The Gorosei hold a significant role in the world of One Piece, despite not having much direct involvement in the series until recently. Fans have long awaited their increased importance in the storyline, and with the final saga now underway, it seems Oda will reveal the most crucial secrets of his story, involving the most influential characters in his world. This includes the Gorosei, who were showcased in One Piece 1085, exhibiting their formidable powers.
Who Are The Gorosei?
The Gorosei have been a part of the One Piece story since its early days, serving as the most powerful figures among the Celestial Dragons. As the creators of the current world order and descendants of the victorious Monarchs from 800 years ago, the Celestial Dragons hold immense influence and reside in Marijoa, the Holy Land atop the Red Line. While all Celestial Dragons hold a special place of importance, the Gorosei, also known as the Five Elders, are the most powerful of them all. Their decisions hold weight and are followed by everyone in the world, even surpassing the authority of the Navy Fleet Admiral and the Commander in Chief. Even the Cipher Pol and an average Celestial Dragon bows down to them. Although not the highest-ranking Celestial Dragon, that title belongs to Imu, the current monarch of the world, the Gorosei hold the highest authority to the public eye as the existence of Imu is unknown to the rest of the world.
The Age Of The Gorosei
The Gorosei, unlike the average Celestial Dragons, emit a certain aura that sets them apart from others and gives them an air of superiority. However, what truly sets them apart is their apparent lack of aging. Fans have noted that the Gorosei have maintained the same appearance for years, and this was confirmed in Vegapunk's cover story flashback where the Five Elders made an appearance. Interestingly, Oda chose to keep the Gorosei in silhouette, despite having already shown their designs to fans, perhaps to preserve the mystery surrounding their agelessness.
The immortality of the Gorosei suggests that they have been present since the era of the Void Century, serving as Imu's personal protectors over generations. Throughout the centuries, they have initiated major purges, resulting in the world forgetting about their existence in some way.
The Devil Fruit Powers Of The Gorosei
The debate among fans about whether the Gorosei are fighters or not has been ongoing. It's understandable that with their immense political influence and power, they may not necessarily need to possess great physical strength, as they have the backing of the strongest military force and other formidable fighters. However, their status as relics of the old era, where they played a significant role in defeating the Ancient Kingdom, suggests that they may indeed possess formidable fighting abilities.
The Gorosei's impressive combat abilities were reinforced by the presence of the Shodai Kitetsu, a legendary katana known to be one of the cursed blades belonging to the 12 Supreme Grade Swords in One Piece, wielded by one of the bald Elders. This suggests that the Gorosei are not just political leaders, but also formidable fighters. In One Piece chapter 1085, it was revealed that all members of the Gorosei possess their own magnificent and terrifying Devil Fruit abilities, which were demonstrated when Sabo attacked them with a powerful Fire Fist and follow-up technique after they struck down Cobra. The Gorosei remained unscathed and transformed into their Devil Fruit forms, revealing that they all possess Mythical Zoan Devil Fruits that have been Awakened, making them some of the strongest characters in the entire story. While their exact Devil Fruits are unknown, fans can speculate on their immense power.
The Gorosei's appearance hints at their potential devil fruit abilities, with the bald member seemingly possessing a variant of the Hito Hito no Mi and the member with the large mustache and pointy beard potentially wielding the power of a mythical bird. Saint Jaygarcia Saturn's abilities remain unconfirmed, while the final member appears to have the powers of a creature with giant tusks or teeth, possibly a mythical elephant or chimera. The fact that nearly all the Gorosei have flame clouds around their necks suggests they are Awakened Devil Fruit users, which is not surprising given their centuries-long lifespan and potential for mastering their abilities to reach Yonko-level power.
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