Key things
- Sabo's fate is intertwined with the D-people, especially his sworn brothers Luffy and Ace.
- As Chief of Staff of the Revolutionary Army, Sabo continues to fight the injustices associated with the D-Line.
- Sabo's role will play a key role in the final arc, with his ties to the D-Clan ensuring that his fate aligns with the main forces of the series.
IN One pieceSabo's fate is deeply tied to the mysterious D people, even though he himself does not bear the initial. From childhood to adulthood, his life's journey continues to overlap with the people of D. Sabo's sworn brothers, Monkey D. Luffy and Portgas D. Ace, are nicknamed D, and Sabo's shared ideal prompts the idea that the three brothers are meant to meet.
From running away from his noble upbringing, to nearly losing his life at the hands of the Celestial Dragons, to losing his memory and eventually rising as second-in-command of the revolutionary army, Sabo keeps encountering the D-people. Even the revolutionary army he works for, Monkey D. Dragon , bears the initials D. Therefore, these relationships with the D people placed Sab at the center of the developing conflict One piecewhich most likely coincides with his fate and makes him a key player in the final arc.
Sabo's former association with the D People
Brotherhood With Luffy And Ace
Sabo's connection to the D-people is most deeply expressed through his brotherhood with Luffy and Ace, who are two key figures of the D-line. Although Sabo did not grow up knowing the will of D, he questioned the fact that Luffy and Ace both bear the initials D. D-people are often characterized by their will , by rejecting oppression and innate defiance of the world's ruling systems. These qualities are exemplified by Luffy and Ace who, like Sabo, dreamed of living free in a world that constantly tried to limit them.
For Sabo, born into a noble family in the kingdom of Goa, a region defined by class divisions where the poor are cast aside and the rich live in luxury. Despite Sabo's privileged upbringing, he avoids injustice and oppression and is not interested in climbing the social ladder. In this spirit, he yearned for freedom because he felt trapped in a world that worshiped wealth over humanity.
Moreover, Sabo's fateful meeting with Luffy and Ace is not a mere coincidence thanks to his will to break the chains of the oppressive society in which he grew up. As brothers, the three shared the same desires for freedom, going on adventures together as children and forming a pact to set sail as pirates when they grew old. However, Sabo's dream was brutally interrupted when he was shot and nearly killed by the Sky Dragon. The Sky Dragon's attack symbolized the tyranny that Sabo had hated all his life and aimed to destroy, and also marked the first great tragedy in Sabo's life. Thought dead by Ace and Luffy, Sabo was rescued by Dragon, the leader of the revolutionary army, but the trauma caused him to lose his memory and erase the bond he shared with his brothers.
For Sabo, the brotherhood he formed with Ace and Luffy was more than just a personal relationship, it became a source of strength and motivation throughout his life. Even after he lost his memory and advanced through the ranks of the revolutionary army, the bond with his brothers remained a major part of his identity. After Ace's death in Marineford and his memory restored, Sabo traveled to Dressrosa to retrieve Ace's Mera Mera no Mi Devil Fruit. Ace's death weighed heavily on him, and Sabo considered his death a personal failure. Sabo felt that he failed to protect one of the most important people in his life, and this loss deepened his determination to continue Ace's legacy by inheriting the Mera Mera no Mi. Although Sabo is not a D himself, his desire to protect Luffy and his connection with Ace and the other D people in the series make him a protector of the D line.
Sabo's role in the revolutionary army
The Chief of Staff's shared ideal of freedom
In One Piece, the only thing known the people of D is that they are the eternal enemy of the world government. For now, world government is a vivid representation of injustice and tyranny. Thus, Sabo's role as Chief of Staff in the Revolutionary Army represents his greater commitment to the struggle against oppression. In the Revolutionary Army, Sabo once again becomes the confidant and second-in-command of Luffy's father, Dragon, who also bears the initials D. Therefore, Sabo's continuing to meet and engage with the people of D cannot be overlooked. Although Sabo's motivation stems from his desire to dismantle an oppressive system, his path inevitably overlaps with the D people, even as revolutionaries. At a meeting in Gorosei, one of the five elders questions Sabo's continued involvement with the D people. In other words, aside from being Luffy's brother, his role as Dragon's Chief of Staff isn't just a coincidence. Also, the event in Reverie during the Revolutionary Army operation further solidified the idea that he is destined to help and fight alongside the D-people who will fight against the World Government.
Sabo's impact in the final arc
Connection with the fate of people D
The Pirate King, Gol D. Roger, has the initial 'D' and his influence and legacy continues to grow throughout the story. Sabo's association with the D-people, especially Luffy and Ace, reveals a deeper layer of his character. Therefore, Sabo's role as a revolutionary leader and Luffy's brother suggests that his fate is connected to the larger struggle for liberation. Also, the event that happened in the Room of Authority during the Dreaming further cemented the idea that Sabo would continue to be drawn back into the fold of the D-people's legacy. The King of Alabasta, Nefertari D. Cobra, was murdered during the Dreaming of Imu and the Five Elders – Jaygarcia Saturn, Shepherd Jupiter, Topman Valkyrie, Baron V. Nusjuro, Marcus Mars. During this unfortunate event, Cobra orders Sabo to tell his daughter Vivi and Luffy that they share the nickname D and that they must carry the flag of the dawn, which most likely means the overthrow of the corrupt world order. The fact that Sabo is once again the person to provide this information to the D-people reinforces the idea that his fate is inextricably linked to theirs.
As the series heads into its final arc, Sabo's role will become increasingly important. Also, the fact that Sabo now carries Ace's will through his Devil Fruit cements his connection to Luffy's destiny. The final arc is shaping up to bring together the major powers of the world: the Pirates, the Revolutionary Army, the Marines, the Yonko, and the World Government. Sabo stands at the intersection of these forces, and his ties to the D-Clan ensure that his fate will be intertwined with the final war that will inevitably take place in the story. Sabo's relationship with Ace, Luffy, Dragon and his future potential meeting with Vivi strongly emphasizes his growing importance in the series and that he will play a key role in the eventual downfall of the World Government. Sabo's actions will likely be instrumental in uncovering the truth about the D-people, as his fate vividly depicts the larger freedom struggle that the D-people represent.
