Speculations Yoru is the strongest sword. Why?

[Monkey D Theories]

Cerberus, Shamrock’s sword, is fed an awakened mythical zoan.

Enma drains haki and forces the user to overexert themselves.

Napoleon is a homie that has Big Mom’s soul.

Harald’s sword is gigantic and Harald used it to fight on par with Rocks.

Why is Yoru still the strongest sword? Does it have any sort of special powers or abilities?

Given Mihawk’s vampire theme, I wonder if Yoru could have a vampiric power. Where it’s like Enma, but much stronger. Capable of draining the haki from folks who are simply in its vicinity, even if they aren’t touching it. And Mihawk was just strong enough to tame and satiate the blade.

 

[Salah WG]

Because it can carry the attacks of the strongest.

 

[kekaro]

It camoflages you from any top tier in 50km vicinity

 

[Yoho]

It's the strongest sword because the strongest swordsman uses it

Hyped by association

 

[Zoinks52]

It was sponsored by Phil Swift whose blessing made it invincible.

 

[Dragon777]

Simply because It's the (only?) black Saijo.

 

[Crow]

It wasn't before Mihawk turned it into a Black Blade. And it's only the strongest sword in the hands of Mihawk. As we've seen with Shuusui, you cannot access the feats of the Black Blade made by someone else. Even if the creator is biologically related to you and your haki patterns share similarities (if something like that even exists).

In short, Mihawk is the strongest. Quite sure he can turn some random spoon into a BB as well and neg diff all your faves with it.

The mechanics are probably not far away from the haki knot. Only better as it's not a single-use tool.

 

[Xione]

It has the reputation of being the strongest sword, not that it factually is the strongest sword. The reputation can be by extension of Mihawk carrying it, thus everyone labeling it the strongest word. Or the reputation can stem from its own merit, which would to me have to make it a sword that existed and was used before Mihawk as well... since again there is no confirmation that Dracule actually turned the sword into a black blade, simply he knows the method to doing so.


As to what would make a Supreme Blade in general better than Cerberus, would be the amount of power it can handle. The stronger the person, the stronger the sword he requires.

Cerberus having some special DF powers doesnt increase the strength of the sword itself. It just adds on an attack to the arsenal.

 

[OykotsTreasure]

I could see 3 different options.


Option 1:

Yoru is basically a giant cross. And, as we've seen, Imu's Abyss Marks also have crosses in them.

Is it possible that Yoru is a sword that's been imbued with the power of the Abyss? A gigantic version of a Abyss Mark? Or with another form of "Symbol Magic"? More on that over here:
https://worstgen.alwaysdata.net/forum/threads/imu-still-may-not-be-the-sea-god.76012/#post-6482582

Now, this, I think, is Oda setting up a Third Power System. To go along with Devil Fruits and Haki.

Because, most of these characters have something in common. They all seem to be using "Symbol Magic".

As we've seen lately, Imu and God's Knights are using the Abyss Marks and Contracts to gain powers and abilities.

Miss Goldenweek's Color Trap involves painting a symbol on their opponent, with different colors having different effects.

On Wano, the Marys use their All-Seeing-Eye face charms in order to form a sort of hive mind together.

Madame Shyarly, if you look VERY closely, has a BUNCH of Eye (or Sun) symbols all over the inside of her hoodie. Which could at least be used to amplify her natural precognitive powers.

Even Estrid's Earth-Wind Arts, which is basically Feng Shui, could be a type of "Symbol Magic". Rearranging furniture and the objects to form different patterns in the environment in your home. Basically, forming a pattern on the ground that didn't exist before.

As for Faust? Um...I guess he has that Cross that he wears? Maybe that's his "Symbol Magic"? (Although, if that is so, I guess that could mean Mihawk is also using "Symbol Magic"?)

In my mind, "Symbol Magic" would be the power of the mind and knowledge. You would need to know how to use it and study it in order to use it properly. Basically, it's alchemy. It would basically be like learning how to code a computer program, but you're learning how to "reprogram" reality. In contrast to Devil Fruits which are the power of dreams and the soul. And Haki which would be the power of willpower and the body. Completing a trinity of mind, body, and soul. I think this Third "Symbol Magic" System could explain all the unexplained instances of "real magic" in the One Piece World. Maybe it's all part of the Abyss, or maybe the Abyss is only a small part of the larger "Symbol Magic" system, but either way, I suspect something's up.

I do think Oda's setting up something with "Symbol Magic". It's appeared often enough in the background that I'm pretty sure it's going to be a real thing in the actual story. But, who knows? I could be completely off base with this.

Yoru is also a Black Blade. And we know that has something to do with infusing Haki into it.

We also know that it's possible for objects to "eat" Devil Fruits, like with Cerberus that Shamrock has.

So...could Yoru actually have access to all 3 Power Systems in One Piece? A Black Blade with a Devil Fruit, that has a connection to the Abyss?

That...might be overkill. But, I can't say it's impossible. That probably would be enough to make it "The Strongest Sword in the World".

As for what it's Devil Fruit could be? Well, usually, it seems like it'd have to be some form of animal Zoan, in order for a object to "eat" it. It could have a mythical Tengu Fruit, since Tengu are pretty legendary for being excellent swordsmen and sword-smiths. That would fit the theme pretty well. Plus, that'd give Mihawk some Lunarian-like attributes.
https://katana-empire.com/blogs/katana/tengu
https://yokai.com/daitengu/

Outside of that...maybe some special Fruit that amplifies Mihawk's strength or the power of his slashes. We still don't know what Devil Fruit Rocks D Xebec had, but he has able to slice up objects very easily with it. Is it at all possible that Rocks' Fruit could have been given to Yoru? Or maybe a "upgraded" version of Fujitora's Gravity Fruit? Or the next upgrade to the Ton or Kilo Fruits? If non-Zoans are possible, it's hard to say what Yoru could have.




Option 2:

"Yoru" also means "Night" in Japanese. Which kind of implies that it's somehow the opposite of the Sun or the Dawn. Maybe not a enemy, but still possibly a "opposite" of some kind. Maybe like Nekomamushi and Inuarashi on Zou being awake during different times of day. One's the "sun" and the other's the "moon", but they're not really true enemies. So, maybe Yoru has some connection to Davy Jones, the "opposite" of Joyboy? In Japanese it's also a older word, with more of a female connotation. So, that could come into play, somehow, maybe. Yoru could be some sort of a "guardian" for when the Sun God is "asleep"?
https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/夜

So, I wouldn't be surprised if Yoru showed up in a Void Century or First World flashback, whenever we get to those. Yoru could be very old. And possibly has some sort of destined role to play in the endgame of bringing about the Dawn of the World.



Option 3:

Outside of those two options...I suppose Yoru might just be extra strong become of how MUCH Haki is inside it. It might just be imbued with the most Haki out of any Black Blade in the World. A giant battery of Haki. The sword version of Joyboy's Haki Knot, basically.

Mihawk may have just sunk all of his Haki into this sword. Shanks and Mihawk used to be rivals. So, it's possible that Mihawk also has a crazy amount of Haki, just like Shanks. The difference between the two may be that Mihawk "sealed" most of his Haki into his sword, and Shanks never did. Which might be why Mihawk keeps Yoru close to him at all times. There's literally a piece of himself inside of Yoru. Kind of like a Horcrux in Harry Potter.



Option 3 is maybe the most likely. But, I think I like Option 1 the best. And there could be elements of Option 2 in there, since Yoru could be a Ancient Blade that didn't become a Black Blade until Mihawk got ahold of it. There could be bits and pieces of all three ideas in there, when we finally get the real story. Or none of them. We'll see. But, it does seem pretty likely that we'll learn more about Yoru, eventually.

 

[LolonoisZolo]

Because it can carry the attacks of the strongest.

The only true answer.

 

[shastar-sei]

During Japan's historical Edo period, a book was published that recorded the cutting abilities of various swords. These blades were ranked according to their sharpness. 3 out of the 4 Meito grades used in One Piece follow the same naming scheme as IRL rankings.

A Saijō Ōwazamono, or Supreme Grade, blade offers greater sharpness and higher cutting ability than swords rated beneath it. Then there's also the unique Kokuto concept, which emphasizes hardness as one of its special characteristics.

Yoru, being a Supreme Grade Black Blade, possesses not only the ultimate cutting ability but also peerless durability. In a prolonged duel, lesser blades would shatter against it.

Beyond this, Oda could give Yoru or Black Blades in general some special ability, but that's entering speculative territory.

 

[Djordje]

Black blade is not about offensive power but its durability

 

[kekaro]

It wasn't before Mihawk turned it into a Black Blade. And it's only the strongest sword in the hands of Mihawk. As we've seen with Shuusui, you cannot access the feats of the Black Blade made by someone else.

What feats?

 

[soupongo]

All I know is Shamrocks sword is better

 

[BoaHancocksHusband]

Cerberus, Shamrock’s sword, is fed an awakened mythical zoan.

Enma drains haki and forces the user to overexert themselves.

Napoleon is a homie that has Big Mom’s soul.

Harald’s sword is gigantic and Harald used it to fight on par with Rocks.

Why is Yoru still the strongest sword? Does it have any sort of special powers or abilities?

Given Mihawk’s vampire theme, I wonder if Yoru could have a vampiric power. Where it’s like Enma, but much stronger. Capable of draining the haki from folks who are simply in its vicinity, even if they aren’t touching it. And Mihawk was just strong enough to tame and satiate the blade.

So basically Kisame is Ryuma x 10

 

[LolonoisZolo]

All I know is Shamrocks sword is better

If a fodder gets one, Shamrock's is waaaaay better for sure.
Yoru is only the best because it is wielded by the best, in any other hand it is a good sword and that's it.

 

[Nadel]

Black swords can only be forged by the most powerful as they grow stronger; if you are not powerful enough to stand at the top of the world, you cannot possess a black sword, even if you have many battle stories

Mihawk is the pinnacle of existence

Gaban confirms that very few reach the top

Mihawk reigns on top of the world

Mihawk has an unreachable history of battles; it is said that he was already famous in the previous era

History of battles + more strength (Mihawk is the strongest swordsman in the world) + COA and COC = The most powerful black sword in the world

 

[Dragon777]

Because it can carry the attacks of the strongest.

As any Saijo (and even not Saijo).

 

[ShadowStyle369]

Cerberus, Shamrock’s sword, is fed an awakened mythical zoan.

Enma drains haki and forces the user to overexert themselves.

Napoleon is a homie that has Big Mom’s soul.

Harald’s sword is gigantic and Harald used it to fight on par with Rocks.

Why is Yoru still the strongest sword? Does it have any sort of special powers or abilities?

Given Mihawk’s vampire theme, I wonder if Yoru could have a vampiric power. Where it’s like Enma, but much stronger. Capable of draining the haki from folks who are simply in its vicinity, even if they aren’t touching it. And Mihawk was just strong enough to tame and satiate the blade.

Simple really... The only one of the 12 that is a blackuuuuuuu bladeoooooo

 

[Blazing Lionv2.5]

It has the reputation of being the strongest sword, not that it factually is the strongest sword. The reputation can be by extension of Mihawk carrying it, thus everyone labeling it the strongest word. Or the reputation can stem from its own merit, which would to me have to make it a sword that existed and was used before Mihawk as well... since again there is no confirmation that Dracule actually turned the sword into a black blade, simply he knows the method to doing so.

. Is there any brain cell in that big head of yours?