Summary
InOne Piece, Akainu is a ruthless Fleet Admiral at the helm of Marines' affairs. His powerful Magu Magu no Mi logia-type devil fruit makes him a figure to fear in the series. Since Akainu’s decisive victory over Aokiji, fans have eagerly awaited his next move.
However, with the recent chaos on Egghead Island and some other notable events that preceded it, the question of when the Fleet Admiral will make a move burns brighter. Hence, the balance of power teetering on the brink can potentially trigger Akainu to take swift action in theOne Pieceseries.
A Direct Challenge To The Marine Authority
The recent events of Egghead Islandand the Straw Hats' brazen interference with the World Government’s mission to annihilate Dr. Vegapunk have thrown the Grand Line into turmoil. Egghead is a government-affiliated island that represents a direct affront to the Marine’s authority.
Akainu’s role as Fleet Admiralhas hindered him from being at the forefront of battles against the pirates like he did in Marineford. The Fleet Admiral’s deep-rooted hatred for piracy and the growing power of any facet except the Marines might make him swoop in to deal a decisive blow to any threat to the government. Moreover, Akainu is infuriated by the current events on the sea and has begun to grow impatient with just sitting behind the desk. While Akainu craves a decisive victory against pirates, he might be forced to wait for a strategically opportune moment that justifies a more aggressive response.
Akainu’s Unyielding Pursuit of Absolute Justice
The Fleet Admiral’s Philosophy
Fleet Admiral Akainu is known for his resolute belief in absolute justice, where he places the preservation of order and the eradication of pirates above all else. His philosophy is starkly defined, and he sees the world of piracy as a war against absolute justice. Even withthe World Government’s immoral acts, to him, the Marine is the symbol of justice, and pirates represent the evil that must be eradicated. In other words, regardless of their motivations or actions, pirates are viewed as a threat to order and must be eliminated.
As the Egghead events call for the attention ofthe Five Elderswhile Akainu remains at base, the Fleet Admiral might deem his new role as a setback and move into action. The Straw Hats and Blackbeard’s audacious infiltration at Egghead represents a blatant disregard for the World Government’s authority. However, if the Straw Hats escape the claws of the Marine and the Five Elders on Egghead, Akainu, being a staunch upholder of order, won’t sit idly by and let them be.
TheStraw Hat captain’s growthsince Marineford and how he narrowly escaped Akainu’s wrath in the war will give him more reasons to eliminate his presence on the sea. This blatant defiance of the Marines' authority could be the final straw, pushing him to launch a decisive attack. Also, the growing influence ofthe Revolutionary Army, led by Monkey D. Dragon, which challenges the World Government’s legitimacy, might draw Akainu into a conflict on two fronts – pirates and revolutionaries – forcing him to make a decisive move to maintain order, even at the expense of listening to the authorities above him.
Damage Control To Restore The Marine’s Reputation
Aokiji’s defection from the Marineswould have undoubtedly shaken the Marine headquarters. Also, when the talk of Kizaru’s setback at Egghead reaches the Marine base, it will be a significant blow and embarrassment to the Marine’s prestige. These developments will likely force Fleet Admiral Akainu’s hand, compelling him to make a move to reassert dominance and maintain order.Kizaru’s failure to successfully carry out the Egghead missionis unacceptable and will be considered a failure.
In this way, Kizaru and Aokiji created a volatile situation that demanded Akainu’s intervention as the leadership of the Marines is currently at its weakest. Akainu will need to show the other Marine soldiers that the leadership in the Marine is still at its strongest and that the failure of two of the strongest admirals should not impede the goals they want to achieve. The actions of the ex-admiral and current admiral− Aokiji and Kizaru – can embolden pirates on the sea as they witness the Marine struggle. In this view, Akainu might prioritize a decisive move to reassure the Marine soldiers and portray the nuance that they can handle any threat, pirates or rogue former Admirals.
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One Piece
One Piece is a Japanese manga written and illustrated by Eiichiro Oda. The series follows protagonist Monkey D. Luffy and his Straw Hat Pirate crew as they explore the Grand Line to find the King of the Pirates' ultimate treasure, the One Piece, in order to become the next king. The manga’s popularity helped it spin off into a larger media franchise, including an anime with more than 1,000 episodes.
