One Piece: The Strength of Killingham’s Kirin Dragon Devil Fruit Compared to Kaido’s Explained

Attention: This article contains spoilers from the Elbaf arc of One Piece.

Overview

  • Killingham’s Kirin Dragon Devil Fruit has the power to materialize dreams, potentially surpassing the strength of Kaido’s abilities.
  • Kaido’s Uo Uo no Mi Devil Fruit provides him with exceptional strength, an indestructible physique, and the ability to manipulate natural elements.
  • Killingham’s mythical Zoan Fruit enables him to induce sleep in others and transform their imaginations into reality.

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The One Piece universe showcases a myriad of Dragon Devil Fruits, especially with the Wano arc where multiple Dragon Fruits were introduced. The Elbaf arc further adds intrigue with another Dragon-type fruit on the scene. However, among these, only Kaido’s Uo Uo no Mi, Model: Seiryuu, has genuinely embodied the essence of a dragon.

While Kaido’s Devil Fruit ranks as one of the most formidable in the series, evidence suggests that Killingham’s Kirin Dragon Devil Fruit could potentially eclipse its power.

Kaido’s Dragon Devil Fruit: A Top Contender

Understanding Kaido’s Indestructibility

Kaido crying

Kaido first consumed his Devil Fruit on God Valley, a gift from Big Mom, who had stolen it from Emporio Ivankov. The fruit bestowed upon Kaido not only remarkable strength but also an apparently indestructible body—a fitting advantage for the legendary blue eastern dragon he embodies. Moreover, Kaido acquired the ability to manipulate various elements.

Known for his iconic phrase, “What kind of King did you say you wanted to be, boy?” , Kaido harnesses his powers to conjure fire blasts, summon vast tornadoes, and wield lightning as weapons. This level of elemental prowess makes Kaido a devastating adversary, capable of generating flames intense enough to resemble molten lava, potent enough to incinerate anything in their path. While formidable, there are signs that Killingham’s powers may surpass even this extraordinary strength.

Exploring Killingham’s Superior Dragon Fruit

Killingham's Devil Fruit
  • Killingham possesses a Mythical Zoan Devil Fruit.
  • The Kirin enables him to actualize dreams and thoughts into reality.

Differing from Kaido’s abilities, Killingham’s Dragon Fruit is emblematic of the legendary Kirin—recognized in folklore as a supreme creature in Japanese mythology. The Kirin is portrayed as part dragon and part horse or ox, lending it a unique and powerful aesthetics.

Fans have witnessed firsthand the overwhelming capabilities of Killingham’s Devil Fruit. It grants him the remarkable ability to induce sleep in even the mightiest foes, such as Sommers, while simultaneously turning their thoughts into tangible reality, essentially allowing him to become a manifestation of dreams. This encapsulates the sentiment of the Jaya arc’s famous quote:

“Anything that humans can imagine can be real.”

Killingham’s Unique Devil Fruit Powers

Sommers and Killingham

Although some may deem Killingham’s dreams-to-reality ability as less direct than Kaido’s destructive capabilities, it’s essential to note that Kirin creatures also bear strong defenses. Hence, Killingham is likely to possess a level of indestructibility comparable to Kaido’s, albeit potentially not on the same scale.

Additionally, Kirin are associated with the manipulation of lightning, which presents Killingham with yet another tactical advantage in battle. However, his true advantage lies in the almost boundless potential for imagination to become reality. Should he wish, Killingham could manifest greater strength for himself, weaken his enemies, conjure dark beasts, or even alter the very fabric of the battlefield.

As the narrative unfolds, Killingham’s abilities are likely to be pivotal, signaling a shift in the power dynamics of One Piece as fans await the imminent release of Chapter 1145. This chapter is set to debut alongside the usual Sunday publication in Japan, with international readers able to access it on April 6, 2025.

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