D Clan Lineage of Professor Clover One Piece
The most recent chapter of One Piece has shockingly turned out to expose Professor Clover, an unexpected member of the mysterious D Clan. This disclosure changes his character's perception and clarifies his relentless quest of the secrets of the Void Century.
Professor Clover's D Clan Identity
One Piece's Chapter 1120 exposed the truth about Professor Clover's past, so disclosing his full name, Clou D. Clover. In a flashback 26 years ago, he is begging Vegapunk for help with his study on the Void Century. His brother's sad passing from persecution for belonging to the D Clan drove his unrelenting quest of knowledge. This insight clarifies his relentless will to reveal the truth about the Void Century even at the expense of his own life.
The Legacy of Motive of Professor Clover and Ohara
The commitment of Professor Clover to solve the riddles of the Void Century transcends simple historical interest. The loss of his brother and the devastation of Ohara set a strong need in him to find the truth kept away. His acts were motivated by a deep personal connection to the D clan and the events that molded their history, not only by intellectual curiosity.
First name: A clue to the power of the D Clan: Professor Clover
Although Professor Clover's clover-like look could have first been a coincidence, his first name, "Clou," shown in the English translation, might have more bearing on Irish folklore. "Clou" can also be read as "Claíomh," alluding to the legendary weapon in Irish mythology connected with god-slaying heroes, the Claíomh Solais, sometimes known as "Sword of Light.
The Claíomh Solais emphasizes even more its importance since it has fascinating parallels with the sword Nika's silhouette carries. Often guarded by a giant, the sword's presence in Irish folklore could represent Professor Clover's research being safeguarded by the Giants of Elbaf.
Elbaf and the Light Sword
The possible link between the Claíomh Solais and Elbaf points to the Giants perhaps defending a strong weapon akin to the Sword of Light, maybe even the very sword Nika used. This fits the Giants' respect of the Sun God and their possible part in the Nika myth. Given the sword's connotations of killing gods in folklore, this weapon might be the key to defeating the formidable Five Elders.
Professor Clover's Affect on One Piece's Future
Though sad, Professor Clover's sudden death was not in useless. One Piece's events still bear influence from his studies and Ohara's legacy. The forthcoming Elbaf arc has the power to expose the truth about the D clan, so missing from Vegapunk's message. This arc might highlight even more the importance of Professor Clover's work and his place in the One Piece developing story.
