Totto Land to rescue Sanji and disrupt Big Mom's plans.

  98. Whole Cake Island Arc

    Luffy defeats Charlotte Katakuri

    Luffy fights Katakuri, one of Big Mom's strongest commanders. The battle allows Luffy to improve his observation abilities and grow stronger.

  99. Whole Cake Island Arc

    The Straw Hats escape Big Mom's territory

    The crew successfully rescues Sanji and escapes Totto Land, though Big Mom remains a major threat in the New World.

  100. Wano Country Arc

    The alliance arrives in Wano

    Luffy and his allies enter Wano Country, a nation controlled by Kaido and shogun Orochi. The goal is to free the country and defeat Kaido.

  101. Wano Country Arc

    The history of Kozuki Oden is revealed

    The story of Kozuki Oden reveals his journey with Whitebeard and Roger, his connection to Laugh Tale, and his attempt to open Wano before his death.

  102. Wano Country Arc

    The Raid on Onigashima begins

    The alliance launches an attack against Kaido and Big Mom's forces. The battle becomes one of the largest conflicts of the New World era.

  103. Wano Country Arc

    Luffy awakens his Devil Fruit

    During his battle with Kaido, Luffy's Devil Fruit awakens. It is revealed that the fruit is not actually the Gomu Gomu no Mi but the Mythical Zoan Human-Human Fruit, Model: Nika.

  104. Wano Country Arc

    Joy Boy returns

    Luffy's awakening is connected to Joy Boy, the legendary figure from the Void Century. The awakening represents the return of a power that the World Government attempted to hide for centuries.

  105. Wano Country Arc

    Luffy defeats Kaido

    Luffy defeats Kaido, one of the Four Emperors, and helps liberate Wano Country. His victory changes the balance of power in the world.

  106. After Wano

    The balance of power in the world changes

    The defeat of Kaido and Big Mom creates a massive shift in global politics. The old generation of Emperors loses control, and a new era begins with Luffy becoming recognized as one of the Four Emperors.

  107. After Wano

    The new Four Emperors are revealed

    The Four Emperors system changes after the fall of Kaido and Big Mom. Luffy, Shanks, Blackbeard, and Buggy become recognized as the major pirate powers of the world.

  108. After Wano

    The Seven Warlords system is abolished

    During the Reverie, the World Government votes to abolish the Seven Warlords of the Sea system. Former Warlords such as Mihawk, Hancock, and others become targets of the Marines again.

  109. Reverie period

    The Revolutionary Army attacks Mary Geoise

    The Revolutionary Army launches an operation during the Reverie to challenge the Celestial Dragons and declare war against the World Government.

  110. Reverie period

    The world learns about Sabo's actions

    Sabo becomes involved in a major incident at Mary Geoise. The true details remain unclear to the public, but the event greatly affects the Revolutionary Army and global politics.

  111. Final Saga

    The Straw Hats arrive at Egghead Island

    The Straw Hats arrive at Egghead, the futuristic island belonging to the world's greatest scientist, Dr. Vegapunk. The island becomes the center of major discoveries about the world's hidden history.

  112. Final Saga

    The Straw Hats meet Dr. Vegapunk

    Vegapunk is revealed to have divided his consciousness into multiple bodies known as Satellites. His research has produced some of the most advanced technology in the world.

  113. Final Saga

    Vegapunk's connection to the World Government is revealed

    Vegapunk has worked for the World Government for years while secretly investigating forbidden knowledge. His research brings him dangerously close to uncovering the truth of the Void Century.

  114. Final Saga

    The Seraphim are introduced

    The World Government reveals the Seraphim, powerful artificial beings created using advanced technology and the lineage factors of former Warlords.

  115. Final Saga

    Jewelry Bonney's connection to Kuma is revealed

    The Straw Hats encounter Jewelry Bonney, whose past is deeply connected to Bartholomew Kuma, the Revolutionary Army, and the experiments of the World Government.

  116. Final Saga

    Bartholomew Kuma's tragic history is revealed

    Kuma's past reveals his connection to the Buccaneer race, the Revolutionary Army, and the sacrifices he made to protect those he cared about.

  117. Final Saga

    The true nature of Kuma's transformation is revealed

    Kuma willingly becomes a cyborg through Vegapunk's experiments as part of a deal involving his daughter Bonney. The World Government eventually removes much of his humanity.

  118. Final Saga

    The World Government attempts to erase Vegapunk

    Because Vegapunk's research threatens forbidden knowledge, the World Government sends CP0 and powerful forces to eliminate him and destroy his research.

  119. Final Saga

    Rob Lucci and CP0 return

    Rob Lucci returns as a member of CP0, the highest-ranking intelligence organization of the World Government. He confronts the Straw Hats again after their earlier conflict at Enies Lobby.

  120. Final Saga

    The truth about Devil Fruits begins to emerge

    Vegapunk's research provides new information about Devil Fruits, suggesting they are connected to human desires, imagination, and the possibility of altering reality.

  121. Final Saga

    The Five Elders reveal their true authority

    The Five Elders, the highest-ranking officials of the World Government, demonstrate that they possess power far beyond ordinary politicians and have direct control over major world events.

  122. Final Saga

    Imu's existence is revealed

    Imu is revealed to be the hidden ruler of the world who sits above even the Five Elders. The existence of Imu contradicts the official history of the World Government.

  123. Final Saga

    The Empty Throne mystery is exposed

    The Empty Throne was believed to symbolize that no one person ruled the world. The existence of Imu reveals that this belief is a carefully maintained lie.

  124. Final Saga

    The Ancient Kingdom mystery becomes central

    The Straw Hats and the world begin uncovering more information about the Ancient Kingdom, Joy Boy, the Void Century, and the reasons the World Government fears the past.

  125. Final Saga

    The race for the One Piece accelerates

    With multiple Emperors, the Revolutionary Army, the World Government, and the Straw Hats searching for the truth, the world enters the final race toward Laugh Tale and the One Piece.

  126. Final Saga

    The Straw Hats continue toward Laugh Tale

    The Straw Hats continue collecting Road Poneglyphs and uncovering the lost history. Their journey is directly connected to the mysteries of Joy Boy, the Ancient Weapons, and the future of the world.