One Piece

The Orders of History Created by Tsurigi Muramasa Historians within One Piece eventually realize something terrifying and awe-inspiring: Tsurigi Muramasa did not simply influence history. He shaped nearly every age after the Void Century. After the fall of Joy Boy and the destruction of the Ancient Kingdom, civilization itself nearly collapsed. Entire cultures vanished, knowledge was erased, and humanity entered centuries of chaos. Tsurigi became the one constant guiding force through the darkness. For over 800 years, he quietly forged what later became known as: The Orders of History The systems, cultures, philosophies, and traditions that rebuilt the world after its near destruction. The Order of the Samurai Tsurigi created the first true samurai order. Before him, warriors fought only for conquest and survival. He introduced: honor, discipline, loyalty, self-control, and protection of the weak. He established: sword academies, training rituals, meditation practices, warrior rankings, and combat ethics. Every samurai clan in Wano descends from the original disciples he personally trained. Even centuries later, modern sword schools unknowingly preserve fragments of his teachings. The Forging Culture Tsurigi revolutionized blacksmithing itself. He taught ancient craftsmen: metal purification, blade folding, spiritual forging, heat balance, and weapon durability techniques far beyond their era. This created the legendary swordsmith culture of Wano Country. Many sacred forging ceremonies still performed in Wano were originally created by Tsurigi himself. According to legend: “A blade carries the soul of the smith who forged it.” That philosophy became central to Wano culture. The Tradition of Breathing & Martial Discipline Tsurigi discovered the connection between: breathing, emotion, movement, and combat efficiency. From this came: breathing disciplines, physical conditioning systems, meditative combat, and advanced martial training. Over generations, these ideas spread across many fighting styles throughout the world. Some later evolved into techniques resembling those from Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba. The Cultural Restoration Era After ancient wars destroyed countless civilizations, Tsurigi traveled constantly rebuilding communities. He helped restore: agriculture, architecture, language preservation, music, festivals, clothing traditions, and education. Entire islands owe their customs to him without even knowing it. Many peaceful traditions celebrated today were created specifically so future generations would value life instead of endless warfare. The Order of Inherited Will Perhaps Tsurigi’s greatest philosophical contribution was the concept that: “Dreams never truly die if another person carries them forward.” This belief became the foundation for what later generations call inherited will. It influenced: samurai ideals, pirate dreams, revolutionary movements, and even the philosophy of Monkey D. Luffy himself. Tsurigi believed history should never belong to kings or governments. It should belong to the people who continue carrying hope into the future. The Future Generations He Forged Although most people never met him directly, Tsurigi influenced countless future generations. Through his teachings, he indirectly shaped: swordsmen, kings, rebels, protectors, and heroes across centuries. Many legendary warriors unknowingly followed paths he created long ago. Even modern ideals of: honor, freedom, self-improvement, discipline, and loyalty were touched by his influence somewhere in history. Why History Calls Him “The Foundation of Civilization” Most heroes save people temporarily. Tsurigi rebuilt the world itself. He preserved knowledge during dark ages. He gave broken nations identity. He transformed violence into discipline. And he created systems strong enough to survive centuries after his era ended. That is why ancient scholars describe him as: “The man who carried civilization across the Void Century.” His Greatest Creation In the end, Tsurigi’s greatest creation was not a sword. Not a kingdom. Not even the samurai. It was the future itself. Because without Tsurigi Muramasa, humanity may never have recovered from the destruction of the ancient world.