Why the World Government Won’t Attack the Emperors: One Piece’s Hidden Strategy

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This article contains spoilers for One Piece’s Final Saga.

Summary

  • World Government is incredibly strong in One Piece’s Final Saga, surpassing Emperors.
  • New characters introduced in Final Saga increase World Government’s power significantly.
  • Emperors act as gatekeepers for One Piece, dissuading others from seeking it.

The power dynamics within the fictional universe of “One Piece” have consistently been a captivating theme, fitting perfectly with the Battle Shonen genre. With three dominant factions – Marines, Warlords, and Emperors – each boasting their own formidable leaders, the world maintains a delicate balance. This unique structure offers a convenient method for categorizing the strongest characters in the storyline. Given this system, it becomes clear why the Grand Line and the seas beyond it remain comparatively tranquil, even during the Golden Age of Piracy.

As the narrative unfolds in “One Piece,” a growing number of potent adversaries outside the Three Great Powers have been introduced. Notably, characters from the World Government‘s upper echelons have appeared significantly in the Final Saga. The might of the Five Elders, coupled with the combined strength of the God’s Knights and Marines under their command, has left some fans pondering the equilibrium of the “One Piece” universe. Some even speculate as to why the World Government hasn’t yet annihilated the Emperors.

The World Government Are Incredibly Strong In The Final Saga

Too Many New Characters Have Heavily Increased Their Strength

From the start of the Final Saga, it has become apparent that the World Government possesses concealed powers capable of making them one of the most formidable forces throughout the entire storyline. In the Egghead Arc, viewers were formally acquainted with the Five Elders, who unveiled themselves as grotesque and almost immortal entities. Despite their underwhelming performance in the Egghead storyline, due to their near-immortality, many fans speculate that they are on par with an Admiral or at least a weaker Emperor.

Every single one of them is useless… – Shamrock

Beyond their brief combat appearances, the One Piece God’s Knights are a formidable force, capable of causing significant trouble in the entire nation of Elbaf. Furthermore, they were observed attempting to recruit Loki, suggesting that they might not recruit someone stronger than themselves, as managing such power could be challenging. Given their strength and the potent weapons they wield, like the one Imu used on Lulusia, it seems plausible for the World Government to strategically take down each Emperor and their crew individually.

The World Government Intentionally Lets The Emperors Live

They May Be Acting As Gatekeepers For The One Piece

  • The World Government Seems Far Stronger Than Any Individual Emperor
  • They May Be Using Them To Gatekeep The One Piece

Nevertheless, even though the World Government of One Piece possesses immense power, there are several explanations why it hasn’t launched a direct war against the Emperors. Primarily, while they might be able to defeat any single Emperor, a full-scale conflict, like the battle at Marineford, could result in significant losses for the World Government. Attempting to vanquish all four Emperors, together with other powerful crews, could potentially weaken the World Government sufficiently, offering an opportunity for a formidable group like the Revolutionary Army to stage an attack.

Moreover, although the Emperors are officially foes of the World Government due to their pursuit of the One Piece treasure, this rivalry among them could indirectly aid the government. Four powerful Emperors, each vying for the One Piece first, effectively deter other pirates from seeking the legendary treasure. In a sense, they function as guards for Laugh Tale. As long as these titans are locked in their power struggle, it appears highly unlikely that any single Emperor, aside from perhaps Luffy, could gather all the Road Poneglyphs and reach the final island of the Grand Line.

This Strategy May Not Last Forever

As A United Front The Emperors Could Defeat The World Government

If the Four “One Piece” Emperors were to unite their forces against the World Government, it would significantly intensify the struggle. Combining their powers could potentially outmatch the might of the Five Elders, God’s Knights, and Admirals, who are currently aligned with the World Government in this part of the series. This potential conflict could surpass even the epic battles of Wano and the Paramount War, becoming the most spectacular fight that “One Piece” fans have ever witnessed.

It’s imperative that we snuff out something this problematic. – St. Saturn

The strength of the World Government and Marines, approximately equal to that of all the Emperors combined, could suggest how the climactic war in the world of One Piece might unfold. It appears probable that Luffy might require joining forces with other Emperors and ex-Emperors to have a fighting chance against such formidable figures. This also explains why the World Government has never opted for a preemptive strike against the Emperors, as they too seem to recognize the potential danger these powerful characters pose.

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2025-04-21 03:37