Doflamingo's Leverage
The world of One Piece is filled with enigma, but few mysteries carry as much weight as the Mary Geoise national treasure. This secret was first teased by Donquixote Doflamingo, a former Celestial Dragon and Warlord of the Sea. During the Dressrosa Arc, Doflamingo revealed that he possessed knowledge of a specific "treasure" hidden within the Holy Land of Mary Geoise that would shake the world to its foundations if made public. This Doflamingo secret was so potent that it allowed him to blackmail the World Nobles, granting him the authority to mobilize the CP0 and even manipulate the news of his own resignation from the Warlords.
The leverage Doflamingo held suggests that the Mary Geoise national treasure is not merely a hoard of gold, but something of immense political or existential significance. Doflamingo claimed that if he had the power of the Op-Op Fruit at the time of its discovery, he could have used the treasure to rule the entire world. This implies a direct connection between the physical nature of the treasure and the ability to wield absolute power over the global population and the World Government itself.
The Giant Straw Hat?
One of the most shocking reveals in the series occurred during the Levely Arc, when a mysterious figure known as Imu descended into a freezing vault deep within Mary Geoise. Inside this vault sat a massive, stone-like giant straw hat, identical in shape to the one worn by Monkey D. Luffy and previously by Gol D. Roger. Many fans immediately identified this as the celestial dragon treasure Doflamingo was referring to. The presence of this hat in such a restricted area suggests it is a relic from the Void Century, possibly belonging to a figure like Joy Boy.
Why would a giant straw hat be considered a world-shaking treasure? Theories suggest that the hat itself might be a weapon, a container for an ancient power, or a symbolic frozen tomb. Some believe the hat is preserved in the cold to prevent it from decaying, while others speculate it might be an artifact that can only be "activated" by someone carrying the Will of D. Regardless of its exact function, the giant straw hat remains the primary candidate for the Mary Geoise national treasure.
Immortality Surgery Connection
Doflamingo’s obsession with the Op-Op Fruit provides a massive clue regarding the treasure's nature. He specifically mentioned that the "Immortality Surgery" (Perpetual Youth Surgery) performed by a previous user of the Op-Op Fruit was necessary to utilize the national treasure to its full extent. This suggests that the treasure might have a side effect or a requirement that is fatal or taxing to a normal human being. If the user is immortal, they could potentially bypass these limits and wield the celestial dragon treasure indefinitely.
This connection brings Imu into the spotlight. If Imu is indeed the one who has sat on the Empty Throne since the Void Century, it is highly likely they have already undergone the Immortality Surgery. This would explain how Imu has maintained control over the world for centuries and why they are the only ones capable of managing the secret hidden within Mary Geoise. The Doflamingo secret, therefore, likely involves the existence of Imu and the method by which they maintain their eternal reign.
Op-Op Fruit Link
The Op-Op Fruit is often called the "Ultimate Devil Fruit," and its link to the Mary Geoise national treasure reinforces this title. Beyond the Immortality Surgery, the fruit allows for personality-transplant surgeries and high-level spatial manipulation. Doflamingo believed that with the fruit's "spatial" powers, he could seize the treasure from the Celestial Dragons. This implies that the treasure is kept in a location or state that is physically unreachable or protected by mechanisms that only the Op-Op Fruit can bypass.
Furthermore, the fruit's ability to switch hearts and minds might suggest that the treasure involves the preservation of consciousness or the transfer of power from one body to another. If the national treasure is an ancient being or a powerful soul trapped in a relic, the Op-Op Fruit could be the key to "wearing" that power or bringing it back to life. This synergy between a specific Devil Fruit and a hidden relic is a recurring theme that points toward a grand design left behind by the Great Kingdom or the founding twenty kings.
Top Theories
While the giant straw hat is the most visible piece of the puzzle, several other theories exist regarding the Mary Geoise national treasure:
- Uranus, the Ancient Weapon: Many believe the treasure is actually the third Ancient Weapon, Uranus. Unlike Poseidon (a person) and Pluton (a ship), Uranus is often theorized to be an orbital or weather-based weapon located at the top of the Red Line.
- A Frozen Body: Some speculate that the giant straw hat sits atop the frozen corpse of Joy Boy or a giant from the Void Century, whose DNA or lineage is required to unlock certain world-changing powers.
- The Source of Devil Fruits: A more abstract theory suggests the treasure is the "Tree of Knowledge" or the original source from which all Devil Fruits sprout, giving the World Government control over the distribution of power.
- A World-Sinking Device: Given recent revelations about the world sinking into the ocean, the treasure might be the machinery used to cause the Great Flood during the Void Century.
FAQ
Is the Giant Straw Hat the national treasure?
While not explicitly confirmed, it is the most likely candidate shown so far. Its location in a high-security vault within Mary Geoise matches Doflamingo's description of a hidden world-shaking secret.
Why did the World Government want the Op-Op Fruit?
The World Government sought the Op-Op Fruit primarily for the Immortality Surgery, which Doflamingo claimed was the key to utilizing the Mary Geoise national treasure effectively.
Does Imu know Doflamingo's secret?
As the secret ruler of the world, Imu likely controls the treasure. Doflamingo’s "secret" was the knowledge of the treasure's existence and Imu's presence, which the Celestial Dragons wanted to keep hidden at all costs.
