Remember that time, months ago, when we all scratched our heads about Nefetari Lily and her possible connection to the Paw-Paw Fruit? Yeah, it’s time to revisit that head-scratcher.
So, here’s the scoop: some clever folks started connecting the dots because of Lily’s ability to scatter those cryptic poneglyphs. But wait, there’s more! In the recent revelations, we got a juicy piece of the puzzle when Imu casually mentioned that Lily’s “mistake” had “liberated” the poneglyphs. Well, isn’t that a “paw-sitive” clue?
But this theory train doesn’t stop there. Remember Alabasta, where the architecture had that snazzy Egyptian vibe, and Chaka and Pell were all about guarding stuff with their impressive Zoan fruits? They’ve been part of Alabasta’s culture for generations. But guess what’s missing from this picture? Yep, you guessed it – the Sea Cat!
Vivi mentioned that her people revered the Sea Cat, but never really spilled the beans on why.
Now, if we zoom in on its most striking feature (no, not its cute face, and not the bling-bling earring), what do we see? The PAW!
Now, I’ll confess – I, like many others, was hoodwinked by Oda’s misdirection. I thought the Paw-Paw Fruit was all about bears because, you know, Kuma means bear. But then it hit me like a ton of catnip – cats have paws too!
And let’s not forget the Egypt connection. Cats were famously worshiped in Egypt, but it’s a little MIA in Alabasta. Maybe it was a big deal back in Lily’s day but got lost in the sands of time.
So, here’s the plot twist – the World Government, those snobby Celestial Dragons or the 19 Kings who stuck around with Imu, probably didn’t take kindly to Lily snubbing them. She never made it back, and I bet they attacked her ship on her way home, snatching the Paw-Paw Fruit. Over time, Alabasta’s folks forgot about this fruity connection. But Lily, being the resourceful rebel she was, might’ve taken a detour or two before her capture, ensuring that her people weren’t targeted with sky lasers or whatever ominous weapons the World Government had in store.
Now, this big puzzle piece laid out by Oda over a decade ago lends credibility to other theories that Lily had the Paw-Paw Fruit, and it might find its way to Vivi. That could explain where Kuma is heading – maybe he’s on a mission to get to Vivi or close enough to ensure that this “hands of liberation” fruit finds its way back where it belongs.
Oh, and just a fun side note: we’ve got the Paw-Paw Fruit, the “hands,” and the Drums, like Luffy’s heartbeat. Imagine a cute lucky cat, with its paws perpetually tapping on a little drum. Adorable, right?
So, if you’re vibing with this theory, dive into other posts detailing Lily’s connection to the Paw-Paw Fruit and get ready for the potential reunion of Vivi and the Straw Hats.