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Throughout the story ofOne Piece, the D. Clan has proven to be one of the most mysterious concepts in the series thus far. Despite holding vital importance to the core of the series, the true meaning behind the “Will of the D” is one ofOne Piece’smost closely held secrets. Although Oda does reveal new information about the true purpose of the group throughout the story, these moments only create further speculation about the concept of the D. Clan itself.
Due to the true purpose and backstory of the D. Clan still being shrouded in mystery, many fans have taken it upon themselves to figure out what “D” stands for. While the audience has a good idea overall about what it means to bea member ofOne Piece’sD. Clan, nobody knows what the initial “D” is in reference to. Despite having little evidence, fans have come up with plenty of theories about the topic, including one that would tie up many loose ends in the world ofOne Piece.
The D. Clan Is Set To Change The World Of One Piece
These Characters Are The Enemies Of Gods
The D. Clan inOne Pieceis a group of characters that have all inherited the “Will of the D.” and possess the letter “D” as their middle initial. These characters are all linked by a few traits, including their adventurous and inquisitive personalities, as well as their inclination towards messing with the established order ofOne Piece’sWorld Government. So far, characters like Monkey D. Luffy, Portgas D. Ace, and Nefertiti D. Vivi, are all examples of important D. Clan members.
There are those who call the D. Clan this; “God’s Natural Enemy.” - Donquixote Rosinante
On top of this, these characters, in some descriptions, are said to be the natural enemies of the gods. Mainly, this refers to the World Government and Nobels, who refer to themselves as Gods above normal people. Due to their fear of the influence that the D. Clan may have, and the potential of the clan to become a major threat toOne Piece’sWorld Nobles, the World Government of One Piece tried their best to erase the D. Clan from history, making sure nobody understands the true meaning of the name.
The D Clan May Be The Devil Clan In One Piece
Since They Oppose The Gods The D. Clan Are The Devils
Since D. is just an initial, many fans have been trying to figure out if the letter directly stands for anything in particular. One major idea that gained a lot of traction in theOne Piececommunity is that “D” in“The Will of the D”actually stands for the word “Devil.” This would make characters like Luffy, Monkey Devil Luffy, and place him as a member of the Devil Clan.
While this theory is relatively simple, it makes a lot of sense in the realm ofOne Piece. Namely, the D. Clan are supposed to be feared beings that oppose theGods of the world inOne Piece. If the World Government are the Gods, and the D. Clan opposes them, it would make sense that they would be branded as devils by them. This would also explain how a group of characters that is mainly honorable, minus Blackbeard, would be so feared and hated by society and the government. In many ways, the label of D. could have been a way to create artificial fear for the World Government’s enemies, by comparing them to Devils.
This Also Connects The D. Clan To One Piece’s Devil Fruits
If They Are Both Connected To The Devil They May Be Linked
At the same time, D. Clan standing for the phrase, “Devil Clan” could also create a connection toOne Piece’sDevil Fruitsin the series as well. Some fans theorize that the Devil Fruits could have been made specifically for previous and future members of the D. Clan. Another theory explains that many of the D Clan members could also have the same ability to eat multiple Devil Fruits as Marshall D. Teach, due to their connections to the fruits, but have been too afraid to try.
Those who carry the name do not even know of its true meaning now. - Imu
In the end, there are several things that the D. could stand for inthe story ofOne Piece. Whether it stands for “Dawn,” “Dreams,” or “Devil,” this interesting naming convention has created one of the most widely speculated concepts in the series. Hopefully, asOne Piecedraws to its close, all the questions to the series will receive their long-awaited answers.
