The world of One Piece is defined by its mysteries — the Void Century, the Will of D, Laugh Tale, and above all, the true limits of Devil Fruits. For years, fans have argued about which ability reigns supreme: the power to control time, the manipulation of reality, or the freedom of imagination itself. Now, with the explosive developments in the God Valley arc, Eiichiro Oda has pushed the conversation further than ever before. Through a stunning series of revelations, he appears to have finally presented what may be considered the “ultimate” Devil Fruit ability in the entire story—an ability not just of destruction, but of world-shaping influence.
This revelation hasn’t come in a straightforward exposition. Instead, Oda is doing what he does best: weaving answers through flashbacks, layered symbolism, and the actions of characters who themselves stand at the center of world history. Rather than just showing a strong attack or giant battle feat, he’s using the God Valley arc to explore what it truly means to hold the strongest power in a world built on oppression, secrets, and inherited wills.
The God Valley Arc Has Taken Over the Fandom
The God Valley Incident has become one of the most captivating storylines in One Piece history, and many fans aren’t ready for it to end. Eiichiro Oda’s exploration of this long-mysterious event has brought together legendary figures like Rocks D. Xebec, Gol D. Roger, Monkey D. Garp, and even the enigmatic Imu — creating a flashback that feels more like a grand historical epic than a side story.
God Valley is no simple battleground; it is a convergence point where ideologies clashed — freedom versus domination, individuality versus systemic rule, and ambition versus fate. The arc dives deep into the power struggles that shaped the modern world of One Piece, revealing long-hidden truths about the Celestial Dragons and the early days of piracy. For many, it feels like the curtain has finally been pulled back on the event that the World Government has desperately tried to erase from history.
Through this backdrop, Oda introduces the concept of the “ultimate Devil Fruit ability” not as a loud announcement, but as a thematic culmination. Rather than simply asking which Devil Fruit can destroy the most islands, the arc asks: Which power truly changes the world?
And in God Valley, those answers are dangerous.
Fans Don’t Want to Return to the Straw Hats Yet
Surprisingly, many readers say they don’t want to go back to the Straw Hat Pirates just yet. Social media platforms are full of fans expressing that this arc feels like the most thrilling part of One Piece in years — with its dark tone, intense storytelling, and lore-heavy revelations. While Luffy and his crew are the heart of the series, the God Valley storyline offers something entirely different: a look at the legends and events that shaped everything we know.
One fan summed it up best on X (formerly Twitter):
“If we return to the Straw Hats now, it’ll feel like waking up from a dream.”
This sentiment captures a unique moment in the fandom: the past has become more captivating than the present adventure. Readers are fully immersed in a world before the age of the Worst Generation, when the seas belonged to giants of history and the foundations of current power were violently laid.
It’s within this emotionally charged flashback that the “ultimate Devil Fruit ability” begins to take form — not solely through Luffy, but through the broader clash between those who sought to rule the world and those who sought to free it.
The Nature of the “Ultimate Ability”
Rather than defining ultimate power as raw strength, the current storyline frames it as something far more unsettling: the power to reshape reality on a political, social, and even historical level. Devil Fruits that manipulate elements or bodies are impressive; the truly terrifying ones manipulate narratives, memories, and freedom itself.
The God Valley arc hints that the strongest fruits share three traits:
- They transcend physical combat
- They influence the entire world system
- They connect directly to the “true history”
In this light, abilities linked to imagination, control of people’s will, or the power to erase or rewrite history itself become far more significant than flashy explosions or laser beams. It’s no coincidence that some of the most influential figures in the story are tied to Devil Fruits that change how the world functions, not just how enemies fight.
Oda appears to be saying:
The ultimate Devil Fruit isn’t the one that can destroy the world. It’s the one that can control what the world is.
This perspective reframes past powers — from Law’s Ope Ope no Mi to the enigmatic fruits tied to Imu and the Ancient Weapons — and connects them to Luffy’s own mythical ability. Freedom versus control, joy versus terror, history versus erasure — all of these ideas are embodied through Devil Fruits that interact with the world on a conceptual level.
A Testament to Oda’s Storytelling and Legacy
The enthusiasm surrounding the God Valley flashback underscores Eiichiro Oda’s enduring genius as a storyteller. After more than two decades, he continues to surprise fans by revealing layers of history that connect generations of pirates, marines, and rulers. The arc’s pacing, emotion, and scope have reminded readers of One Piece’s golden era — a blend of mystery, world-building, and drama that few series can match.
Even as some fans fear that returning to the Straw Hats will slow the story’s momentum, others believe this balance between past and present is what makes One Piece timeless. Every revelation in the past directly reshapes how we view the current journey. Luffy’s battles, friendships, and ideals are given new meaning when seen against the titanic struggles of God Valley.
Most strikingly, the “ultimate Devil Fruit ability” concept feels like a culmination of themes that have existed since chapter one:
- What does it truly mean to be free?
- Who gets to write history?
- Can one person’s will change the entire world?
As the God Valley saga moves toward its conclusion, one thing is certain: this arc has already cemented itself as one of the most powerful and defining chapters in One Piece history. And the ultimate Devil Fruit ability — whatever its final revealed form — will not be remembered simply as the strongest power in battle, but as the ability that defines the fate of the world itself.
Oda hasn’t just revealed the ultimate Devil Fruit.
He’s revealed why such a power should — and should not — exist.
