Warning: SPOILERS for Chapter #1080 of One Piece The first major villains in A piece story, The Marinesget a chance to redeem themselves before Eiichiro Oda’s record-breaking manga series comes to an end, thanks to their secret branch called SWORD. While still technically part of the Navy, this secret organization can operate outside the usual chain of command, making SWORD members the most genuine and “best” of all. both Marines.
The Navy (also known as the Marines in the Funimation translation), is the World Government’s maritime military force, tasked with law enforcement and international security. This makes the Navy the sworn enemy of pirates, who live by constantly defying laws imposed by the World Government. The Marines were also the first enemies Luffy faced after he began his journey, and since then the Straw Hats have clashed with them many times. However, there is one secret branch of the Navy that follows completely different rules from the rest, which could prove to be fundamental to the future of the organization.
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Chapter #1080 of One Piece finally explains more about SWORD, a secretive unit consisting of Marines that have officially resigned from the organization but still operate on its behalf. A young and up-and-coming member of SWORD, Koby, was recently captured by Blackbeard, who wanted to use him as a bargaining chip to push the World Government to accept his proposal for public affairs. recognized Pirate Island as an official kingdom. Former Admiral Aokiji, who joined Blackbeard’s crew, explains that due to their unique status, members of SWORD are able to defy orders from their superiors and move as they please without consequences. , including accepting assignments without waiting for orders from Naval Command .
While the Marines often play the villain role in One Piece, the organization is not simply “evil”. Many members like Koby or Garp, Luffy’s grandfather joined because they strongly believe in justice and peace. However, due to its affiliation with the World Government, the Navy is also often involved in atrocities, including genocides directly perpetrated through the Buster Call. However, SWORD’s status is “decoupled” from the central command structure, meaning they are not subject to the most controversial orders, even when they come from the Five Elders. In fact, all the members of SWORD introduced so far seem to be really active characters. All of this could become extremely relevant in the near future, as One Piece comes to an end.
SWORD is the Navy’s best chance for redemption
Assuming that Luffy’s journey will end with the fall of the World Government and the Celestial Dragons, the real villains in One Piece, the question remains what will happen to the Marines. It is difficult to imagine that the entire organization would be disbanded, while most likely, once liberated from the influence of the authoritarian World Government, the Navy would be reformed, allowing good elements Its most to take control and focus on justice and peacekeeping. but in a human way. These could be members of SWORD, and especially Koby, who has been recognized as a hero worldwide for his chivalry and selfless actions. While it’s hard to predict how One Piece will end, this development will be a great fit and it will allow the series’ first villains, The Marinesa chance to atone.
The latest chapter of A piece available from Viz Media.