Did Nefertari D. Lily really create the Poneglyphs?
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| Did Nefertari D. Lily really create the Poneglyphs |
With the release of One Piece Episode 1119, fans were treated to major revelations about Nefertari Cobra's death and the shocking news that both he and Vivi are part of the D. Clan. The episode also shed light on the mysterious Nefertari D. Lily, with Imu speaking about her in a way that suggests a personal connection.
In the episode, Imu hints at a mistake made by Lily 800 years ago, which allowed the Poneglyphs to be released into the world. Imu then reveals that Cobra can confirm whether this was truly a mistake, prompting Cobra to reveal Lily's middle initial "D.", confirming her as an enemy of Imu. This aligns with Imu's earlier statement that those with the initial "D." are their enemies.
This left many fans puzzled, especially since it was previously believed that the Kozuki Clan created the Poneglyphs. While this is true, there's a simple explanation for Imu’s words in the episode, which might clear up the confusion.
Nefertari D. Lily’s Key Role in the Poneglyphs' History
Imu’s words in Episode 1119 can be easily interpreted in light of the Kozuki Clan's role in creating the Poneglyphs. Lily didn’t physically create the Poneglyphs by carving them herself, but instead played a key role in spreading them across the world before her death. This is why Imu mentioned that pirates use them to search for treasure. Lily ensured that the Poneglyphs were scattered throughout the seas, safeguarding their legacy.
Imu’s comments also confirm that Lily did this intentionally, further highlighted by the reveal of the “D.” in her name. This act of spreading the Poneglyphs is part of the reason why the World Government, led by Imu and the Gorosei, forbids any research into the Poneglyphs and the Void Century. It seems they are trying to undo Lily’s deliberate plan to pass on this knowledge to future generations.
How Lily’s Role Fits with the Kozuki Clan
The new information in Episode 1119 fits perfectly with what we already know: the Kozuki Clan created and etched the Poneglyphs, but it was Lily who took responsibility for making sure they were distributed around the world. This might even explain why Lily left Mariejois and never returned to Alabasta.
However, how exactly Lily came into possession of the Kozuki Clan's Poneglyphs is still a mystery. Manga readers also don’t have the full answer yet. There are fan theories, but discussing them would reveal spoilers beyond the anime’s current episodes.
Fans can trust that One Piece creator Eiichiro Oda will reveal the truth in due time. As we move further into the final saga of the series, many mysteries, like the events of the Egghead arc, are already being unraveled. Rest assured, more answers are on the way!