The Emergence of the Celestial Dragons in One Piece
From the very first appearance of the Celestial Dragons, especially before the two-year timeskip, everyone recognizes that they are pivotal characters in the world. The Celestial Dragons always appear at significant moments, with their information kept confidential until the end of the story arc.
Now, at Egghead Island, the strength of the Celestial Dragons has been made clearer than ever. One of the Celestial Dragons, Saint Saturn, has revealed that their power is intriguingly mystical, utilizing abilities connected to Yokai (mythical creatures in Japanese folklore) more than anything else.
The True Nature of the Celestial Dragons
In Chapter 1110 of the One Piece manga, the Celestial Dragons gather on Egghead Island with the assistance of Saint Saturn and the magical calls of the Gods. This moment also marks Oda revealing the strength of the Celestial Dragons, specifically their ties to Yokai.
Each character possesses a unique strength associated with a mythical creature that does not represent pure evil. Among them, Saturn is linked with Gyuki, Marcus Mars is Itsumade, Saint Mercury is Fengxi, V. Nusjuro is Bakotsu, and Jupiter is associated with the Sand Worm. In other words, these are beings that are mythical in nature and quite formidable.
Why the Strength of the Celestial Dragons Isn’t Purely Evil Energy?
The story of the Celestial Dragons reflects mythical beings rather than purely evil forces, which prompts us to reconsider. Their strength does not solely stem from evil energy but rather possesses unique attributes that do not strictly conform to traditional notions of good and evil.
Now, the question arises: what is the origin of all this power? There are connections to Imu, the shadowy figure behind the world of One Piece. Imu might hold the key to the Celestial Dragons’ unique strength, suggesting that they are the guardians of Imu’s secrets. This interpretation could explain the divine power that the Celestial Dragons wield, distinct from anything we have previously encountered in One Piece.
