One Piece: Garling Figarland’s Secret Power Explained!

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This article contains spoilers from One Piece’s Elbaf arc.

Summary

  • The Holy Knights and Elders in One Piece are confirmed to be immortal. (93 characters)
  • Garling Figarland is the only Holy Knight who isn’t immortal. (68 characters)
  • Oda may be setting up Garling to potentially dethrone Imu. (63 characters)

Right now, “One Piece” is progressing through the Elbaf storyline, and it’s clear that Oda plans to delve into the major mysteries of the narrative at this point. As we approach the climax of the series, it’s not unexpected to find Oda gradually unveiling significant secrets about the World Government, and most recently, Oda has shed light on the abilities of the Abyss, revisiting the moral quandaries initially introduced in the Egghead arc of “One Piece”.

It’s commonly believed among fans that every Holy Knight is immortal, and that the Elders possess similar powers. However, it should be noted that there is a single exception to this rule – Saint Garling Figarland is not immortal as stated in the canon.

The Immortality Of The Holy Knights And The Five Elders

  • The Holy Knights Are Confirmed To Be Immortal
  • The Elders Showed Immortality On Egghead

In One Piece, it was surprising to envision Oda introducing a power that even standard Haki couldn’t overcome, but he did so with the Final Saga. In Egghead, fans encountered the concept of immortality within One Piece for the first time as Saint Saturn demonstrated his immense strength. Inflicting harm on Saint Saturn wasn’t a challenge, but what made fighting him difficult was that he possessed immortality and could not be killed. He simply regenerated from any damage inflicted upon him. Later in the story, it was also shown that other Elders shared this power.

But there’s no point in fighting, these guys are immortal! — Luffy to the Giants

During the Elbaf arc, fans were taken aback to discover that it wasn’t just the Elders in One Piece who possessed the power of eternal life. This was directly confirmed by Saul, revealing that every Holy Knight is immortal as well. Consequently, defeating them becomes an incredibly challenging task.

In simpler terms, being immortal refers to never aging and having the ability to regrow indefinitely after any damage or attack. However, there’s an exception within their group – one individual has not yet achieved immortality.

Garling Figarland Doesn’t Have Immortality

Garling Has Been Shown To Age Normally

In the world of One Piece, it’s been observed that Holy Knights and Elders have exhibited an extraordinary trait – immortality. This means they don’t age and retain their original appearances. Therefore, it’s not surprising to learn that characters like Saturn were alive over 200 years ago in the same series. Similarly, Brook, a pirate, was able to recognize Gunko in Elbaf. This is because he had previously encountered Gunko when she was part of an army from a nation, well before Brook’s pirate days. It seems likely that Brook remembered Gunko due to her lack of aging.

Watch closely, children! — Garling to Shanks and Shamrock on God Valley

Despite being one of the Five Elders and formerly the Supreme Commander of the Holy Knights, Garling Figarland is not immortal. He was relatively young during the events at God Valley, and has since grown quite old.

Garling’s True Role In One Piece

Two factors explain why Garling Figarland doesn’t possess immortality. Firstly, his immense strength makes it unnecessary for him. Secondly, he might believe that taking blows weakens one’s senses. Moreover, Oda has hinted at special powers residing within Garling, suggesting a significant role as the plot unfolds.

It’s plausible that Garling could secretly harbor intentions of overthrowing Imu, given the speculation that he may be symbolically linked to Yuri Gagarin. This notion arises from Gagarin’s famous statement upon reaching space: “I see no God up there.

There’s a strong possibility that Oda is preparing Garling Figarland to challenge Imu, explaining his decision to reject the mark since accepting it would turn Garling into Imu’s personal servant.

In a week from now, One Piece Chapter 1148 will be released. For fans worldwide, it’s expected to become available on May 11, 2025. And as always, you can read it for free on the Manga Plus platform. Just note that in Japan, the chapter will premiere at 12AM JST on Monday, but internationally, readers typically gain access a day earlier. So, mark your calendars and get ready to dive back into the world of One Piece!

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2025-05-06 00:25