Devil Fruits formed the primary power system a piece Series writer Eiichiro Oda introduced Luffy through Gomu Gomu no Me in the first chapter of the story. However, we have seen these Devil Fruits evolve rapidly over the years, both in terms of categories and subcategories, and in terms of direct evolution through a concept called Devil Fruit Awakening. To put it simply, Devil Fruit Awakening is what happens when the Devil Fruit is pushed past all of its limits and when the user's mind and body catch up to the potential.
Devil Fruit Awakening itself is a very powerful concept that only a handful have tapped into. Now, at the climax of the Elbaph arc, specifically from chapters 1179 to 1182, One Piece introduces the concept of taking God-level Devil Fruit Awakenings to the next level, opening up the opportunity for a major Monkey D. Luffy upgrade in the Final Saga.
One Piece Chapters 1180 and 1182 open the door for Luffy to awaken an upgraded God Devil Fruit
The last saga of a piece The Elbaf arc shocked us all when Eiichiro Oda decided to throw Nerona Emu directly into the main conflict in chapter 1179, which was officially released in Weekly Shonen Jump issue #19 on April 5, 2026. In this particular chapter, Nerona Emu's face, as well as her author's Devil Fruit, are revealed for the first time. disappointed Not only was this the big reveal we've all been patiently waiting for for nearly seven years, but it also served to expand the concept of Devil Fruit powers.
“Dominion in this world is the only true happiness.” – Nerona Emu, One Piece Chapter 1181
When Nerona Emu's Akuma no Me Power first chapter was released in 1179, Eiichiro Oda showed our fans some unique features such as black wings, horns, tanned skin and the monstrous powers that come with Emu's abilities. Most of all, what stood out in the selection a piece The community emu had the appearance of a ring of black fire on its back. Unlike normal awakened abilities, the emu had no clouds around its neck and arms. Instead, he had a black flame ring, and what was even more surprising was that this flame ring could be easily manipulated by him.
At first, it was thought that this ring was unique only to emu; However, when Eiichiro Oda introduced the Rain God Zaza in WSJ Issue #24 dated May 10, 2026 in One Piece Chapter 1182, this divine being can also be seen with his own unique ring. Unlike Emu, it did not have a black flame ring but instead had a water ring, which is related to its abilities.
“Appearing to the rhythm of a prayer for rain… Rain Lord Jaja!” – St. Rimoshifu Killingham in a fragment chapter 1182
These two gods having their own rings tells us that the divine beings of the fragmented world, once awakened, can gain access to the ring that floats behind them. With Emu, it is the power of Omen, which he calls his military power, which is officially shown in One Piece Chapter 1180. In the case of the Rain God Zaza, it is the rainwater and flood wall, as shown in chapter 1182.
Most interestingly, despite having access to Gear 5, Luffy has yet to awaken his ring. This means that his Devil Fruit Awakening could be strengthened in the final saga, which makes us even more excited, especially as the Elbaph arc moves towards its climax with the imminent release of Chapters 112263, 2263.
After 4 years, a piece presents three Devil Fruits of God
At the end of the Elbaf arc, a fragment has officially revealed the three God Devil Fruits that will change the course of the coming Great War.
How the Lord's Ring will shape the final saga
With the Ring of the Gods pierced as a concept by Eiichiro Oda, many exciting abilities can be unveiled in the final saga. With Nerona Emu, we've already seen the existence of Omen's manipulation, especially in chapter 1182, with a technique known as the Rising Eclipse. With Rain God Zaza, we've seen his ability to flood the western Elbaf village and destroy the landscape.
In Luffy's case, this ring could be the ring of fire, or, in other words, the power of the sun. Interestingly, Luffy has not shown any Sun abilities despite being a Sun God, and waking up to this ring can finally give him a boost that finally solves this mystery for the One Piece community once and for all.
“Having a body with the power of rubber, and fighting in any way possible, bringing smiles to people's faces, a warrior of liberation…also known as the Sun God, Nika!” – Gorosei in One Piece Chapter 1044
Going forward, One Piece is sure to introduce more gods, esp Mentioned in chapter 287 of the Skypiea arc, and 1138 of the Elbaph arc. Both of these chapters mention specific gods that Eiichiro Oda hasn't introduced us to yet, and the ones that stand out the most are the Forest God, the Earth God, and possibly the Sea God, along with the Hell Serpent. These divine beings can also have rings on their backs, which opens up room for exciting abilities to be used in the final saga.
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Monkey D. Luffy's Sun God Nika form can evolve like Rain God Jaza and Nerona Emu
Of all the godly abilities that could be further developed in the final saga and get the ring behind their back, the one that fans want to see develop the most is, of course, the protagonist, Monkey D. Luffy. Luffy's Gear 5 is strong enough to see him defeat the likes of Kaido and defeat Kizaru, as evidenced by the battle between Wano and Egghead arcs. However, based on his performance against these two, we know that he can't compete with Emu as it seems. Luffy needs to gain more power, and by evolving his Gear 5 and getting a ring of his own, he can take his overall skills to the next level.
Luffy could then manipulate fire to a certain degree, and interestingly, this could directly connect to the use of techniques such as Red Hawk and Red Rock, both of which produce fire in effect. If Oda were to tie these flames directly to the ring of awakening and make Red Hawk and Red Rock foreshadow this particular ring's awakening, fans wouldn't be able to help but appreciate this genius move. In any case, Luffy needs to make himself stronger, and this special fire behind him can take him to the necessary level where he can fight even Nerona Emu, and any other enemy that stands in One Piece's way in the Final Saga.
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