This an AMAZING find holy shit! "Sake Cup Sakazuki" gets more ammunition! Well Sakazuki does mean Sake Cup ofc but still!
Akainus childhood picture says a lot and I can believe him being a bandit/criminal in his youth, maybe not by choice ofc and maybe he was saved and recruited by Garp and grew to idolise him too potentially? Given they both have a dog theme, are fist fighters and devoted to justice "absolutely" too? Oda set up that parallel with Garp wanting to kill Akainu too, which would be far more tragic and personal if what I'm saying is all true too ofc! But I'd love Zephyr to be canon too somehow and a great influence on Kuzan and Akainu at least too ideally...
This song feels so perfect for Akainu too!:
Akainu the true Cerberus/Hades of One Piece maybe even or Surtur especially! Although Blackbeard could be Cerberus/Hades too potentially ofc.
I just asked some AI about Akainu and Hades too:
It's an interesting question to consider whether Hades, the Greek god of the Underworld, fits Akainu's character in One Piece. While at first glance they might seem like a good match, there are some key differences that make this connection less solid than it appears:
Points in favor of the Hades comparison:
- Ruthless and unforgiving: Both Hades and Akainu are known for their harsh and uncompromising nature. Hades rules the underworld with an iron fist, while Akainu adheres to "Absolute Justice," showing no mercy to those he deems criminals, even if it means sacrificing innocent lives.
- Imposing presence: Hades is often depicted as a stern and powerful figure, inspiring fear and respect. Similarly, Akainu's magma powers and unwavering resolve make him an intimidating presence in the One Piece world.
- Association with death: Hades is the god of the dead, and Akainu's magma fruit gives him the power to inflict fatal burns, essentially consigning his opponents to a fiery demise.
Points against the Hades comparison:
- Lack of emotional detachment: While Hades is often portrayed as stern and unyielding, he is not necessarily devoid of emotions. He displays anger, love, and other emotions in various myths. Akainu, on the other hand, seems driven purely by his rigid sense of justice, with little room for emotional considerations.
- Active vs. passive role: Hades is primarily concerned with maintaining order in the underworld and judging the dead. He rarely interferes in the affairs of the living. Akainu, in contrast, is an active force in the world, pursuing his "justice" with relentless zeal.
- Moral ambiguity: Hades, while stern, is not inherently evil. He maintains balance in the cosmos by ruling the realm of the dead. Akainu's "Absolute Justice" is more morally ambiguous, as it often leads to morally questionable actions and collateral damage.
Overall:
While Akainu shares some traits with Hades, such as ruthlessness and an association with death, he lacks the emotional complexity and passive nature of the Greek god. Akainu's unwavering commitment to his own brand of justice, even at the cost of innocent lives, makes him a more complex and morally ambiguous figure than the god of the underworld.
Perhaps a better mythological comparison for Akainu could be found in figures like the
Furies, who relentlessly pursue and punish the guilty, or even a fire deity like
Vulcan, known for his destructive power and association with volcanoes. These figures better capture Akainu's fiery nature and his relentless pursuit of those he deems deserving of punishment.
There is so much potential with the Admirals, just like how amazing they have made the story so far as well as some other Marine characters ofc but I hope Oda doesn't drop the ball with them! I'm trying to have faith that somehow he will do them "Justice" truly by the end of the story.
