With Ryokugyu revealed to be a World Government fanatic, it’s all but confirmed that the Monster Trio will fight three specific Admirals.
One Piece reigns as one of the longest-running shonen manga in history is nearing its end, and series writer and illustrator Eichiro Oda may already be setting up the final endgame battles. . With the introduction of Ryokugyu, also known as Aramaki or “Green Bull”, Oda effectively created an Admiral for each of the Monster Trio to defeat.
One Piece Chapter 905 featured Ryokugyu’s beginnings upon meeting Fujitora, who confirms that although he has yet to see Vegapunk’s invention, its power means the Seven Warlord System can be completely abolished. . During this first encounter, Ryokugyu appeared to be a light-hearted man who was on good terms with Fujitora, leading readers to believe that he would share Fujitora’s more nuanced sense of justice. The legendary “Green Bull” turned out to be totally different from this initial assumption. Fast forward to One Piece Chapter 1054, and Ryokugyu’s true personality is on full display as the main character looming in the final chapters of the story.
Ryokugyu openly believes that Sky Dragons are gods and has an even more fanatical sense of justice than Fleet Admiral Sakazuki. His view of how the world should work is despotic to say the least, believing that because Wano operates outside the jurisdiction of the World Government, killing everyone there would be completely justified as long as he has the lead. of Luffy. This tyrannical worldview, however, only cements his place as one of the series’ final bosses. Alongside Admirals Akainu and Kizaru, Ryokugyu is sure to be one of the Straw Hats’ last opponents.
While it’s extremely unlikely that these three admirals will be the series’ final villains, these foes are clearly set up to take on the Monster Trio in the grand war that Oda appears to be heading towards. Luffy already has a clear and powerful vendetta against Akainu for killing Portgas D. Ace in the Battle of Marineford, so there’s no doubt that this grudge match is going to be settled. The other two admirals are a bit more up in the air as to exactly who they’ll be fighting, but if their color schemes are any indication, Zoro will fight Ryokugyu and Sanji will fight Kizaru. These confrontations make the most sense since Ryokugyu has already shown himself to be extremely good at dealing with sword users, even those who have mastered the art of Ryuo. Kizaru is also a great opponent for Sanji as both rely heavily on speed, and Sanji’s strict sense of honor and chivalry would contrast nicely with Kizaru’s lazy justice theme. Additionally, Fujitora is unlikely to participate in this kind of battle due to the depth of his sense of justice that contrasts with how the World Government chooses to operate.
It’s been long enough since Luffy, Zoro, and Sanji have met an Admiral, but it’s becoming clearer than ever that the Straw Hats are on a warpath headed straight for the World Government. Whereas Ryokugyu may have been deterred from attacking them for now, thanks to Shanks’ efforts, the final war for the fate of the world will surely see his return alongside “Red Dog” Sakazuki and “Yellow Monkey” Borsalino. As One Piece the final saga begins, the days towards this penultimate battle between the Monster Trio and the Admiral Trio can only get closer…