Was Joy Boy, the Father of Pirates, the First Pirate King? | The World’s First Pirate, Joy Boy
The World’s First Pirate, Joy Boy
Vegapunk introduces Joy Boy as the first pirate in world history. This suggests that before him, there were no pirates on the seas. This could imply that the natural environment was different back then. In today’s world, islands form individual nations, leading to frequent sea travel and trade. This naturally gives rise to maritime people, and in turn, pirates. However, the fact that no pirates existed before Joy Boy might indicate that there were other continents besides the Red Line.
Joy Boy might have felt constrained by the land and decided to venture into the harsh, free world of the sea. This raises the possibility that “Binks’ Sake” was a song about Joy Boy and his companions. Since the World Government did not exist back then, there was no global military force like the Marines. Joy Boy likely fought against the armies of individual nations or coalitions, liberating oppressed people wherever he went, much like Luffy does.
Although Joy Boy might not have considered himself a hero, but rather an outlaw, a pirate, the kings of that era likely saw him as the worst kind of criminal. He likely expanded his influence by creating territories and gaining popularity, forming what came to be known as the Great Kingdom—a collection of territories united under his ideology and advanced civilization. The “First 20” kings who opposed him saw his ideas as a threat to their established order and fought to preserve the world as they knew it. However, Vegapunk suggests that Joy Boy was not only the first pirate but also the first man to conquer the seas…
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