ONE PIECE Analysis! – Summary of Revolutionary Dragon! Devil Fruit? Abilities and Strength? Real Name? (Wind, Weather, Thunderbird) (Monkey D. Luffy’s Father)

In the battle manga ONE PIECE, which Japan proudly presents to the world, there are three main factions: “Pirates,” “Marines,” and “Revolutionary Army.”

For example, within the pirate faction, the Four Emperors and the Seven Warlords of the Sea hold significant power, each acting independently. On the other hand, the Marines, who regulate these pirates, form a military organization headed by Admirals such as Kizaru, Fujitora, and Ryokugyu.

The Revolutionary Army, however, is a hybrid organization that combines the lawlessness of pirates with the organization of the Marines.

This time, let’s analyze the abilities and strength of “Dragon,” who leads the Revolutionary Army.

Dragon’s Identity as the Leader of the Revolutionary Army

First, let’s review Dragon’s identity.

Dragon is the Supreme Commander of the Revolutionary Army (essentially the leader). The Revolutionary Army is a strongly top-down organization with Dragon at its apex. His direct subordinates include army commanders like Emporio Ivankov, Sabo, Koala, Belo Betty, and Morley.

Additionally, Dragon is the “founder of the Revolutionary Army.” The exact time and circumstances of the organization’s founding are unknown, but Dragon’s objective aligns with the Revolutionary Army’s goal of “overthrowing and toppling the World Government.” In other words, defeating the Celestial Dragons is Dragon’s ultimate goal.

While pirates disturb the peace of specific regions, the Revolutionary Army aims to upend the world’s order from its roots. Thus, during the Levely eight years ago, Dragon was named and warned as the “world’s most dangerous criminal,” truly a man who poses a threat to the entire world.

Dragon’s birthplace is the Goa Kingdom in the East Blue, the same as Revolutionary Army No. 2 Sabo. It makes sense for Morgans, the president of the World Economic Journal, to describe the Goa Kingdom as “a peaceful rural country that produces notorious villains.”

Real Name: Dragon is Luffy’s Father, but…

Despite being Luffy’s father, many aspects of Dragon’s identity remain shrouded in mystery.

Even Ivankov, a Revolutionary Army executive, is not fully aware of Dragon’s past or background. While it is rare to know one’s superior’s past in real life, it is unclear if Dragon deliberately conceals his origins or if he is simply reticent. Dragon is quite secretive.

However, enough has been revealed about Dragon’s identity.

For instance, Dragon’s full name is known to be “Monkey D. Dragon.”

This means Dragon is the father of the captain of the Straw Hat Pirates, Monkey D. Luffy, and the son of Marine Vice Admiral Monkey D. Garp. Thus, Dragon’s family is uniquely aligned with the three major factions: the Revolutionary Army, the Marines, and the Pirates. This is quite significant.

This also explains why Dragon’s birthplace is the East Blue.

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Moreover, given that Dragon and Sabo hail from the same Goa Kingdom, it is highly likely that Dragon is also a noble. In fact, Dragon’s father, Garp, is also from the Goa Kingdom. Garp’s rough personality contrasts with his noble origin, which may have influenced his decision to join the Marines.

Just as Bartholomew Kuma’s true identity as the former king of the Sorbet Kingdom was revealed, Dragon might also have been a king. It is highly possible that, like Sabo, Dragon became disillusioned with the corrupt monarchy. The root cause is the Celestial Dragons, which provides ample reason for Dragon to establish the Revolutionary Army.

Are there no similarities between Luffy and the other members of the Family of D?

Therefore, both Dragon and Luffy are from the Family of D, but surprisingly, the two have few similarities.

Firstly, their appearances and body structures are fundamentally different from Luffy’s. Although Garp resembles them slightly, even Luffy, upon seeing a picture of Dragon, comments, “He doesn’t look much like me,” indicating a weak blood connection. Their personalities also differ, with Luffy having a party-loving nature, while Dragon is cool and earnest.

On the other hand, Luffy and Garp share many common traits, such as the habit of eating or punching while sleeping and a strong sense of loyalty to their friends and family. The origins of their names also have similarities, with Luffy’s name deriving from “Lucifer, the fallen angel,” and Garp’s being associated with “Garp (also known as Top),” suggesting a devilish theme.

Among pirates, Luffy shares more similarities with Gol D. Roger, the Pirate King. This has led some readers to mistakenly think that Roger is Luffy’s father. However, Roger’s son is, of course, Portgas D. Ace of the former Whitebeard Pirates.

Thus, despite being father and son, Luffy and Dragon have almost no connection. Additionally, while Luffy aims to reach Laugh Tale, Dragon’s sole focus is on overthrowing the World Government, indicating different societal goals. Why, then, do they have so few similarities despite both being part of the Family of D?

Dragon aims for “equality,” while Luffy aims for “freedom”?

The primary reason is likely the difference in their affiliations, with Dragon belonging to the Revolutionary Army and Luffy to the pirates.

Indeed, while Luffy shows great admiration for Pirate King Roger and “Red-Haired” Shanks, he shows almost no interest in Dragon after learning he is his father. This demonstrates that Luffy’s ambitions do not involve Dragon. So, what futures are they aiming for specifically?

In conclusion, Dragon aims for a society with “equality without discrimination,” while Luffy strives for a “world where everyone can have fun freely.” While Luffy is in pursuit of a specific treasure, the ONE PIECE, Dragon’s goal is the “transformation of society.”

Dragon seeks “Democracy.” Although neither seems directly interested in the Void Century, their visions of the future “Dawn” are subtly different. Dragon’s goal is fundamentally to break the current situation.

Thus, the differences in their ideologies may be explored in depth as contrasting themes in the final stages of ONE PIECE.

Dragon’s Establishment of the Revolutionary Army: Post-Roger’s Death?

Let’s discuss the timing of the “establishment of the Revolutionary Army.” As mentioned earlier, the exact period is unclear, but considering Dragon was only recognized as a threat at the Levely eight years ago, it seems he might have established the Revolutionary Army relatively recently.

However, it has been revealed in Shiki the Golden Lion’s episode that Dragon was present at the execution of the Pirate King, Gol D. Roger, who was executed by the Marines 24 years ago. Also present at the time were Mihawk, Gecko Moria, Crocodile, Buggy, and others.

Although Roger and Dragon were not blood-related, they both belonged to the Family of D. While many aimed to be pirates like Roger, Dragon must have found a reason to establish the Revolutionary Army.

On the other hand, Dragon’s Vivre Card reveals that the Revolutionary Army was formed before Luffy was born 19 years ago. Although Vivre Card information can be unreliable, it suggests that the Revolutionary Army was established around 20-24 years ago.

Just as Roger fathered Ace to obtain ONE PIECE, Dragon might have had similar reasons for fathering Luffy. While running the Revolutionary Army, would he have fathered Luffy without any purpose? He is not like a celebrity marrying out of convenience.

In fact, Roger’s execution marked the beginning of the Great Pirate Era. As the pirate era dawned, the Marines and World Government’s forces would naturally be consumed with dealing with pirates. This, in turn, created an opportunity for the Revolutionary Army to rise. Could this be when Dragon’s “flame of revolution” ignited?

Dragon’s Bounty: Around 2 Billion Berries?

Next, let’s consider Dragon’s strength. At present, there are hardly any battle depictions of Dragon, making it unclear how strong he actually is. Similarly, his Devil Fruit powers, if any, are unknown, making it difficult to accurately gauge his strength.

Nonetheless, as the son of Garp, who defeated the Rocks Pirates, and the father of Luffy, who is already considered one of the Five Emperors, Dragon is unlikely to be weak. Moreover, the Revolutionary Army is a significant force comparable to pirate crews and the Marines. Training a naturally strong individual like Sabo directly also suggests Dragon’s strength could be on par with an Admiral.

However, considering the Revolutionary Army headquarters Baltigo was destroyed by Blackbeard‘s pirates, doubts about Dragon’s strength remain. Therefore, despite being labeled the world’s most dangerous criminal, Dragon’s bounty might not be as high as expected.

Indeed, the bounty for Sabo, the Revolutionary Army’s No. 2, is in the 600 million berry range. Additionally, the bounties for all four commanders are below 500 million berries each. Even if we assume Dragon’s bounty is at least comparable to Luffy’s 1.5 billion berries, it’s unclear if it’s a suitable amount for a leader of a group aiming to overthrow the World Government.

Thus, I predict Dragon’s bounty to be around 2 billion berries.

Dragon’s Devil Fruit: “Wind”?

Next, let’s consider Dragon’s “Devil Fruit.” Many might have guessed his power from his name, “Dragon,” but since Kaidou of the Beasts, a Zoan-type Mythical Beast user (Fish-Fish Fruit, Model: Azure Dragon), has already appeared, this possibility is zero.

However, Dragon’s power has already been depicted in the One Piece series.

In the Loguetown arc, a “gust of wind” strong enough to blow away Marines allows Luffy to escape when captured by Captain Smoker. This seemed like a natural phenomenon at the time, but was it actually a deliberate action by Dragon?

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Therefore, it’s highly likely that Dragon’s Devil Fruit ability is “wind.” More specifically, terms like “gust” or “storm” seem appropriate, and if true, Dragon’s ability would be a Logia-type Devil Fruit. If Dragon’s Devil Fruit awakens, it would be formidable.

Moreover, when the Revolutionary Army returned to Goa Kingdom, a similar “blast” rescued residents from the burning Grey Terminal. This blast headed straight for the Revolutionary Army’s ship, making it unlikely to be a coincidence.

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Additionally, according to Ivankov, Dragon has a habit of “facing east where his home, the Goa Kingdom, lies” when blown by the wind. This must have been a hint of his wind-related power. With people like Law frequently saying “D brings the storm,” it seems to foreshadow Dragon’s abilities.

For instance, just as Enel, with the Rumble-Rumble Fruit, could become a lightning god, it would be interesting if Dragon, who controls wind, could become a wind god.

Dragon’s Devil Fruit name could be straightforwardly “Wind-Wind Fruit.”

Dragon’s Power: Thunderbird?

On the other hand, there is another candidate for Dragon’s Devil Fruit.

It’s the hypothesis of the “Thunderbird.” This suggests that Dragon’s Devil Fruit is likely categorized as a Zoan-type Bird-Bird Fruit.

The Thunderbird is a legendary bird worshipped among Native Americans. When it flaps its wings, it stirs up wind and calls forth lightning. Its large wings and massive beak resemble the South Bird from Jaya. Legend has it that it was large enough to grab a living whale.

Dragon’s face tattoo might actually be inspired by Native American motifs.

In fact, just before Buggy could behead Luffy at the execution platform, a well-timed bolt of lightning struck the platform, saving Luffy. Was this lightning also Dragon’s doing?

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However, with nearly five types of Bird-Bird Fruits already in existence, this is a bit uncertain. But if Dragon’s abilities control various weather phenomena, incorporating abilities like Akainu, Aokiji, and Enel‘s, it would indeed be fitting for the leader of the Revolutionary Army, making his Devil Fruit the strongest.