The Elbaph arc has shattered every expectation fans had for One Piece’s Final Saga. Just when we thought Sun God Nika was the ceiling of god-level power, Eiichiro Oda has quietly laid the groundwork for not one, not two — but three new God Devil Fruits that could completely redefine the power hierarchy of the entire world. And sitting right at the center of this mystery is a theory so wild it might just be true: the existence of a second Sun God Nika.
If you’ve been following Chapters 1181 and 1182, you already know something massive is building. But connecting the dots reveals a picture far bigger than anyone predicted. Here’s everything we know about the God Devil Fruit system, the Sun Ring upgrade, and why a second Nika would change everything about the Final Saga.
Three God Devil Fruits: The Elbaph Revelation
The Elbaph arc has officially introduced a framework for what many fans are calling God Devil Fruits — a tier of Mythical Zoan powers that go beyond standard Devil Fruit awakenings. Here’s the breakdown of the three being set up right now:
1. Hito Hito no Mi, Model: Nika (Luffy)
The one we already know. Luffy’s Gear 5 transformation revealed that the Gum-Gum Fruit was actually the Hito Hito no Mi, Model: Nika all along — a Mythical Zoan with reality-warping abilities that turn imagination into power. But recent chapters suggest this is just the beginning.
2. The “Sun Ring” God Power
Chapters 1181 and 1182 have been dropping heavy hints about a Sun Ring power — an upgrade tier beyond what Luffy currently accesses in Gear 5. The imagery of sun-based abilities appearing in Elbaph isn’t random. Ancient texts in Elbaph reference a “Ring of the Sun” that amplifies Nika’s power to a level we haven’t seen yet. This could represent a fully awakened state that even Joy Boy never reached.
3. The Third God Fruit — The Mystery Power
Here’s where things get genuinely unsettling. Oda has been carefully planting seeds for a third god-level fruit, and the evidence points to something connected to Elbaph’s giant warriors themselves. The ancient history of Elbaph, its connection to the Sun God mythology, and the way giants react to Nika’s presence all suggest that a third God Devil Fruit is either already in play or about to be revealed. The leading theory? A fruit tied to the ancient giants who fought alongside Joy Boy in the Void Century.
The Second Sun God Nika Theory: Is There Another?
This is where it gets truly mind-bending. Recent chapter reveals have led to a growing theory among the community: what if there’s a second Sun God Nika?
The evidence is surprisingly compelling:
- Dual Nika Imagery: Recent panels have featured sun god symbolism appearing in multiple locations simultaneously, which shouldn’t be possible if Nika is a singular transformation
- The Elbaph Connection: Giants have their own ancient sun god mythology that predates even the Void Century — suggesting Nika might not be unique to the Hito Hito fruit line
- The Void Century Gap: We still don’t know the full story of the original Nika. If the fruit has been reincarnating across users (as Luffy represents the “Warrior of Liberation” reborn), could another user have awakened it simultaneously?
- Imu’s Reaction: Imu’s presence in Elbaph isn’t just about Luffy. The World Government’s panic-level response suggests they’re dealing with something beyond a single awakened fruit user
The most popular version of this theory suggests that a giant warrior — possibly a key Elbaph figure — holds a parallel Nika-linked power, making them a second Sun God. This would explain why the Elbaph arc has escalated so dramatically and why the World Government considers it an existential threat.
How the Sun Ring Upgrade Changes Gear 5 Forever
Let’s talk about Luffy’s power ceiling. Gear 5 is already broken — it turns the user’s imagination into reality, grants rubber-based physics manipulation, and brings the joyful, cartoonish combat style that makes fights feel completely unpredictable.
But the Sun Ring upgrade hinted at in recent chapters suggests there’s another layer. Think of it like this: if Gear 5 is Nika’s “awakened” form, the Sun Ring represents Nika’s “perfected” form — a state where the user can maintain the transformation indefinitely without the massive stamina drain that currently limits Luffy.
The visual language Oda is using in Elbaph — the sun motifs, the ring imagery, the way light interacts with Nika’s form — all point to a power evolution that would put Luffy on a tier rivaling even the strongest characters in One Piece history.
What This Means for the Final Saga
If all three God Devil Fruits exist and the second Nika theory holds up, the Final Saga just became exponentially more complex:
- The War for Elbaph isn’t just about Luffy vs. the World Government — it’s about multiple god-level powers colliding in one location
- Imu’s endgame might not be defeating Luffy directly but preventing the convergence of all three god powers, which could threaten the World Government’s very existence
- The One Piece itself might be connected to the original convergence of these god powers during the Void Century
This is exactly the kind of world-building expansion that made the Marineford and Wano arcs so legendary. Oda is pulling back the curtain on power systems we didn’t even know existed, and the implications are staggering.
May 24: Oda’s Big Announcement
Adding fuel to the fire, Eiichiro Oda has officially announced new content arriving on May 24, 2026 — and reports suggest it’s more than just a new chapter. Given how Chapter 1183 is set to focus on the Wings of the Pirate King, and the three god fruits framework already in play, the May 24 content could be the reveal that confirms or denies the second Nika theory entirely.
One Piece fans are about to get answers to questions they didn’t even know to ask. That’s the Oda magic, and it’s happening right now in real time.
Final Thoughts: The Gods Are Awake
Whether the second Sun God Nika theory is confirmed or debunked, one thing is absolutely clear: the Elbaph arc has elevated One Piece’s power system to heights we’ve never seen. Three God Devil Fruits, a Sun Ring upgrade to Gear 5, and the looming presence of Imu in the land of giants — this is the Final Saga delivering on two decades of setup.
Do you think there’s a second Sun God Nika hiding in Elbaph? Which of the three god powers are you most excited to see revealed? Drop your theories below — because at this point, anything Oda does wouldn’t even be the craziest thing we’ve seen this arc.
