Summary
There is a debate among theOne Piececommunity, which has been raging for quite some time now, that relates to the superior power system in the world. Most argue that it is Haki since this power is the only one that’s able to effectively counter Devil Fruit powers and sufficient mastery negates the need for Devil Fruits at all. On the other hand, some say that the abilities granted upon eating a particularly powerful Devil Fruit simply have no counter.
For the latter argument, the powers granted to the user upon eatingMythical Zoan fruits are the best, since one fruit can imbue the user with multiple forms and, often, many special abilities as well. They’re also the rarest Devil Fruit category, which is why many of the powers of certain mythical creatures are missing from the series, so let’s go over some notable Mythical Zoan powers that are yet to be seen inOne Piece.
Story Arc
Reverie
The Mythical Zoan fruit that turns the user intothe fabled wolf from Norse mythologyis one that fans have been wanting to see for quite a while now. In his mythological origins, Fenrir is a giant wolf who is a harbinger of the end times known as Ragnarök and also has substantial connections to Loki, making many fans theorize about the fact that his eventual appearance will be shown during the Elbaf arc.
Those who protect scum are lower than the scum they protect!
The commonly held belief about the existence of the Fenrir Mythical Zoan is that it belongs to the former Supreme Commander of the Gods' Knights and current Elder, St. Figarland Garling. There are many connections to be made about this fruit being in Garling’s possession, the chief of which has to do with his character design and role in the overall story. Even if Garling doesn’t have this fruit, his Yokai transformation will likely turn him into Fenrir.
Elbaf
Even more than the Fenrir fruit, fans have been wondering about the location of the fabled Cerberus Devil Fruit, which would allow the user to turn into the iconic 3-headed guardian of the underworld from Greek mythology. The most commonly held theory regarding it was thatit was Blackbeard’s original Devil Fruitthat essentially gave him multiple souls in a single body, allowing him to use numerous Devil Fruits at the same time.
I won’t even have to dirty my own hands… Isn’t that right, Cerberus?
However, many believe that this theory is largely disproven because of what was seen in Chapter 1138 of the manga. Here, it was revealed that Shamrock’s sword was named Cerberus and was capable of ‘transforming’ into the mythical beast with incredible powers. While it was never outright stated that this is the legendary Devil Fruit’s user, it’s heavily implied, especially since it is known that weapons can be imbued with Devil Fruit abilities.
Potential user: Shanks' Sword
First Appearance
One Piece, Chapter 1, “Romance Dawn - The Dawn of Adventure”
Romance Dawn
The Gryphon, or Griffin, is yet another Mythical Zoan creature thatfans have been expecting to see for yearsbut has never made its official debut in the story. Like Cerberus, this also comes from Greek mythology and is incredibly important as it is seen as a generally benevolent creature. Because of this and the relationship it has with Cerberus in Greek mythology, many believe that Shanks' sword has been imbued with this Devil Fruit.
Think what’s going on in our territories these days. If we just let it slide, I would lose people’s trust in me.
The connections here are quite obvious, especially since Shanks is generally seen as a heroic figure but shares familial bonds with the user of Cerberus. This also lines up with his time in Marijoa, since it’s told in Chapter 1138 that Shanks is known to have spent some time in the Holy Land but turned away from it, which is probably where he got his iconic sword from as well, since his, Shamrock’s, and Garling’s blades all belong to the same family.
In Elbaf, it is known that the Royal Family has a legendary Devil Fruit so powerful that it essentially turns the user into the Sun God. However, unlikethe legend associated with Luffy’s Nika fruit, this Sun God is one of pure destruction whose actions seek to cleanse the world of its sins and rebirth it anew, similar to how Surtr from Norse mythology acts, since he is tasked with destroying everything at the end of Ragnarök.
I am the Sun God who will bring about the end of the world!
Many fans theorize that this fruit is currently in the possession of Loki, who makes himself known as the Sun God who will destroy the world. Currently, it remains a mystery how two Sun God Devil Fruits can exist at the same time, but many believe that the one Loki has is the Mythical Zoan that transforms him into a massive and powerful fire giant who wields the titanic blade stuck inside Elbaf. This transformation would be strong enough to destroy the world.
Syrup Village
Dr. Vegapunk’s theory on whatcaused the existence of the Devil Fruitsas a whole states that these fruits are formed from the dreams and aspirations that people have had over the centuries. This means that whenever someone dreams about a specific trait or power to have, it likely forms a Devil Fruit with these powers that is cast out somewhere in the world. If this is true, there’s no doubt someone wished to be a giant.
One day, no matter what happens, even if I were to die alone on a deserted island, I’d look back proudly at my life and as I die, I’ll yell, “I am Usopp, Brave Warrior of the Seas!”
The relationship between Usopp and the Giants of Elbaf is a special one, since it was their direct influence that formed Usopp’s dream of becoming a Brave Warrior of the Seas. Although it can be argued that he has already met this goal, he seems to want to see it through even more, so many fans have theorized that Usopp will eventually find and eat the Giant-Giant fruit and finally become the warrior he has always aspired to be.
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One Piece
One Piece is a Japanese manga written and illustrated by Eiichiro Oda. The series follows protagonist Monkey D. Luffy and his Straw Hat Pirate crew as they explore the Grand Line to find the King of the Pirates' ultimate treasure, the One Piece, in order to become the next king. The manga’s popularity helped it spin off into a larger media franchise, including an anime with more than 1,000 episodes.
