Recently, the famous Five Elder Stars from One Piece showed the world their true forms, which are inspired by yokai and legendary creatures from different cultures, mainly from Japanese culture. .
The World Government in One Piece has always been a mysterious and scary presence in Luffy's journey to become Pirate King. The Five Elder Stars and the mysterious ruler Imu have been in hiding for much of the series, creating an atmosphere of mystery and anticipation around them.
In chapter 1110 of the One Piece manga, we witness the appearance of the Five Elder Stars in the form of a terrifying monster. Now, let's trace their origin!
Gyuki
God of Science and Defense – Saint JayGarcia Saturn is the first character to appear on Egghead Island. He takes the form of a Gyūki, a terrifying creature from Japanese folklore, often depicted as a demon with the body of a spider and the head of a cow. This creature is not welcome in the legends, it is often destructive and uses acid to destroy anything that stands in its way.
Additionally, Gyuki is associated with stories of monsters eating meat near bodies of water, creating fear around rivers and beaches. According to stories, Gyūki's death had the ability to change the geography of the area, forming islands and rivers.
Itsumade
Among the Five Elder Stars, Saint Mark Mars, the Environmental War God, can transform into Itsumade. This is a terrifying entity in Japanese folklore, shaped like a giant bird with the body of a snake. Itsumade flies over villages affected by epidemics and disasters, always asking “Until when?” with a provocative voice. This creature delights in the despair of the living, who fear death and suffering.
The story goes that Itsumade was killed by an arrow launched by a hero, through which “One Piece” fans can relate to the skills of one of the Straw Hats, a skilled marksman. training.
Fengxi
Saint Topman Warcury, known as the God of Justice, always criticizes those who do not fulfill their leadership responsibilities. During the destruction of the Kingdom of Lulusia, Warcury transformed into Fengxi, a powerful demonic wild boar in Chinese mythology who delights in causing chaos and destruction.
We haven't seen Warcury in action on Egghead Island, but legend has it that his Fengxi form is capable of causing great destruction.
Bakotsu
Saint Ethanbaron V. Nusjuro, God of Finance, is the only elder who does not wear a vest. He wears a loose, white keikogi tied tightly with a golden obi. Nusjuro's katana is always held in his hand instead of tied tightly to his obi.
His Bakotsu form is a terrifying manifestation that combines the speed and skill of a samurai with the ghostly form of a horse. Nusjuro proved himself to be extremely formidable, neutralizing nearly half of the Pacifistas through his exceptional agility and dexterity.
Bakotsu is inspired by the pale horse of death, bringing deadly cold to enemies. It is said that Bakotsu is a Yokai created from the bones of a horse burned to death in a fire.
Sand Worm
Saint Shepherd Ju Peter, the War God of Agriculture, made a huge impact when he arrived on Egghead Island in his Sandworm form. This is a creature reminiscent of Mongolian legends and was popularized by the Dune series. With the ability to move quickly underground and contain deadly venom, the Sandworm adds a unique threat to the battlefield.
Demons among us?
The Five Elder Stars' ability to transform into mythical creatures without consuming a devil fruit raises questions about their true nature. There's an intriguing theory that the Five Elder Stars may, in fact, be demons, suggesting their origins and powers are even deeper and more mysterious. The story of Egghead Island promises to reveal more about these mysterious characters and their true abilities.