Why Did Saul Laugh at Vegapunk’s Message? | The Significance of Saul Being a “D”
The Significance of Saul Being a “D”
Saul is a “D,” and his deep involvement with the archaeologists of Ohara and Vegapunk, who risked their lives to uncover the Void Century, seems too significant to be mere coincidence. Saul had risen to the rank of Vice Admiral in the Navy, and it’s now revealed that Vice Admiral Doll, currently participating in the Buster Call, was once his subordinate. Despite his high rank, Saul betrayed the Navy to side with the archaeologists, driven by his own sense of justice.
Discovering the truth about the Void Century and understanding why it must be hidden are likely two sides of the same coin. Saul’s stance seems to be one of seeking to understand “why we shouldn’t know,” and it’s probable that he collaborated with Vegapunk on this research.
From the atmosphere surrounding Saul as he listens to Vegapunk’s message, it’s possible that Saul has also uncovered the true meaning of the “D.” Besides the Roger Pirates, figures like Imu-sama, the Five Elders, and Dr. Kureha know the meaning of the “D,” and if Saul has reached that understanding with Vegapunk, then he must also know that his ancestors fought against the First 20.
As mentioned earlier, to make Ohara and Vegapunk’s victory more than just a victory, the world must change. Saul, being a giant with a lifespan three times that of a human, has experienced less than a decade since the Ohara incident, and he isn’t old or weak. He remains “strong.”
Given this, it’s highly likely that Saul will return to the world stage—not as a Marine, but as a pirate. The Straw Hat Pirates currently don’t have a giant among them, so there’s a possibility he could join them. Alternatively, he might join the reformed Kid Pirates and set out to sea again to fight the Celestial Dragons.
The Thousand Sunny isn’t designed to carry a giant, so that seems unlikely. However, with the Kid Pirates’ ship destroyed and needing to rebuild, Saul joining them seems more plausible. Given his likely connections with the New Giant Warrior Pirates, there’s even a chance he’s already a member of that crew.
With the revelation that Joy Boy was the first pirate, something Saul surely knows, it’s clear that Saul can no longer return to the Navy, nor would he want to. If he were to join the Revolutionary Army, he likely would have done so already. Saul is probably waiting for a pirate who is a worthy ally.
That concludes this article. Thank you very much for reading to the end!
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