One Piece theory: Dragon's Final battle could be against the Celestial Dragon King
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One Piece, currently the world's most popular anime and manga series, is in its Final Saga —meaning this long-running story is wrapping up in the not-too-distant future. As creator, Eiichiro Oda, gets ready to tie off this expansive narrative, seeing the most central of characters enter the code for the final time is something die-hard fans are looking forward to.
One character who's been largely cloaked in intrigue is
Monkey D. Dragon
, leader of the
Revolutionary Army
and father to the series' main protag
Luffy
. Until now, Dragon had operated largely under the radar. That's soon to be over. According to the most recent evidence, Oda might have already teased who Dragon's ultimate foe will be, and it's a battle that would change the One Piece world forever.
Monkey D. Dragon wants to destroy the world government
Monkey D. Dragon is considered one of the most dangerous men in the world of One Piece—not just because of his monstrous strength, but due to his very existence.
Once a Marine Once Dragon was revealed the truths of the corrupt World Government, he left the military. He would go on to form the Freedom Fighters, which would later become the Revolutionary Army.
What is their mission you may ask? To deliver all peoples from the unaccountable despotism of tyrants and deliver the world from the rule of the Celestial Dragons—their horrible, awful, nasty elite rulers who abuse regular folks like slaves!
'There can be no happiness in a world where those deemed unnecessary are weeded out and eliminated… One day, I will change this world… you mark my words.' Monkey D. Dragon
Revolutionary Army vs. Celestial Dragons: The war has already begun
While Dragon and his forces have been making larger moves under the radar, their sneak attacks were starting to take a toll.
They've aided revolutionaries in Citizens House's evil government and most recently liberated slaves under the control of the noble Celestial Dragons—which in their capital, Marijoa.
In a downlinked episode from one recent mission, Dragon's commanders—Nick Sabo, Morley, Caribou Karasu, and Lindbergh—managed to successfully extract Bartholomew Kuma, their former comrade turned human weapon. Through further acts of rebellion, they went on to destroy food stores intended for the Celestial ruling class, sending shockwaves through their world by demonstrating that even the most powerful could be struck where they hurt most.
Though obstructed by two mighty Admirals, Fujitora and Ryokugyu, the Revolutionary Army ultimately triumphed with their operation. Fujitora even assisted, suggesting that not all denizens of the World Government are on board with its barbaric methods.
Dragon's final opponent could be Figarland Garling
Even though most of the Revolutionary Army commanders have fought already, Dragon himself has never fought up till now. That's almost certainly about to change.
Shortly after the release, many fans speculated that Figarland Garling—the wicked Supreme Commander of the Holy Knights—would be Dragon's last and most personal foe.
Here's what's going on behind the scenes and why.
Garling is everything that Dragon hates. He's a proud Celestial Dragon, used to the fact that common people aren't worthy of his attention.
The worst for which He has been publicly committed is the ordered execution of innocent non-combatants.
As Godhead of Science and Defense, he serves as one of the World Government's highest enforcers of their oppressive rule.
He commands the Holy Knights, the aforementioned Order that Dragon identifies as the Government's most lethal weapon.
This fight will not only be a fight of might against might. It will be a fight of values, liberty versus oppression, equity versus despotism.
What makes this fight so important
If Dragon vs. Garling does occur, that'll be one of the largest One Piece fights ever.
It might just finally unlock the secrets of Dragon's shady backstory, his ties with Luffy, and the last steps to overthrowing the World Government's tyranny.
As unbelievable as this situation may sound, Oda has masterfully set the stage for this crescendo. Just as Luffy is destined to fight Imu, the world's secret ruler, Dragon's ultimate battle will be the last strike against the Celestial Dragons' dictatorship.
With both men standing on either side of justice, Dragon vs. Garling could be the battle that determines the future of the One Piece world.
When does the next One Piece chapter come out?
That said, there is the possibility that One Piece new Chapter could be an uncensored color page where they advance the official release to May 25, 2025. We hope you will enjoy reading it for free on Manga Plus, the official service for the latest chapters! With every chapter, fans are one step closer to witnessing the story's conclusion and likely Dragon's much-anticipated rematch.
Dragon's moment is coming
One of the biggest things fans have been waiting for over the years has been Monkey D. Dragon going all out in a fight. Now, with One Piece entering its final stretch, that time has nearly come. With the Revolutionary Army ascendant and the Celestial Dragons laid low, a great war approaches and Dragon's ultimate foe might already be standing before him.
Could he be the one to lead the world's crooked despots to justice? If Oda's clues are to be believed, then Dragon vs. Garling might be the last big clash that will determine One Piece's legacy.
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