One Piece: The Treasures of God Valley, Explained

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Summary

  • Only 2 of the six treasures of God Valley are confirmed; Kaido’s Seiryu fruit and Kuma’s Paw-Paw fruit.
  • Shanks being found in a chest by Gol D. Roger hints at a possible prize of incredible riches during the God Valley Incident.
  • The remaining treasures are speculated to be powerful Devil Fruits or possibly a Supreme Grade Weapon valued by Rocks.

The God Valley Incident continues to be one of the most intriguing enigmas in the annals of “One Piece,” also marking as a crucial turning point in its storyline. At present, few details have surfaced regarding the events that transpired on this island, with only the revelation that the Celestial Dragons’ Native Hunting Competition took place there, though it was disrupted by the emergence of the Rocks Pirates, the Roger Pirates, and the Marines, under the command of Vice Admiral Garp.

A key detail from the God Valley Incident in the series One Piece is that winners of the Native Hunting Competition would receive six extraordinary rewards. Given that we know two of these rewards are incredibly powerful, it’s reasonable to assume the same about the remaining ones. Let’s delve into the prizes of this competition on God Valley and understand why they were so coveted initially.

What Were The Known Treasures Of God Valley?

The Few Treasures Known To Fans

Kaido’s Devil Fruit Uo Uo no Mi, Model: Seiryu – Fish-Fish Fruit, Model: Azure Dragon
Kuma’s Devil Fruit Nikyu Nikyu no Mi – Paw-Paw Fruit

Among the six legendary artifacts of God Valley, only two have been definitively identified, while the third is shrouded in much debate. One of these confirmed treasures is the Uo Uo no Mi, Model Seiryu – a formidable Devil Fruit that boasts immense power and has made notable appearances in the series. This particular Devil Fruit is presently wielded by a former Emperor of the Sea, Kaido. During the God Valley Incident, Kaido was a novice member of the Rocks Pirates, unknowingly drawn into the conflict. At that time, he demonstrated considerable power, but it was significantly less than his eventual might as displayed during the Wano arc.

At this gathering, Big Mom ultimately seized the Uo Uo no Mi from the World Nobles, subsequently allowing Kaido to consume it. This is a Mythical Zoan Fruit granting the power to transform into a massive dragon with command over diverse elemental powers, and its might was such that Luffy had to activate Gear 5 to ultimately conquer him. As a legendary fruit of the Celestial Dragons, its power and status made it an extremely valuable treasure.

In a head-to-head battle, it’s commonly believed that Kaido stands as the mightiest being in the world across land, sea, and air.

Another known treasure from God Valley was the extraordinarily powerful and singular Nikyu Nikyu no Mi, a Devil Fruit of the Paramecia category. While Mythical Zoans often hold the title of strongest Devil Fruits, there are exceptions like Whitebeard’s quake fruit. The Nikyu Nikyu no Mi is one such exception that can match their strength.

This mysterious fruit grants its consumer the ability to ward off various entities, tangible or intangible, using appendages that sprout from their hands upon consumption. Initially, this may not seem remarkable, but what’s repelled can range from physical objects to abstract concepts like pain and memories. For instance, Kuma has the power to shield others from bodily harm and emotional distress. Additionally, he possesses an extraordinary ability to transport himself and others to locations he’s previously visited with a simple gesture of his hands, regardless of the distance between his current location and the destination. In the heat of the Native Hunting Competition, Kuma managed to swipe the fruit from the Celestial Dragons and eventually consume it.

Fans are familiar with the third mystery of God Valley, and it’s challenging to gather specific details about it. In a special chapter, we learned that Gol D. Roger discovered Shanks inside a chest after the occurrences at God Valley. This doesn’t necessarily mean Shanks was the prize, as he might have been placed there for other reasons. However, this revelation has sparked some intriguing speculation about what exactly the treasure could be.

From an onlooker’s perspective, it appears that the Roger Pirates discovered Shanks concealed within a colossal hoard of gold in a particular chest. Given this discovery and the apparent confirmation in “One Piece: Red” that Shanks is a Figarland family member of the Celestial Dragons, some fans speculate that his potential father, Figarland Garling, might have secreted him away within the chest to safeguard him from advancing pirate armies.

What Are The Other Treasures?

The Remaining Prizes of God Valley

From where I stand, the mysteries surrounding the unseen treasures of God Valley are shrouded in intrigue. Given the immense power we’ve seen in the known treasures, it seems plausible that the hidden ones could be equally formidable Devil Fruits – ones we’ve already glimpsed or ones entirely unknown to us fans. The legend goes that Rocks, our intrepid adventurer, journeyed to God Valley with the intention of reclaiming the pilfered treasure of Hachinosu, a prize seized by the World Government.

Due to this, the coveted prize of the Native Hunting Festival might very well be what Rocks held dear. Some even speculate that among the prizes was a fabled Supreme Grade Weapon, given its potential value equal to or greater than a Devil Fruit of immense power. Regardless of what these treasures were, Oda is sure to unveil more details about them once we have a comprehensive account of the God Valley Incident.

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2025-01-07 22:35