One Piece is a series that keeps fans on their toes with its unexpected twists and turns, and the release of the Vivre deck is always an exciting event for fans eager to learn more about their favorite characters.
The latest Vivre card collection, Folder 4, Part 2, was released in Japan on September 4, 2024 and it did not disappoint.
Titled Breakthrough! Pioneers of New Genesis!! and Menace! Strongmen of the “New World”!!, these two volumes provide a ton of new information on a variety of characters, from fan favorites to lesser-known ones.
The covers of these volumes feature Shanks, one of the most mysterious and powerful characters in the series, as well as Mononosuke, a character who matures significantly throughout the story.
However, among the many revelations in these volumes, there is one particular detail that has caught fans' attention: the fate of Guernika, a character that many may have forgotten but whose story is deeply tied to important moments in the Wano arc.
Not only does the latest Vivre card reveal the correct pronunciation of Guernika's name, linking him to an important character in the One Piece world, but it also confirms that this CP0 agent met a tragic end in the tense final moments of the Wano arc.
Introduction to Guernika in One Piece and her role in CP0
Guernika was first introduced during the Dressrosa arc as part of Cipher Pol 0 (CP0), the most powerful and elite branch of the World Government's secret intelligence agency.
While CP9 was feared for its ruthlessness in previous installments, CP0 is far superior, in both power and influence.
Guernika, like other CP0 members, wears a special mask to conceal his true identity, adding to the air of mystery surrounding him and his colleagues.
At first, Guernika's role seemed quite simple. He and other CP0 agents were sent to Wano with the mission of negotiating a new weapons supply.
The Wano arc reveals that the country, ruled by the tyrant Orochi and the fearsome Yonko Kaido, is the main supplier of weapons to the World Government and other factions.
CP0 agents, including Guernika, are sent to protect these weapons and ensure Wano continues to produce the materials necessary for the ongoing balance of power in the world.
However, things change when the CP0 agents find themselves stuck in Wano longer than expected.
Orochi's selfish demands and manipulations cause the agents to get involved in the chaos that is taking place in the country.
As the Onigashima raid begins and the war between the Pirate-Samurai alliance and Kaido's forces escalates, Guernika and his crewmates witness some of the most climactic battles in the series firsthand.
Guernika's involvement in the Onigashima raid
As the battle for Wano reaches its climax, Guernika's role becomes more prominent.
After receiving orders from Rob Lucci, one of the World Government's most dangerous and talented spies, Guernika and other CP0 agents are given a new mission: to capture Nico Robin.
The World Government has long sought to capture Robin, the sole survivor of the Ohara Incident and the only person in the world capable of reading the ancient Poneglyph tablets, which hold the key to the location of One Piece and other hidden truths of the world.
Despite their formidable abilities, the CP0 agents faced fierce resistance from the Pirate-Samurai alliance, who were determined to protect Robin and win against Kaido.
During the fierce fighting, one of Guernika's fellow agents, Maha, was killed. But Guernika, undeterred, continued to pursue her mission.
In a dramatic turn of events, Guernika finds herself at the center of one of the most pivotal moments in the entire story.
As Luffy and Kaido prepare to deliver the finishing blow in their climactic battle, Guernika, using the CP0 Tekkai technique (an ability that makes the user's body so hard that it can withstand powerful attacks), intervenes to break up the fight.
He held Luffy back long enough for Kaido's devastating attack to hit the Straw Hat captain.
This interference greatly angered Kaido, who grew angrier throughout the battle due to the constant interruptions.
Kaido's rage at having his duel with Luffy interrupted once again resulted in a devastating reaction.
In a moment of brutality, Kaido struck Guernika with his giant kanabo (a spiked mace that Kaido wields with tremendous power), severely injuring the CP0 agent.
Guernika, knowing that her fate was decided, accepted death without protest.
However, before he died, he witnessed something extraordinary: Luffy had awakened the power of his Devil Fruit, the Human-Human Fruit, Model: Nika.
Guernika managed to send a final message to the World Government, revealing that Luffy had achieved this powerful new form before dying from his injuries.
Details of Guernika's fate revealed in the Vivre card
While the events leading up to Guernika's death were described in the Wano arc, confirmation of his death and additional details about his character were revealed in the latest Vivre card release.
For those who don't know, Vivre cards are official databooks that provide detailed information about various characters, including their birthday, height, favorite food, Haki abilities, etc.
These cards often serve to clarify or expand on details that may not have been fully explored in the manga or anime.
In the case of Guernika, the Vivre card revealed some important information that helps to better understand this character.
According to the card, Guernika was born on October 25, 2024, making him 42 years old at the time of his death.
His height is recorded as 243 cm, showing that he is a character with formidable physical strength, although still smaller than some other giants in the One Piece world.
Vivre Card: Guernika (with a “k”, like “Nika” 👀)Birthdate: October 25Age: 42 (time of death)Height: 243cmOrigin: West BlueFavorite Food: GarlicArmament and Observation Haki User pic.twitter.com/TVm5cCqo7f
— Artur – Ohara Library (@newworldartur) September 4, 2024
Guernika comes from the West Blue, one of the four seas surrounding the Grand Line, and his favorite food is revealed to be garlic.
The card also confirms that Guernika is proficient in two types of Haki: Observation Haki, which allows the user to sense the presence, emotions, and intentions of others, and Armament Haki, which grants the user the ability to harden their body and enhance their attacks with an invisible armor.
These abilities, combined with his Tekkai technique, made him a formidable opponent, though still not enough to save him from Kaido's wrath.
Meaning of the name Guernika and its connection to Nika
One of the most intriguing revelations from the Vivre card is the correct pronunciation of Guernika's name. Before the card was released, fans speculated that the name could be a reference to Pablo Picasso's famous painting Guernica, which depicts the horrors of war and suffering.
In fact, Guernika's name was previously spelled Guernina, further strengthening this connection.
However, the latest Vivre card reveals that the correct pronunciation of his name is Guernika, a name with deeper connections to the mythology of the One Piece world.
More specifically, the name is now understood to refer to Nika, the legendary character that Luffy's Devil Fruit is inspired by.
Luffy's Devil Fruit, the Human-Human Fruit, Model: Nika, allows him to transform into the form of the “Sun God” Nika, granting him incredible strength and the ability to reshape the world around him in an exaggerated, cartoonish manner.
The reveal of Guernika's name suggests that the character may have deeper connections to Luffy and the concept of Nika, though he ultimately died before these connections were fully explored.
If his name had been revealed earlier, fans could have predicted Luffy's Gear 5 transformation, which was one of the most surprising and internet-shattering moments in the entire series.
Guernika's death and its impact on the story
While Guernika may not be a major character in terms of screen time or plot focus, his death is a pivotal moment in the Wano arc.
His intervention in the battle between Luffy and Kaido, and subsequent death at the hands of Kaido, underscored how cruel and unforgiving the world of One Piece is, even to powerful agents of the World Government.
Furthermore, his final act of conveying information about Luffy's awakened form to the World Government set the stage for future conflicts, as the revelation that Luffy possessed such a powerful Devil Fruit would likely have far-reaching consequences in the ongoing struggle between the Straw Hats and the World Government.
Guernika's death also highlights the complexities in the One Piece world.
As a member of CP0, Guernika is among the World Government's elite, but even he can be sacrificed in the grand scheme of things.
His sacrifice demonstrated that the World Government was willing to do whatever it took to achieve its goals, even if it meant losing important agents in the process.
The latest Vivre card release has given fans a ton of new information about Guernika, a character who played both an influential and tragic role in the Wano arc.
From confirming his death at the hands of Kaido to revealing his connection to Nika, Guernika's story is a reminder of the many layers of intrigue and depth that One Piece continues to bring to fans.
As the series continues, it will be interesting to see how the information he relays about Luffy's awakened Devil Fruit plays into the larger plot, and whether other revelations about CP0 and the World Government come to light.
Although Guernika's journey has ended in Wano, the consequences of his actions will likely continue to reverberate throughout the world of One Piece as Luffy and his allies prepare for the next phase of their adventure.
