The mystery of Devil Fruits: A thorough explanation of their types and users

One of the unique elements that colors the world of One Piece is the Devil Fruit. By eating this strange fruit, the eater can gain special abilities, but at the same time, they bear the price of being "hated by the sea". Throughout the story, many characters have used the power of the Devil Fruit to fight fiercely. In this article, we will introduce the types of Devil Fruits and the representative users, and explore their mystery and charm.

1. What is a Devil Fruit?

Devil Fruits are very rare and powerful fruits in the world of One Piece. By eating this fruit, the eater gains special abilities, but at the same time, they run the risk of not being able to swim. The setting that a Devil Fruit user loses their powers and drowns when they are submerged in water creates a unique sense of tension in One Piece, which has a theme of marine adventure.

Basic characteristics of Devil Fruits:

Once eaten, they can never be eaten again: It is said that when one person eats a Devil Fruit, the fruit with the same ability disappears and does not exist until it is resurrected somewhere again.

Transmission of abilities: When a devil fruit user dies, the devil fruit's powers are said to reside in a nearby fruit.

Devil Fruit Encyclopedia: There are encyclopedias in the world that list the types of devil fruits, but not all devil fruits are recorded, and many fruits are unknown.

The existence of devil fruits brings a variety of battle styles and strategies to the story of "One Piece", and continues to fascinate readers.

2. Three types of devil fruits

Devil fruits are broadly classified into three types. Let's take a look at the characteristics of each type and the representative users.

2.1. Paramecia type (superhuman type)

Paramecia type devil fruits are devil fruits that give superhuman abilities, and many of them affect the body and the surrounding environment. Paramecia type users can use unique techniques in battle.

Representative paramecia users:

Luffy (Gomu Gomu no Mi): Luffy, the main character, gained the ability to stretch his entire body like rubber by eating the Gomu Gomu no Mi. This allows him to deliver punches and kicks from a distance and deflect bullets.

Law (Ope Ope no Mi): With the Ope Ope no Mi, which has the ability to perform heart surgery, Law can freely manipulate the space around him. By deploying his ROOM, Law can swap the position of objects or separate them.

Bartolomeo (Barrier Barrier no Mi): With the Barrier Barrier no Mi, he has the ability to create an invincible barrier. In addition to defending against attacks, he can also use the barrier to deflect attacks.

Characteristics of Paramecia: Paramecia abilities are very diverse, and each user has a different fighting style. Many abilities require ingenuity, which allows for a wide range of tactics.

2.2. Zoan (Animal)

Zoan devil fruits are those that give the ability to transform into animals. Zoan users can transform into normal human forms, complete animal forms, and forms in between. It is characterized by improved combat power and the ability to adapt to various situations by having the characteristics of a specific animal.

Representative Zoan users:

Chopper (Human-Human Fruit): Chopper the reindeer ate the Human-Human Fruit and gained human intelligence. Furthermore, by using Rumble Balls, he is able to transform in a variety of ways.

Rob Lucci (Neko-Neko no Mi, model "Leopard"): A member of CP9, he has the ability to transform into a leopard. By transforming into an intermediate form between a human and a leopard, Lucci demonstrates his powerful body and agility, overwhelming his enemies.

Kaido (Uo-Uo no Mi, model "Azure Dragon"): Kaido, one of the Four Emperors, has the ability to transform into a giant Azure Dragon. By transforming into a dragon, he can fly in the sky and spit fire.

Characteristics of Zoan users: Zoan users are generally advantageous in battle, and have effects such as strengthening the body and improving recovery abilities. In particular, "Ancient Species" and "Mythical Beast Species" are rare and have powerful powers.

2.3. Logia type (Nature type)

Logia type devil fruits give the ability to control the elements of nature. Logia users can nullify physical attacks by transforming themselves into the element, and are characterized by their extremely high defensive power.

Representative Logia users:

Ace (Me-Me-Me-No-Mi): Ace can transform himself into flames with the power of the Mera-Me-No-Mi and control them freely. He has high offensive power and overwhelms his opponents by using the properties of flame.

Crocodile (Suna-Suna-No-Mi): He has the ability to transform into sand, and manipulates sand to attack and defend. He also has the ability to dry out, and can take away moisture from his enemies.

Aokiji (Hie-Hie-No-Mi): Aokiji has the power to control cold air, and can freeze the surrounding environment in an instant. His attacks freeze his opponents and immobilize them.

Characteristics of Logia: Logia has both excellent defensive and offensive power, and exerts overwhelming power in battle. To defeat a Logia user, it is necessary to exploit Haki or a specific weakness.

3. Mysteries and Unsolved Elements of Devil Fruits

There are still many mysteries surrounding Devil Fruits. It is expected that the story will reveal the unknown elements, such as their origin, the awakening of their abilities, and their relationship with seastone.

3.1. Origin of Devil Fruits

It is still unknown where Devil Fruits came from or why they exist. According to the legend told in the story, Devil Fruits are fruits that contain the "sea devil," and it is said that by obtaining that power, you will no longer be able to swim. What is the truth of Devil Fruits?

3.2. Awakening of abilities

Some Devil Fruit users have experienced a phenomenon called "awakening." Awakened users can exert stronger and more extensive powers. For example, Doflamingo gained the power to turn surrounding objects into threads by awakening the Ito Ito no Mi. There are still many mysteries surrounding the mechanism of awakening abilities and the conditions for awakening.

3.3. Relationship with Seastone

Seastone is a special mineral that can seal the powers of Devil Fruit users. Seastone is said to have the same "power" as the sea, and it is used to make handcuffs and weapons to neutralize users. The secret of why Seastone seals the powers of Devil Fruits is also an interesting mystery.

4. Devil Fruits and Story Development

The impact of the existence of Devil Fruits on the story of One Piece is immeasurable. The battles with powerful users, and the schemes and ambitions they unleash continue to drive the story. How Luffy and the Straw Hat Pirates overcome the powers of their Devil Fruits and move on to new adventures will continue to fascinate readers.

Future developments to watch:

Appearance of new Devil Fruits: How will unknown Devil Fruits and their users be involved in the story?

Luffy's Gomu Gomu no Mi awakening: What new powers will Luffy, the main character, gain by awakening it?

Uncovering the origin of Devil Fruits: How will uncovering the mystery surrounding Devil Fruits affect the story as a whole?

Summary Devil Fruits in One Piece are one of the core elements of the story and have a major impact on the characters' battles and growth. These fruits are divided into three categories: Paramecia, Zoan, and Logia, and each has its own unique charm and mystery. We can expect more information about Devil Fruits and the appearance of new users in the story going forward. The mystery and mystery are one of the reasons why we, the readers, continue to be drawn into the world of One Piece.

References

Eiichiro Oda "ONE PIECE" Shueisha

Anime "ONE PIECE" Episodes