One Piece: Oda Confirms the Man Marked by Flames Will Appear in 2026 — The Key to the Final Road Poneglyph?
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December 22, 2025
Back-to-back revelations have pushed One Piece fans to their limit — and the hype is becoming impossible to contain. After teasing the road to Laugh Tale, Eiichiro Oda has now confirmed that the mysterious “Man Marked by Flames, also known as The Man with a the burn scar“ will finally appear in 2026.
This is the same character Kid mentioned long ago — the one believed to hold the last Road Poneglyph, the final key needed to reach Laugh Tale. Fans have been guessing his identity for years, but this time, Oda himself is ready to reveal the truth.
Oda’s Biggest Mystery: The Man Marked by Flames Will Be Revealed Next Year
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Oda Sensei has carefully built the hype around the Man Marked by Flames across multiple arcs. He was never shown, never named — only hinted at. Now, Jump Festa confirms that this character will finally step into the story in 2026.
This alone changes everything.
If this character truly holds the last Road Poneglyph, then One Piece is no longer just approaching its Final Saga — it is actively moving toward its conclusion. Without this final Poneglyph, reaching Laugh Tale is impossible. With it, the entire balance of power collapses.
What makes this even more intriguing is how long Oda has delayed the reveal. Characters like Rocks D. Xebec or Scopper Gaban have already appeared or been explored in the manga. This suggests the Man Marked by Flames may be someone completely unexpected — yet incredibly important.
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Is He Someone We Already Know? Fans Suspect a Shocking Twist
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The One Piece community is on fire with theories. Some believe the Man Marked by Flames could be Scopper Gaban or a survivor of the Rocks Pirates. But history tells us something important — Oda never chooses the obvious answer.
Interestingly, Oda recently gifted actor Johnny Depp a custom illustration of Captain Jack Sparrow, which immediately caught fans’ attention. At Jump Festa, many noticed pirate-themed imagery that felt strangely intentional. While this does not confirm anything, it raises a wild possibility: Oda may be preparing a completely new legendary pirate inspired by classic pirate lore.
Gaban is known to have deep knowledge of the old era and may already know who the Man Marked by Flames is. It’s possible Shanks learned about him through Gaban — and soon, Luffy will too.
Still, nothing is confirmed. Oda has made it clear: only his drawings will reveal the truth.
Why This Character Changes the Entire Final Saga
Fans may remember the moment when Kid mentioned the Man with the Burn Scar, and Trafalgar D. Law reacted strangely — as if he knew more than he was willing to say. This suggests that knowledge of this character already exists among key players in the world.
If the Man Marked by Flames truly holds the final Road Poneglyph, then:
- He is undoubtedly extremely powerful
- He controls access to Laugh Tale
- And his reveal will reshape every upcoming battle
This is why Oda has protected this mystery for so long. Once this character appears, the Final Saga will no longer be about searching — it will be about confrontation.
One Piece is no longer building toward the end.
It is standing at the door.
📢 Let’s Talk!
Do you believe the Man Marked by Flames will finally be revealed in 2026?
Is he someone we already know — or a completely new pirate holding the last Road Poneglyph?
Could Oda really be hinting at a Jack Sparrow–type wildcard character in One Piece?
And most importantly… does this mean Laugh Tale is closer than ever?
👇 Share your thoughts in the comments below — let’s discuss!
