We've had a few Linyagi threads recently, so I've decided to make a more high-effort thread.
Get ready for one of the best theories on logia awakening ever.
:cheers:
Will and willpower are undeniably major themes in One Piece, with haki itself being harnessed willpower made tangible.
Naturally, it is not surprising that the theme of will also extends to devil fruit awakenings, which has been particularly apparent with the Zoan class:
Zoan fruits contain wills:
According to Shaka, when Zoan awakening occurs, the mind of the user can be overtaken by the will of the fruit's animal.
We see this in the story with the impel-down jailers.
From Kaido's statements on the matter, we can infer that when the user's own will matches that of the fruit's animal closely enough they can maintain awakening without losing control.
And we see this with Lucci, who's bloodthirst and desire to kill matches with that of a leopard.
Why is this discussion of wills and "mind catching up to your powers" so significant?
Because elements of nature have no will.
Here's my thesis: In direct opposition to zoan awakening, logia awakening is not the will of the fruit enacting itself upon the user, but the user's will enacting upon the element of the fruit. This will allow for the creation of elemental structures that can exist permanently and operate independently of the user.
To explain and highlight what I mean, let's take a moment to look at a few scenes that I believe show an awakened logia in action:
1) Kizaru creates light clones.
Initially Kizaru creates orbs of light using Yasakani no Magatama:
The orbs of light fly over to Luffy, and stop moving.
The orbs then assemble themselves into clones, with Kizaru seemingly doing nothing to direct this.
The clones then operate completely independently of Kizaru tracking Luffy down almost as if they are locked onto him.
As a side note, it is worth mentioning that Egghead is filled with light monsters that, if created by Kizaru, are clearly acting without his continued direction.
2) The climate of punk hazard.
Punk Hazard is engulfed by endlessly erupting volcanos and endlessly swirling blizzards.
What's interesting though, is how Oda chooses to describe this.
Oda calls Punk Hazard a clash between the gazes of Aokiji and Akainu.
Suggesting, evidence of a logia user's WILL affecting an element even after they have created it.
Overall summary, TLDR:
Logia awakening is the ability to enforce your will upon your element and have it operate independently of you.
Logia awakening not only allows for the creation of element-based clones, animals, and monsters but can also allow for the creation of self-maneuvering attacks. Examples of this could be light orbs that can self-maneuver and track opponents or volcanos that continue to erupt periodically after youβve made them. Similar to Big Mom's homies, but not limited by an existing stockpile of souls or by the need for pre-existing structures in which to embed life.
I believe that the scene where Kizaru makes clones is a teaser of the ability, similar to how we had many teasers of ACOC before it was fully explained.
@SakazOuki @LANJI CUCKSMOKE @Kurozumi Wiwi @Extravlad @MarineHQ @TheKnightOfTheSea @Pringles @Elder Lee Hung @MonsterKaido @Durableguy @HA001 @TheAncientCenturion @Kizaruber Eats @WalnutTax @BillSlipton @Doggo @GUI VI @Shiroyru @Fujishiro @Monster Zoro's Tesla Supplier
Get ready for one of the best theories on logia awakening ever.
:cheers:
Will and willpower are undeniably major themes in One Piece, with haki itself being harnessed willpower made tangible.
Naturally, it is not surprising that the theme of will also extends to devil fruit awakenings, which has been particularly apparent with the Zoan class:
Zoan fruits contain wills:
According to Shaka, when Zoan awakening occurs, the mind of the user can be overtaken by the will of the fruit's animal.
We see this in the story with the impel-down jailers.
From Kaido's statements on the matter, we can infer that when the user's own will matches that of the fruit's animal closely enough they can maintain awakening without losing control.
And we see this with Lucci, who's bloodthirst and desire to kill matches with that of a leopard.
Why is this discussion of wills and "mind catching up to your powers" so significant?
Because elements of nature have no will.
Here's my thesis: In direct opposition to zoan awakening, logia awakening is not the will of the fruit enacting itself upon the user, but the user's will enacting upon the element of the fruit. This will allow for the creation of elemental structures that can exist permanently and operate independently of the user.
To explain and highlight what I mean, let's take a moment to look at a few scenes that I believe show an awakened logia in action:
1) Kizaru creates light clones.
Initially Kizaru creates orbs of light using Yasakani no Magatama:
The orbs of light fly over to Luffy, and stop moving.
The orbs then assemble themselves into clones, with Kizaru seemingly doing nothing to direct this.
The clones then operate completely independently of Kizaru tracking Luffy down almost as if they are locked onto him.
As a side note, it is worth mentioning that Egghead is filled with light monsters that, if created by Kizaru, are clearly acting without his continued direction.
2) The climate of punk hazard.
Punk Hazard is engulfed by endlessly erupting volcanos and endlessly swirling blizzards.
What's interesting though, is how Oda chooses to describe this.
Oda calls Punk Hazard a clash between the gazes of Aokiji and Akainu.
Suggesting, evidence of a logia user's WILL affecting an element even after they have created it.
Overall summary, TLDR:
Logia awakening is the ability to enforce your will upon your element and have it operate independently of you.
Logia awakening not only allows for the creation of element-based clones, animals, and monsters but can also allow for the creation of self-maneuvering attacks. Examples of this could be light orbs that can self-maneuver and track opponents or volcanos that continue to erupt periodically after youβve made them. Similar to Big Mom's homies, but not limited by an existing stockpile of souls or by the need for pre-existing structures in which to embed life.
I believe that the scene where Kizaru makes clones is a teaser of the ability, similar to how we had many teasers of ACOC before it was fully explained.
@SakazOuki @LANJI CUCKSMOKE @Kurozumi Wiwi @Extravlad @MarineHQ @TheKnightOfTheSea @Pringles @Elder Lee Hung @MonsterKaido @Durableguy @HA001 @TheAncientCenturion @Kizaruber Eats @WalnutTax @BillSlipton @Doggo @GUI VI @Shiroyru @Fujishiro @Monster Zoro's Tesla Supplier
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