As of now, Eiichiro Oda, the creator of One Piece, has not revealed the identity of Monkey D. Luffy's mother in the manga or the anime. Oda has mentioned in interviews that Luffy's mother is alive but has not elaborated further on her identity or role in the story.
As often happens with One Piece, whenever a mystery seems close to being solved, many new ones arise. Oda once stated (in the SBS of volume 78) that he considers "mother" to be the opposite of "adventure", which is why many of his characters have deceased or missing mothers.
Luffy's Mom Theory
Although Eiichiro Oda, the creator of One Piece, has yet to reveal the identity of Luffy's mother, fans have proposed several theories. Let’s delve into the most popular theories about Luffy's mother in One Piece.
An Ordinary Woman Yet to Be Introduced
One of the prevailing theories is that Luffy's mother could be an ordinary woman who has yet to be introduced in the story. This theory suggests that she may not play a significant role in the overall plot but is instead a part of Luffy's past that will be revealed as a minor detail later on. This idea aligns with Oda's tendency to keep certain aspects of his characters' pasts shrouded in mystery until the right moment.
In an additional story featured in chapter #1057 as a tie-in with One Piece Film: Red, a mysterious woman holding a baby appears in one panel, leading fans to speculate that she might be Luffy's mother.
This speculation gains traction due to the age difference between Uta and Luffy. Remember, they are 2 years apart, and in the image, the baby (presumably Luffy) appears to be younger by about that same difference, with Uta depicted as a 2 or 3-year-old child.
Portgas D. Rouge
Another popular theory is that Luffy's mother is Portgas D. Rouge, the mother of Luffy's adoptive brother, Ace. This theory posits that Luffy and Ace could be half-brothers, sharing the same mother but different fathers. However, this idea has been widely debated among fans and lacks concrete evidence. Oda has not provided any clues directly connecting Rouge to Luffy, making this theory more speculative.
A Key Figure in the Revolutionary Army
Given that Luffy's father, Monkey D. Dragon, is the leader of the Revolutionary Army, some fans speculate that Luffy's mother could also be an important figure within the organization. According to this theory, she could be a fierce warrior fighting alongside Dragon to overthrow the World Government. This would mean her absence from Luffy's life is a strategic choice, protecting him from the dangers associated with being part of the Revolutionary Army.
A Member of the "D." Clan
The "Will of D." is a significant and mysterious concept in the world of One Piece. Some fans believe that Luffy's mother could be another member of the "D." clan, which would explain the inherited "Will of D." in Luffy. This theory suggests that her identity is tied to the broader mystery surrounding the "D." lineage and its importance in the battle against the World Government.
