As the Egghead Incident concludes, one of the Gorosei is replaced by a mysterious figure who may be a traitor.
The One Piece manga has just concluded the Egghead incident as the crew sets sail to their next destination: Elbaf. However, the incident ended with Imu killing one of the Gorosei, Saint Jaygarcia Saturn. To maintain the balance of power among the world’s highest authority, Saint Figarland Garling replaces the deceased elder.
Garling has ties to Yonko Shanks, one of the world’s most dangerous pirates. However, while the series has yet to shed light on the relationship between the two characters, a popular theory suggests that Garling will betray the World Government.
One Piece often reveals a traitor to spice up the story, such as Viola, Kanjuro, and York. Garling is a Celestial Dragon and commander of the Holy Knights, so seeing him betray the people he spent his life serving will definitely be one of the most shocking plot twists in the series.
According to translator Sandman, “Figarland Garling may be based on Yuri Gagarin, the first man to go into space. Gagarin is said to have said, ‘I don’t see any God up here.’ This could mean that Figarland Garling will betray Imu or the other Five Sages in the future.”
A popular theorist answers: “Galing = Galileo Galilei. Galileo was the first to make detailed and scientific observations of the Moon using a telescope. Galileo also observed the stars of the Milky Way.”
“Honestly, it would make sense. A moon-themed character with close ties to Shanks would be a pretty thematic final boss for Luffy. Also, in the original Dawn novel (I’m confusing the two versions), Luffy’s antagonist was a guy with moon-shaped facial hair,” he wrote a fan.
The One Piece manga will soon begin the second arc of the final saga. You can read why Egghead is the best arc so far. For more on the high seas, check out our guide on the Flame-Scarred Man and our ranking of the strongest Straw Hats.
