This article contains spoilers for One Piece’s Elbaf Arc.
Summary
- Franky discovers an Ancient Mural during Chapter 1138 in One Piece, revealing secrets of the Void Century.
- The mural features an intricate drawing of the original battle between Joy Boy and Imu.
- The artwork of One Piece’s Ancient Mural is visually stunning, with Franky at the center, symbolizing his importance.
When it comes to One Piece, although the series does a great job juggling the massive number of characters that are relevant to the story, at times, it can feel like some characters don’t get the respect they deserve. Whether it’s a lack of fights or diminishing screen time, some characters feel like they’re slowly losing their place in the story. Even some of the Straw Hats, who are arguably the most important characters in One Piece, can feel a bit lacking in terms of power and, in turn, plot relevance.
However, time and time again, the author of One Piece, Oda, proves that power isn’t the only thing that can make for an amazing moment in the series. In a recent chapter, Oda has shared one of the best moments for a character that deserves more recognition in the One Piece community: Franky. Plus, with this moment comes one of the coolest panels and art surrounding the cyborg Straw Hat that fans have seen in a while.
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One Piece Chapter 1138 Introduces A Massive Mural
Franky Is The Straw Hat To Find This Artifact
During Chapter 1138 in One Piece, Franky explores the Adam Tree, the tree that provided the wood to build the Thousand Sunny, with the giant Ripley. While exploring the tree, Ripley shows Franky a mural that was drawn during the era of One Piece’s Void Century and preserved by the giants as a historical landmark. The Ancient Mural, as many fans would soon learn, holds a vast amount of secrets about One Piece’s history, especially when paired with the context of The Harley Texts discovered by Robin.
The sun returns and brings a new morning. And they will surely meet. – The Harley Texts
The Ancient Mural in One Piece, overall, features a massive drawing depicting what is apparently the original battle between Joy Boy and Imu. With a massive tree in the center of the drawing, the mural depicts various figures from One Piece’s Void Century, with a surprising amount of intricate detail. Overall, this drawing has sparked plenty of fan theories that attempt to decipher which drawing represents which character, both in the past and present of the One Piece universe.
This Panel Features Amazing Artwork Of Franky In One Piece
The Entire Panel Has Excellent Art And Composition
- Franky With The Ancient Mural Is Visually Stunning
- The Panel is Oozing With Symbolism
However, while many people are focused on the specifics of the artwork of One Piece’s Ancient Mural, the overall composition of the panel, and Franky’s place in it are visually stunning. With Franky in the center of the mural, looking awe-inspired by the size and intricate detail it has, the entire panel is balanced around both the cyborg’s frame and the massive tree. This creates an excellent juxtaposition with Franky being an amazing shipwright and carpenter being visually a part of an ancient tree while exploring the tree of his dreams, Adam.
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In many ways, this visually stunning mural is dripping with symbolism, not just for the Void Century, but for the Straw Hat shipwright, Franky, himself. The surrounding tree imagery may represent Franky’s place in the overall composition of the Ancient Mural as well. While no drawing on the mural itself represents Franky, his physical place in the artwork of the panel may hint at his importance in One Piece’s new Third World.
Franky Deserves More Recognition In One Piece
This Artwork Feels Like A Step In The Right Direction
Still, even if Franky’s place in the world of One Piece has nothing to do with the image, it’s nice to see gorgeous artwork drawn of the underrated Straw Hat. Plus, this massive moment that reveals a large amount of the lore of One Piece was given to Franky to discover, rather than someone like Luffy. In many ways, this moment reminds fans how important Franky is to the Straw Hats and the overall story of One Piece.
Maybe that simply means, this is nothing more than a child’s dream. – Ripley
In the end, this panel may be the best artwork for Franky in One Piece’s Elbaf Arc so far. Between the gorgeous mural and how Franky himself fits into the picture, this panel is going to go down into One Piece history. With Franky perfectly balancing the composition and providing an awe-inspiring sense of scale to the mural, Oda outdid himself with this drawing.
