Is SWORD’s Mission to Acquire and Destroy the Ancient Weapons? | One Piece Chapter 1118 Analysis

Is SWORD’s Mission to Acquire and Destroy the Ancient Weapons? | The Threat of the Ancient Weapons to Humanity

The Threat of the Ancient Weapons to Humanity

According to Vegapunk’s message, the Ancient Weapons appear to be the greatest threat to humanity. Whether in the hands of the Celestial Dragons or pirates, if these weapons aren’t used or cannot be used, they remain mere objects. However, with the revelation of the Mother Flame as a power source, it’s clear that one of the Ancient Weapons has recently been used.

With one weapon activated, it’s likely that the remaining two Ancient Weapons could also be deployed. If SWORD exists to somehow deal with these weapons, they might have to defy the Celestial Dragons, the World Government, and even the Navy to dispose of them.

If reaching Raftel is a requirement to acquire the Ancient Weapons, then SWORD may pursue this goal. After all, to keep them out of anyone else’s hands, they would need to obtain them themselves.

Since the Navy HQ isn’t likely to make a serious attempt to reach Raftel, SWORD, with its relative freedom of movement, might take on this task. Leaving it to CP would inevitably place the weapons in the hands of the Celestial Dragons. Knowing that the World Government already possesses and has used one of these weapons, SWORD might view it as their duty to prevent the further destruction that could ensue if the World Government gains even more power.

Garp once called them “the future of the Navy,” and considering that they might be the only ones who can act in the people’s best interest, SWORD could set out on their own journey to Raftel. This could eventually put them at odds with the Navy itself.

Smoker and Tashigi might even join SWORD, and as they gather more allies, they may find themselves upholding their own version of justice, regardless of the enemies they face.

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