One Piece gives further evidence for Saint Mars being the Gorosei's traitor in chapter 1122

Modified Aug 03, 2024 03:30 GMT

One Piece gives further evidence for Saint Mars being the Gorosei's traitor in chapter 1122 (Image via Toei Animation)

In One Piece chapter 1122, Saint Marcus Mars, the Warrior God of Environment and one of the 5 Elders who publicly head the World Government, raised suspicions about being a traitor in the series. He was a secondary antagonist in the Egghead Arc and a main character in the Final Saga, but recent events suggest he’s more complex than that.

Saint Marcus Mars was shown to be remorseful during the Buster Call on Ohara and suspiciously returned to the Room of Authority after his confrontation with Luffy. This hints that Saint Marcus Mars might be planning to betray the World Government in the upcoming narrative.

One Piece: Previous instances that suggest Saint Marcus Mars could be a traitor in the Gorosei

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

In One Piece chapter 1122, there is new evidence showing that Saint Marcus Mars could indeed be a traitor within the Gorosei, something that has been hinted before as well. Saint Marcus Mars has always stood out among the Five Elders, especially when the group ordered the Marines to destroy Ohara; he was the only one who showed remorse when the island was destroyed.

This came as a surprise since the destruction of the island was for the benefit of the World Government, so it’s unusual for one of the highest authorities to feel sorry for that.

Gan Fall (left) and Saint Mars (right) (Images via Toei Animation)

His moment of hesitation is similar to Gan Fall’s moment of introspection in the Skypiea arc. Gan Fall was the Knight of the Sky, and he questioned his own actions.

The pose of Gan Fall and Saint Marcus Mars is similar, and that implies Saint Marcus might be doubting the World Government’s brutal methods. The visual similarity between the two scenes means Saint Marcus might be more conflicted than the others, making him a traitor among the Gorosei.

Gorosei as shown in the manga (Image via Shueisha)

Another piece of evidence is the inspiration behind Saint Marcus Mars. He might be modeled after Itagaki Taisuke, a Japanese politician who founded the first political party in Japan and introduced democracy. Itagaki’s legacy is about reform and challenging the system. Although there’s no controversy or intrigue in Itagaki’s history, his connection to change means Saint Marcus Mars could be the one who will betray the World Government in One Piece.

One Piece chapter 1122 reinforces the possibility of Saint Marcus Mars being a traitor

This possibility gained more traction in the recent manga chapter, where Saint Marcus Mars’ actions furthered the suspicion surrounding him. After the Gorosei faced a massive Conqueror’s Haki attack from Emeth, they were sent back to the Room of Authority in Mary Geoise.

However, unlike the others, Saint Jaygarcia Saturn was the only one who did not return. When Saint Nusjuro, Ju Peter, and Warcury finally arrived in Mary Geoise, they found that Saint Marcus Mars was already there, having possibly fled the battle after being attacked by Luffy. His premature return to the Room of Authority, while leaving his fellow Gorosei members behind, raises further questions about his loyalty and intentions.

Emeth reached the Room of Authority much earlier than the other Gorosei (Image via Shueisha)

The fact that Saint Marcus Mars seemingly abandoned his comrades during a critical moment could indicate that he is not fully aligned with the rest of the Gorosei or the World Government’s agenda. His remorse over Ohara’s destruction, coupled with his hasty retreat, suggests that he might be harboring a desire to betray Imu and the ruling powers.

Final thoughts

Gan Fall as shown in the anime (Image via Toei Animation)

As the story progresses, Saint Marcus Mars’ actions may continue to reveal his true motives, possibly leading to a significant betrayal within the ranks of the Five Elders. This new evidence and the subtle hints from earlier chapters in the series may mean that Saint Marcus Mars is the traitor within the Gorosei that will play a big role in the upcoming narrative of One Piece.