The excitement around One Piece chapter 1177 isn’t just about the thrilling battles but also the brilliant details Oda has woven in. After Chopper’s cleansing ability was revealed, a shocking theory has emerged. Could the Hito Hito no Mi actually be the real prize Marshall D. Teach (Blackbeard) was after when he scoured Drum Island years ago?
Let’s examine the carefully laid clues in this Yonko’s journey!
1. Blackbeard’s Strange Visit to Drum Island
Everyone knows Teach is a master strategist who never acts without purpose. From hunting the Yami Yami no Mi to his plan to become a Warlord, every step he takes serves a clear goal.
Yet his raid on Drum Island was puzzling. He arrived, caused chaos, then left without any obvious gain. This is highly unusual for a fierce Devil Fruit hunter like Teach. The most logical theory is he was searching for something but arrived too late. The prime candidate? The Hito Hito no Mi that Chopper accidentally ate.
2. The Link Between the “Divine Mushroom” and the Devil Fruit’s Shape
On Drum Island, locals tell legends of a “divine mushroom” that can cure all illnesses. Coincidentally, One Piece Magazine Vol. 6 illustrates the Hito Hito no Mi looking very much like a mushroom.
Combining this with chapter 1177, where Chopper uses a slap to cleanse the Domi Reversi effect without killing the host (previously thought impossible), we see a strange connection. If the “healing mushroom” legend actually describes the cleansing power of the Hito Hito no Mi, then a Devil Fruit expert like Teach would definitely know this.
3. The God Valley Tragedy and Teach’s Obsession
The deepest reason Teach craves this power may stem from the psychological scar of God Valley. The theory suggests young Teach witnessed his father, Rocks D. Xebec, turn into a monster due to the effects of Domi Reversi.
Teach’s mother, Eris, seemed well aware of the dark power’s danger. Seeing Rocks lose his humanity, she understood it was the fall of a war god, not mere madness. If Eris taught Teach about Domi Reversi’s threat, he would realize he needed an antidote. The cleansing power of the Hito Hito no Mi is the only force that could protect Blackbeard’s crew from Imu’s control.
Conclusion
All the pieces, from the Drum Island visit, the Devil Fruit’s mushroom shape, to Teach’s trauma, point to an ironic ending. The power Blackbeard desires most to challenge Imu is held by the Straw Hat crew’s doctor, his eternal rival.