Monkey D. Luffy and Marshall D. Teach (Blackbeard) are preparing for their final confrontation as the end of One Piece draws closer with each new chapter. Fans are eagerly waiting to see how the battle between the two Yonko will play out and who will emerge victorious.
Blackbeard in One Piece
In One Piece, Luffy and Blackbeard only met a few times, but each of their encounters was memorable. However, their most memorable confrontation was their first meeting, when they discussed their dreams and ambitions. Although Luffy and Blackbeard did not know each other at the time, they recognized each other's strength.
While the two's confrontation is certainly iconic, there is a One Piece theory that suggests their interaction is Oda's way of subtly foreshadowing the true meaning behind “The Will of D.” It's a reference to a man's dream that Blackbeard explained to Luffy when he and his crew asked about the route to the sky island in Mock Town.
Luffy meeting Blackbeard is Eiichiro Oda's way of alluding to D's will
According to a theory posted by u/CanProfessional4806 on Reddit, when Luffy first met Blackbeard at the Pub and Pies bar in Mock Town, Jaya Island, Blackbeard said that he hoped Luffy would find the island in the sky, because human dreams never die, and this was one of the rare times Luffy had nothing to say.
The theory is that Luffy doesn't finish off his opponents, but rather destroys their dreams, because he understands the importance of dreams in an individual's life. However, like Luffy, Blackbeard also knows why dreams are important. This is why fighting Blackbeard won't be easy for Luffy, because he won't be able to destroy Blackbeard's dreams as easily as others.
If this theory is to be believed at all, it could be said that D's will is somehow related to a man's dream, the topic that Luffy and Blackbeard are discussing, and this is Eiichiro Oda's subtle way of foreshadowing the D clan and their ambitions in the One Piece story.
The final confrontation between Luffy and Blackbeard will be extremely epic.
Fans sometimes fail to realize how much Luffy and Blackbeard are alike, even though they are on opposite sides of the war. They are both determined to achieve their dreams and want nothing more than freedom.
However, their methods and ways of achieving their dreams are completely different and opposite.
While Luffy chooses to achieve his dream by helping others and setting a good example, Blackbeard does not care who he hurts in the pursuit of his ambition. While Luffy only wants to become the Pirate King to enjoy his freedom, Blackbeard wants to possess the entire world of One Piece.
So when these two forces collide in the final arc, it will be one of the best battles in One Piece history, because it is not just a battle of power, but also a battle of dreams. Both know that their opponent has become much stronger than before and will need more strength to deal with it.
