What Is the Void Century? The 100-Year Mystery Explained

Pavas Gagneja
Jun 15
3 min read

The Void Century has deep impact and is the most important mystery in the entire series. It’s a 100-year gap in history where almost nothing is known, and that’s not by accident; this century was deliberately erased from the world’s records.

Anyone who’s deep into the world of One Piece knows that the Void Century isn’t just a cool mystery. It’s the key to everything: the World Government, the Ancient Weapons, the D clan, and even the final island, Laugh Tale. So, what really happened during this lost era?

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What Is The Void Century?

The Void Century refers to a period of 100 years that took place about 800 to 900 years before the current timeline in One Piece. The craziest part? There are no public records about what happened during that time. The World Government made sure that no one knows the truth.

The only people who could reveal anything are the scholars of Ohara, but they were wiped out in a Buster Call when they started uncovering the truth. Nico Robin, the only survivor, is one of the few people alive who can read the Poneglyphs, ancient stone tablets that might hold the truth about that missing century.

The Rise Of The World Government

It’s no coincidence that the World Government was formed right after the Void Century. In fact, they were the winners of whatever war or event happened during that time. Twenty kingdoms came together and crushed the enemy that existed before them, and then erased every bit of history about it.

Many fans believe there was once a great kingdom with advanced technology, powerful ideals, and possibly a goal of uniting the world in peace. But that kingdom stood in the way of the 20 kings, so they destroyed it. This theory explains why the World Government is so desperate to keep the truth hidden and feared the King of Pirates, Gol D. Roger. The existence of the Ancient Weapons, Pluton, Poseidon, and Uranus, is also linked to the Void Century.

The Will Of D And Laugh Tale

Another huge part of the Void Century is the mystery of the “Will of D.” Several important characters; like Luffy, Ace, Gol D. Roger, and even Blackbeard, carry the initial “D” in their name. It’s been hinted that they are natural enemies of the Celestial Dragons, and their existence is deeply tied to that lost century.

Gol D. Roger and his crew were the only ones to ever reach Laugh Tale, the final island in the Grand Line. What they found there made them laugh; probably because they finally learned the full truth about the Void Century and the world’s lies.

Roger even told Whitebeard that the D clan members are destined to shake the foundations of the world. That means the Void Century isn’t just a cool mystery; it’s a time bomb waiting to explode once the truth comes out.

Final Verdict: Why The Void Century Matters?

The Void Century is more than just some hidden part of the past; it’s the core secret of the One Piece world. Everything the World Government has done, from banning the study of Poneglyphs to hiding the Ancient Weapons, is to stop the truth from coming out.

Luffy, Robin, and the Straw Hat crew are getting closer to uncovering what really happened. Once that truth is known, the entire world could change, possibly bringing the fall of the World Government and the rise of a new era. So while pirates chase treasure and marines enforce justice, the real battle is about the truth hidden in that 100-year void. And when it finally comes to light, it will shake the world to its core.