In the world of One Piece, Devil Fruits are the core source of power, sparking epic battles across the seas. Over the decades, creator Eiichiro Oda has introduced countless unique abilities divided into three familiar categories: Paramecia, Zoan, and Logia. Especially since the story entered its final saga, the scale of character powers has reached new heights.
Recently, a historic milestone was reached. The series officially introduced an ultimate new power with the potential to nullify the abilities of all other Devil Fruits worldwide.
The Longstanding Reign of the Yami Yami no Mi
For a long time in One Piece, when it came to the ability to nullify others’ powers, Eiichiro Oda introduced only one case: the Yami Yami no Mi Devil Fruit, wielded by the Yonko Blackbeard (Marshall D. Teach). First appearing in chapter 441, this power is considered one of the most dangerous and sinister weapons.
Thanks to absolute darkness, Blackbeard can absorb anything and directly cancel out an opponent’s Devil Fruit powers by touching them, turning those with natural or superhuman abilities back into ordinary humans. He once proudly declared to Fire Fist Ace: “You cannot kill me. This power is said to be the most dangerous of all abilities. With it, I have become the strongest!”
Introducing Zaza, the Rain God, The Second Power to Challenge Blackbeard After 19 Years
Now, more than 19 years after Blackbeard’s darkness first emerged, that exclusive reign has been broken. In the Elbaf arc, a new Mythical Zoan Devil Fruit has been revealed: Hito Hito no Mi, Model: Zaza (Rain God Zaza).
This power was showcased through Killingham’s Devil Fruit ability. The Rain God Zaza lets its user unleash torrential rains and pour massive amounts of water onto everything. Its destructive force is so overwhelming it can submerge entire islands and giant villages within minutes.
What’s especially notable is how Zaza’s power nullifies other Devil Fruits. By creating widespread floods, it causes most living beings to drown. As we know, the sea and water are the ultimate curses for all Devil Fruit users.
By drowning opponents in deep waters, Rain God Zaza can effectively neutralize the fighting abilities of anyone in its path, turning the sea’s curse into an active weapon.
Could This Be the Key to Toppling Nerona Imu’s Rule?
The story is now reaching the climax of the Elbaf arc. Alongside the intense battle between Loki and Nerona Imu, the narrative takes readers back 70 years to explore Brook’s origins in the now-destroyed Esperia Kingdom. Once this flashback concludes, the main battlefield will erupt, likely becoming the stage where Rain God Zaza teams up with the Sun God Nika (Luffy) and Nidhoggr to form a legendary alliance.
Zaza is a sworn enemy of the Celestial Dragons. Killingham’s current inability to fully control this power adds intriguing variables. Instead of submitting to the World Government, Rain God Zaza is sure to rise against the tyrant Nerona Imu.
With the ability to generate vast waters that nullify Devil Fruit powers on a large scale, Zaza stands as the ultimate counter to the Holy Knights, the Five Elders, and Imu himself. This destructive yet redemptive power could be the crucial key for the pirates to overthrow the throne. Fans worldwide are eagerly awaiting how Eiichiro Oda will bring Rain God Zaza’s power to life in the explosive chapters ahead of One Piece.