The manga series One Piece is beloved by many due to its logical intricacies and unexpected developments throughout the storyline. “Master” Oda has consistently amazed readers, making them marvel at the captivating and logical situations presented in the narrative.
One Piece is beloved for its logic and surprises
However, there is one detail that has sparked considerable debate up to now, which is the moment Ace was killed by Akainu. Many fans are puzzled, believing that Ace should not have been easily defeated by Akainu with just one blow. So why did that situation occur?
Ace was in a vulnerable state
In the situation where Ace was attacked by Akainu, Ace was not merely standing still against the Marine admiral. Instead, he charged forward to protect his brother Luffy.
Ace rushed out to protect Luffy
Thus, Ace was indeed in a vulnerable state while trying to protect his beloved brother. This situation was quite unexpected, and Ace was not fully prepared for it. In fact, at the time of the incident, Ace may not have even utilized 100% of his strength from the Mera Mera no Mi fruit.
On Akainu’s side, the “magma” attack was unleashed with immense power due to the Magu Magu no Mi fruit he possessed. All of this led to Ace being caught off guard in just one blow. Many believe that if both fighters were prepared and not influenced by other factors, Ace would not have been easily defeated in such a manner.
In a fair fight, Ace should not have been easily defeated
Magma is hotter than fire
Ace possessed the fire abilities of the Mera Mera no Mi, while Akainu wielded the magma powers of the Magu Magu no Mi. There is a way to explain Akainu’s powerful attack: magma is hotter than fire.
Magma is molten rock that flows from a volcano during eruptions, with temperatures reaching around 1200 degrees Celsius. On the other hand, fire’s temperature varies depending on the source and color, typically ranging from 1100 to 1200 degrees Celsius for Ace’s yellow flames. Therefore, in this scenario, the magma’s intense heat would have been more than sufficient to overpower Ace’s flames.
Thus, Akainu was able to pierce through Ace’s defense, igniting the “life force” of Ace and completely engulfing him in flames.
Akainu used Haki
Another interpretation that many fans have brought up is that Akainu utilized Haki to enhance his attack when striking. As you may know, Haki allows users to bypass the natural abilities of Devil Fruit users, so even though Ace was using the Mera Mera no Mi, he could not avoid taking significant damage after being struck by Akainu.
Ace could not avoid taking heavy damage after being struck by Akainu
Conclusion
Many readers lament that they will no longer encounter Ace within the One Piece series. Even manga adaptations such as Fate of the Hero (Hai Tac Bong Dem) even include “resurrections” of Ace just to please the fans of this series.
Fate of the Hero includes ‘resurrections’ of Ace to satisfy One Piece fans
However, Ace’s death at the hands of Akainu was not just a conclusion to the story in One Piece; it also carried significant meaning and established a new chapter for future arcs in the series.
For the sake of fan service, “Master” Oda, this game has resurrected Ace
