The origin of Devil Fruits is unknown to the One Piece world, except for Dr. Vegapunk, who, although he may not entirely know about their origin, has quite a decent understanding of them and has given a theory about how the Devil Fruit works. When this idea was initially introduced in the story, it was widely accepted by fans because of Dr. Vegapunk’s importance as a character.
However, one fan theory that has been making the rounds on the internet negates Dr. Vegapunk’s idea of Devil Fruit and its origins. This theory originated from a recent revelation in the chapter, and it links the Devil Fruits to the concept of souls and their struggle to pass to the afterlife in the One Piece world.
The theory postulates from the announcement that Vegapunk made in One Piece Chapter 1113. While the chapter is going to be released on April 28, 2024, the spoilers of the chapters have revealed that Dr. Vegapunk’s announcement began with him saying that the world is going to “sink in the sea.”
Dr. Vegapunk’s Understanding of Devil Fruits in One Piece
When Luffy was fighting Rob Lucci, Dr. Vegapunk and the other Straw Hat Pirates were shocked to see his Gear 5 form. That is when Dr. Vegapunk revealed what he thinks about the origin of Devil Fruits and how they came into existence. According to the scientist, the Devil Fruits originate from a person’s desire to achieve power.
Vegapunks states that people all around the world want strength and power to achieve great things, and these Devil Fruits are the culmination of these desires. They provide the people with the powers that they wish for and help them grow and reach another step in human evolution.
Additionally, this evolution defies the principles of nature and the environment, which is why the sea does not accept it. This is the reason why Devil Fruit users cannot swim or lose their powers when they come into contact with water. Although the theory is pretty convincing, Vegapunk has stated that it is his own thinking and not official.
One Piece Theory Debunks Dr. Vegapunk’s Idea of Devil Fruits
According to a fan theory that has been going around the internet, the recent revelation by Dr. Vegapunk about the One Piece world sinking has a connection to the concept of Devil Fruits. According to the theory, the world is sinking, meaning that all the islands will be covered by flooding. This kind of devastation has happened before, and it has killed millions of people.
The theory states that the souls of people who died because of this flood were trapped in the Devil Fruits because they could not move to the afterlife. Therefore, the desires from which the Devil Fruit originated were the desires of the lost souls. Devil Fruit users’ inability to swim or even go near seawater also supports this theory.
This theory negates Dr. Vegapunk’s idea of Devil Fruits and their origins, and although there are a few plotholes in the theory, the complete revelation of Vegapunk’s announcement in Chapter 1114 will likely shed more light on how the world is going to sink into the sea.
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