One Piece: How The True Awakening Of The Mera Mera no Mi Makes It The Strongest Devil Fruit

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

Summary

  • Mera Mera no Mi‘s power to produce flames is incredibly destructive & hot, making it one of the most dangerous Devil Fruits.
  • The awakening of Mera Mera no Mi could potentially grant Sabo access to the undying flame, unlocking limitless power.
  • The parallels between Mera Mera no Mi and the undying flame suggest Sabo’s potential to wield a power that can save or destroy the world.

In the realm of Devil Fruits within the One Piece universe, it’s common knowledge that there are many intriguing ones. Among these, certain Devil Fruits stand out as exceptionally powerful from the start, and they are often referred to as invincible. One such Devil Fruit is the Mera Mera no Mi, a highly potent Logia Devil Fruit which was initially introduced early on in One Piece.

While the Mera Mera no Mi is indeed powerful, it’s widely understood that it’s not the strongest Devil Fruit in the One Piece universe. Yet, this doesn’t preclude the possibility that it could become the strongest. In fact, its true potential might be concealed within One Piece, and may only come to light when it’s awakened during the Final Saga.

The Mera Mera no Mi And Its Incredible Powers

  • The Power To Turn Into And Produce Flames
  • A Scorching Hot Ability

In the realm of fictional prowess, fire-wielding abilities have always captivated me, and in the world of One Piece, Oda has masterfully illustrated this elemental force in numerous ways. Yet, it’s undeniably the Mera Mera no Mi that stands out as the most breathtaking portrayal of fire power within this series. This Devil Fruit falls under the Logia class and is one of the most formidable powers ever conceived. The Mera Mera no Mi empowers its user to generate flames from their body and transform into flames themselves. They can produce an endless supply of fire, and the heat they emit is so intense that it could effortlessly reduce a town to ashes. The first character we met wielding this formidable Devil Fruit in One Piece was none other than Portgas D. Ace, Luffy’s own brother. After his tragic demise during the Marineford Arc, it was Luffy and Ace’s younger brother, Sabo, who ingested the fruit, harnessing its remarkable power.

You’re smoke, and I’m fire. There’s no clear winner in a battle between us two. — Ace to Smoker

Using the might of this fruit, Sabo demonstrated an equal footing with the Admirals in the One Piece universe, proving just how fearsome fire-based abilities can be. However, it seems that Sabo has yet to unleash the full power hidden within his Devil Fruit, a capability that can only be unlocked through the process of awakening.

The Parallels Between Mera Mera no Mi And The Undying Power

The Undying Flame Is A Limitless Power Source

One consistent theme in Oda’s Final Saga of One Piece is the existence of a unique flame capable of fueling the entire world. This mysterious flame is what Vegapunk has been pursuing too. Interestingly, Vegapunk admitted that Egghead’s power source is indeed fire. However, Vegapunk doesn’t aim to merely control fire; he aspires to create his own sun, a celestial body which, of course, contains fire.

The Sun or the Darkness? There can only be one winner! — Blackbeard to Ace

Towards the conclusion of the Egghead Island storyline, viewers distinctly witnessed the fire Vegapunk mentioned, and that flame was none other than Motherflame. This eternal blaze holds immense power, with the capacity to either save or devastate the world depending on its usage. If exploited for good, it can safeguard our planet; however, if manipulated maliciously, it could fuel Ancient Weapons capable of obliterating everything. It’s this very power that Sabo might be able to harness through the Mera Mera no Mi in One Piece, assuming he successfully awakens the Devil Fruit.

Mera Mera no Mi’s Awakening: Motherflame

The Mera Mera no Mi possesses a highly perilous ability, but its full potential, much like other abilities such as the Gomu Gomu no Mi, is unlocked through Devil Fruit awakening. If Sabo were to awaken his Devil Fruit, he could theoretically access the power of the eternal flame, implying his capabilities would be boundless. Interestingly, Ace’s most potent move, Entei, involved him generating a vast sun, which might hint at the Eternal Flame in store for Sabo. Furthermore, Sabo’s very name, Entei, serves as another clue from Oda that he may harness this power in the future.

Sabo’s Undying Flame grants him an unmatched fighting prowess, reducing any obstacles in his way to rubble. This power would prove invaluable for the Revolutionary Army during their struggle against the World Government, especially considering Vegapunk York’s potential to bestow a Sun upon them. At this moment, Sabo’s role is crucial.

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– With his Undying Flame, Sabo can effortlessly overpower anyone he encounters. This power would be a significant advantage for the Revolutionary Army in their conflict with the World Government, as they could potentially acquire a Sun through Vegapunk York. The significance of Sabo’s current role cannot be overstated.

One Piece’s next chapter, number 1145, is coming up soon in this very week. As we always do, the new chapter will be released on Sunday as per the usual schedule. In Japan, the release time for One Piece is 12AM JST on Monday, but most international readers can expect to read it on April 6th. The official global launch date for One Piece Chapter 1145 is April 6, 2025.

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2025-04-02 01:55