For years, One piece Fans discussed whether the death of Portgas D. Ace was truly necessary. The same Eiichiro Oda has finally clarified that the fate of ACE has been sealed from the beginning, regardless of the reactions of the heartbreaking fans.
In the world of One pieceThe deaths are rare, which makes each loss unforgettable. Among these, the execution of ACE during the Marineford War It remains the most devastating. Captured by the world government and sentenced to public execution, ACE became the catalyst for a total battle between the Whiteardne crew and the Navy. Just as Luffy reached him, Ace fell victim to the fatal strike of the admiral Akainu, dying in the arms of his younger brother.
Oda admitted that she received countless reasons from fans and even editors who involved him to let Ace live. But his decision has never waned: “Because Luffy became stronger, Ace had to die.”
According to Oda, Luffy in that phase was not ready to survive in New World. Losing Ace forced him to confront his weaknesses and turn to become stronger, not only for himself, but for his crew and loved ones. This emotional trauma led to the iconic Two -year skipWhere Luffy trained under the Argenti Rayleigh, he master Haki and preparing for the harsh challenges to come. Without the sacrifice of ACE, Luffy’s motivation to evolve may never have been strong enough, cutting the story.
Although the ACE time in the series was limited, its presence still resounds deeply with fans. As the son of the Pirate King Gol D. Roger and commander of the 2nd division of the crew of Bello’s crew, he was one of the most promising young pirates of the large line.
His will continues to burn through Luffy and Sabo. The mere mere no mi, the fruit of the flame of ace, was subsequently inherited from Sabo ensuring that the spirit and ideals of ACE remain alive in One piece.
Sources: Lagvn
