Log Pose
Log Pose is a navigation device in the One Piece manga that gets re-written at every island, pointing the way toward the next destination.
First mentionedCh. 105, p. 554 chapters reference it
Known from canon
8 factsNami warns that the only thing you can trust out here is the direction your Log Pose points.
Nami explains that the log pose always gets re-written at every island.
Smoker states the three islands that can be reached by Log Pose from Fish-Man Island.
Nami states the Log Pose is stuck pointing upward and appears broken.
Igaram says an Eternal Pose records a magnetic field that is never forgotten and always points only to that island.
Dorry says he has one Eternal Pose that only points towards his home Elbaf.
Wapol asks if they have an Eternal Pose or even a Log Pose to head for Drum Kingdom.
The crew notes that the Log Pose is still pointing up.
Still unknown
4 questionsWhat determines the next destination when Log Pose has multiple options?
How does Log Pose behave near islands lacking strong magnetic fields?
Can Log Pose be permanently damaged by unusual magnetic interference?
Why does Log Pose point upward after certain island visits?
Best explanation right now
All theoriesNo theory on file explains Log Pose yet.
Timeline of mentions
8 key chapters- First mentionCh. 105, p. 5
- Nami warns about Log PoseCh. 106, p. 5
- Igaram defines Eternal PoseCh. 113, p. 14
- Dorry describes his Eternal PoseCh. 117, p. 13
- Wapol seeks a Log PoseCh. 131, p. 11
- Nami observes broken Log PoseCh. 218, p. 17
- Nami explains Log Pose resetCh. 222, p. 5
- Smoker lists Log Pose routesCh. 655, p. 7