One Piece: Eiichiro Oda Confirms Big Mom Isn't Dead?

What is the fate of Big Mom and Kaido after the fight at Onigashima in the Wano Country arc is still a big question mark among One Piece fans. 

This is because Oda Sensei did not provide clarity about what happened to the two former Yonko. 

On the other hand, this has also led to a lot of discussion and debate among fans whether she is still alive or dead.

As we know, Luffy and his allies must face Kaido and Big Mom in the ultimate battle at Onigashima. 

Kaido finally faced 1 vs 1 with Luffy, while Big Mom had to deal with Trafalgar Law and Eustass Kid. 

Even though they were overwhelmed, in the end they both managed to beat Big Mom.

In fact, they managed to make Big Mom finally fall underground under Mount Fuji. 

Then, we see how Big Mom was carried away by the lava flows beneath the mountain. 

This is what then led to speculation and debate among fans regarding the fate of Big Mom. 

Many predict Big Mom is dead but, it seems Oda has already given an answer regarding this.

Oda confirms Big Mom's fate

After a long debate, Oda Sensei finally gave an answer or certainty regarding the fate of Big Mom. 

This is based on yesterday's chapter 1064, where we saw one of Big Mom's children, Charlotte Pudding, being kidnapped by Blackbeard's group.

Pudding appears to be locked in a cell, which she then warns Blackbeard's crew not to be too confident about.

In the chapter, Pudding states that "If mama is still alive, you won't be talking like that much longer!!" which translates to “If only mama were still alive/in here, you wouldn't be able to talk like that anymore!!” The word is a translation from the official party, namely Viz Media. 

The choice of the verb "is" and not "was" is the highlight in this case.

Based on Pudding's words, it seems to give a hint that there is a possibility that Big Mom is still alive today. 

In the translation circulating among fans, the word used is actually "was" and not "is," which is what makes Pudding seem to say that Big Mom is dead.

Indeed, Pudding and Blackbeard and their group were not in Wano when Big Mom lost to Law and Kid. 

Also, when Big Mom fell into the lava flow under Mount Fuji. 

The underwater volcano in these waters did erupt, but we never know what actually happened. 

So is what really happened to Big Mom. 

One thing is for sure, at this time, Big Mom's fate is still unknown. 

However, she was most likely still alive.

Fan Debate

Chapter 1064 yesterday became a hot topic of discussion and debate among fans. 

This is because of Pudding's words about the fate of Big Mom. Fans argue a lot about this because they can't wait for the official translation. 

This is what later became the basis of the debate, where some fans believed that Big Mom was dead while others had not.

The leakers (people who usually provide leaks) have actually given their own notes regarding this. 

They mentioned that Pudding herself was not really sure about the fate of Big Mom. 

However, she was likely convinced that Big Mom was still alive. This is actually not the first time this has happened among fans. 

Previously, the same thing happened recently regarding the translation of Kozuki Hiyori's speech.

On the other hand, sometimes Viz also makes translation errors which often get criticism from fans. 

Not infrequently Viz gets criticism from fans, who do understand Japanese or other things. 

However, apart from these problems, the official translation can certainly be a reference. 

And this is also the basis for the theory of the possibility if Big Mom is still alive.

Big Mom's Future

Based on the explanation above, we can draw assumptions or conclusions if Big Mom is not dead. 

Pudding's words seemed to be a hint that Oda gave to the fans.

On the other hand, this seems to emphasize what Oda is trying to present in his story. 

The old generation must give way to the new generation.

Pudding herself seems to still have an important role in the future, where her fate is still in Blackbeard's hands. 

She needs help from the Straw Hats. 

Also, Pudding might have started to successfully awaken the power of her third eye to translate the Poneglyphs. 

This power then became the target of Blackbeard to realize his dream.

How about Big Mom? 

For now, her fate is still a mystery. 

However, with the possibility that she was still alive. 

This means that there is a possibility that he will reappear in the story. 

Although the relevant side of Big Mom's reappearance has diminished, she can still be a threat. 

Moreover, Luffy himself had said that she would defeat Big Mom after defeating Kaido. 

Maybe Big Mom will reappear towards the end of the story.