In One Piece, where Devil Fruits design the course of a pirate’s life, one of the most favored Devil Fruits is undoubtedly the Ope Ope no Mi, wielded by the Supernova Trafalgar D. Law.
Considering the buzzing rumors about this Devil Fruit leading to Law’s downfall, a haunting question comes to mind: “Will Trafalgar D. Law die soon? ».
Through this explorative blog post, we are dissecting the pieces of evidence behind Trafalgar Law’s eventual incoming death.
As always, I’ll guide you through the untamed seas of “potential death theories”.
So, set your seat, and let’s sail, Otakus!
Why is Law supposed to die?
In the One Piece series, Eiichiro Oda got us used to a central element of his storytelling: commonly known as « foreshadowing« .
The smallest detail turns out to be crucial for the next turn of events. It seems that Oda hinted at the death of the Heart Pirates in chapter 761, where the « Perennial Youth Operation » was mentioned.
Why would Oda add such a horrible counterpart if not for a plot twist like his earlier ones?
Besides, Trafalgar’s character has already had some major roles in the Dressrosa arc and the recent Wano Country arc – defeating Big Mom along with Eustass Kid.
It would be hard for him to move on since he almost has no goals/dreams, now that he’s had his revenge.
One last surprise is that Law has cheated death several times. Too many. Keeping Trafalgar Law alive might also seem like a negative plot device, especially since he’s not the main protagonist.
Now that the stakes have been established, let’s take another look at how the dramatic event would play out.
How would Trafalgar D. Law die?
Let me now talk about the reasons of a potential death :
The Blackbeard’s Pirates Threat
One of the most dreadful and plausible threats to Law’s life is Emperor Blackbeard and his crew.
Marshall D. Teach aka Blackbeard is well known for his ambition and avidity for power. He sought the Yami Yami no Mi for a long time and easily got rid of Thatch thus breaking the unviolable rule in a crew – killing a crewmate.
Plus, he even threw himself in the middle of the Summit War, to steal Whitebeard’s Devil Fruit.
Since Law possesses an amazing Devil Fruit known as the “Ultimate Devil Fruit”, he is surely about to lose it to Blackbeard, who won’t preserve his life later on.
More importantly, this tragedy almost happened, when Law and the Hearts Pirates were attacked by Blackbeard and his crew.
The battle between them started in Chapter 1063 and ended in Chapter 1081.
But Law managed to survive once again. Considering how obsessed Blackbeard is, he won’t stop chasing Law, and the next time would be the last one.
With Blackbeard closing in and the stakes higher than ever, the fate of Trafalgar Law would hang in the balance.
The Ultimate Sacrifice
The theory regarding Trafalgar Law’s potential demise is closely tied to his unique ability known as the Perennial Youth Operation.
There is a strong possibility that Law might make the ultimate sacrifice to extend the life of the Straw Hats’ captain, Monkey D. Luffy.
We’ve all heard about the potential drawbacks associated with Luffy’s use of his Gomu Gomu no Mi Devil Fruit, particularly in his various Gear forms, which seem to consume his vital energy.
This implies that Luffy could be at risk of premature death due to overusing his Devil Fruit abilities.
Only Law’s extraordinary power, the Perennial Youth Operation, could potentially safeguard Luffy’s lifespan and keep him alive.
Moreover, we might have already witnessed an inadvertent demonstration of this operation in the enigmatic character of Saturn from the Gorosei.
He has exhibited an ageless appearance, consistent over decades, as showcased in a flashback spanning 38 years.
This serves as a compelling piece of foreshadowing within the narrative, suggesting that Law’s potential use of the Perennial Youth Operation to save Luffy is a significant aspect of the upcoming final arc.
Such a thing won’t be surprising, as it has been mentioned about the mystery-surrounded Imu-sama.
Will Trafalgar D. Law die ? Final words :
As we ponder the intricate dynamics of One Piece and its myriad mysteries, the notion of Law’s ultimate sacrifice for the sake of Luffy’s immortality invites us to explore the depths of devotion, friendship, and the sacrifices that resonate throughout the Grand Line.
Will Law’s story culminate in this ultimate act of selflessness? Only time will tell.
In the meantime, keep sailing Otakus!
