The elite warriors known as the Holy Knights, serving the World Government, are making waves in the One Piece universe as they set their sights on Elbaph. The narrative takes an intriguing turn following the arrival of Gunko and Figarland Shamrock—who is not only the son of Figarland Garling but also bears the distinction of being the elder twin of Shanks, the infamous “Red-Haired”Emperor. Their mission? To recruit the powerful Loki into their ranks.
However, when Loki declines their offer, the plans of Shamrock and Gunko quickly shift gears. They decide to reinforce their efforts by inviting two additional colleagues to further their quest for domination over Elbaph. While Shamrock is summoned back to Mary Geoise for undisclosed reasons, Gunko and fellow Holy Knights Rimoshifu Killingham and Shepherd Sommers remain on Elbaph, ready to continue their oppressive agenda.
Unleashing Chaos: The Holy Knights’ Assault on Elbaph
Devastation at Walrus School
Determined to instigate fear and despair, the Holy Knights embark on a sinister mission to abduct the children of the Giant Race. Echoing the cruel Human Hunting Tournaments, reminiscent of those orchestrated by the Celestial Dragons 38 years ago in God Valley, Gunko, Sommers, and Killingham transform their sinister operations into a grotesque game.
Targeting the unsuspecting children at Walrus School, they utilize their formidable Devil Fruit powers to unleash chaos. Gunko’s Arrow-Arrow Fruit allows her to create piercing arrow-like constructs, which she uses to ensnare the Giant children, plunging them into a state of eerie slumber. While the monstrous manifestations emerge from their worst fears, formidable defenders like Jaguar D. Saul and his companion Kiba attempt to fend off the attack, successfully defeating a creature reminiscent of the legendary snake, Jormungandr.
Kiba delivers a mighty blow to the serpent-like beast with a hammer strike, followed by Saul’s finishing punch powered by Armament Haki. Despite their valiant efforts, Saul, Kiba, their fellow teachers, and even Chopper and Nico Robin can only watch in horror as more monstrosities emerge. The children’s sleepwalking becomes increasingly alarming, as they shuffle eerily in perfect unison towards the coast, directed by Gunko’s treacherous arrows. Saint Killingham—aided by his unique powers—manipulates their slumber and conjures the very nightmares that haunt them.
Revealing the Devil Fruits: The Dark Powers of Sommers and Killingham
Scheduled to officially release on March 24, 2025, via Shueisha’s official MANGA Plus app, chapter 1143 dives deeper into the terrifying exploits of the Holy Knights, with particular focus on the Devil Fruit abilities of Saints Sommers and Killingham. Leaks indicate that Saint Sommers possesses the Thorn-Thorn Fruit (Iba-Iba no Mi), which allows him to inflict pain on his adversaries by bonding their suffering to their object of affection.
This complex power aligns perfectly with the portrayal of Sommers as a middle-aged knight who sees love as a weapon, compounding pain upon those who feel deeply. Notably, he adorns his uniform with a rose, while brandishing a sword with a handguard embellished with thorns, reinforcing the theme of his Devil Fruit.
In contrast, Saint Killingham claims the powers of the Dragon-Dragon Fruit: Model Qilin (Ryu-Ryu no Mi Moderu: Kirin), granting him the ability to transition into the mythical Qilin—a revered guardian deity in Eastern lore—as well as a hybrid form. Currently, he is depicted in his dragon-human hybrid form, featuring a serpentine neck and a horse-like head, crowned with antlers and magnificent whiskers, all encircled in a ribbon of ethereal flames.
Killingham’s nightmarish abilities also permit him to instill sleep and bring forth fears materialized from dreams. At Walrus School, the children’s drawn representations of their nightmares manifest terrifyingly, proving the potency of Killingham’s power.
Killingham’s capacity to conjure monsters from children’s fears underscores a striking parallel to the abilities of characters within Tite Kubo’s Bleach. Specifically, Gremmy and As Nodt wield powers that similarly bring imagination and fear into real and overwhelming manifestations.
In an unexpected yet casual moment in chapter 1143, the Holy Knights are noted to experience a minor mishap, forgetting their salt during a meal. In a demonstration of his powers, Killingham uses Sommers’ subconscious to manifest salt, capitalizing on the fleeting nature of his creations—temporary and subject to an expiration with an undefined cancellation mechanism.
The chilling revelations about the Holy Knights heighten their menacing aura, shedding light on just why influential figures like Monkey D. Dragon regard them with trepidation. As formidable foes in One Piece’s climactic saga, the Elbaph Giants face a formidable challenge, urging the Straw Hat Pirates to summon their courage and rise to the occasion.