What is the One Piece? What is the Will of D? Where is Raftel? On this special episode of The One Piece Podcast we delve into the biggest questions in One Piece in search of answers.

This is the audiobook version of our article The One Piece Connection, written by Zach Logan, narrated by Zach Logan, Ed, and The Dude. Research and ideas from this article were contributed by Greg, Sai, Bryan, Kyle, Ed, James, Stephen and Jammer.

Read the full article here. The full article includes images and annotations.

0:00:00 Beginning

0:05:31 Part I: The Space Race

0:12:00 Part II: The Ancient Kingdom

0:26:13 Part III: Descendants

0:37:27 Part IV: The One Piece

0:45:00 Epilogue

One Piece author Eiichiro Oda has planted subtle clues are the key to solving what the One Piece really is and why Monkey D. Luffy will be the one to find it. Ultimately, the power that Luffy will discover at the end of the Grand Line has impacts for every character in the series, be it those of the past, those of the present, or those we have yet to see.

I am also excited to announce that the first follow-up to “The One Piece Connection” will be published within the next few months. Please let us know what great mysteries you want to see addressed on Twitter, Facebook or Tumblr!

This audiobook is just one of the many features of #OnePieceHistoryMonth! March to big-picture articles, editorials, and special features. Over the last seven years, we have had a particular interest in the world building elements of One Piece, and we continue to do so today. Without further ado, enjoy The One Piece Connection: