Confirms the Five Elders' Immortality in One PieceChapter #1117 "A" delves far into the One Piece universe, revealing startling facts about the enigmatic Five Elders. The chapter was created by Eiichiro Oda. These mysterious individuals have long been veiled in mystery as the leaders of the World Government. One of the most widely held theories—that the Five Elders are immortal—is finally supported by the most recent chapter.This insight is revealed in a nuanced yet exquisite detail. One of the Five Elders, Saint Marcus Mars, knows the Iron Giant from memory during a battle with the formidable robot connected to the Ancient Kingdom. The way he slowly remembers the monster implies a firsthand experience rather than a description, implying a centuries-long relationship.
One Piece Has Often Hinted to the True Age of the Five EldersThe acknowledgment of Saint Mars has enormous implications. Since the Iron Giant attacked Mariejois 200 years ago, the Five Elders had to have been alive at that time. The already intricate One Piece story is further enhanced by this discovery, which confirms the Five Elders' status as persistent, cross-generational foes. Their longevity, an effective means of keeping things under control, gives them an air of permanence and menace.The origin of the immortality of the Five Elders can be found in a cover story found in chapter #1075. A younger Vegapunk pays a visit to the Five Elders in Mariejois in this story. Even though the cover tale takes place more than 20 years in the past, the Five Elders look amazingly unchanging, even when only glimpsed in silhouette. This implies that they are either very slow aging or that they have completely stopped aging.
Most Likely, the Five Elders Were Made Immortal Out of NeedThe Op-Op Fruit, a Devil Fruit that gives its owner the power to control life, is probably the source of the Five Elders' immortality. The Op-Op Fruit's special powers were probably employed by the World Government to grant the Five Elders immortality in a last-ditch effort to maintain control over the twenty rulers. Bonney, a pirate who possessed the power to control time, was also unable to influence Saint Saturn for the same reason. The few decades Bonney could control pale in comparison to the centuries he has lived.The World Government's goal of retaining authority across successive generations is demonstrated by the immortality of the Five Elders. It alludes to a pervasive phobia of the past, especially the Void Century—a lost era of history that they are doing everything in their power to ignore. The World Government aims to sustain its dominance and avert any challenge by guaranteeing the survival of the Five Elders. As a result, the Five Elders stand in for a continual danger to anyone who try to learn the truth about the past, and they ultimately turn into One Piece's main adversaries.
The Implications of The Five Elders' ImmortalityThe One Piece universe is greatly affected by the longevity of the Five Elders. They are the World Government's unwavering backbone and its unwavering presence throughout history, not just its representatives. They have both witnessed and taken part in events that have shaped the modern world. Their expertise of the Void Century and the Ancient Kingdom is unmatched, which makes them priceless resources for the World Government's repression of history. They pose a perpetual threat to anyone who daunts the World Government because of their unshakable commitment to upholding its rule and their seeming invincibility.The Final Saga gains fascination from the immortality of the Five Elders. They are strong opponents because of their ties to the past, depth of knowledge, and steadfast support of the World Government. It's obvious that taking on these strong men will provide the Straw Hats with a formidable obstacle. Not only will they be fighting the strength of the World Government, but they will also be fighting for the truth, to unearth the mysteries of the past and change the course of history.
