This article contains spoilers from the Elbaf arc of One Piece.
Overview
- Devil Fruits manifest from the desires of those who have come before, endowing powers based on their wishes.
- The Motherflame is a potent eternal flame and may represent the most devastating Devil Fruit ability in the One Piece universe.
- Oda suggests that the Motherflame could potentially lead to world destruction, drawing comparisons to the power of nuclear energy.
The current Final Saga of One Piece has fans buzzing, as creator Eiichiro Oda reveals pivotal mysteries of the series. The Egghead arc introduces significant revelations about Devil Fruit origins and crucial lore regarding the Void Century. As the narrative now unfolds in Elbaf, Oda presents new plot developments, particularly concerning the Giant race and their beliefs about the Sun God Nika, while also exploring formidable new Devil Fruit powers—including the possibility of the series’ most potent ability.
Examining the Creation of Devil Fruits in One Piece
- Devil Fruits are spawned from the collective desires of humanity.
- Individuals with Devil Fruit abilities often face disdain from the sea.
Fans of One Piece recognize that the origins of Devil Fruits are rooted deeply in human desire. This concept was articulated by Vegapunk during the Egghead arc. While he did not disclose the specific process behind Devil Fruit creation, he emphasized that these fruits stem from human aspirations. In essence, Vegapunk posited that all creations in the world arise from hope, including Devil Fruits themselves.
“All things are brought into this world with hope. Yes, that also includes Devil Fruits!” — Vegapunk
In the expansive universe of One Piece, varying desires lead to the emergence of Devil Fruits, allowing the powers to manifest in extraordinary ways. Each individual’s wish opens the path to unique abilities, ranging from the absurd to the immensely powerful. This principle resonates with the insights shared by physicist Willy Gallon in the Skypeia arc:
“Anything that humans can imagine can happen in reality.” — Willy Gallon
This interplay between imagination and reality indicates an infinite spectrum of abilities within the One Piece realm. The most formidable of these powers has already been hinted at by Oda during the Egghead arc.
Oda’s Hints About the Ultimate Destructive Devil Fruit
Theoretical Underpinnings of the Motherflame
With Oda’s philosophies on Devil Fruits, the notion arises that nearly any conceivable ability could manifest within this universe. Natural phenomena like lightning or fire translate into potential Devil Fruit powers, alongside other catastrophic forces such as magma or earthquakes. This illustrates a fundamental idea: if humans can conceive it, it can become a reality in the world of One Piece.
This brings us to the concept of the Motherflame, a distinct and potent force that exists within this world. Often described as an eternal flame, the Motherflame possesses tremendous energy, which not only has the potential to resolve many global issues by providing limitless energy but also holds destructive capabilities.
The Motherflame: One Piece’s Prime Threat
This Motherflame is analogous to nuclear energy and is capable of immense destruction. The theoretical existence of a Devil Fruit embodying the Motherflame implies that if someone had wished for such powers long ago, a Devil Fruit could indeed have materialized, granting unfathomable destructive capabilities to its possessor. It is speculated that Loki, who harbors ambitions of world destruction, might wield this very ability.
Fans can look forward to the impending release of One Piece Chapter 1145, which is set to debut later this week. As per the usual schedule, new chapters are released on Sundays, with the latest installment available in Japan at 12 AM JST on Monday. International readers can expect Chapter 1145 to be released on April 6, 2025.