In a twist that has sent shockwaves through the One Piece fandom, Eiichiro Oda has introduced a brand-new character who appears to wield not just one, but two Devil Fruits — something the series long established as impossible for a normal human. The reveal unfolds during the ongoing God Valley flashback, further cementing the arc as one of the boldest expansions of One Piece lore to date.
For years, Blackbeard was the sole exception to the “one Devil Fruit per person” rule, with his mysterious body and the Yami Yami no Mi allowing him to break the system. Now, the God Valley arc has seemingly revealed that Blackbeard might not be as unique as fans once believed. The new character, whose identity is being slowly peeled back in the flashback, doesn’t just challenge power-scaling — they challenge the very rules of the world.
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. The arc dives deep into the power struggles that shaped the modern world of One Piece, revealing long-hidden secrets about the Celestial Dragons and the early days of piracy. For many, it’s a rare glimpse into the “true history” of the world, something fans have been waiting for since the manga’s earliest chapters.
The Rule That Was Never Meant to Be Broken
From the earliest parts of One Piece, one thing was made crystal clear: if a person tries to eat a second Devil Fruit, their body is destroyed. This rule gave Devil Fruits a built-in limitation — no matter how strong a character became, there was always a ceiling.
Blackbeard’s unexpected acquisition of Whitebeard’s Gura Gura no Mi at Marineford cracked that rule, but Oda framed it as an anomaly tied to Blackbeard’s bizarre physiology and the secrets of the Yami Yami no Mi. Fans accepted it as a once-in-history exception.
The God Valley arc changes that.
The new character is shown actively wielding the powers of two distinct Devil Fruits in the middle of battle, with no indication that their body is breaking down. Panels highlight the clash of two different abilities — one Logia-like and one Paramecia-style — used in rapid succession, confirming that this isn’t a trick, a weapon, or a shared power. It’s a single individual, bearing two fruits, standing on the same battlefield as monsters like Rocks and Roger.
Instead of walking back the rule, Oda appears to be rewriting how fans understand it. The old law hasn’t been broken — it’s been recontextualized.
A New Monster Born From the “Dark History” of the World
What makes this reveal even more fascinating is how it’s tied to the themes of God Valley. This isn’t just another overpowered fighter tossed into the story; this is a product of the World Government’s darkest experiments and the celestial elite’s obsession with control.
Hints scattered throughout the arc suggest that the existence of a two–Devil Fruit user may be linked to forbidden research, ancient knowledge, or even the Void Century itself. The character’s presence among the Celestial Dragons, their connection to special technology, or a hidden bloodline is teased but not fully confirmed — leaving room for endless fan theories.
Instead of feeling like power-creep, the character functions as living evidence of how far the ruling powers were willing to go to maintain dominance. In a battle already filled with legends, this mysterious figure becomes a symbol of how unnatural and dangerous that era truly was.
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.” The sentiment highlights a unique moment in the fandom, where the past has become more captivating than the present adventure.
What Two Devil Fruits Mean for One Piece’s Power System
The confirmation of a new character with two Devil Fruits doesn’t just shock fans — it forces them to rethink everything they thought they knew about the world’s power structure.
Questions are already flooding discussion threads and theory videos:
- Is Blackbeard truly unique, or just the modern echo of an ancient secret?
- Is there a hidden method the World Government used to safely fuse multiple powers into one body?
- Could this knowledge still exist in the present day — and will it become relevant to Luffy, Imu, or the final war?
Some fans believe that the two–Devil Fruit user in God Valley could be the key to understanding the true nature of Devil Fruits themselves — whether they come from a forgotten civilization, are tied to ancient deities, or are manifestations of human desire. Others suspect this character might be directly connected to why the World Government desperately buried the truth about God Valley in the first place.
Rather than simply introducing a stronger fighter, Oda has leveraged this character to deepen the mythology behind Devil Fruits, setting up future payoffs that could stretch all the way to the series’ finale.
A New Rival to Blackbeard in the Fandom’s Eyes
Blackbeard has long held the title of the “rule-breaker” of One Piece. His dual Devil Fruit status made him feel like the natural dark mirror to Luffy — the one pirate willing to twist the world's laws to seize power.
Now, with a new two–Devil Fruit user entering the narrative from the past, fans are starting to compare the two. Is Blackbeard copying something that was once known and lost? Is he unknowingly walking the same path as an ancient monster from a previous era? Or did he somehow uncover the remnants of the method used in God Valley?
While the story hasn’t drawn a direct line between them yet, many fans believe this reveal will eventually collide with Blackbeard’s role in the final saga. The idea that the “strongest pirate of the old era” and the “most dangerous pirate of the new era” might be linked through forbidden Devil Fruit knowledge is exactly the kind of long-term storytelling One Piece is known for.
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. Whether the flashback ends soon or continues, the God Valley saga has already cemented itself as one of the most powerful and defining chapters in the series’ history.
With the confirmation of a new character wielding two Devil Fruits, Oda hasn’t just raised the stakes — he’s reshaped the rules of his own universe, once again proving that in One Piece, nothing is ever as simple as it seems.
