One Piece creator Eiichiro Oda has revealed a major detail about the legendary pirate Davy D. Jones. The character is now confirmed to have wielded the power of the Yami Yami no Mi, also known as the Dark-Dark Fruit. This Devil Fruit is currently used by the infamous pirate Blackbeard. The reveal happened during the ongoing Elbaf arc of the story. It provides a big piece of lore about the Void Century and the world that existed even before.
This information ties Davy D. Jones directly to key figures like Rocks D. Xebec and Blackbeard. It suggests that the power of darkness has been passed down through generations of pirates who want to rule the world. The reveal also makes the story of One Piece much deeper by connecting past and present.
The Yami Yami no Mi and Its Abilities
The Yami Yami no Mi is a Logia-type Devil Fruit. It lets the user create, control, and become darkness. The user is known as a Darkness Human. This fruit is thought to be unique even among Logia types. It is also called the most evil of all Devil Fruits. Its current user is Marshall D. Teach, better known as Blackbeard. He got it by killing Thatch, a commander of the Whitebeard Pirates.
The fruit’s main strength is its control over darkness and gravity. It can create a black hole that sucks in everything, even light. The user can absorb physical matter and attacks. They can also pull opponents toward them. Another key ability is to nullify other Devil Fruit powers just by touching the user. This works on Paramecia, Zoan, and Logia types. It makes the user a natural enemy to all other Devil Fruit users.
“Darkness is gravity! A darkness so dense it sucks in everything… even light! Infinite gravity.” — Marshall D. Teach
However, the fruit has a big weakness. Unlike other Logia users, the user cannot become intangible. This means they can be hurt if they fail to absorb an attack in time. Also, the nullification power only works while touching the opponent. The user is also affected by standard Devil Fruit weaknesses like seawater and seastone.
Davy D. Jones and the Void Century
Davy D. Jones was first mentioned in the Long Ring Long Land arc. It was not clear then if he was a real pirate or just a myth. The recent Elbaf arc flashbacks confirmed that he was a real pirate during the Void Century. His full name is Davy D. Jones. He was an enemy of the World Government and a rival to Imu. It is likely he wanted to be the King of the World.
The reveal that he had the Yami Yami no Mi connects him to other major characters. For example, Joy Boy had the Hito Hito no Mi, Model: Nika. Similarly, Davy D. Jones had a powerful Devil Fruit. This pattern shows how important Devil Fruits are to the history of One Piece.
Connections to Blackbeard and Rocks D. Xebec
The theory about Davy D. Jones having the Yami Yami no Mi also ties him to Blackbeard and Rocks D. Xebec. Blackbeard spent his life looking for this specific Devil Fruit. He believed it was key to his plans. He finally got it by betraying his crewmate Thatch. This act started his rise as a major pirate.
Rocks D. Xebec, who is thought to be Blackbeard’s father, was also looking for two specific Devil Fruits. One was the Hito Hito no Mi, Model: Nika. The other was likely the Yami Yami no Mi. This suggests that both Rocks and Blackbeard were inspired by Davy D. Jones. They wanted to continue his dark legacy.
“Listen, I have a hidden name. It’s Davy D. Xebec.” — Rocks D. Xebec
The Davy Clan is a group of Buccaneers. Davy D. Jones, Rocks D. Xebec, and Blackbeard are all part of this clan. They all share the initial D. and a desire to rule the world. The World Government tried to wipe out this clan because they were a big threat.
Fan Reactions and Theories
Fans have had strong reactions to these reveals. Some think that Davy D. Jones and Joy Boy might be the same person. Joy Boy is a title, not a name. The person who had this title during the Void Century might have been Davy D. Jones.
“Joy Boy’s Real name might be Davy D. Jones. One Piece fans know very well that Davy Jones existed in the world long ago, during the Void Century.”
Others believe that Davy D. Jones is still alive. They think he might be the “Man Marked By Flames” who guards the last Road Poneglyph. This theory says he could be cursed to live underwater. This would explain why Devil Fruit users are weak against seawater.
There is also a theory that the Yami Yami no Mi might not be a Logia fruit. Instead, it could be a Mythical Zoan that affects the user’s mind. This would explain Blackbeard’s strange behavior and his ability to use more than one Devil Fruit.
The Importance of the Reveal
This reveal about Davy D. Jones and his Devil Fruit is a big step in the One Piece story. It connects many parts of the plot that were once separate. It also adds depth to the conflict between the World Government and the pirates with the initial D.
The Void Century is a key mystery in One Piece. Details about figures like Davy D. Jones and Joy Boy help fans understand this period better. The story shows how history repeats itself. Characters like Roger, Xebec, Luffy, and Blackbeard are all linked by their inherited wills.
The Yami Yami no Mi is central to this theme. It represents control and authority. In contrast, Luffy’s fruit represents freedom. This clash of ideas is likely to be a major part of the final stages of the story.
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