Unveiling the Hidden Powers of One Piece’s God Fruits

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Summary

  • God Fruits, like Luffy’s Nika Fruit, are speculated to exist and hold immense power, hinted at in the series since Skypiea.
  • Potential God Fruits like Earth God and Rain God seem to have connections to characters like Imu and Dragon, suggesting powerful abilities.
  • An alternate theory proposes that known Devil Fruits, like the Gura Gura no Mi, could actually be God Fruits, hiding their true powers.

The fact that Luffy’s Gomu Gomu no Mi was unveiled as a Mythical Zoan type during the Wano arc, capable of transforming him into the legendary Sun God Nika, is not new information; signs suggesting its true essence have been subtly hinted at since the beginning of the One Piece story. Likewise, there are significant indications regarding other God Fruits throughout the series, particularly in the Elbaf mural and Harley Texts.

This suggests that Luffy’s Nika fruit is not unique at its power level within the One Piece universe. These similarly potent fruits are currently hypothesized, based on substantial evidence, though their existence remains unverified. Since we don’t know who holds these fruits until Oda discloses them, let’s explore potential abilities linked to their names and other hints that make them the most powerful fruits in One Piece.

The Possible Powers Of God Fruits

What Could These Powers Look Like?

First Mention One Piece, Chapter 287, “God Killing”
First One Shown Hito Hito no Mi, Model: Nika – The Sun God Nika Fruit

To start off any discussion about these Devil Fruits, it’s essential to lay out all the information we have so far to give as much background as possible. The concept of these divine beings first surfaced in Skypiea, where they were spoken of during Mont Blanc Noland’s flashback. During this period, a tribute was made to them to shield Shandora from disaster. In this instance, the Sun God, Rain God, Forest God, and Earth God were all mentioned.

For quite some time, this theory about these gods being fictional characters was a delightful speculation among fans. However, Chapter 1138 of the Elbaf arc has made even the skeptics reconsider, as the ancient mural depicts these deities in a manner similar to the Sun God, who we now know exists for certain. Not only do their names hint at their identities in the present world, but also suggest what powers they might possess, based on their brief appearance in the Elbaf mural.

The first item here is known as the “Earth Deity Fruit,” and it appears to be connected to the character Imu. According to the First World of the Harley Texts, this Earth Deity used the “Serpent of Infernal Flames” – often thought to be Pluton – to cast a veil of darkness over the world. This suggests that the Earth Deity Fruit might grant its user control over an Ancient Weapon, or potentially even dominion over much of the Earth itself, as hinted by the Red Line.

Many people find this structure unusual, suggesting that perhaps someone tapped into the power of the Earth Deity to construct this bizarre belt around our planet. Some speculate that the Earth Deity Fruit might have originated from Imu’s counterpart in the First World, who was a formidable adversary of the original Nika. Moreover, it seems plausible that the Forest Deity Fruit aligns with Imu too, as the sole description indicates that in the Second World, the Forest Deity summoned mighty spirits or demons.

Breath stirred within the Void, and the Forest God sent forth demons.

It seems this ability could refer to Imu granting his followers extraordinary demonic powers, similar to Mythical Zoan Devil Fruits. However, these powers are distinct because they originate from Imu himself, enabling terrifying transformations into monsters and conferring immortality. Interestingly, these powers can be revoked, which would lead to their demise.

It aligns logically that Imu obtains this power, given their alleged connection to the Eve Tree, a place often hypothesized as the origin of Devil Fruits. This tree is said to pass through the Flower Chamber within Pangea Castle. If indeed the Devil Fruits are formed here, it’s plausible that Imu taints these fruits and distributes them to the Gorosei, thus supporting the notion of the Forest God’s implied powers.

In the world of Skypiea, the God Fruit associated with the Rain Deity was the one not found in the Harley Texts. However, it is widely believed that this fruit is in possession of Monkey D. Dragon. This theory is supported by his unique manifestation in Loguetown, where he displayed mysterious powers. On this solitary occasion, he summoned a colossal storm and heavy rainfall that overpowered the Marines and miraculously protected Luffy from harm. Yet, no explicit details about this event have been provided; it’s only known that Dragon was hinted at controlling a storm powerful enough to save Luffy’s life.

It appears that the Rain God fruit might grant its wielder an unparalleled ability to manipulate weather conditions, making it a formidable power among the world’s strongest. The Harley Texts mention the Sea God Fruit as the last of the God Fruits, but this is intriguing because such a capability seems to contradict the typical weakness of Devil Fruits – control over the sea. If someone could harness the power to command the seas, they would undoubtedly be the most powerful character in the series.

An Alternate View Of Who Has God Fruit Powers

A Different Way Of Looking At This

Here’s an alternative perspective on how the God Fruits could fit into the world of One Piece. Although it’s extremely unlikely, there’s a slim possibility this theory might hold true. In essence, much like Luffy’s Nika fruit, the remaining God Fruits could be disguised as common Devil Fruits that have already been introduced in the story. These hidden God Fruits might be masquerading under their ordinary Devil Fruit appearances.

This assertion might sound far-fetched, yet it’s not completely implausible. For instance, certain enthusiasts propose that the Earth God Fruit might be identical to the Gura Gura no Mi, once wielded by Whitebeard. This speculation arises due to the fruit’s legendary ability to cause earthquakes and tremors, much like Whitebeard was known for his world-shaking power. Repeatedly, it’s mentioned that if Whitebeard had wished to obliterate the world, he could have done so effortlessly, but he consistently refrained from unleashing his full destructive potential.

Even though we seem to hold more power, let’s not underestimate our opponent. After all, he possesses enough strength to potentially bring about the destruction of our own world!

It’s plausible that Blackbeard could possess a Divine Fruit, although linking him directly to any known Divine Fruits in the One Piece universe seems tenuous at this point in the narrative. This is due to Blackbeard’s exceptional ability to harbor multiple Devil Fruits simultaneously, which is generally considered impossible within the One Piece world. While connections to known Divine Fruits may be weak, the idea that he wields a fruit capable of achieving the impossible makes for an intriguing fan theory.

Some viewers think certain key characters from the series may have consumed a divine fruit, yet they’re unaware of its full potential, much like Luffy. For instance, Buggy and Blackbeard are often mentioned as possible examples, though their association with any recognized divine fruit remains questionable. However, given the creative nature of the storyteller, it isn’t entirely implausible to consider this intriguing theory.

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2025-03-29 22:59