One Piece is an iconic manga series that has captured the hearts of millions worldwide with its rich storytelling, complex characters, and unpredictable plot twists.
As the series nears its final, the stakes continue to rise, and every new chapter brings fans closer to the final confrontation between the Straw Hat Pirates and the forces of the World Government, along with other major players like the Blackbeard Pirates.
Blackbeard And Saturn (Toei Animations)
Chapter 1125, set for release on September 9, 2024, has already garnered attention due to some early spoilers.
The buzz around this chapter revolves not only around key developments but also about the death of Saint Saturn, one of the Gorosei, and its possible implications on the Blackbeard Pirates’ intricate plans.
Saint Saturn’s death, as shocking as it is, is more than just a momentous event in the story; it has potential ripple effects that extend far beyond the World Government’s hierarchy.
In particular, it seems to have thrown a wrench in the carefully laid plans of Marshall D. Teach, better known as Blackbeard.
His pirate crew, notorious for their ruthless ambition, might find themselves at a significant disadvantage due to the death of Saint Saturn, whose identity they had hoped to exploit.
This article enter deeper into how this event might have compromised their objectives and what it means for the future of the Blackbeard Pirates in the One Piece universe.
The Build-up to Saint Saturn’s Death
In recent One Piece chapters, the focus has shifted toward a confrontation on Egghead Island, a pivotal location for many of the ongoing story arcs.
Chapter 1107, in particular, highlighted the arrival of the Giants on Egghead Island, a significant turning point that began to tilt the balance of power away from the World Government, who until then had held the upper hand.
Jaygarcia Saturn (Toei Animations)
The presence of Saint Saturn, one of the Gorosei, had given the World Government considerable leverage in this battle.
At the same time, Luffy, the protagonist and leader of the Straw Hat Pirates, re-entered the battlefield after recovering his strength, thanks to being fed by one of his crew members.
Luffy’s rejuvenation allowed him to tap into his formidable Gear 5 abilities, and he used the Gomu-Gomu no Dawn Gatling to send Saint Saturn flying.
This set the stage for what would soon become one of the most talked-about developments in recent One Piece history.
After being flung across the battlefield and buried under rubble, Saint Saturn found himself face-to-face with two of Blackbeard’s most dangerous subordinates: Catarina Devon and Van Augur.
These two members of the Blackbeard Pirates were on a secretive mission, and they wasted no time in mocking Saturn for being so thoroughly bested by a mere pirate.
While their taunts seemed trivial at first, they were indicative of a larger plan at play. It soon became clear that the Blackbeard Pirates weren’t just there to join in the fight; they had a very specific objective in mind.
Catarina Devon, possessing the powers of the Dog-Dog devil fruit (Model: Nine-Tailed Fox), has the unique ability to impersonate others, right down to their clothes.
With a single touch, she can take on the appearance of anyone, a skill that has proven invaluable to the Blackbeard Pirates on numerous occasions.
In this instance, their goal was to steal Saturn’s identity, presumably as part of a larger scheme to infiltrate the Holy Land of Mariejois, the political hub of the World Government.
The Gorosei (Toei Animations)
Devon, using her devil fruit powers, touched Saint Saturn’s leg, signaling that their mission was complete.
Satisfied with their work, she and Van Augur quickly left the scene, their task seemingly accomplished. This development raised many questions among fans about what exactly Blackbeard was planning.
However, as the spoilers for Chapter 1125 revealed, these plans were doomed to fail, as Saturn would not live long enough for his identity to be of any further use.
Fallout of Saint Saturn’s Death
According to the spoilers for Chapter 1125, Saint Saturn meets his end on Egghead Island.
While the specifics of his death are still unclear, it is confirmed that he was the last of the Gorosei to remain on the island, with all others having presumably left.
In his absence, a new member of the Gorosei steps in to take his place: Garling Figarland.
This shift in power within the World Government hierarchy has significant implications, not only for the ongoing battles but also for the Blackbeard Pirates and their future schemes.
With Saturn dead, the Blackbeard Pirates’ plan to use his identity for their infiltration mission is effectively nullified.
Catarina Devon’s powers are formidable, but even they cannot impersonate a dead man with any real success, at least not in the way Blackbeard had envisioned.
The idea was likely to use Saturn’s appearance to sow chaos within the upper echelons of the World Government or to access restricted areas within Mariejois. Now, however, this plan has fallen apart before it even began.
Still, there may be some residual benefits for the Blackbeard Pirates. As suggested by the spoilers, the World Government is unlikely to publicly announce Saint Saturn’s death, perhaps in an effort to maintain appearances and prevent mass panic.
If this is the case, then Blackbeard and his crew might still be able to exploit Saturn’s identity, albeit in a more limited capacity.
Jaygarcia Saturn From One Piece (Toei Animations)
For instance, they could use it to intimidate or manipulate other pirates or factions who are unaware of the Gorosei member’s demise.
But as far as Blackbeard’s grand ambitions to infiltrate Mariejois are concerned, this particular avenue seems to have been firmly closed off.
Blackbeard Pirates: A Pattern of Failure?
This latest setback for the Blackbeard Pirates is hardly an isolated incident.
Throughout the series, fans have seen the crew, led by the ever-calculating Marshall D. Teach, devise elaborate schemes only to see them unravel in spectacular fashion.
While Blackbeard himself has achieved significant milestones, such as acquiring two powerful devil fruits and becoming one of the Yonko, many of his plans have ended in failure or incomplete success.
One of the more recent examples of this was his attempt to steal the powers of Trafalgar Law, a fellow pirate with one of the most coveted devil fruits in the One Piece world.
Law possesses the Ope-Ope no Mi, a fruit that grants him the ability to manipulate space and perform a wide range of medical and combat techniques.
Blackbeard’s plan to capture Law on Wiener Island seemed foolproof, but it ultimately fell apart.
In both instances, Blackbeard underestimated the opposition and left without achieving his objectives.
The failures didn’t stop there. During the same confrontation with Boa Hancock, Blackbeard and his crew were surprised by the appearance of Silvers Rayleigh, one of the most feared pirates of the previous generation.
Despite his advanced age, Rayleigh still commanded enough respect and power to force Blackbeard into a retreat, further solidifying the pattern of incomplete victories and missed opportunities for the crew.
The Blackbeard Pirates meeting Saint Saturn (Shueisha)
Even the battle against Law saw another unexpected twist, as Bepo, Law’s loyal mink crewmate, transformed into his Sulong form and dealt a significant blow to Blackbeard’s forces.
This incident once again highlighted the unpredictable nature of Blackbeard’s schemes and the recurring theme of his overconfidence leading to near failure.
What Does This Mean for Blackbeard’s Future?
Given the number of times Blackbeard’s plans have either fallen short or been completely thwarted, some fans have speculated that Eiichiro Oda, the creator of One Piece , may be setting the character up for an even more significant fall in the future. A
lternatively, these failures might be part of a larger narrative arc in which Blackbeard’s missteps ultimately serve as stepping stones to a greater success.
Blackbeard’s history as a pirate has been one of high risk and high reward.
He is someone who is willing to gamble everything for a shot at ultimate power, whether it’s by betraying his former captain Whitebeard, infiltrating Impel Down to recruit new crewmates, or challenging the World Government itself.
His ambition knows no bounds, but his arrogance may also be his undoing.
Marshall D Teech (Toei Animations)
Each time Blackbeard’s plans falter, it reinforces the idea that, despite his formidable strength and cunning, he is not invincible.
In fact, his repeated failures may be hinting at a larger downfall or reckoning to come as the story reaches its climax.
At the same time, Blackbeard’s setbacks also contribute to the tension and unpredictability of One Piece.
Just when it seems like he is on the verge of achieving his goals, something or someone always stands in his way.
This unpredictability makes him one of the most compelling antagonists in the series.
It also keeps fans on the edge of their seats, wondering when or if he will finally succeed in realizing his grand ambitions.
As the series moves toward its inevitable final, the fate of Blackbeard and his crew remains one of the most intriguing unresolved plotlines.
While Saint Saturn’s death may have thrown a wrench in his immediate plans, it is unlikely to deter Teach for long.
He is a pirate who thrives on adversity and has shown time and again that he is willing to adapt and change course when necessary.
Blackbeard (Toei Animations)
Whether Blackbeard’s repeated failures are a sign of things to come or merely temporary setbacks, one thing is certain: his role in the final act of One Piece will be pivotal.
Whether as Luffy’s ultimate rival or as a wild card in the battle against the World Government, Blackbeard’s ambition and cunning make him a force to be reckoned with.
Saint Saturn’s death may have momentarily derailed his plans, but the Blackbeard Pirates are far from finished.
In the end, One Piece remains a story about the pursuit of dreams, and few characters embody that pursuit as fiercely as Marshall D. Teach.
Since its debut, Jujutsu Kaisen has intrigued fans with its complex power system and the way characters utilize cursed energy.
The intricate rules that govern these abilities have been carefully unraveled throughout the series, but not all aspects of them have been fully understood or addressed.
Among the various techniques in the Jujutsu Kaisen world, the Reverse Cursed Technique is one of the most mysterious.
Although it has been explored in different ways, recent chapters of the manga have introduced some new revelations that may reshape how fans understand this ability.
Yuta (MAPPA)
At first glance, the Reverse Cursed Technique seems simple enough most fans believed that it was merely a technique that allowed a sorcerer to regenerate their body using cursed energy.
However, there is a deeper layer to the technique that many might have missed.
In the latest manga chapters, there is a subtle shift in how the Reverse Cursed Technique is portrayed, hinting that it might not be about the body at all but instead focuses on something far more profound: the soul.
Jujutsu Kaisen’s Reverse Cursed Technique: An Overview
To truly grasp the recent revelations surrounding the Reverse Cursed Technique, it’s essential to understand the basics of how cursed techniques work within the Jujutsu Kaisen world.
The series establishes early on that cursed energy is essentially negative energy, born from human emotions like fear, anger, and hatred.
Sorcerers can harness this energy to fuel their various abilities, known as cursed techniques. On the flip side, the Reverse Cursed Technique takes this negative energy and flips it, creating positive energy.
By doing so, a sorcerer can heal their body, regenerating tissue, bone, and even entire organs if necessary.
Mahito (Viz Media)
This is a well-established aspect of the Reverse Cursed Technique, one that characters like Yuta and Gojo have utilized to great effect.
However, the technique has its limits, particularly when it comes to wounds that affect more than just the body.
One of the key concepts that have been repeated throughout Jujutsu Kaisen is the idea that the body and soul are interconnected.
According to the character Mahito, who has the ability to manipulate souls with his Idle Transfiguration technique, the body is merely a reflection of the soul.
This concept is crucial when discussing the limitations of the Reverse Cursed Technique, as it explains why certain injuries those that affect the soul cannot be healed.
The True Nature of the Reverse Cursed Technique
For the longest time, fans believed that the Reverse Cursed Technique was simply a method of healing the physical body.
It seemed like a straightforward concept: cursed energy is negative energy, and by reversing it, a sorcerer could generate positive energy that could then be used to repair their body.
However, this understanding of the technique was called into question in Jujutsu Kaisen Chapter 267, where Yuta makes a statement that challenges everything we thought we knew about how it works.
In this chapter, Yuta explains that in order for Rika to copy someone’s cursed technique, she must ingest a part of their body.
But there’s a catch if the body part that Rika ingests has been regenerated using the Reverse Cursed Technique, then she can no longer use it to copy that person’s technique.
This simple revelation has profound implications for how the Reverse Cursed Technique actually functions.
What this means is that the Reverse Cursed Technique doesn’t just heal the body it heals the soul. When a body part is severed, it retains a fragment of the individual’s soul.
Rika and Yuta (Mappa)
This is why Rika is able to use that body part to copy their cursed technique. However, when the Reverse Cursed Technique is used to regenerate the body part, it doesn’t just grow new flesh and bone; it also restores the soul.
In doing so, the technique removes the trace of the original soul fragment from the severed limb, making it impossible for Rika to read the technique from it.
This revelation completely changes how we understand the Reverse Cursed Technique. It’s not just about healing the body it’s about restoring the soul to its original state.
In this sense, the Reverse Cursed Technique isn’t merely reversing negative energy into positive energy; it’s reversing a curse on the soul itself.
Wounds That Cannot Be Healed
The idea that the Reverse Cursed Technique heals the soul rather than the body also explains why certain types of damage cannot be reversed.
Throughout the series, it’s been established that wounds inflicted directly on the soul, such as those caused by Mahito’s Idle Transfiguration, are nearly impossible to heal.
This is because the body is shaped by the soul, and when the soul itself is altered or damaged, no amount of positive energy can restore it to its original state.
Mahito’s Idle Transfiguration is the perfect example of this. His technique allows him to manipulate the souls of others, reshaping their bodies in the process.
Because he’s targeting the soul directly, even the Reverse Cursed Technique is powerless to undo the damage he causes.
This ties back to the idea that the body and soul are one and the same if the soul is damaged, the body cannot return to its original form.
Yuta Okkotsu And Rika (MAPPA)
In a similar vein, this explains why characters with Heavenly Restriction, such as Toji Fushiguro and Maki Zenin, have such an extraordinary resistance to damage.
Heavenly Restriction is a condition that enhances the body in exchange for limiting or eliminating a sorcerer’s cursed energy.
In essence, these characters have honed bodies that are in perfect harmony with their souls. Because their souls are so resilient, their bodies are far more resistant to damage than those of regular sorcerers.
Kenjaku’s Insight on the Soul and Body Connection
In addition to the information provided by Yuta in Chapter 267, Kenjaku’s dialogue earlier in the series adds further weight to the theory that the Reverse Cursed Technique targets the soul.
This statement aligns perfectly with the idea that the Reverse Cursed Technique heals the soul, as it implies that by healing the soul, the body naturally follows suit.
Kenjaku’s insight helps to explain why certain injuries can be healed by the Reverse Cursed Technique while others cannot.
Kenjak (MAPPA)
If the technique targets the soul, then it makes sense that wounds that damage the soul itself are beyond its reach.
This would also explain why characters with Heavenly Restriction are able to withstand so much punishment their bodies and souls are in perfect alignment, making them far more durable than ordinary sorcerers.
Yuta’s Limitation and the Impact on Rika’s Copy Technique
Yuta’s revelation in Chapter 267 has far-reaching implications for both his character and the final power system of Jujutsu Kaisen.
As one of the most powerful sorcerers in the series, Yuta has the ability to use a wide range of cursed techniques, many of which he copies from other sorcerers through Rika.
However, the fact that Rika can no longer copy techniques from regenerated body parts introduces a significant limitation to Yuta’s abilities.
This limitation also serves to balance Yuta’s character within the broader narrative of Jujutsu Kaisen.
Without this restriction, Yuta could theoretically amass an arsenal of overpowered cursed techniques, making him virtually unbeatable.
By tying Rika’s copy technique to the original soul fragment contained in severed body parts, Gege Akutami, the author of Jujutsu Kaisen, ensures that there are consequences to using the Reverse Cursed Technique.
Rika And Yuta (MAPPA)
Yuta must now carefully consider when and how to use the technique, as regenerating a body part means losing the ability to copy that individual’s cursed technique.
This also opens up interesting narrative possibilities for Yuta moving forward.
As the story progresses, it’s possible that Yuta will encounter situations where he must choose between healing himself and preserving the ability to copy someone’s cursed technique.
This kind of decision-making adds a layer of complexity to Yuta’s character and could lead to some compelling moments in future chapters.
Sukuna’s Battle and the Ongoing Mysteries
As the story of Jujutsu Kaisen barrels toward its ending, the recent developments surrounding the Reverse Cursed Technique are just one of many mysteries that fans are eager to see resolved.
Chapter 268, which was released on September 1, 2024, marked the end of Sukuna’s battle against the sorcerers, with Sukuna meeting his demise at the hands of the protagonists.
However, several key plot points remain unresolved, leaving fans to speculate about what the final chapters of the series will bring.
One of the biggest lingering questions involves Kenjaku and his ultimate plan.
Sukuna And Mahoraga (Shueisha And Studio MAPPA)
Fans are also curious about the situation with Yuta, who appears to be stuck in Gojo’s body, and how this will be resolved in the final chapters.
Jujutsu Kaisen and its Mysteries
With the story expected to wrap up in Chapter 271, set to be released in late September 2024, there are only a few chapters left for these mysteries to be addressed.
While some fans believe that the series will receive a continuation or spin-off to explore these unresolved plot threads, no official announcement has been made.
What is clear, however, is that the recent revelations about the Reverse Cursed Technique have added a new layer of depth to Jujutsu Kaisen’s power system, one that fans will likely be discussing and debating long after the series comes to a close.
Sukuna and Yuji are going to have a final battle (Image via Shueisha and MAPPA)
The next chapter of Jujutsu Kaisen is set to be released on September 15, 2024, and fans are eagerly awaiting to see what new twists and turns the story will take as it approaches its grand finale.
Whether or not the mysteries surrounding the Reverse Cursed Technique are fully resolved, it’s clear that the technique has already left a lasting impact on both the characters and the world of Jujutsu Kaisen.
