Speculations What kind of development are you expecting for Akainu?

[SixthElder]

There's been an interesting pattern with the original Admiral trio when it comes to their character development.

Aokiji was introduced from the start as someone who questioned his faith in the Marines by letting Robin live at Ohara, and not outright killing Saul. His decision at the end of EL to not capture Robin furthers that soft spot. Post-TS, he's broken free of the Admiral position and is no longer subservient to Mariejois' demands. Even if he still might be an undercover SWORD agent, there's a clear story of defection from his rank.

Kizaru had his duty completely turned upside its head when he was forced to kill Vegapunk. His entire performance at Egghead was full of half-committals and mixed emotions, showing that there's still a human side underneath his unbothered/easygoing personality. Kizaru's inner-conflict might not result in a defection, but it definitely challenged him and broke down a character who was always portrayed as coolheaded.

So, what arc are you expecting for Akainu? Is he too committed to his ideals to defect? Too ruthless to actually change? We've seen him murder defecting Marines and sink the fleeing ships at Ohara, both pretty violent and brutal acts when compared to the other 2 admirals. We've also seen Oda draw him nursing a Bonsai tree in a cover page, and if Hibari does turn out to be his daughter, he has a basic capability of empathy in that he allowed her to resign and join SWORD. I'm genuinely interested in seeing how he'll be handled, since the brief characterizations of the other trio have been some of the most impactful in the series despite how infrequent the admirals actually show up. There is zero doubt in my mind that Akainu won't get the same treatment.

Spoiler: Tree Cover Art

 

[Kumathegoat]

in my opinion, Akainu and Dragon worked together in the navy.

Dragon was always stronger and when he learned the truth about the Gorosei and IMU he abandoned them abd began working on his revolution. Luffy's mom probably died on the process.

Akainu will likerly fight against Sabo and lose.

He will come crying and apologizing to Dragon and make a redemption move going against the world government and dying.

Koby will take his place in the reformed Marines in the end and marry Hibari

 

[Warchief Sanji D Goat]

Akainu strikes me as someone who would do anything he takes to uphold justice. His actions is cruel but necessary.

I'm really looking forward to his past the most. What happens to him as a kid and why he despises pirates so much.

 

[Rumble]

Akainu and Dragon are probably linked, and Ohara is what burried their friendship.

 

[HA001]

Justification

 

[haxxor]

Murder is linked to illegal killing , Akainu never killed anybody outside of strict principles and honor therefore he’s not a murderer.

He spared Kuzan (insanity because kuzan wouldn’t had spared him)
He understood Kizaru

I guess we’re gonna get a full fledged establishment of his relationships with his peers showing that he indeed still has those he cares about and that he is human.

also a backstory of dragon or why he hates piracy.

 

[Etzel Andergast]

There's been an interesting pattern with the original Admiral trio when it comes to their character development.

Aokiji was introduced from the start as someone who questioned his faith in the Marines by letting Robin live at Ohara, and not outright killing Saul. His decision at the end of EL to not capture Robin furthers that soft spot. Post-TS, he's broken free of the Admiral position and is no longer subservient to Mariejois' demands. Even if he still might be an undercover SWORD agent, there's a clear story of defection from his rank.

Kizaru had his duty completely turned upside its head when he was forced to kill Vegapunk. His entire performance at Egghead was full of half-committals and mixed emotions, showing that there's still a human side underneath his unbothered/easygoing personality. Kizaru's inner-conflict might not result in a defection, but it definitely challenged him and broke down a character who was always portrayed as coolheaded.

So, what arc are you expecting for Akainu? Is he too committed to his ideals to defect? Too ruthless to actually change? We've seen him murder defecting Marines and sink the fleeing ships at Ohara, both pretty violent and brutal acts when compared to the other 2 admirals. We've also seen Oda draw him nursing a Bonsai tree in a cover page, and if Hibari does turn out to be his daughter, he has a basic capability of empathy in that he allowed her to resign and join SWORD. I'm genuinely interested in seeing how he'll be handled, since the brief characterizations of the other trio have been some of the most impactful in the series despite how infrequent the admirals actually show up. There is zero doubt in my mind that Akainu won't get the same treatment.

Spoiler: Tree Cover Art

What I want is the reason of why he hates pirates and followed absolute justice path. Furthermore, I want him realizing absolute justice is the wrong justice before his death


And of course I want him having AdCoC and awakened logia

 

[MonsterKaido]

Joining luffy

 

[kekaro]

I hope some backlore with Kizaru and Dragon, as they implied they were a trio

I am not that hot on the "ehm why he hates pirate that much tho?" stuff. Pirates do evil shit all the time that akainu is going for "total pirate death" is not something that needs to even explained in extreme detail
"But CD do evil too!" well yeah and thats why dragon was a marine first and than revo later, and thats why i said it would be intressting how their ideology diffeered there

 

[Juanpiz]

What I want is the reason of why he hates pirates and followed absolute justice path. Furthermore, I want him realizing absolute justice is the wrong justice before his death


And of course I want him having AdCoC and awakened logia

No heartbreaking Realization of his mistakes and turn around
He Sticks to his way Till the end

 

[Etzel Andergast]

I hope some backlore with Kizaru and Dragon, as they implied they were a trio

I am not that hot on the "ehm why he hates pirate that much tho?" stuff. Pirates do evil shit all the time that akainu is going for "total pirate death" is not something that needs to even explained in extreme detail
"But CD do evil too!" well yeah and thats why dragon was a marine first and than revo later, and thats why i said it would be intressting how their ideology diffeered there

Absolute justice made Akainu do genocide. It seems some personal for him. He could've some corrupt soldier, but no, he really believe in his actions. So yes, this development is the most important for this character

 

[kekaro]

Absolute justice made Akainu do genocide. It seems some personal for him. He could've some corrupt soldier, but no, he really believe in his actions. So yes, this development is the most important for this character

The deviator in Ohara was Kuzan, not Akainu
People seem to forget that a buster call involves 5 VAs, none was shown to show hesitation beside Kuzan
Akainu was even called soft by the gorosei, as opposed to Sengoku

 

[Juanpiz]

The deviator in Ohara was Kuzan, not Akainu
People seem to forget that a buster call involves 5 VAs, none was shown to show hesitation beside Kuzan
Akainu was even called soft by the gorosei, as opposed to Sengoku

Tbf Everyone is soft compared to the Evil old farts

 

[Etzel Andergast]

The deviator in Ohara was Kuzan, not Akainu
People seem to forget that a buster call involves 5 VAs, none was shown to show hesitation beside Kuzan

Duhh, thats the reason...

His absolute justice can make him do the worst things imaginable. The most important thing about this character is why he embranced this ideology

And no, we didnt see how the others VA in Oha reacted to the explosion, except Kuzan or Akainu. So you are just assuming they reacted like Akainu (even someone corrupted as Spandine was shocked..)

 

[kekaro]

Duhh, thats the reason...

His absolute justice can make him do the worst things imaginable. The most important thing about this character is why he embranced this ideology

And so did Sengoku and every one else
Sengoku gave Spandine and did not shown 1 inch of remorse
Sengoku gave Saul directly his mission, while Saul said they are just scholars and civilians
Sengoku ordered when he sniffed Saul might twart the mission that the marine soldier take care it would go according to plan
Sengokue ordered DEATH OR ALIVE bounty on a 8 year girl

The marines are a military organization
That Sakazuki is a hard ass compared to the rest is just cope, he even showed understanding for Kizaru. Yes he is more driven than his peers but not to a extend people try to paint him to be. Kizaru was about to kill a 10 year old girl he even had good memories of her lmao

 

[TheAncientCenturion]

Tragic backstory relating to unlawfulness leading to a terrible childhood and potentially family or friend deaths.

This leads to a high moral standing and desire for justice—similar to a young Dragon, they become friends and rising stars in the Marines (even more than Kizaru and Akainu).

Dragon grows disillusioned and eventually leaves, Akainu takes this personally once Dragon turns against the World government.

Akainu begins to internalize and justify the cruelties of the world government as from his perspective, the lack of lawfulness is actually worse.

My hope is that in the final arc, Akainu makes a grandiose statement to whatever Zodiac-marines are left that they cannot let the Tenryuubito continue to call the shots, after seeing the horrible condition the world is in. He intends to bring justice to them as well, after getting rid of the lawlessness attacking them.

Fights and loses to Luffy.

 

[Etzel Andergast]

And so did Sengoku and every one else
Sengoku gave Spandine and did not shown 1 inch of remorse
Sengoku gave Saul directly his mission, while Saul said they are just scholars and civilians
Sengoku ordered when he sniffed Saul might twart the mission that the marine soldier take care it would go according to plan
Sengokue ordered DEATH OR ALIVE bounty on a 8 year girl

The marines are a military organization
That Sakazuki is a hard ass compared to the rest is just cope, he even showed understanding for Kizaru. Yes he is more driven than his peers but not to a extend people try to paint him to be. Kizaru was about to kill a 10 year old girl he even had good memories of her lmao

The problem is that Sengoku is literally an hypocrite and coward. He hates when the elders order him to do evil things. The issue is that Akainu believe that his evil actions are good. He even justified the genocide saying he did that to "erase every possibility of evil"

 

[Rumble]

Akainu vs Dragon is fascism vs antifascism.

I believe they will eventually fight, Akainu might win or have the upperhand, and then Sabo strolls in to handle business.

Alternatively, I can see Akainu and Sabo fight at first, and then Dragon showing up to take over and directing Sabo to support Luffy, while he and Akainu reminisce.

However the confrontation comes about, I can see Dragon talking about planting seeds for a brighter future, thereby indirectly juxtaposing what Akainu did to the children of his enemies (i.e. Robin) to how Dragon went about dealing with the children of his enemies (i.e. Sabo).

There's a bunch of ways Oda can address their ideological differences, but I think a dream of a better tomorrow is one shared by Akainu and Dragon, something they probably shared as best friends and later deviated on ideologically, like Professor X and and Magneto type shit.

Akainu was probably shaped by terrible childhood trauma from living under lawless regimes where notions of justice and heroes were mere jokes, and his devotion to Absolute Justice is probably directly linked to that past.

 

[Juanpiz]

And so did Sengoku and every one else
Sengoku gave Spandine and did not shown 1 inch of remorse
Sengoku gave Saul directly his mission, while Saul said they are just scholars and civilians
Sengoku ordered when he sniffed Saul might twart the mission that the marine soldier take care it would go according to plan
Sengokue ordered DEATH OR ALIVE bounty on a 8 year girl

The marines are a military organization
That Sakazuki is a hard ass compared to the rest is just cope, he even showed understanding for Kizaru. Yes he is more driven than his peers but not to a extend people try to paint him to be. Kizaru was about to kill a 10 year old girl he even had good memories of her lmao

Its Not cope
There is a reason why he was shown as the Most brutal and consequnt during marineford

 

[soupongo]

The problem is that Sengoku is literally an hypocrite and coward. He hates when the elders order him to do evil things. The issue is that Akainu believe that his evil actions are good. He even justified the genocide saying he did that to "erase every possibility of evil"

He, like other marines dislikes when the Gorosei put the WG pr over getting things done(impel down cover ups for example) his view isn't different from Akainu, since his only concern after Ohara is that Robin got away...