All Five Elders, also known as the Gorosei, have remained shrouded in mystery for most of One Piece’s epic narrative. As the highest authorities in the World Government beneath Imu, these powerful old men have long stood as symbols of absolute control, hidden agendas, and world-shaping power. For years, fans speculated whether the Gorosei were simply political figureheads or if they possessed true combat prowess.
However, the Egghead Arc has shattered those doubts. Eiichiro Oda has finally revealed that the Five Elders possess formidable Devil Fruit powers, each one transforming into a terrifying yokai-inspired beast. These revelations not only confirm their supernatural strength but also suggest ancient and possibly Mythical Zoan-type Fruits of the highest tier.
In this blog, we’ll break down everything we currently know about All Five Elders’ Devil Fruit Powers, including their transformations and the possible origins, symbolism, and abilities of their Devil Fruits.
Who Are the Five Elders?
Before diving into their Devil Fruit powers, let’s briefly revisit who the Five Elders are:
- St. Jaygarcia Saturn – Science and military operations
- St. Marcus Mars – Environmental affairs and planetary matters
- St. Topman Warcury – Justice and military judgment
- St. Ethanbaron V. Nusjuro – Economic authority
- St. Shepherd Ju Peter – Agricultural and sustenance affairs
Each Elder is not just a political figure but also a Celestial Dragon, granted near-immortality or extreme longevity. The latest chapters finally reveal their true powers.
1. St. Jaygarcia Saturn’s Devil Fruit Power
A gruesome yokai having a face resembling a spider-demon, bull horns, and the lower body of a Japanese myth creature known as Ushi-oni. It allegedly resides in dark places and feeds on unsuspecting victims who approach it. Its multiple limbs allegedly move at light speed, which makes this beast so formidable and fearsome to encounter.
- Abilities:
- Enhanced regeneration and durability.
- Paralysis-inducing gaze or aura.
- Poisonous secretion or cursed touch.
- Possible Devil Fruit Type: Mythical Zoan – Ushi-oni (Ox Demon)
The Ushi-oni is a legendary creature feared in Japanese mythology, often associated with malevolent spirits and coastal hauntings. Saturn’s form reflects this terrifying presence, suggesting abilities tied to fear, toxins, and paralysation. Saturn’s appearance and aura instill overwhelming dread, aligning with his role in overseeing scientific experimentation, as seen on Egghead.
2. St. Marcus Mars’s Devil Fruit Power
A massive phoenix-like fire demon, often compared to a fiery bird deity with flames that burn black.
- Abilities:
- Flight and fire manipulation
- Resurrection or healing flames (dark variant)
- Intangibility through smoke or ash
- Possible Devil Fruit Type: Mythical Zoan – Yatagarasu (Three-Legged Crow)
Yatagarasu is a sacred crow in Japanese mythology that represents divine intervention and solar guidance. Mars may channel a corrupted or apocalyptic version of this legend. Mars being linked to fire and environmental destruction suggests a twisted version of purification and dominance over nature.
3. St. Topman Warcury’s Devil Fruit Power
A towering boar-like deity with tusks and brute force, reminiscent of the Japanese war god Takeminakata or a wild kami of destruction.
- Abilities:
- Earthquake generation or seismic stomps
- Extreme durability and brute force
- Berserker frenzy
- Possible Devil Fruit Type: Mythical Zoan – Makura-gaeshi or Divine Boar Deity
Warcury’s form emphasises unrelenting force and battle instinct, possibly placing him on par with Kaido in raw might. As the enforcer of judgment and warfare, his form reflects brute justice and divine punishment. He’s the hammer of the World Government.
4. St. Ethanbaron V. Nusjuro’s Devil Fruit Power
St. Ethanbaron V. Nusjuro, the Five Elders’ undead horse yokai, is death personified, a cursed centaur that radiates rot and silent horror. Armed with a potentially Supreme Grade cursed sword, he is a master swordsman with otherworldly power. Said to have consumed the Mythical Zoan: Shinigami Horse Demon fruit, Nusjuro is a dark enforcer of destiny and spiritual tyranny.
- Abilities:
- Soul absorption or decay manipulation
- Super speed and teleportation
- Cursed swordsmanship (potentially a Supreme Grade blade)
- Possible Devil Fruit Type: Mythical Zoan – Shinigami Horse Demon / Gashadokuro
His appearance hints at death personified. He may blur the lines between physical and spiritual attacks. Nusjuro’s association with economic systems might tie into the reaping of souls as a metaphor for debt, control, and the unseen cost of governance.
5. St. Shepherd Ju Peter’s Devil Fruit Power
A gigantic goat-headed or sheep-headed yokai, his body covered in twisted, dark-colored limbs and his eyes glowing and hypnotic. His presence brings with it the otherworldly feel of Kodama (forest spirit) or cursed forest creatures of Japanese lore, combining tranquillity with terror. When in his transformed state, Ju Peter releases dark, smouldering smoke, an indication of his Mythical Zoan form being activated.
- Abilities:
- Mind control or suggestion
- Illusion casting
- Voice-based hypnosis or sleep inducement
- Possible Devil Fruit Type: Mythical Zoan – Kodama or Dream Demon
Ju Peter can telepathically control minds with eyes or words, produce illusions to distort reality, and hypnotise individuals with sleep or submission. He draws from the Abyss for instant travel and displays immortality, regenerating even from decapitation. Ju Peter telepathically communicates with other Elders, has strong Conqueror’s and Observation Haki, and carries a flintlock pistol for high-ranking executions.
6. Garling Figarland’s Potential Devil Fruit Power(New Elder)
A celestial or angelic knight with an ominous dark aura, possibly winged or armoured in divine flame, symbolising divine judgment and ancient nobility.
- Abilities:
- Divine Swordsmanship – Enhancing his legendary blade with light, fire, or justice-based energy.
- Command Aura – Buffs allies or instils fear in enemies across a battlefield.
- Heavenly Smite – A powerful ranged or divine attack, possibly capable of large-scale destruction.
- Possible Devil Fruit Type: Mythical Zoan – Archangel or Tengu God Variant
Garling is shown executing former royalty and enforcing brutal justice. His role likely reflects divine punishment masked as righteousness, echoing the World Government’s darker side of “order through fear.” His more bizarre and abstract form may represent psychological manipulation, illusion, and peace through submission. Peter’s association with agriculture may parallel themes of livestock, herd mentality, and control through nurturing deception.
Are the Five Elders Immortal?
The transformations of the Elders occur within magical summoning circles using black clouds and possibly space-warping abilities. Their forms appear to manifest in multiple locations, suggesting:
- Body duplication
- Astral projection
- Immortal vessels
This has led fans to believe that the Five Elders may not age or die conventionally. Their powers might be tied to ancient contracts, cursed objects, or even Imu themselves.
What Type of Devil Fruits Do the Elders Have?
All signs point toward Mythical Zoan Fruits:
- Transformation-based
- Spiritual or folkloric inspirations
- Unnatural regeneration and durability
These are the rarest and most powerful of all Zoan types. Each transformation enhances physical power and grants supernatural skills, explaining All Five Elders Devil Fruit Powers and their god-like presence.
Parallels with Real-World Mythology and Folklore
Oda seems to be drawing heavily from:
- Japanese Yokai (Ushi-oni, Yatagarasu, Gashadokuro)
- Shinto Deities (Boar gods, Kodama)
- Western Demonology (Goat-headed demons, horsemen of death)
This blend of eastern and western mythologies adds a global layer to the symbolism of control and judgment embodied by the Five Elders.
The Role of the Elders in the Final War
Their power implies they are not just advisors or rulers but direct combatants in the final saga. Key questions now include:
- Can they be defeated?
- Are their Fruits awakened?
- Will Luffy, Blackbeard, or Dragon face them one-on-one?
- Is their power derived from Imu or external artefacts?
Expect these elders to play pivotal roles in battles that reshape the world order.
Fan Theories: Are They Divine Weapons or Guardians of Imu?
Some popular fan theories suggest:
- They are avatars of Imu – Created to act as agents of divine will.
- They are users of Awakened Mythical Zoans – meaning their full abilities are still unrevealed.
- They once were humans but consumed cursed Fruits, becoming eternal guardians.
A New Era of Power and Fear
The reveal of All Five Elders Devil Fruit Powers has changed the power dynamics of One Piece forever. They are no longer mysterious old men in robes but ancient monsters capable of warping reality and controlling nations with both word and force.
With each new chapter, we are getting closer to understanding the dark truths of the World Government, Imu, and the cursed history that has shaped the world. And at the heart of it all are the Five Elders, mythical, monstrous, and more dangerous than ever before.
One thing is certain: the Final War in One Piece won’t just be fought between pirates and marines, but against gods wearing the skin of men.