Toritoma: Is This The Long-Lost Queen Of The Kuja And Luffy's Mother?
One Piece has kept us guessing about Monkey D. Luffy’s mom for ages, but Eiichiro Oda might have finally dropped a hint. In the latest SBS section, Oda introduced a new character: Toritoma. Now, Toritoma was the Amazon Lily empress before Boa Hancock, and guess what? She's the perfect age to be Luffy's mom and the one who stole Dragon's heart.
Oda even showed us a picture of Toritoma. Look closely – her eyes, nose, and smile? They're like Luffy's! It’s starting to make sense, right? If Luffy doesn’t look like Dragon or Garp, who else could he resemble but his mom?
Love, Loss, And The Kuja
Here's where things get interesting. Oda said Toritoma died from a strange disease called lovesickness. This is common among the Kuja. And you know who might have broken Toritoma's heart? Yup, Dragon! The Kuja women are known to fall for powerful men, and Dragon's got that revolutionary vibe. Think about it: Shakky and Rayleigh, Hancock and Luffy... those love connections are no accident!
It's also a theory that Dragon kept his distance to protect Toritoma and Luffy. This could have led to her lovesickness and eventual death.
More Clues And Connections
Remember that time skip when Kuma sent Luffy to Amazon Lily? It seems like he had a reason, right? Kuma always sends his Straw Hat crewmates to specific places where they'll grow stronger, and Amazon Lily might have been a special place for Luffy, a place to find his heritage.
Plus, Luffy's got that strong Conqueror’s Haki. We know the Kuja choose their empress based on strength, so Toritoma was likely a powerhouse too. While Haki isn't exactly a family heirloom, it could be influenced by your parents' character.
The Unanswered Questions
The problem is, the Kuja are known for having only daughters. And Oda himself once said that Luffy's mom was still alive. But maybe he changed his mind since then.
We might never get a clear answer about Luffy's mom, but Oda might drop more hints. So keep your eyes peeled! One Piece keeps throwing us curveballs, and maybe the next one will finally reveal the truth about Luffy's past.
