One Piece fans may have already met Skypiea's four promised gods

One Piece fans may have already encountered the four legendary gods hinted at in Skypiea’s lore: Sun, Forest, Rain, and Earth, through characters who embody divine qualities in unexpected ways. While Luffy has claimed the role of Sun God Nika, a recent fan theory by a Reddit user @Bosky2016 suggests that other characters, including Chopper, Buggy, and Imu, might represent the Forest, Earth, and Rain Gods.

This theory adds new layers to each character’s role and powers, potentially foreshadowing awakenings that align them with mythical godly roles. If true, this interpretation could deepen One Piece’s thematic links to mythology and introduce complex alliances and conflicts among these “gods.”

Chopper, Buggy and Imu may be the users of the God Fruits in the One Piece series

Monkey D. Luffy in Gear 5 form (Image via Toei Animation)

The theory suggests that One Piece's Skypiea lore around four gods: Sun, Forest, Rain, and Earth, has implications for specific characters. Since Luffy embodies the Sun God Nika, the theory speculates about other potential “gods”.

Chopper is posited as the Forest God, an idea contrasting the popular belief that Green Bull holds this role. Instead of a “Forest Forest” fruit, Chopper’s unique abilities, like communicating with animals, hint at a “Forest God” essence. His hypothetical awakening could grant him powers to heal or even give life to nature, mirroring how Luffy’s Gear 5 unlocked a state of absolute freedom.

Tony Tony Chopper (Image via Toei Animation)

Just as Luffy effortlessly gathers allies, Chopper similarly endears himself to animals. His blue nose, though a playful nod to Rudolph, may be a deliberate detail symbolizing his unique “warrior of creation” status.

For the Earth God, the theory proposes Buggy, a comedic twist fitting Oda’s storytelling style. Buggy’s Devil Fruit, seemingly unrelated to earth powers, aligns with the idea of a godly blessing hidden in plain sight.

This potential awakening could resemble Gildarts’ power from Fairy Tail, enabling Buggy to split anything, even posing a threat to the world itself. Like Luffy, Buggy’s charm lies in attracting allies despite his flaws, casting him as a “warrior of destruction.”

Saint Imu as shown in the anime (Image via Toei Animation)

Finally, Imu could embody the Rain God, with the Gorosei acting as his “satellites.” This role aligns with Imu’s control over them, much like rain droplets depend on clouds.

Dragon might hold a “false” Rain power through a wind-related Logia, influencing rain but without godlike authority. This dynamic reinforces the link between Imu’s sovereignty and Dragon’s revolutionary opposition, weaving the Rain God into the world’s power structure.

Exploring the latest One Piece theory on God Fruits

Buggy the clown (Image via Toei Animation)

The theory proposing Chopper, Buggy, and Imu as potential candidates for the Forest, Earth, and Rain Gods respectively presents an interesting interpretation of One Piece’s Skypiea lore and the symbolic gods within the story.

The idea of Chopper as the Forest God is intriguing, especially due to his abilities to communicate with animals and his affinity with nature. This contrasts with the popular belief that Admiral Green Bull holds this role.

Chopper's Monster point causes unprecedented amount of destruction (Image via Toei Animation)

Chopper’s potential awakening, which could grant powers like healing or nurturing, aligns well with his character growth. However, to strengthen this theory, additional textual evidence from the manga linking Chopper’s abilities or transformations more closely to forest or nature themes, beyond just animal communication would add depth to this claim.

The suggestion of Buggy as the Earth God adds a humorous element typical of Oda’s storytelling style. Though Buggy’s Devil Fruit seems unrelated to earth powers, his ability to split objects could suggest a deeper, hidden significance if connected to destructive capabilities.

Buggy has the power of the Chop-Chop fruit (Image via Toei Animation)

Nevertheless, this interpretation could feel somewhat forced without a stronger tie to earth-related themes. To reinforce this theory, examining Buggy’s character arc for symbolic representations of earth or destruction might establish a clearer link.

Lastly, the idea of Imu as the Rain God seems plausible, especially given Imu’s mysterious authority over the Gorosei and potential control over weather. This concept conforms to traditional depictions of rain gods in mythology, but lacks direct connections within the narrative. Examining Imu’s role in relation to weather patterns or natural events within key story arcs could strengthen this association.

Future plot developments might explore these godly roles, especially as Luffy’s role as the Sun God evolves. Such dynamics could introduce complex conflicts or alliances among these “gods,” enriching One Piece's overarching narrative and character relationships.

Final thoughts

The theory that One Piece’s Skypiea gods: Sun, Forest, Earth, and Rain, have been hiding in plain sight with characters like Chopper, Buggy, and Imu brings exciting depth to the series. As the narrative unfolds, these symbolic god roles could reshape alliances, powers, and conflicts across the One Piece world.