One Piece has teased the answer to one of its biggest mysteries, dropping several clues on the identity of “the man marked by flames“, or “man with a burn scar” (in Viz’s English translation), who could be Jaguar D. Saul, the Giant who saved Nico Robin from the destruction of Ohara.
After Kaido and Big Mom’s defeat at the end of One Piece’s Wano arc, the three captains who achieved this impossible goal convened to discuss their next steps, including the location of the final Road Poneglyph needed to find the hidden island of Laugh Tale. In chapter #1056, Eustass Kid mentions that a certain “man marked by flames”, also translatable as “man with a burn scar” knows about the Poneglyph, but he refused to say more about him.
Later in chapter #1066, Shaka revealed that the precious library of Ohara was actually saved by a crew of Giants from Elbaf, whose captain was covered in bandages. When the manga showed Vegapunk’s visit to Elbaf to read and memorize all the Ohara books, giving a glimpse of this Giant captain, he looked a lot like Saul, the Giant who saved Robin from the destruction of Ohara, hinting that Saul could be the man marked by the flames from Ohara’s destruction during the Buster Call.
Every One Piece Theory About The Man Marked By Flames Explained
One Piece’s most mysterious character, the ‘Man Marked By Flames’ has caused a lot of theories since his introduction. These are the most compelling.
Kid’s Arrival At Elbaf Seemingly Proved That Saul Is The “Man Marked By Flames”
In chapter #1071 of One Piece, the theory that the man with a burn scar is actually Saul received what looked like confirmation. After Luffy, Law, and Kid left Wano, they took three separate routes. While the Straw Hats arrived at Vegapunk’s laboratory on Egghead Island, and Law was ambushed by the Blackbeard Pirates, Kid’s path took him straight to Elbaf. This is unlikely to be a coincidence.
Kid is the only one who mentioned “the man marked by flames”, and he even mocked Luffy for his ignorance on the topic. This means that the Kid Pirates’ arrival at Elbaf could have held a deeper meaning, and they were about to discover the location of the final Road Poneglyph before everyone else. Unfortunately, the Kid Pirates were completely annihilated by Shanks before they could even set foot on Elbaf.
Though One Piece’s Saul Theory Isn’t Concrete, it Still Has Merit
Even Though Dragon is a Strong Candidate, Saul is Still Morethan Possible
Later, in chapter #1081, the Saul theory got another hit. According to a conversation between former Admiral Aokiji and the Blackbeard Pirates, the man with a burn scar is not on Elbaf, but he actually sails in an all-black ship, sinking whoever gets close in a gigantic vortex. Many took this as a hint that the man with a burn scar is Luffy’s father Dragon, who rides a black ship and could have weather-related Devil Fruit powers. However, nothing is ever for granted in One Piece, and the Saul theory still has its merits.
The Man With A Burn Scar Holds The Key To One Piece‘s Final Treasure
When the Marines’ Buster Call was burning Ohara to the ground, Saul was frozen by former Admiral Aokiji’s powers. The heat of the flames must have unthawed him, leaving scars on his body, as shown by the bandages in Vegapunk’s flashback. Also, if Saul actually salvaged the library of Ohara, then he must have learned many secrets about the mysterious past of One Piece’s world and the Great Kingdom, the ancient civilization that created the Poneglyphs.
It’s clear that One Piece has entered its final saga as the story has picked up speed and everything happens much faster. The identity of “the man marked by flames” will also be revealed much quicker than expected, and then One Piece fans will know if this mysterious character is actually Saul, Dragon, or if Eiichiro Oda has another big surprise in store for them.
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One Piece
Created by Eiichiro Oda, One Piece is a multimedia franchise that began as a manga series and follows the adventures of the Straw Hat Pirates as led by Monkey D. Luffy. Luffy, an enthusiastic pirate with a thirst for adventure, is afflicted by a mysterious curse that gives him various powers he uses to protect himself and his friends. The manga eventually gave way to the anime series, with the two being some of history’s longest-running anime and manga series. Along with over fifty video games made over the years, the series entered the live-action world with Netflix’s 2023 adaptation.
- Created by
- Eiichiro Oda
- First Film
- One Piece: The Movie
- First TV Show
- One Piece
- Cast
- Kazuya Nakai , Akemi Okamura , Kappei Yamaguchi , Hiroaki Hirata , Ikue Ôtani , Yuriko Yamaguchi
- Character(s)
- Monkey D. Luffy , Roronora Zoro , Nami (One Piece) , Nico Robin , Usopp (One Piece) , Vinsmoke Sanji , Tony Tony Chopper , Franky (One Piece) , Jimbei (One Piece)
- Video Game(s)
- One Piece: Unlimited World RED , One Piece: Pirate Warriors 3 , One Piece: Pirate Warriors 4 , One Piece: World Seeker , One Piece Odyssey
