In One Piece's Wano Arc, the intense battle against Kaido intensifies, pushing Luffy to develop crucial power-ups in order to confront him. Surprisingly, Luffy awakens his Devil Fruit, which happens to be a Mythical Zoan Devil Fruit based on a legendary character. This transformation grants him a new form and a unique set of skills, leaving fans ecstatic. The battle reaches its climax in Chapter 1049, with both characters rendering themselves unconscious after unleashing their strongest attacks.
While Devil Fruits are already rare, individuals who possess the ability to awaken and fully utilize them are even scarcer. Mastery of Devil Fruit powers depends on the user's skill and training. In particular, the Logia class of Devil Fruits has yet to reveal any awakened users, highlighting the immense difficulty of achieving this feat. Among those who have awakened their powers, some are stronger than others.
Minokoala
Minozebra
: Minokoala, one of the five Jailer Beasts in Impel Down under the command of Sadi, possesses an unnamed Zoan-type Devil Fruit power. This enables Minokoala to transform into a Koala, making them one of the first Devil Fruit users to have awakened powers in the series. The appearance of Minokoala's human and human-beast forms remains a mystery. As an awakened Zoan user, Minokoala exhibits incredible endurance, evident in their ability to quickly recover from multiple beatings and repeated knockdowns. However, apart from their impressive durability, Minokoala has yet to demonstrate any other unique abilities.
Minozebra, an unnamed Zoan-type Devil Fruit user, has the appearance of a zebra and is among the first awakened Devil Fruit users in the series. Introduced in the Impel Down Arc, which is known as one of the weirdest arcs in One Piece, Minozebra is one of Sadi's Jailer Beasts. Similar to the other Jailer Beasts, the human and human-beast forms of Minozebra remain undisclosed, with only its full beast form being shown. Minozebra's remarkable durability and resilience as an awakened Zoan user are evidenced by its ability to quickly recover after being knocked out by Crocodile, a former warlord and one of Impel Down's most formidable prisoners. Apart from its endurance, Minozebra has yet to exhibit any other special abilities as an awakened Zoan.
Minorhinoceros
Minotaurus
Minorhinoceros is an unidentified individual with a Zoan-type Devil Fruit power. This person transforms into a rhinoceros and is regarded as one of the initial awakened users of Devil Fruits in the series. Within Impel Down, Minorhinoceros serves as one of the five Jailer Beasts under Sadi's command. Both the human and hybrid forms of this individual remain undisclosed, just like Minokoala. However, Minorhinoceros possesses exceptional endurance as an awakened Zoan user. This is evidenced by their ability to recover after sustaining a severe beating from Jinbe, one of the warlords and among the most formidable pirates in the Impel Down storyline. Nonetheless, apart from its notable durability, this particular Zoan user has yet to display any exceptional abilities associated with their awakened state.
Minotaurus, an unidentified Devil Fruit user with the Zoan-type ability, transforms into a bull and stands out as one of the earliest awakened users of the Devil Fruit power. Within Impel Down, he serves as a member of Sadi's elite group known as the "Jailer Beasts." The human and human-beast forms of Minotaurus, like those of the other Jailer Beasts, remain a mystery. Endowed with an awakened Zoan ability, Minorhinoceros exhibits extraordinary resilience and durability. This is evident through his ability to sustain consciousness despite enduring attacks from multiple assailants simultaneously, enduring a massive explosion, and enduring numerous powerful kicks. However, beyond displaying immense endurance, his awakened Zoan power has yet to reveal any remarkable abilities.
Eustass Kid
Trafalgar D. Water Law
Eustass Kid, one of the Worst Generation pirates, holds the position of captain in the notorious Kid Pirates. Hailing from South Blue, this pirate crew has a grim history of causing civilian deaths, resulting in a bounty higher than that of Luffy during the Sabaody Archipelago Arc. Possessing the Paramecia-class Magnet-Magnet Fruit, Kid's Devil Fruit awakening grants him the ability to manipulate magnetism, extending its effect beyond his own body. In a demonstration of his awakened power, he was able to attract and harm Big Mom, a notoriously tough opponent, by employing the magnetic force of the surrounding metal. However, Kid has yet to fully master this ability, and its usage exacts a toll on his stamina. This may have contributed to his defeat by Shanks, a poignant reminder that even those with awakened Devil Fruit abilities encounter forces they cannot overcome.
Trafalgar D. Water Law, a member of the Worst Generation pirates, commands the Heart Pirates hailing from North Blue. He possesses the Paramecia-class Op-Op Fruit, also known as the "Ultimate Devil Fruit," which enables him to bestow immortality upon another person at the expense of his own life. Through the utilization of specialized ROOMs, Law has acquired the ability to manipulate space, allowing him to cause internal shockwaves and induce internal hemorrhage. Additionally, he can completely silence an individual, as demonstrated when he employs both techniques against Big Mom. These extraordinary capabilities make Law's awakened Devil Fruit power one of the most formidable in the world of One Piece.
Donquixote Doflamingo
Doflamingo, a former member of the Seven Warlords of the Seas and a former Celestial Dragon, is widely regarded as one of the most formidable villains in the world of One Piece. He has accomplished feats such as overthrowing an entire kingdom and posing a threat to even the revered Celestial Dragons. With his Paramecia-class String-String Fruit ability, he possesses incredible power. His mastery allows him to create clones made of string and even slice through a meteorite.
Furthermore, Doflamingo has the extraordinary capability to transform his surroundings, including the ground and structures, into strings. Utilizing this power in his awakened form, he can unleash devastating attacks and create impenetrable barriers for defense. His most notorious display of power is the construction of an immense birdcage made of threads. This birdcage is virtually indestructible and has the ability to trap and annihilate entire kingdoms. Even the strongest warriors, such as an Admiral and thousands of formidable individuals, are only able to momentarily hinder its progress.
Charlotte Katakuri
Charlotte Katakuri, the most powerful member of the Sweet Commanders in the Big Mom Pirates, possesses the Paramecia-class Mochi Mochi Fruit. Despite being categorized as a Paramecia, Katakuri is able to employ his Advanced Observation Haki to modify his body, granting him the ability to evade various forms of attacks, similar to how Logia Devil Fruit users can transform. This unique feature allows him to counter attacks infused with Armament Haki.
As an awakened Devil Fruit user, Katakuri has the ability to transform inorganic objects into mochi, which he can disperse to extend the reach of his attacks and ensnare his foes. Additionally, he can shape mochi into fists, convert walls into mochi, and crush adversaries by collapsing it on them. Furthermore, Katakuri's speed can reach such heights that the friction generated results in the production of fire. If Katakuri were to make a return alongside Big Mom in the anticipated One Piece Film: RED, fans can anticipate witnessing even more inventive applications of his formidable abilities.
Kaku
Kaku, a former member of CP9, was a formidable opponent for the Straw Hats during their encounters in the Water 7 and Impel Down arcs. Currently a member of CP0, Kaku possesses the Zoan Devil Fruit, granting him the ability to transform into a hybrid form of a giraffe and human. This unique power gives him an impressive fighting range, posing a challenge even for strong fighters like Zoro.
In a recent appearance on Egghead Island, Kaku surprised everyone by revealing that he has awakened his Devil Fruit abilities, further enhancing his strength, speed, and recovery capabilities. Though not as awe-inspiring as some other users, Kaku's awakened powers have made him an even more formidable force than before. He demonstrated his newfound strength by engaging in a fierce battle with the immensely powerful post-Wano Zoro, who is renowned as one of the top fighters in the series.
Rob Lucci
Lucci, the former leader of CP9, engaged in a memorable fight with Luffy in Water 7 and Enies Lobby. With his Zoan type Devil Fruit, Lucci can transform into a hybrid form of a human and leopard, allowing him to exert formidable strength and impressive speed to overpower most adversaries. Upon his return in Egghead Island, it is evident that Lucci has awakened his Devil Fruit ability since his previous appearance in the story.
Similar to Kaku's awakened Devil Fruit ability, Lucci's newfound powers enhance his speed, strength, and ability to recover. This enables him to momentarily hold his ground against Luffy's Gear Fifth form during their clash. Nonetheless, Lucci's awakened Devil Fruit abilities ultimately prove insufficient to withstand the remarkable strength of Gear Fifth.
Monkey D. Luffy
Monkey D. Luffy, the main character, is a member of the Worst Generation and has earned the title of the "Fifth Emperor" from the media following his victory against Katakuri. His Devil Fruit is the Mythical Zoan Human-Human Fruit, Model: Nika, which was previously mistaken as the Paramecia-class Gum-Gum Fruit. It is the sole known awakened Mythical Zoan Devil Fruit.
Once awakened, the fruit grants Luffy his most powerful form yet (known as Gear Fifth), which allows him to manipulate the surroundings, including the bodily tissue of living creatures, and convert it into rubber to repel attacks. He can even harness lightning and create a fist the size of an island. According to one of the five elders, there is no power more absurd than this. As the fruit's awakening is recent, it is reasonable to believe that this is not its full potential and that more abilities may be unveiled in the future.
As the series progresses, it is highly probable that additional characters will awaken their Devil Fruits. This, along with learning Haki, will provide them with the necessary power level to compete in the Final Saga. Moreover, it can be anticipated that the series' strongest adversaries have already awakened their Devil Fruits, posing a genuine threat to Luffy and his crew during their ultimate battles. Therefore, the significance of awakened Devil Fruit users will continue to grow throughout One Piece's Final Saga, and it is likely that many more will be introduced.