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From fatally wounding Whitebeard to killing Ace, Akainu is one of the most hated characters inOne Piece. Needless to say, even Eiichiro Oda wasn’t exempt from fans’ wrath after killing off Ace. From his ruthlessness to his regressive views on justice, the Admiral has established himself as an antagonist in the series.
Be it murdering Ace or attacking his comrades, his crimes are truly unpardonable. However, this might just be the tip of the iceberg. While his backstory remains a mystery, fan speculations point to the author’s possibility of making the Admiral a hero in the series.
Eiichiro Oda might carve out Akainu as a hero according to Reddit users
Sakazuki, popularly known as Akainu is a Fleet Admiral inOne Piecewritten byEiichiro Oda. Apart from his twisted perception of justice and morality, he is one of the most hated characters in the series. From killing innocent Oharans to murdering Ace, he establishes himself as one ofthe most menacing antagonists.
His apathy and utter disregard for innocent lives are outweighed by his questionable belief in absolute justice. To add to that, his actions in pursuit of justice counter his ideology as seen when heproceeds to kill the Oharan scholars. This also extends to his comrades when he almost kills Koby.
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Several fans onRedditspeculated that the Admiral might be an anti-villain. This user shed light on the character’s motives pointing to his neutral persona.
Another Reddit user commented how the Admiral may turn his back on the World Government and aid Luffy.
Admiral Akainu’s siding with the World Government may aid in achieving global stability and ensure the annihilation of Pirates as this Reddit user aptly points out.
Akainu might act as fodder for Sabo for the plot development as this user points out.
In his pursuit of absolute justice, the Admiral committed unforgive acts. From his warped notions of justice to his endless brutality, his being a hero is a far-fetched idea. Furthermore, his altruism won’t be able to compensate for his overall sinister personality.
Akainu represents a warped notion of justice in One Piece
Besides Marshall D. Teach, Admiral Akainu is one of the most hated characters in the series. From killing Ace to murdering the civilians in Ohara, he has committedunpardonable crimesas a Fleet Admiral. While he holds the belief in Absolute Justice, his actions throughout the series remain questionable.
Moreover, his actions display his extremist and fanatic views regarding justice. Although his proclamation in pursuit of justice seems like goodwill, it also reflects hiswarped perspective toward humanity. This is clear when he annihilates pirates, innocent civilians, and even his crew mates. While he is a self-proclaimed messiah, his actions prove otherwise.
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All in all, Akainu’s mysterious and ambiguous nature adds to his hidden motives. While he holds a stronger belief in justice, his loyalties lie with the World Government. Moreover, he represents a distorted and warped notion of justice throughout the series. Whether or not he will side with Luffy is uncertain. However, the fans won’t be forgiving him for murdering Ace in the series anytime soon.
One Pieceis available for streaming on Crunchyroll. The manga is available for reading on Viz Media.
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