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⚠️ Spoilers Ahead: This article contains spoilers from One Piece’s Elbaf Arc. ⚠️
The Gomu Gomu no Mi, also known by its true name, the Hito Hito no Mi, Model: Nika, is one of the most crucial and mysterious Devil Fruits in One Piece history. Known for being the Devil Fruit of the series’ protagonist, Monkey D. Luffy, it’s clear that this fruit is no ordinary power. Recently, it was revealed that Luffy’s Devil Fruit is the same one once wielded by Joy Boy. Following his awakening, Luffy was even dubbed Joy Boy by many in the story. But there’s one more fascinating detail that fans have questioned: why did this incredible fruit reject Gol D. Roger despite his many parallels with Luffy and Joy Boy?
Let’s dive deep into the mystery of why the Hito Hito no Mi, Model: Nika never went to Roger, and how fate intervened in the most unexpected ways! 🌍🌀
The Hito Hito no Mi, Model: Nika & Its Legendary Owners 🍃✨
Joy Boy: The First Owner of the Hito Hito no Mi, Model: Nika 🏴☠️
The Hito Hito no Mi, Model: Nika has been consumed by only a handful of individuals in the One Piece world. The first user was Joy Boy, a legendary figure from the Void Century. Joy Boy’s use of this Devil Fruit was significant as it was said to be “unawakened” for 800 years until Luffy came along. During this time, Joy Boy used the power to fight against the 20 Kings, leading his people in a monumental battle that would ultimately result in his tragic downfall.
After Joy Boy’s death, the Hito Hito no Mi, Model: Nika was reincarnated, and it eventually found its way to Luffy—the second user. Luffy’s journey with the fruit has been nothing short of extraordinary, with him awakening its true potential during the Wano Country Arc. 🚀🔥
The Five Elders and Their Obsession with the Fruit ⚔️👑
The World Government desperately sought the Hito Hito no Mi, Model: Nika, with the Five Elders and the Cipher Pol making multiple failed attempts to seize it. Yet, time and again, the fruit evaded them. Why? Well, it’s due to the Zoan-type Devil Fruits having a will of their own! They choose their own user, and an unworthy individual can never truly master the power.
As the Five Elders themselves admitted, the fruit “evaded” them intentionally. This leads us to the intriguing question: why didn’t the fruit choose Gol D. Roger despite his remarkable parallels with Luffy and Joy Boy? 🤔💭
Why the Nika Fruit Never Went to Roger 🕰️
Roger’s Timing Was Simply Not Right ⏳
The parallels between Luffy and Roger are striking. Both are charismatic leaders with strong personalities, a deep love for their crews, and a shared dream: to find the One Piece and become the Pirate King. Fans often draw comparisons between Luffy and Roger’s journeys, but there’s one major factor that made Roger an imperfect match for the Hito Hito no Mi, Model: Nika—timing.
When Roger was at the peak of his journey, he was dying from an incurable disease. He had only about a year to live, which made it impossible for him to wield the Nika fruit, which requires a vibrant and healthy user to unleash its full potential. 💀
Additionally, the Mermaid Princess (whose birth is crucial to the prophecy) was not yet born during Roger’s time. Roger missed out on the timing needed for the prophecy to come true. The Mermaid Princess was destined to be born much later, and Roger was simply too early to fulfill his potential as the chosen one for the Nika fruit. 🌊👑
Fate and the Legacy of Roger ✨
In the end, the Nika fruit rejected Roger because he was simply not meant to be its next wielder. But that doesn’t mean his role in history was insignificant! 🏴☠️
Roger set the stage for the future by revealing the true nature of the World Government, and it is Luffy, the true successor, who will complete the prophecy and change the world. Luffy is the one who will overturn the World Government and reveal the truth about the world, just as Roger once dreamed.
The Will of D was passed on to Luffy, and now, with the awakening of his Devil Fruit, the story of the Hito Hito no Mi, Model: Nika has truly come full circle. 🌍⚔️
Roger may have failed to accomplish this monumental task, but his influence is still felt in every moment of Luffy’s journey. Without Gol D. Roger, the Will of D would not have been passed on, and the world would be very different today. Roger and his crew, the Roger Pirates, will never be forgotten. 🌟
What’s Next for Luffy and the Hito Hito no Mi, Model: Nika? 🔮
With Luffy now fully awakened, the Hito Hito no Mi, Model: Nika is no longer just a fruit of legends—it’s a force that will shape the future of the One Piece world. The next chapters will surely reveal Luffy’s destiny as the world braces for war against the World Government. 🛡️⚔️
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