One Piece Chapter 1159 Reveals Why Dragon Became A Revolutionary

In simpler terms, chapter 1159 of “One Piece” is likely to be remembered as one of the most stunning and impactful chapters in the series due to Oda skillfully incorporating significant lore details and surprising revelations. While much discussion among fans revolves around Rocks and his intriguing ties to the Davy Clan, it’s worth noting that another iconic character who was given considerable attention is none other than Luffy’s father, Monkey D. Dragon.

In this flashback segment, we find Dragon as a young, naive Marine who hadn’t yet switched allegiances to the Revolutionary Army, which he now commands in the main storyline. Since Dragon was first introduced early on in the One Piece narrative, fans have been curious about the factors that transformed the stern warrior into the leader of such a formidable group in his later years. The latest manga chapter sheds light on these longstanding questions. In what follows, let’s delve into Dragon’s state of mind during his Marine days and, more crucially, how this experience swiftly led him to join the Revolutionary ranks following the God Valley Incident.

Dragon Was At God Valley

He Was On Ground Zero During The Native Hunting Competition

Dragon witnessed the brutality of the Marines first hand
What he saw during the Native Hunting Competition deeply affected him
He found no justice serving as a Marine

It’s only in the latest chapter that fans have had the opportunity to witness Dragon, a former Marine who has been known for some time, working directly under the World Government. Interestingly, even though Dragon appears quite young, he was unfortunately assigned to aid in the brutal Native Hunting Competition organized by the Celestial Dragons. This competition targeted both law-abiding citizens and criminals indiscriminately. Unlike most Marines and the Celestial Dragons who seemed unperturbed by their actions and slaughtered without hesitation, Dragon stood out as an exception.

At first, he pauses before taking action when confronting a crowd of locals, attempting to convince himself that since he’s firing tranquilizer rounds, he’s not actually taking lives in cold-blooded fashion. However, as the events unfolded, the ruthless behavior of the Marines became increasingly apparent, leading them eventually to deploy tear gas against civilians who persisted in resisting their advance.

A young dragon, albeit green and timid, couldn’t ignore the emotional turmoil brewing within him as he witnessed the unfolding events around him. The Native Hunting Competition, an atrocity orchestrated by both Celestial Dragons and Marines, was arguably their most heinous act to date. Given this horrific incident served as a catalyst for the dragon to consider abandoning his post, there’s another event towards the end of the chapter that may have given him the final push to strike out on his own.

Dragon Meets A Young Blackbeard

The Marine Realized How Far The Marines Were Willing To Go

In this chapter, among numerous significant figures, Blackbeard – the character fans have been eagerly anticipating insights about for quite some time now – makes an entrance. Towards the end of the chapter, a youthful Marshall D. Teach is discovered, safeguarded by a wounded woman presumed to be Shanks and Shamrock’s mother. As Teach was about to be displayed as a prize, Dragon unexpectedly bursts into the cell. The woman implores him to save the boy, who, given his young age, was clearly incapable of defending himself.

Up until now, Dragon had seen numerous events unfold in the tournament. However, when he saw a vulnerable young boy being manipulated as a potential prize for the Celestial Dragons, he couldn’t turn a blind eye. Although Marines are trained to obey orders without hesitation, it seems that on this specific instance, Dragon chose to help the injured woman and Teach. This was because it would have been deeply unfair and inhumane of him to abandon them knowing their fate.

For a while, I served in the Navy. Regrettably, I wasn’t able to discover the justice that was symbolized by their emblems.”

justice being represented by Navy insignia or uniforms.

Absolutely, saving someone from the famed Davy clan would undoubtedly be seen as a grievous act for a Marine, so it’s understandable why Dragon might desert his post following such a terrible event. Fortunately, Dragon managed to survive this ordeal and rose to become one of the most impactful and powerful figures in the One Piece universe, gaining such influence that even the World Government regards the Revolutionary Army as a potential threat to their authority and prestige.

How Powerful Is Dragon And The Revolutionaries?

Dragon Amassed A Powerful Army Of Followers After God Valley

The Revolutionaries have been a consistent thorn in the government’s side
Sabo saw Imu with his own eyes and lived to tell the tale
Dragon is powerful, but his Devil Fruit ability is still unknown

Over a span of a couple of years, Dragon’s reputation would grow extensively as he chose to join the struggle for freedom. By attracting formidable warriors like Ivankov, Kuma, and particularly Sabo, Dragon emerged as the head of one of the most perilous groups portrayed in the series. Reflecting on the recent storylines, it’s evident why the World Government is filled with apprehension towards them, given the significant issues they have instigated for Imu and his minions thus far.

During the Reverie period, Sabo miraculously discovered Imu and managed to survive, an occurrence rarely seen. It wasn’t just Sabo who stirred up chaos in Mary Geoise; he was accompanied by a significant portion of the Revolutionary Army. Their purpose was not only to formally declare war on the World Government but also to sabotage their food supplies, free some enslaved individuals, and create havoc within the system.

“Anything that gets the flames of revolution burning” – Sabo

Regarding the character of Dragon, it’s evident he holds immense hidden power given his influence over many followers. Yet, amidst the admiration, fans remain curious about the Devil Fruit he actually possesses. Throughout the narrative, there are suggestions that Dragon may command wind or weather powers, potentially obtained from God Valley upon his departure from the Marines.

Although Dragon continues to be enshrouded in mystery, Oda has disclosed what sparked him to establish his own private army initially. Much like other characters and events within the story, this too links back to God Valley.

2025-09-09 20:04