New God Fruits Coming to One Piece: Could a Straw Hat Pirate Wield One?

One Piece chapter 1130, released on October 21, 2024, featured Loki asserting that he possesses a legendary devil fruit, widely speculated by fans to be the Nika fruit. This concept ties back to the Skypiea arc, during which the inhabitants revered four deities. Among these was the Sun God, suggesting that the other deities might emerge in upcoming storylines.

The remaining deities consist of the Forest God, potentially linked to Chopper’s Human-Human devil fruit (not Aramaki’s), the Rain God, likely associated with Dragon’s devil fruit, and lastly, the Earth God, possibly connected to Imu’s devil fruit. While several of these devil fruits are still subject to confirmation, there have been abundant hints that have led fans to speculate that these individuals may embody god-like powers.

Note: This article may contain spoilers from the One Piece manga and reflects the author’s personal views.

One Piece: Unveiling the Deities of Skypiea

Monkey D Luffy depicted in the anime (Image via Toei Animation)

In the Skypiea arc of One Piece, Robin encountered a tribe during her quest for the Poneglyphs that worshipped four Gods: the Sun God, Earth God, Forest God, and Rain God. This aspect was largely overlooked by the fandom during its initial presentation, as the Sun God had not yet been introduced.

Now, with the lore surrounding the Sun God becoming more defined, it’s evident that all these Gods may represent devil fruit abilities within the story, particularly the Sun God, emblematic of the mythological savior of slaves, associated with the mythical Human-Human devil fruit (Model: Nika) now wielded by Monkey D Luffy.

Imu featured in the anime (Image via Toei Animation)

Nonetheless, Loki emerges as a noteworthy contender, asserting he possesses a legendary (mythical) devil fruit, purported to be Nika. The second representation is the Earth God, which can be associated with Imu, the leader of the World Government, potentially tied to the theory that Imu constructed the Red Line and established Mariejois on top of it through their devil fruit.

While an official name for this devil fruit remains unrevealed, it might be linked to earth-related powers, elevating Imu to the status of Earth God. The third entity is the Rain God, likely connected to Monkey D. Dragon, Luffy’s father and head of the Revolutionary Army.

Tony Tony Chopper illustrated in the anime (Image via Toei Animation)

Dragon’s appearances are often marked by storms or rain, suggesting his devil fruit establishes a connection to meteorological phenomena. His potential fruit could be the mythical Dragon-Dragon fruit (Model: Kuraokami, the Rain Deity). Lastly, the Forest God is speculated to be Tony Tony Chopper, the Straw Hat Pirates’ doctor.

Chopper’s inclusion is significant because, despite his devil fruit, the Human-Human fruit (Model: Human) being unrelated to forest themes or mythology, it signifies his aspirations. Conversely, Aramaki, currently among the Admirals, wields the Wood-Wood fruit. However, this scenario delves deeper into the origins and motivations of the devil fruit users.

Chopper endured alienation during his time as a reindeer, which may explain his wish for a devil fruit granting him human capabilities. Moreover, akin to Luffy, Chopper’s devil fruit could awaken into a mythical form, thus positioning him as a more fitting candidate for the Forest God role than Aramaki.

Conclusion

This theory holds significant possibilities, particularly since the Sun God has materialized with the establishment of the Skypiea deity. It underscores the vital role the Skypiea arc plays in the overarching narrative of One Piece, reminding fans to appreciate its importance.

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