One Piece: The Greatest Threat To The World Government Isn’t Luffy Or Dragon

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This article contains potential spoilers for the Final Saga of One Piece.

With each new chapter, the epic final war in *One Piece* is getting closer, and the key figures are becoming more defined. The World Government, led by Imu, wants to maintain the current world order and its 800-year cycle of control. But Luffy and his crew are fighting for a new era.

Both Dragon and the Revolutionary Army want to take down the current oppressive government. But the Blackbeard Pirates pose an even greater threat to the World Government than either of them. This article will explain why these pirates are the most dangerous enemies in the world of *One Piece*.

The Blackbeard Pirates Are Going To Be The Greatest Threat In The Series

The Ultimate Opponents

First Appearance One Piece, Chapter 234, “Please Remember”
Story Arc Jaya

Since the beginning of the Elbaf arc, One Piece fans have been discussing who Luffy will ultimately fight in the final battle. While Imu has been presented as the biggest villain and their defeat seems destined to bring about a new era, their recent appearance and revealed abilities have sparked a lot of debate about what this means for the story’s future.

Like many popular action anime and manga, the most powerful characters are often kept hidden at the beginning of the story. Revealing their full strength too early would spoil the sense of mystery and excitement. Many fans think the author recently showcased Imu’s power specifically to hint at an even bigger villain coming later – and they suspect that villain will be Blackbeard.

There’s growing evidence to support this idea. The recent flashback to Elbaf highlighted how important characters like Teach, Xebec, and the Davy Clan are, suggesting they have a much deeper story and greater impact on the series than we realized. Additionally, Xebec’s threatening message to Imu in Chapter 1155 could mean he’ll play a major part in the final conflict.

Fans are debating the meaning of his return promise. Some think he might be alive within Blackbeard, but most believe it’s a symbolic return – a plan for revenge against those who’ve wronged the Davy Clan over the years. The popular theory is that Blackbeard will use the chaos of Luffy defeating the main villain, Imu, to seize power, as he’s always been portrayed as someone who takes advantage of any opportunity.

People’s dreams… have no end!

Many fans predict that Blackbeard will eventually steal the Devil Fruit from Imu, making him the most powerful character ever seen in *One Piece*. This theory is largely based on his connection to the number 3, as he already possesses the strongest fruits of the Logia and Paramecia types. Obtaining the strongest Zoan fruit would complete his collection and leave him unchallenged as Davy D. Teach, with no one capable of opposing his immense power.

This is the core reason Blackbeard poses the biggest danger to the World Government and even Imu. While Luffy and Dragon aim to overthrow the government and liberate the world, Blackbeard intends to completely dismantle it and take the throne for himself, simply replacing one oppressive power with another – potentially an even more brutal one.

Why Blackbeard’s Crew Will Be Just As Terrifying As Him As Well

The Strongest Yonko Crew

  • The Blackbeard Pirates are set to gain a massive power boost.

A common criticism of the Blackbeard Pirates during the Final War is that, despite their strength, they aren’t considered the most powerful group in the series. This leads some to believe they don’t represent the biggest threat Luffy and the Straw Hats will ultimately face. However, they’re rapidly gaining powerful allies, a development that started with Catarina Devon’s unexpected arrival on Egghead Island.

Okay, so things just got *insanely* interesting! She finally made contact with Saint Jaygarcia Saturn, and it looks like her whole plan is now in motion. Everyone’s buzzing because of her Devil Fruit ability – the theory is she can actually *become* Saturn, which is huge! Why? Because that means she could control the Seraphim. These things are already incredibly strong, even in their current state – they gave our heroes a serious beating! But when they reach their full potential, they’re going to be absolutely terrifying, the biggest threat the seas have ever seen. And if Blackbeard somehow gets his hands on them… honestly, I don’t think anyone would be able to stand against him.

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2025-09-20 17:35