The universe of the world "Van Peace" is a huge work, which currently consists of more than 900 chapters of manga, 800 episodes of the canonical anime series, dozens of crossovers, as well as 13 feature films. The red line through the whole plot is diabolical fruit - an original innovation related to the features of the series and the title as a whole. The mystery of their appearance and nature has been haunting the minds of fans for 21 years now!
What is the devil fruit?
Devilish fruits are mystical fruits of various types that endow supernatural powers. They are considered the gift of the Sea Devil, and their secret is hidden in the depths of the ocean on the Grand Line. Their properties give rise to a lot of controversy and speculation. Truth has not yet been found.
Each fruit is unique and exists in a single copy. They have tremendous value in the black market, their value starts at 100 million belly. To date, there is still no explanation regarding their appearance. According to the author himself, in the near future their nature will be explained by Professor Vegapank.
According to the plot, only 0.02% of all people inhabiting the entire planet have the abilities of the devil fruit One Piece. Most of them have no special physical enhancements, although they are extremely strong. At the moment, the list of diabolical fruits shown in the plot totals more than 100 copies.
Appearance and properties of fruits
All fruits shown in Van Pease have common characteristics and basic properties. They are ordinary fruits with a changed appearance: patterns, curls, a change in color or size. Each fruit has its own pattern and shape. They do not grow on ordinary trees, but only inhabit the existing ordinary fruits. After the death of the user, the fruits appear again, thus “resurrecting”.
According to the characters who ate the devil's fruit, they have a disgusting taste. In order to receive supernatural power, it is enough just to bite him once, after which the subject will lose its power. All characters who consumed the devil's fruit lose their ability to swim and become vulnerable to a special metal - kairoseki. When in contact with the sea or a kairoseka sword, the heroes lose not only the ability of the fruit, but also feel very tired.
At the time of the anime, the strongest people in the world of Van Pease had already received the power of fruits, including admirals, yonko and shichibukai. The fruits in the work were shown during eating and reincarnation. Special cases were the fruit of Gora Gora no Mi, which previously belonged to Whitebeard. Marshal D. Teach, in an unknown way, was able to steal the power of the devil fruit from the dead body of his former captain. Such precedents did not occur before.
There is also a whole encyclopedia in the world of Van Pease, which lists all the known types of diabolical fruit Van Pease. Teach was acquainted with this encyclopedia and knew in advance what the fruit of Yami Yami no Mi looks like. After reading a copy of the book, Sanji was interested in Suki Suki no Mi, who allowed him to become invisible.
All known fruits are divided into three main types of diabolical fruits: Logia, Paramecia and Zoan.
Paramecia
The most common type of ability. The power of the devilish fruit "Paramecium" is possessed by the protagonist of "Van Peace" - Monkey D. Lufia (Gomu Gomu no Mi).
Fruits of this type endow the user with superhuman abilities, allowing them to manipulate space, change surrounding objects, and interact with nature. To the type of "Paramecium" include everything that does not apply to the transformation into animals or elements. They have great variability and a wide range of applications depending on the circumstances and the surrounding space.
The most significant advantage of paramecium is ease of use and development. Even the weakest fighters can raise their abilities with only one fruit, since they do not depend on the physical strength of the user. This moment has been repeatedly demonstrated by the example of fruits of Han Han no Mi, Kilo Kilo no Mi and many others. Paramecium can have more than one ability and unfold gradually. Brooke believed that the only ability of his fruit was to resurrect, but later he was able to manipulate his soul and control the cold.
The main problem of paramecia is that some representatives of this type may be partially or completely useless. Among them, there are such abilities as the creation of Kinemon clothes or facial copying of Mr. 2. The very word “uselessness” in this case is explained by inability to use or low level of training. Luffy's diabolical fruit was also useless for a long time, and he spent more than 5 years to develop his abilities, continuing to improve his physical strength and ability to stretch.
Despite the fact that Paramecium is considered an extremely weak fruit, its use depends on the user. The imagination and training method play a huge role in improving abilities, which can lead to the most unexpected results. Thus, users of paramecium can increase the range of application of their abilities.
Zoan
A type of fruit that allows you to turn into an animal or a hybrid of man and beast. The strongest ability for close range fights. Each eaten fruit of the Zoan type initially has three body shapes without awakening:
- Plain. The fruit man is in the shape of an ordinary person.
- Mixed. The hybrid form of animal and human - creates an anthropomorphic look, increasing physical strength.
- Bestial form. Complete transformation into an animal.
Only one character was presented in the work, capable of using 9 hybrid forms at once. He is a member of the Straw Team Tony Tony Chopper. He was able to create the Ramble Ball - a tablet that can exceed the limit of strength of the user of Zoan.
All zoans are divided into 4 types:
- Predatory. Turns into a carnivore. Users of these fruits become more bloodthirsty and cruel, get a better reaction and instincts. Extremely useful in battle due to sharp fangs and claws.
- Carnivorous. It makes it possible to turn into a herbivore. Less powerful than predatory, but can also be deadly after the development of physical strength. Kaku demonstrated excellent possession of the neck of a giraffe, having managed to cut half the building with his head.
- Prehistoric. A rare and effective type. Transformation into a dinosaur and a mammoth has been shown.
- Mythical. The rarest type of diabolical fruit. The only representative of this type in the anime was Phoenix Marco. He could turn into a mythical creature, able to fly and heal wounds.
The logic
Along with the mythical zoan, the diabolical fruit of logic is extremely rare. Translated from the original, the name means "natural type". These fruits allow you to manipulate various natural elements or their combinations. They can give immunity to the conditions that impose their elements (immunity to heat from fire and sand, immunity to cold Kuzan). Along with the mythical zoan, they are the strongest diabolical fruits of the world of Van Pease.
It is impossible for the user of the logic to cause physical damage. In case of cutting or destruction, individual parts of the body will be transformed into elements and restored. It is worth noting that users of the logic can not control the surrounding space, but only to allocate a certain type of energy from their body.
It is extremely difficult to develop the abilities of these fruits, but having brought them to perfection, many were able to achieve excellent results. Improving the abilities of this type can lead to the most effective results and improve the element. So, three of the now famous admirals are users of fruits of the type Logiya - Kizaru (Man-Light) Aokiji (Ice Man) and Sakazuki (Man-Lava). Some elements can neutralize each other without damaging the enemy (as in the battle of Smoker and Ace).
Despite all its advantages, users of the logic have their own weaknesses in addition to those that are inherent in others. Damage to the user of this type of diabolical fruit is possible in the following cases:
- Use the natural enemy element. In the first confrontation between Luffy and Crocodile, it was shown how Luffy deals damage to Sandman. To do this, he moistened his fists in water and his own blood. Mugivara was also able to defeat Enel due to the fact that his body is completely composed of rubber.
- Complete destruction of the element. This method is associated with the neutralization of enemy forces by a superior element. So, during the Battle of Marineford, Portgas D. Ace was killed by Admiral Sakazuki, as his lava was able to extinguish his flame.
- Engaging Khaki Armament. Shocks made using the strengthening of the body by Will ignore immunity to physical damage and are capable of causing noticeable damage to the user of the logic. They will have such an effect if the strength of the fruit is equal to or lower than the ability of the enemy's Will.
Devilish fruits like logicia are extremely strong and have great potential for development. All characters (with the exception of Caribou and Caesar) showed a high level of capabilities, close to invincibility.
The most powerful diabolical fruit
A force capable of destroying the whole world. That's what Fleet Admiral Sengoku said about this fruit. We are talking about a fruit that was previously owned by the Strongest Man of Whitebeard - Gura Gora no Mi. Despite the fact that the earthquake is a type of Paramecium, it is he who is the strongest fruit of the Van Pease universe.
After activating this force, Edward Newgate was able to create faults in space, repeatedly increasing his colossal strength. He could shake not only the earth or create huge tsunamis, but also air, breaking into pieces his enemies.
The first case of the absorption of two forces of the Devil is associated with this fruit. This trick was able to crank out the former subordinate of Whitebeard, absorbing the power of the Father. Thus, he began to own not only Yami Yami but Mi, but also the fruit of earthquakes. Teach could not demonstrate the same level of strength, but his concussion was quite destructive.
The interaction of fruits with animals and inanimate objects
The Gift of the Sea Devil can be placed in absolutely any vessel. Animals and objects that have "eaten" the devil's fruit receive animal intelligence and abilities. In the anime, three objects were presented that consumed the devil's fruit: Lassu the Cannon Dog, Elephant Elephant Funkfried and the gel-like clot of Smiley's poison.
At the moment, only one animal was shown that ate the devil's fruit. Reindeer Chopper after absorbing Hito Hito no Mi fruit: the Man model gained human intelligence, thanks to which he became a skilled doctor. Despite the fact that he became a man, deer features, including a blue nose and horns, prevail in his form.
Awakening Fruit
The highest level of possession of the forces of the devil fetus is the awakening of abilities. Among all the few fruit growers, only a few were able to reach this level. In the anime, four users of Zoan and two users of Paramecium were shown. Nothing is known about the awakening of logic.
The improvement of the zoan is associated with the Monster form. It consists in repeatedly increasing the size and physical strength of the user. An example of such an awakening was the guardians of Impel Down. With all their strength, they could not keep their minds, because of which they became limp puppets in the hands of Sadi-chan. Tony Tony Chopper can also take this form of aftermath using the Ramble Ball. After the timeskip, he was able to keep his mind up to 10 minutes.
Rebirth
Since the advent of fruits (about 4 years), a large number of reincarnated fruits have accumulated. They are also called "returning to the cycle." The most famous among them are:
- Mera Mera no Mi. Former owner - Portgas D. Ace. He was returned to the Colosseum after the death of a user in the war of the Strongest. The new owner was his brother Szabo. The fruit has the ability to manipulate fire and belongs to the type of logic.
- Nagi Nagi no Mi. A force formerly owned by Donquixote Doflamingo's brother Rocinante. Its strength lies in manipulating the sounds of a small space. Because of these abilities, he was called the "silent man."
- Gora Gora no Mi. The fruit of Whitebeard, who could not be reborn. Marshal D. Teach gained his strength.
Devil Fruit Research
Many Van Pease scholars are looking for new abilities associated with diabolical fruits. Only two scientists are known who were able to succeed in this matter - Vegapank and Caesar Clown. About 20 years ago, they worked together, but because of the mistreatment of experimental subjects, they diverged.
Vegapunk achieved tremendous results, thanks to which a metal was discovered that could deprive the fruiters of their strength. It is called kairaseki and acts in the same way as sea water. The scientist’s greatest achievement was the invention of artificial diabolical fruits. They are able to empower the type of zoan, provoking the same changes in the user's body, like any other fruits of the Devil. Caesar stole this technology and made fruit for Kaido for a long time. The Army of the King of Beasts already includes more than 500 artificial fruit trees.
At the moment, work is underway to improve the formula of artificial fruits and their abilities.
Additional Information
All the devilish fruits of One Piece have names of Japanese origin. Two identical words in the name are a description or imitation of the sound associated with abilities. For example, "Measure Mera" is considered the sound of fire in Japan, "Gomu Gomu" in translation means "rubber-rubber." Particle "but Mi" is translated as "fruit."