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It was bound to happen sooner or later — the enigmatic Five Elders stepping back into the limelight of One Piece. With Eiichiro Oda’s penchant for weaving intricate narratives over decades, we’ve grown accustomed to the slow drip of information culminating in jaw-dropping revelations. And now, after 26 years, we’re witnessing the Gorosei take center stage once more.
While their existence has lingered in the background since the Skypiea saga, it’s in Wano where they resurface, spurred by Sabo’s audacious assault. Though the aftermath of this clash remains shrouded, the anticipation mounts as we stand on the precipice of witnessing one of the Three Great Powers in full force. Chapter 1109 offered a tantalizing glimpse as Saturn, our guide through this arcane encounter, summons his brethren.
As each Gorosei converges on Egghead, we’re confronted with a spectacle of formidable Haki, crackling with black lightning, and the ominous manifestations of their devil fruits — or so we presume. Enter the Worm Yokai, embodied by Shepherd Ju Peter.
This Mythical Zoan-type fruit, wielded by Shepherd Ju Peter (or Jupiter, depending on your preference), grants its bearer the ability to transform into a colossal Sandworm or a human-hybrid variant, capable of weathering even the most devastating attacks, such as Sabo’s inferno. Moreover, we’ve glimpsed the creature’s terrifying capacity to consume adversaries whole, a threat Luffy narrowly avoided.
Drawing parallels to the colossal sandworms of Dune lore, Shepherd Ju Peter’s ability extends to burrowing beneath the earth, biding its time before striking with lethal precision. However, a more precise translation paints the creature as a “sand wyrm” or “wyvern,” akin to the legless dragons of Japanese mythology — an undeniable force to be reckoned with.
Furthermore, indications suggest that Shepherd Ju Peter’s devil fruit is awakened, manifesting in ominous tendrils of black smoke upon transformation. Yet, despite these tantalizing insights, much remains veiled in mystery regarding the true extent of the Gorosei’s powers.
As Chapter 1111 looms on the horizon, anticipation mounts for further enlightenment before Oda embarks on his well-deserved respite. Here’s to unraveling the enigmatic depths of One Piece’s most shadowy figures and the secrets they hold.