The thrilling world of One Piece has recently plunged its fans into the mysterious events of God Valley. Unveiled to the readers nearly four years prior, God Valley holds an importance in the story that few can contest. Now, as fans are treated to the long-awaited God Valley flashback, a realm of treasures and power unfolds before them. But among all, it’s the Devil Fruits that stand as the paramount treasures, potentially reshaping the powerscape of the One Piece world.
The Hunt Begins: The Barbaric Games of God Valley
In a recent revelation from One Piece chapter 1095, fans witnessed the start of the native hunting games on God Valley. A chilling competition, it involves the Celestial Dragons hunting down civilians of an island unaffiliated with the World Government. Every three years, this macabre game sees civilians turned into prey. The ultimate hunter is crowned the victor in this brutal competition, a practice abhorred by many, save the Celestial Dragons themselves.
Interestingly, amid the announcements of this ruthless game, treasure boxes reminiscent of the one Luffy found the Gomu Gomu no Mi in were spotted. These games, as fans theorize, wouldn’t be played without tantalizing rewards dangling at the finish line.
The Ultimate Prize: The Devil Fruits of God Valley
While the Celestial Dragons may already be swimming in riches, the prospect of mere gold and gems as rewards would be underwhelming. Enter the Devil Fruits, the true treasures of the sea. Highly coveted and incredibly rare, these fruits offer unparalleled power, making them the perfect grand prize for the victors of such a gruesome hunt.
Au plus profond de nous on a tous cette peur de rater notre vie…
Soit on vie dans le déni, soit on prend en main notre destin.
J’espère un jour être influent que ça soit sur les réseaux ou dans la réalité pour aider ceux qui le méritent.
GodValley pic.twitter.com/Lyj9Pp4qE3
— GodValley | One Piece (@GodValley20) May 13, 2023
Evidence supporting this is rooted in the practices of the Celestial Dragons. Some have been known to feed their slaves these powerful fruits. Could these fruits be procured as rewards from these hunting games or perhaps reserved for champions of this sinister sport?
Connecting the Dots: The Invasion of the Rocks Pirates
The possible presence of Devil Fruits on God Valley could shed light on the motives of the Rocks Pirates. If rumors of these treasures reached their ears, it’s plausible this drove them to target the island. Furthermore, powerful members like Kaido and Whitebeard possibly acquired their formidable Devil Fruits there, explaining their vested interest in the island’s treasures.
This hunt for power could also unravel the mystery behind the Rocks Pirates’ downfall. If each member was driven by their own ambitions rather than a unified goal, it could have led to their undoing, making them easy pickings for the Marines and World Government.
Legacy of the God Valley Devil Fruits
The iconic Devil Fruits from God Valley likely ended up shaping the power dynamics of the One Piece world. Kaido’s Uo Uo no Mi, Model: Seiryuu, might have been found there, while legends like Whitebeard could have obtained the Gura Gura no Mi on this very island. Theories also abound about other powerful pirates, such as Kurozumi Higurashi and possibly even Marco, obtaining their strengths from the treasures of God Valley.
As for the ultimate winner of the native hunting games, Saint Garling, it’s tantalizing to think of the might of the Devil Fruit he might have consumed. With its significance, it could be among the most powerful in the entire world of One Piece.
Catch the Next Chapter
For those eager to unravel more mysteries of God Valley, One Piece is available for official reading on the Shonen Jump and Manga Plus apps, courtesy of Viz Media. However, brace for a short hiatus as One Piece will be taking a break, with chapter 1096 scheduled for release on October 29, 2023.
