Summary
- The One Piece is maybe heading towards the biggest showdown between Monkey D Dragon and the five elders of the world government
- One Piece fans have been eagerly waiting for Dragon to come in action, as his powers and abilities are not yet revealed
- With Oda bringing new characters in Elbaph who are deadly and powerful, it makes the revelation of Dragon in the battle even more intriguing
The possibility of a duel between Monkey D. Dragon, the leader of the Revolutionary Army, and the Five Elders (Gorosei) is intriguing, given the standings these two factions have in the One Piece universe. While Eiichiro Oda has not explicitly stated that such a duel would take place, there are hints that such an encounter would be part of the series’ final conflict. During the Reverie Arc, it was shown that Dragon is waiting for the Five Elders to up. Sabo and the other revolutionaries have declared war on the celestial dragons in the Mary Joise.
Is Monkey D Dragon going to make a move?
Monkey D. Dragon, the leader of the Revolutionary Army, is the very personification of the revolutionary elements against the World Government. His goal is to overthrow the current government and bestow liberty on the afflicted world population, which is directly against the regime being imposed by the World Government. Dragon is one of the main characters in the grand line of One Piece, and we know nothing about his complete power and abilities, but he is one of the most dangerous men on earth.
Dragon’s Devil Fruit ability is still unknown, but it seems he has tremendous power. He has a vast and well-trained army at his disposal, and his ideologic opposition to the World Government places him as a power player. His maneuvering has been relatively behind the scenes up until now, but as the series goes on, it seems that his plans are bearing fruit.
The battle between the leaders will be the strongest
The Five Elders (Gorosei) are the most senior leaders in the World Government. They control its military, intelligence, and the political apparatus of the world. They believe in maintaining the world’s status quo, most likely, hiding the truth about the Void Century, perpetuating the power of the Celestial Dragons, and keeping secrets of the world’s Ancient Weapons. The Revolutionaries are going all-out to overthrow the World Government. The Gorosei are determined to suppress any challenges to the World Government’s rule. Dragon is the target of this rebellion, and in due time, his armies will probably face the upper echelons of the World Government’s powers.
Dragon represents the longing of the enslaved people by the World Government and Celestial Dragons. The Five Elders represent the oppressive regime that rules the world. They have opposing philosophies, and this sets the stage for an even bigger war. As the Revolutionary Army struggles to overthrow the World Government, it’s very likely their final battle is going to pit Dragon against the Gorosei or even the Celestial Dragons themselves.
Dragon may meet Luffy only in the Final war
Luffy and Dragon share the same blood, and Luffy’s journey has been that of disrupting the status quo. His ultimate battle with the World Government—more specifically, the Marines and Five Elders—could be mirrored by Dragon’s battle against the World Government’s top echelons. This could be symbolic: Luffy is battling for the Pirate King title, and Dragon is battling for the world’s freedom.
There’s a good theory that the series is going to conclude in a “final war” that brings together all of these factions—the Pirates, the Revolutionaries, the Marines, and the World Government. This would be massive, with the outcome of this being the defeat of the World Government and the revelation of the Void Century and the true history of the world. Dragon, who is the leader of the Revolutionaries, would likely be a participant in this war, potentially reducing it to Dragon vs. Gorosei showdown
Elbaph Arc may bring a glimpse of Dragon Gorosei Showdown
This Dragon vs. Five Elders showdown could be a climactic moment. Due to the massive power of the Gorosei and the greatest authority figures on the planet, this would be a dramatic high-stakes battle. But there is still much we don’t know about Dragon’s abilities, so this could be a fight to watch closely. Although Oda has not announced a direct fight between Dragon and the Five Elders, the direction of One Piece’s story heavily implies that one is imminent.
