In Chapter 1068, as Big Mom was defeated, she questioned whether the One Piece actually exists, hinting that it might be something you can find anywhere. This got me thinking—what if the One Piece is not a single physical treasure, but something that can be found throughout the world?
Roger’s infamous laugh at Laugh Tale might stem from the realization that he traveled the entire world, only to discover that the most valuable treasure was something he already had—an understanding that the real treasure exists in every place and person he encountered.
Now, before dismissing this, let me add another layer. There’s a popular theory circulating online that the song “Bink’s Sake” contains hidden clues about the One Piece. This made me consider that the treasure on Laugh Tale could actually be sake itself.
Why sake?
It could be the ultimate joke of Joyboy. He knew that Laugh Tale was almost impossible to find, requiring knowledge of the world’s history, but once someone reached it, they’d find nothing but sake waiting for them. This sake would symbolize a toast to the journey, the friends made, and even the enemies encountered along the way.
The One Piece, then, could represent people. Not just the people we befriend, but even those we disagree with or dislike. The ultimate treasure is the relationships we form—whether positive or negative, and across different races, opinions, and experiences.
This perspective might explain Roger’s laughter. After years of hardship, mysteries, and adventure, the realization that the greatest treasure was the people he met and the bonds he formed could have been both humorous and enlightening.