The true purpose of the holy knights, explained

This article contains spoilers about the Elbaf Arc of One Piece.

Summary

  • The Holy Knights were introduced in One Piece to give the Celestial Dragons a capable army.

  • Holy Knights are incredibly powerful, ranking above Marines and even capable of judging other Celestial Dragons.

  • With the abolition of the Shichibukai system, the Holy Knights have emerged as an exciting new group of formidable enemies in One Piece.

The one from One Piece The final saga has thrilled fans to no end and things are getting incredibly hot in the story right now. With big players finally making their move, fans can look forward to big battles in this segment of the story. Along with the already established major players, there are a few that Oda has thrown into the mix, the biggest of which are the Holy Knights, also known as God's Knights.

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They are a powerful group that fans want to see more of in the story, as their strength is considered incredible. That said, most details about them still remain unknown, and their sudden involvement leaves fans wondering what their true role is. One piece AND. As the story progresses, it seems their role is becoming clearer and clearer.

The need for strong celestial dragons

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  • One Piece didn't have powerful celestial dragons

  • The Five Elders and Imu were an exception.

The celestial dragons of One piece world turned out to be the leaders of the world long ago in history. Throughout the first part of One pieceespecially around the Greater Line, Oda continued to emphasize the fact that the celestial dragons were the descendants of the founders of the current World, and that they are far superior to the vast majority of people living in the Greater Line. One piece world. Residing atop the Red Line in the Holy Land of Marijoa, Celestial Dragons consider themselves different from those who live in the world below. They claim superiority over them, so much so that they even refuse to breathe their own air.

Given their stature, it should come as no surprise to learn that they are powerful. However, Oda took the exact opposite path for most of the Celestial Dragons. In most cases, Celestial Dragons are simply stupid and weak. Until recently, it was incredibly difficult for fans to imagine that the Celestial Dragons could conquer the world. However, in the Final Saga, fans finally got a glimpse of their highlights. The Five Elders, for example, prove monstrously powerful in this segment of the story. Through the Elders, Imu was also confirmed to be very powerful. But despite this, the numbers were simply not enough to justify their level of control over the world. This is where the Holy Knights come in.

I've already decided on the last panel and what the last chapter will be like. In the final saga I will focus not only on the Straw Hats but also on the events happening around the world. The question is how many years it will take for the final saga to begin. – Eiichiro Oda (1999)

Oda introduced the Holy Knights One piece to give the Celestial Dragons a capable army. These Holy Knights are known to have extraordinary power and great authority, so much so that they are positioned directly above the Marines. Their power is such that they can even judge other Celestial Dragons, which is a clear indication that they are among the most dangerous Celestial Dragons to be wary of.

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This is further supported by Dragon, the Supreme Commander of the Revolutionary Army, who clearly stated that even though he has successfully declared war on the World Government, his real battle will only begin when the Holy Knights are mobilized. Until then, the Dragon War means absolutely nothing. Once again, this highlights how powerful the Holy Knights truly are, and at the same time, also aims to get fans very excited about what's to come in the future of One Piece.

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With The Shichibukai No More, an exciting new group has appeared

Until recently, there were the Seven Warlords of the Sea One piece world to deter pirates from the seas. On several occasions, Luffy ended up fighting and beating them, making a big name for himself along the way. However, now, the Shichibukai no longer exist.

The system was abolished by the World Government, meaning that new enemies had to be introduced. Of course, Oda could have simply continued in Yonko's direction, and while that would have been exciting, the World Government also needs more attention, especially when the story is so close to the final saga and, more importantly, the Celestial Dragons need of their own fighters if they want to keep up with the Straw Hat Pirates and the other dangers of the world. That said, this decision may end up being made One piece longer, as in the case of Shichibukai.

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The reason why 'One Piece' has been on the air for the past 20 years is because of the Seven Warlords of the Sea (the Shichibukai). Initially “One Piece” was supposed to be a story of the fight against the Four Emperors (the Yonko), which ended after just five years. It struck me that having these amazing Seven Warlords of the Sea in the comic would be awesome; it was just a passing thought really. And then, just like a horror movie, it turned into such a long series!! Why couldn't it be Five or Two Warlords of the Sea? I thought “Seven Warlords” sounded much cooler!! Well, I have no lingering regrets since I already drew what I wanted to draw. Just a little more!!” – Oda

The government's response to the revolutionary armed forces

The World Government needs someone to fight Dragon

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The world government of One piece The world is quite powerful, but without the Holy Knights they would not have the forces necessary to face the Revolutionary Army in combat. Oda absolutely had to invent a competent fighting force for the Celestial Dragons and that is precisely why the Holy Knights exist. That's not to say that Holy Knights wasn't planned from the beginning. It is very likely that Oda intended them to appear in the Final Saga. After all, Shanks' twin made his first appearance in the story about 6 years ago. As such, Oda always planned to introduce the Holy Knights.

Fans will surely get to see the full force of the tremendously powerful order that is the Holy Knights soon enough, especially in Elbaf, where two members of the group have already made their presence known. It's only a matter of time before their strength is showcased and fans get an idea of ​​how strong they truly are.

One Piece is available to read via Viz Media. The series can be read by fans officially and for free on the Shonen Jump and Manga Plus apps. The release date for the next chapter of One Piece, One Piece 1136, is set for January 19, 2025.

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Release date

October 20, 1999

Creator

Eiichiro Oda

Number of episodes

1122

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