Shocking! Top 10 Most Unexpected Developments in One Piece

One Piece is a work in which unexpected developments unfold one after another. As the story progresses, many shocking events that exceed our expectations appear, and each time they happen, I get excited, and sometimes I'm so surprised that I'm speechless. In this article, I'll introduce the most unexpected developments in One Piece that I was particularly surprised by, in a ranking format. Why don't you join me in looking back on those shocking moments?

10th place: Kaido, one of the Four Emperors, defeats Luffy with one blow (Wano Country Arc)

The first confrontation between Luffy and Kaido in the Wano Country Arc was an unexpected development for me. Even though Luffy used his past experience to challenge him, Kaido defeated Luffy with one blow with overwhelming power. I was surprised by this development and was reminded of Kaido's strength.

9th place: Doflamingo's upbringing and past as a "Celestial Dragon" (Dressrosa Arc)

I was surprised by Doflamingo's past revealed in the Dressrosa Arc. The fact that he was once a member of the Celestial Dragons was completely unexpected to me. Learning about his twisted past and the suffering that underpins his cruelty and ruthlessness made me feel the depth of his character.

8th place: Enel goes to the moon (Skypiea arc)

At the end of the Skypiea arc, Enel heads to the moon with the power of lightning, which was completely unexpected. I never thought his insane ambition would reach the moon, and I was overwhelmed by the scale of Enel. This development made me realize once again how vast the world of One Piece is.

7th place: Shanks stops the war at Marine Headquarters (Marine War arc)

The sudden appearance of Shanks in the middle of the Marine War and the end of the war was extremely shocking. I was simply amazed by the power of Shanks, who showed his dignity and presence as one of the Four Emperors and ended the war in an instant. This scene left a strong impression on me of how influential he is.

6th place: The Roger Pirates reach Laugh Tale and the secrets of the D Clan are revealed (Wano Country Arc)

The fact that the Roger Pirates reach Laugh Tale, which was revealed in the Wano Country Arc, was a big surprise to me. Furthermore, as the secrets about the D Clan are revealed little by little, I felt like I was getting closer to the heart of the story, and I couldn't help but get excited about the unexpected developments.

5th place: Gol D. Roger turns himself in and is executed (Episode flashback)

The fact that the legendary pirate king Gol D. Roger actually turned himself in to the Navy and was executed was very unexpected. I was surprised and deeply impressed by the fact that he was already suffering from an illness and that he wanted to entrust his death to the next generation.

4th place: It is revealed that Sabo is alive (Dressrosa Arc)

The moment it was revealed in the Dressrosa Arc that Luffy's older brother Sabo was alive, I couldn't help but cry out. I was shocked that he was not only alive, but was also active as the number two in the revolutionary army, and I was also moved by the development that he inherited the Mera-Mera no Mi to carry on Ace's will.

3rd place: Trafalgar Law's past and his D name are revealed (Dressrosa arc)

I was very surprised to learn about Law's past and that he is from a family with the name "D" in the Dressrosa arc. His brutal past and his bond with Corazon were depicted, which deepened Law's character even more, and I was deeply moved by this development.

2nd place: Blackbeard obtains the powers of two Devil Fruits (Marine War arc)

The moment at the end of the Marine War when Blackbeard killed Whitebeard and obtained the powers of his Gura-Gura no Mi was the biggest shock to me. The fact that one can possess the powers of two Devil Fruits overturned conventional wisdom and made me realize once again how terrifying Blackbeard is. This development increased my expectations and anxiety for the future of the story all at once.

1st place: Ace's death (Marine War arc)

And the most unexpected and shocking development I chose was, of course, Ace's death. I was speechless when he was freed from the execution block and thought he would finally be rescued, but then he was fatally wounded by Akainu. I was deeply moved by Ace's last words to Luffy and Luffy's despair as he accepted his death. This development was the most shocking and saddening moment in the history of One Piece.

Summary

One Piece has continued to surprise us with numerous unexpected developments that exceed the expectations of readers. These moments bring depth and waves of emotion to the story, and are the catalyst for dramatically changing the growth and destiny of the characters. I hope that through this article, you will once again remember that shock and feel the greatness of the story. I look forward to seeing what surprising developments await us in the future!