One Piece: How The Gorosei Hint At Terrifying New Devil Fruits

One Piece: How The Gorosei Hint At Terrifying New Devil Fruits

Summary

  • The Gorosei finally unveiled their Yokai abilities, sparking fan theories about new Devil Fruit categories.
  • Debates center around whether the Gorosei’s powers are from unique Devil Fruits or an entirely new power system hinted.
  • The Gorosei’s powers are speculated to come from ‘Demon’ Mythical Zoan Fruits, making them formidable foes for Luffy and his allies.

As a long-time One Piece fan, I’ve been captivated by the intricate world and characters that Eiichiro Oda has created over the years. The latest theory about the 5 Elders’ powers has certainly piqued my interest.

After nearly three decades of anticipation and buzz, the Egghead Island arc in One Piece at last unveiled the true might of the Gorosei, explaining why they hold the highest positions within the World Government’s power structure. By displaying their fearsome Yokai abilities, these 5 elders demonstrated powers that were eerily reminiscent, yet entirely unique compared to anything previously depicted in the series. This left fans scrambling to rethink their theories.

Among fans, there’s a divided opinion regarding whether these abilities are linked to Devil Fruits. Some strongly argue they aren’t, while others insist they are. Some theories propose these might be unique types of Devil Fruits with distinct characteristics. Let’s explore the powers of the Gorosei to uncover potential hints of a new category of Devil Fruit yet unseen in One Piece.

The Powers Of The Gorosei

The Highest Authority of the World Government

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First AppearanceOne Piece, Chapter 233, “The World’s Greatest Power”
Debut DateJune 10, 2002
Story ArcJaya Arc

From the moment they debuted in the series, fans had a feeling that the Gorosei would exhibit astonishing power when fully unleashed. This suspicion was confirmed as they effortlessly overpowered the forces of Egghead Island, displaying such strength and durability that even Luffy in his Gear 5 form failed to inflict significant damage on them.

They are incredibly powerful due to their extraordinary ‘Yokai’ abilities that allow them to transform into massive, demonic entities with distinct powers. These forms draw inspiration from myths and folklore worldwide, granting each member of the Gorosei an unprecedented level of power, particularly considering the use of pentagrams they employ to summon each other instantaneously across vast distances.

The 5 Elder’s Unique Devil Fruits

How Their Powers Hint At Strange New Devil Fruits

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In the discussions about the source of the Gorosei’s abilities, those who argue against it being from Devil Fruits reference Oda’s description in Chapter 1110. Typically, when a significant Devil Fruit appears in “One Piece”, both its name and powers are disclosed. In contrast, only the Yokai name of the Gorosei was provided, leading many fans to speculate that this could be an entirely separate power system. This theory aligns with the use of summoning pentagrams and how Imu took away Saturn’s powers, suggesting a different power structure.

Contrarily, it’s widely speculated that these could be a fresh category of Devil Fruits, possibly engineered by Imu or at least under his influence. The recent unveiling of Luffy’s Gear 5 as the Hito Hito no Mi, Model: Nika has led many fans to hypothesize that the powers of the 5 Elders are derived from new ‘Demon’ Mythical Zoan Fruits.

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This adds up as well, considering the ribbon of air/steam they each have around their upper bodies, which is synonymous with the awakened forms of Zoan Type Devil Fruits. Moreover, as seen with Saturn and V. Nusjuro specifically, the 5 Elders can also access the hybrid forms that Zoan fruits are known for, adding further proof to the theory that the true power of the Gorosei truly comes from unique Devil Fruits. However, the biggest problem that people point to regarding this theory has to do with when Imu took away Saturn’s powers in Chapter 1125, killing him in the process.

Indeed, the theory proposes another explanation as well. It suggests that these Devil Fruits were originally Mythical Zoan Types when created. However, Imu is said to have imbued them with his own power and control, transforming them into their current demonic state. This aligns with how each Yokai appears to be a corrupted or distorted version of an actual animal. When the influence from the Demonic Mythical Zoan is removed, it strips the fruit of its power, ultimately causing the user’s demise.

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It’s still just an assumption until we learn more about their powers, but it makes sense that the Five Elders could possess extraordinary Devil Fruits unlike any we’ve seen before, given their already formidable positions in this world. If so, they would undoubtedly become significant challenges for Luffy and his team towards the end of the series.

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