One Piece: There May Be Much More To Buggy’s Devil Fruit Than You Think

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As I immerse myself in the captivating flashback of Elbaf, I can’t help but feel a thrill run through me! This isn’t just a peek into Loki’s past; it’s a journey deep into the One Piece world, revealing events decades before our story began. But what truly has fans buzzing is the introduction to the legendary figure, Rocks D. Xebec – a pirate so renowned, even surpassing the infamous Pirate King, Gol D. Roger! I can hardly wait to uncover more about this iconic character!

In Chapter 1156, Rocks shares with his team that he’s on the pursuit of two unique Devil Fruits. One is rumored to be the legendary treasure of Elbaf, while the other is shrouded in mystery and has sparked numerous theories within the world of One Piece. These theories suggest possibilities such as it being Luffy’s Nika fruit or even Law’s Ope Ope no Mi. Interestingly, one theory also proposes a possible connection between Rocks and Buggy’s Devil Fruit, so let’s delve into why that might be the case.

What Is Buggy’s Bara Bara no Mi, And What Are Its Unique Power Ups?

A Strange Paramecia

First Appearance One Piece, Chapter 19, “Devil Fruit”
Story Arc Orange Town

In the tale of One Piece, Buggy’s Devil Fruit, originally called Gomu Gomu no Mi, bears a striking resemblance to Luffy’s, excluding Katakuri’s Special Paramecia. This is due to the fruit’s peculiar effect on its user and their body, enabling them to mold it as they wish. When it comes to creativity, Buggy’s Bara Bara no Mi ranks amongst the top.

The unique feature of this Devil Fruit is its ability to split a user’s body into numerous smaller parts that can be independently controlled. Buggy, notably, demonstrates mastery over this power, as evidenced in scenes where he transforms himself into a car or learns to fly during the Marineford arc. Despite not being particularly strong, Buggy is highly skilled in utilizing his Devil Fruit’s abilities.

Why There May Be Much More To This Devil Fruit Than We Currently Know

A Strong Power Lies Within

  • This fruit’s Awakening may reveal its true power.

For quite some time now, there has been much speculation among fans about just how powerful the Bara Bara no Mi could truly be. At first glance, this Devil Fruit seems to grant its user an unusual resistance to blades and slashing weapons. This immunity is particularly valuable considering the large number of swordsmen among the world’s pirates. Remarkably, it has even been demonstrated as resistant to attacks from the strongest sword in the world, wielded by its most skilled user.

Although its current abilities appear limited, a well-known fan theory suggests that the Bara Bara no Mi Devil Fruit’s true potential won’t be fully realized until it has been Awakened, similar to Luffy’s fruit. This Awakening process is believed to unlock hidden powers, such as tapping into Buggy’s ability to split others or entire landscapes, suggesting that the Bara Bara no Mi would be extraordinarily powerful once Awakened due to the increased strength that accompanies all Devil Fruit Awakenings.

The process of becoming fully aware or activated of one’s abilities is known as awakening. This remarkable event occurs when an individual’s consciousness aligns with their powers. Although it’s uncommon, certain powers have the unique ability to influence objects beyond their immediate control.

In simpler terms, some One Piece fans speculate that Rocks D. Xebec, a renowned pirate, might have had a special bond with a specific fruit, which could potentially support theories suggesting he is Buggy’s biological father. However, the Bara Bara no Mi, a fruit often linked to devil fruits, was probably not the one Rocks referenced in Chapter 1156. Instead, fans propose that Rocks may have already possessed this fruit before Chapter 1156 and lost it upon his death, eventually ending up with the Roger Pirates where Buggy consumed it.

In the manga, advocates for this theory point to one primary instance as evidence – Rocks’ debut. At this time, Loki was isolated in Elbaf’s Underworld, and unexpectedly, the Rocks Pirates emerged on land. Interestingly, before standing before the Cursed Prince, a mountain seemed to split behind Loki. The identity of the splitter remains unknown, but most believe it could only have been Rocks, wielding his sword to cleave through the mountain.

Although this contradicts what is generally understood about Rocks’ swordsmanship, as he was known for wielding his sword like a powerful bludgeon rather than a precise cutting tool. His strikes were compared to cannonball hits from a ship, so if he had used his sword on the mountain, it probably would have been shattered, given his extraordinary powers. However, the fact that it split instead has sparked speculation among fans that Rocks might be an exceptional user of the Bara Bara no Mi, capable of harnessing its powers in a way never seen before.

In Chapter 1156, Rocks himself declared that the Devil Fruit of Elbaf would be most effectively utilized by none other than Harald, hinting at his desire for someone else to consume it, even with his own plans in motion. This could also apply to any other fruit he pursued; he might have been strategizing all along while secretly possessing the Bara Bara no Mi. This certainly sheds light on Rocks’ complex character. If his fruit is anything like Luffy’s, its Awakening might unveil another divine ability from among the God Fruits.

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2025-08-19 20:34