One Piece Episode 1117: Understanding the Holy Knights

Fans were treated to another reference to the Holy Knights in One Piece episode 1117 over the weekend, which came after the conclusion of the Wano arc. However, the episode only briefly mentioned them, as Monkey D. Dragon, Emporio Ivankov, and Sabo merely touched upon the subject in their conversation.

Despite the limited information provided in the release, One Piece episode 1117’s mention of the group has sparked interest among fans. Although there are some answers about the Holy Knights, the details are scarce and the source material may contain spoilers for those who only follow the anime.

Setting up the Holy Knights in One Piece episode 1117

As previously stated, One Piece episode 1117 briefly mentions the Holy Knights as the World Government’s response to the Revolutionary Army’s assault on Mariejois. During Dragon’s discussion, a silhouette appears depicting the general outlines of their appearance, but without any distinct features. Based on the number of silhouettes seen, fans can infer that there are at least nine members.

Regrettably, the episode does not reveal any additional information beyond this. However, based on their initial mention in episode 1081, fans can infer a few important details. In episode 1081, it is mentioned that they are currently deliberating on how to address Saint Mjosgard’s justification of Leo and Sai’s actions during the Reverie arc. This, combined with Dragon’s apprehension about the Holy Knights’ potential attack, indicates that they are responsible for enforcing the law and serving as the personal army of the Celestial Dragons.

Further details about the Holy Knights can be found beyond One Piece episode 1117 and those preceding it. One important piece of information is the identity of their current Supreme Commander, Saint Figarland Garling. It is revealed that Garling has been a member of the group for a minimum of 38 years. This can be inferred from his appearance in the sections of Bartholomew Kuma’s origin flashback that center on God Valley Island and the God Valley Incident, events in which Garling played a role.

Similarly, there are two other Holy Knights who have been confirmed as members for at least 38 years. One is a tall individual who wears a mask made of a bovine skull, representing the cow family, and wields a staff-like weapon. The other is a young woman with dark hair who was observed wearing armor that closely resembles Garling’s. However, it is currently unknown whether or not they are still members of the Holy Knights alongside Garling.

Despite the lack of confirmed information on the group, there is speculation that each member possesses immense power. This was evident during the God Valley Incident when Garling displayed great confidence in his group’s abilities, ordering the Marines to retreat and allowing the Rocks and Roger Pirates to face them alone. It is also believed that they will soon set their sights on the Straw Hats after the conclusion of the Egghead Incident.

Regardless of whether or not they are actively pursuing Luffy’s crew, fans can anticipate the group to have a significant role in the final saga of One Piece after episode 1117. It is evident that their introduction is laying the groundwork for the near future of the story and they may even become prominent antagonists during the series’ ultimate war. Though this is merely speculation, fans can have faith that Oda will eventually reveal the answers they seek about this mysterious group.