Donquixote Doflamingo knew about a massive secret within Mariejois, a national treasure that could "shake the world," which he planned to use with the Ope Ope no Mi (Op-Op Fruit) for world domination, possibly involving the secret of the Empty Throne and the figure Imu, potentially revealing the true history or a powerful artifact like the giant straw hat. He boasted that if he achieved immortality (via the fruit's surgery), he could seize this treasure and rule the world, suggesting it's a powerful entity or weapon.
It's clear Kanjuro informed Orochi, who then informed Kaido, who then informed Doflamingo. But Doflamingo didn't know Kanjuro was a spy, and Kaido only knew that Orochi had a spy, not who it was.
As a former Celestial Dragon who remains a fanatic when it comes to their associated privileges and history, Doflamingo has an innate fear for those who bear the middle initial "D." in their names, knowing that such people are the Celestial Dragons' natural enemies.
Doflamingo's childhood is revealed. He was born a Celestial Dragon, a World Noble, but his father, Homing, gave up their title and moved away from Mariejois to start living as humans.
At the Royal Palace, Doflamingo tells Admiral Fujitora that he made a wise choice and that he does not intend on forming an alliance with him.
As powerful as Boa Hancock is someone whose beauty and strength are legendary there are a few rare individuals who are basically immune to her Devil Fruit. Fujitora is the perfect counter. Why? He's blind.
Doflamingo is the only member of the warlords to be Pure Evil.
Vivi, the princess of one of the most ancient civilization in the op world, is also a descendant of one the people who "created" the op world, but chose to stay in alabasta than ascend to the redline. So in a way, she is a celestial dragon whose ancestors forfeited their privileges, in the order of don Quixote homing.
- During Roger's execution, Doflamingo was only 17yrs old, Mihawk was only 19yrs old (same age as Luffy now), Monkey D. Dragon was 31, and Smoker was only 12. - Out of the 3 Admirals that fought in the Marineford war, Aokiji was the youngest at 47. Akainu was 53 while Kizaru was 56 during that time.
God of the Sun is Nika, the Human Human Fruit: Model Nika - Luffy. God of the Forest Un-Named, Human Human Fruit or Woods Woods Fruit - Chopper or Aramaki. God of the Rain, Un-Named, Unknown Fruit - Possibly Dragon. God of the Earth, Un-Named, Tremor Tremor Fruit - Blackbeard.
Upon his defeat at Luffy's hand, Kaidou recalled his belief that Joy Boy would be the one to defeat him, implying that in his final moments, he recognized that Luffy was the same Joy Boy he had waited for after all.
Luffy is just a kid, he a boy not asexual.
According to Oda, Doflamingo and Viola shared a "romantic" relationship. Having said so, due to Viola's identity, it's highly unlikely that it was a consensual one. This is one of the cases in which One Piece showcased its underlying darkness.
Kanjuro is struck down by Kin'emon. Kanjuro arrived at the first floor crawlspace, where Momonosuke was with Shinobu, Kin'emon, and Kikunojo.
He tends to call them by his made-up nickname or just call them with shortened name (Ex: Luffy calls Doflamingo as Mingo).
Ashura Doji and Izo died off-panel, sacrificing themselves to save lives during the Raid on Onigashima.
While opinions vary, Portgas D. Ace's death is widely considered the saddest in One Piece, primarily because he died protecting his brother Luffy, fulfilling his desire to be loved, but at the cost of his own life during the Marineford War, devastating Luffy and fans alike. Other frequently mentioned heartbreaking deaths include Belle-mère (sacrificing herself for Nami and Nojiko), Donquixote Rocinante (Corazon, for Law), Whitebeard (a legendary figure falling), and Pedro (a selfless sacrifice).
I work for the Revolutionary Army. Since we have a connection, I want to help this group escape. — Kuma's message to Rayleigh. Kuma delivers his message to Rayleigh secretly to avoid the government's attention.
Portgas D. Rouge and Gol D. Roger shared a profound relationship, with Rouge being Roger's lover and the mother of his son, Portgas D. Ace. Her deep affection for Roger was evident in her grief upon his death and her decision to name their son using Roger's chosen name and surname.
The "D." in One Piece (like in Monkey D. Luffy) is a mysterious inherited initial for a secret lineage, the "Clan of D.," who are considered "Natural Enemies of God" (the Celestial Dragons) and destined to cause significant world changes, often associated with bringing smiles, freedom, and pursuing dreams, though its exact word meaning remains unknown and heavily theorized as Dawn, Dream, Democracy, or Devil.
Alabasta is inspired by a fusion of Ancient Egypt and Jodhpur. If only we had an official piece of media with some sort of map of India to clear this all up.
Some suggest that it is because she is a member of the D clan, like Monkey D. Luffy, Gol D. Rogers, and others. However, a recent theory claims that Imu wants Vivi not because of her own value but because she is the link to Queen Nefertari D.
While it was the first time many strong characters in the One Piece world saw Luffy use Haki, he had technically used it unknowingly twice before the Marineford arc: Against the bull Motobaro in Episode 389. Against the Boa Sisters at Amazon Lily in Episode 413.
Akainu Sakazuki, the ruthless Fleet Admiral, is Luffy's toughest enemy due to his unwavering sense of justice and twisted perception of it. Akainu possesses the power of the magma-magma fruit, making him incredibly powerful and capable of wielding deadly high-temperature lava.