One Piece: God Valley Will Explain Dragon’s Endgame Fight

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This article examines the relationship between Dragon and Garling, and explains how it suggests they are destined to clash in the upcoming Final War.

The recent flashback in the *One Piece* Elbaf arc has given fans a detailed look at what the world was like during the time of legendary figures like Roger, Rocks, Whitebeard, and Garp. This flashback has revealed some amazing details that explain the past and hint at what’s coming in the story.

A major reveal that many fans predicted-and welcomed-was the appearance of Monkey D. Dragon in the God Valley flashback. It showed Dragon as a young Navy recruit, actively opposing the Celestial Dragons. This flashback may also hint at who Dragon’s biggest enemy will be in the final arc of *One Piece*.

Dragon’s Role During The God Valley Incident Was Incredibly Important

The Only True Hero

First Appearance One Piece, Chapter 100, “The Legend Has Begun”
Story Arc Loguetown

Dragon has always been one of the most fascinating characters in the *One Piece* series. Despite being a highly respected and powerful figure, he’s remained largely mysterious, prompting fans to playfully speculate about his activities. However, a recent flashback during the Elbaf arc finally began to reveal more about Dragon’s past and how he became the person he is today, offering a deeper look into the history of the *One Piece* world.

Fans had long known he began his career as a Marine, leading many to suspect he was also at God Valley. This memory powerfully established Dragon as a genuine hero, showing he defied his superiors to safeguard the island’s people. Surprisingly, it revealed that Dragon directly influenced what happened to both Shanks and Shamrock.

Dragon’s Fight In The Final War Will Be Against St. Figarland Garling

The Greatest Revolutionary vs. The Greatest Celestial

  • These two legends are destined to battle.

Following the events in *One Piece: Red*, it’s now widely accepted that Shanks is a Celestial Dragon, with Garling as his father. The recent flashback to Elbaf revealed a lot about the past, and showed Garling to be an exceptionally cruel World Noble. He callously killed Shanks’ mother when they reunited, and declared he would take Shanks and his siblings to Marijoa.

When the Marines landed on God Valley, Dragon directly saw how cruel and prejudiced the Celestial Dragons were. He watched them destroy entire island communities simply for their own entertainment. This horrified Dragon, as he always believed in protecting the innocent. Unable to stand by, he left his Marine squad and began rescuing as many people as he could.

Where did that Dragon kid run off to? I hope he didn’t get involved in whatever’s going on with the island!

He eventually found Shanks’ mother, who, as she was dying, pleaded with Dragon to keep her children safe from their father. Dragon then rescued Shanks and his brother, Shamrock, during a massive, chaotic battle involving the Gods’ Knights, the Rocks Pirates, the Roger Pirates, and a Navy force led by Garp. While chapter 1161 will reveal the full story, it seems Dragon hid Shanks inside one of the prize chests. Many fans believe Shamrock was placed in a separate chest that was later taken by the Celestial Dragons.

Watching all of this unfold, it really feels like we’re getting a clear picture of who Dragon will ultimately fight: St. Figarland Garling. We’ve seen hints before, but this flashback to God Valley makes it even more obvious. It shows Dragon directly opposing Garling’s wishes, even though he *should* have been following orders. It’s a strong indication of their future conflict.

This sets up a strong personal conflict between Garling and the revolutionary, fueled by mutual animosity – Dragon despises the Celestial Dragon because of what he witnessed on the island. Both also wield significant power: Dragon leads the Revolutionary Army, the main force opposing the World Government, while Garling now holds a comparable position as the new Warrior God of Science and Defense, serving among the Five Elders.

The upcoming Final War is expected to pit Luffy against Imu, meaning his strongest allies will likely face off against Imu’s top commanders. A few of these matchups seem obvious – for example, Zoro is widely predicted to fight St. Nusjuro. Similarly, Garling is probably going to battle Dragon, considering their shared history and traits. While some fans believe Shanks should be Garling’s opponent, it’s more likely he’ll fight his twin brother, Shamrock.

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2025-09-16 14:34