69novels Chapter 387 Why is Kaido not afraid of seawater?
Chapter 387 Why is Kaido not afraid of seawater?
Logically, Devil Fruit users should be afraid of seawater, yet Kaido is an exception, which is truly perplexing. So, what secrets and mysteries are hidden within him?
In the original manga, there's a scene where Kaido leaps from a sky island thousands of meters above the ground. This astonishing feat results in him emerging completely unharmed, only creating a massive crater upon impact. This scene is undoubtedly jaw-dropping and has sparked countless speculations about his physical strength.
Furthermore, the narration's description is even more astonishing in its portrayal of Kaido's resilience. It's said that Kaido has been captured by the Navy and the Four Emperors a staggering 18 times, and sentenced to death a staggering 40 times, yet he still stubbornly survives. This superhuman vitality inevitably evokes images of Sun Wukong, the Monkey King, who wreaked havoc in the Heavenly Palace.
On the Demon-Slaying Platform, Sun Wukong faced various punishments from the Heavenly Palace enforcers. If one method failed, they would try a second, and if the second failed, a third, until they found a way to kill him. Kaido seems to have had a similar experience; no matter what hardships and setbacks he suffered, he always miraculously survived.
Analyzing the narration in One Piece, Kaido's special abilities may not simply stem from his superior physical attributes, but may also conceal some unknown secret. What exactly is this secret?
Does he possess a special Devil Fruit ability?
Or did he possess some skill that allowed him to evade death?
Or perhaps there are other, more mysterious reasons? All of this awaits further exploration and revelation.
First and foremost, it's important to understand that the Navy and Kaido's other enemies will undoubtedly try every possible method to kill him, just like the enforcers of the Heavenly Palace. After all, Kaido is an extremely powerful being, and eliminating him successfully is no easy task.
Secondly, when Kaido faces execution, he will absolutely not sit idly by and wait for death, but will fight back fiercely. He is not the kind of person who will obediently submit to being manipulated; he will definitely use every means to protect his life.
However, in the world of One Piece, there is a well-known fact: Devil Fruit users have a deep fear of seawater. This is common knowledge that almost everyone knows.
Logically speaking, the simplest way to kill Kaido, a Devil Fruit user, would be to throw him into the sea and let him drown. After all, seawater is like a deadly poison to Devil Fruit users.
Even if Kaido is able to breathe underwater for some reason, that doesn't matter. We can take some subjective measures, such as suffocating him underwater when he's powerless to resist, making it impossible for him to escape his fate of death.
Surprisingly, Kaido is still alive! There is only one possible explanation for this—Kaido still has enough power to fight back in the sea, and he does not lose his power because of the sea.
In conclusion, we can say that Kaido is not afraid of the sea.
Kaido's race is not human, a fact hinted at when he proclaimed himself the "strongest creature." The definition of a living being encompasses both kinetic life forms and collections of objects; humans and animals both fall under this category. However, the scope of "living being" is clearly broader than "human," much like the difference between a national champion and a provincial/municipal champion.
From this perspective, the title of "Strongest Creature" signifies that Kaido's strength transcends the realm of humanity. The manga's depiction of Kaido confirms this; he has challenged the Marines and the Four Emperors single-handedly on numerous occasions, and despite many defeats, he has never been killed. This demonstrates that he personally possesses the strength to contend with the other Four Emperors and Marine Admirals.
Therefore, calling Kaido the "strongest man" seems more appropriate, as it clearly contradicts the title of "strongest creature." The only reasonable explanation for this contradiction is that Kaido is not human, but some kind of unspecified creature. Only in this way can the title of "strongest creature" be perfectly explained.
Kaido, this powerful being, whether appearing in human or dragon form, has one extremely distinctive feature—a pair of curved horns on his head, resembling those of a mammoth. These horns are undoubtedly a unique characteristic of his race.
Normally, humans would never grow horns naturally. However, if someone grows horns on their head, it means that they have transcended the realm of humanity, become a product of scientific experimentation, and could even be said to no longer belong to the human race.
Just like Dellinger, one of Doflamingo's subordinates, he is a strange being born from the fusion of human and fighting fish genes.
Kaido's Devil Fruit ability is particularly unique; he possesses the Mythical Zoan-type Dragon Devil Fruit. In ancient Chinese culture, both the dragon and the phoenix are considered auspicious beasts of high status, symbolizing good fortune and power.
Kaido's ability to transform into a dragon undoubtedly elevates his strength to a new level, making him stand out among many powerful figures.
It is also a symbol of the emperor and the empress.
Incidentally, a few days ago I happened to see a comment from a friend who said, "In ancient China, four-clawed dragons could only be called pythons or dragons; only five-clawed golden dragons were true dragons." However, I have a different opinion on this view.
In ancient China, the dragon symbolizing the emperor was actually a four-clawed, yellow dragon, known as the four-clawed golden dragon. This four-clawed golden dragon held a significant position in ancient culture, representing imperial power and nobility. The five-clawed golden dragon, on the other hand, typically only appeared on the emperor's robes in traditional Chinese opera. The opera referred to here includes genres such as Peking Opera and Chu Opera performed by ancient theatrical troupes.
Due to the strict regulations of ancient times, dragon robes could not be worn casually; doing so would be considered a capital offense. Therefore, the five-clawed golden dragon robe was actually a design to avoid embarrassment and distinguish it from a real dragon robe. Its existence was mainly to highlight the emperor's special status and position in theatrical performances.
As for the Jiaolong, it is a relatively large category, a general term for a group of dragons that are similar to but not entirely the same as dragons. For example, some Jiaolongs may not have a pair of horns, but only one, or they may not have any horns at all; also, dragons usually have four claws, while those with fewer than four claws can be classified as Jiaolongs.
Judging from Kaido's dragon form, he must be a dragon.
Just as the phoenix can be reborn from the ashes, the dragon has the ability to soar through the sky and dive into the sea, and to control clouds and rain.
This ability to go underwater might be the only one among all Devil Fruits that allows one to ignore seawater, ensuring Kaido doesn't lose his fighting ability while submerged.
These are the two versions of the story.
Race and special Devil Fruit abilities.