Just days after Eiichiro Oda sealed the true secret of the One Piece in a treasure chest and sank it 651 meters into the ocean, the internet’s most dedicated detectives have cracked the case. In less than 24 hours, a global team of fans analyzing the official video claims to have pinpointed the exact location of the sunken capsule.
The treasure hunt began on March 2, 2026, when the official ONE PIECE YouTube channel released a video celebrating the manga surpassing 600 million copies in circulation. In the clip, Oda is shown writing the long-held secret of the treasure on a piece of paper. He sealed half of the document inside a locked chest, which was then placed in a pressure-resistant glass sphere and dropped into the ocean at a classified location .
The Clues That Cracked the Code
Within hours, a Reddit user named XilLive posted a detailed breakdown on the r/OnePieceSpoilers subreddit. The fan treated the video like a forensic puzzle, identifying three key pieces of evidence.
Clue 1 was the involvement of official organizations. The video’s description credited the Japan Coast Guard and the Japan Agency for Marine Earth Science and Technology (JAMSTEC) . Given that dumping objects in the ocean is typically illegal, fans deduced that Oda must have received special permission, placing the operation firmly in Japanese waters .
Clue 2 came from the footage of the sunset. The video shows the sun setting over the horizon with no land in sight. By calculating the time of day and the angle of the sun, fans determined the camera was facing southwest. This meant the coast had to be behind the camera, to the northeast, confirming the ship was a significant distance offshore .
Clue 3 was found in the brief shot of the seabed. The sediment appeared to be fine silt, not rock or sand disturbed by strong currents. This suggested a deep, calm underwater environment, matching the announced depth of 651 meters .
The Exact Coordinates?
Combining all the data—proximity to Tokyo where Oda lives, a southwest view with no land, a depth of roughly 600 meters, and a silty seabed—the Reddit community landed on Suruga Bay in Shizuoka Prefecture. It is a deep, familiar testing ground for JAMSTEC and fits every environmental clue .
The theory gained momentum when an X user (formerly Twitter) named @OPHunterTV posted what they claimed were the precise GPS coordinates: 34°42’46.8″N 139°09’07.6″E. These coordinates point to an area in the Pacific Ocean south of Japan, where the water depth is reportedly an exact match at 651 meters .
IShowSpeed Joins the Hunt
The viral mystery has even caught the attention of major streamers. During a March 4 livestream, the popular creator IShowSpeed reacted to the news with explosive excitement. “Chat, I gotta find the One Piece, bro,” he shouted. “What area of the ocean did they drop it at? I should do a stream trying to find it” . His declaration has split the fanbase, with some begging him not to spoil the story and others eager to watch the chaos open.
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A Treasure That Can’t Be Touched
Despite the excitement, actually retrieving the chest remains a fantasy for now. As several fans on Reddit pointed out, the location is roughly 650 meters deep, requiring a manned submersible like the Shinkai 6500 or advanced ROVs (Remotely Operated Vehicles) .
Even if someone had the resources, the logistical and bureaucratic hurdles would be massive. The area is monitored by researchers, and JAMSTEC, who helped with the project, is likely to keep a close eye on the site. “The sheer scale of the bureaucracy of the whole thing would fold anyone,” one Reddit user noted. “We will know the ending precisely when we are meant to” .
For now, the glass sphere remains on the ocean floor, holding half of the answer. The other half of the document, which reads “What is ONE PIECE and who is Monkey D. Luffy,” was published as a newspaper ad in Japan, leaving fans with only part of the puzzle . Whether the location is a brilliant marketing stunt or a real buried treasure, Oda has successfully launched a modern-day Great Pirate Era.
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Stay tuned to VvipTimes for more updates on this real-world treasure hunt and the final saga of the Straw Hat Pirates.
