Key recommendations
- Sabo's fate is intertwined with the D-men, especially his brothers around Luffy and Ace.
- As Chief of Staff of the Revolutionary Army, Sabo continues to fight against the injustice of the D lineage.
- Sabo's role will play a crucial role in the final arc, with his ties to the D-Clan ensuring that his fate aligns with the major forces of the series.
In One pieceSabo's fate is deeply tied to the mysterious D-men, even if he doesn't bear the initial himself. From childhood to adulthood, his path in life continues to overlap with the D-men. Sabo's sworn brothers, Monkey D. Luffy and Portgas D. Ace, are named D, and Sabo's shared ideal fuels the idea that the three brothers they are destined to meet.
From escaping 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 continues to encounter D-men. Even the Revolutionary Army he works for, Monkey D .Dragon, is the bearer of the initial D. Therefore, these relationships with the D people placed Sabo at the center of the conflict that unfolds in One piecewhich most likely aligns with his destiny, making him a key player in the final arc.
Sabo's previous connection to the D-men
Brotherhood with Luffy and Ace
Sabo's connection to the D-men is most deeply expressed through his brotherhood with Luffy and Ace, who are two key figures in the D-lineage. Although Sabo did not grow up knowing D's will, he questioned the fact that Luffy and Ace both carry initials D. D people are often characterized by their willpower, rejection of oppression, and inherent defiance of the world's ruling systems. These traits are exemplified in both Luffy and Ace, who, like Sabo, dreamed of living free in a world that constantly sought to contain them.
For Sabo, born into a noble family in the Kingdom of Goa, a region defined by a class divide where the poor are cast aside and the rich live in luxury. Despite Sabo's privileged upbringing, he avoids injustice and oppression, and climbing the social ladder does not interest him. In this sense, he longed for freedom because he felt trapped in a world that worshiped wealth over humanity.
Moreover, Sabo's fateful meeting with Luffy and Ace is no mere coincidence due to his will to break the chain of the oppressive society in which he grew up. As brothers, the three shared the same aspirations for freedom, adventuring together as children and forming a pact to embark on the path of pirates when they grew up. However, Sabo's dream was brutally interrupted when a celestial dragon shot and nearly killed him. The attack of the Celestial Dragon symbolized the tyranny that Sabo detested all his life and sought to demolish, and also marked the first major tragedy in Sabo's life. Thought to be 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, erasing the bond he had shared with his brothers.
For Sabo, the brotherhood he formed with Ace and Luffy was more than a personal relationship, it became a source of strength and motivation throughout his life. Even after he lost his memory and rose through the ranks of the Revolutionary Army, the bond with his brothers remained an essential part of his identity. After Ace's death at Marineford and the recovery of his memory, Sabo traveled to Dressrosa to obtain Ace's Mera Mera no Mi devil fruit. Ace's death weighed heavily on him, and Sabo saw his death as a personal failure. Sabo felt that he was unable to protect one of the most important people in his life, and the 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 to Ace and other D-men in the series make him a protector of the D-lineage.
Sabo's role in the revolutionary army
The common ideal of freedom of the Chief of Staff
In One Piece, the only thing that is known about the D people is that they are the ancient enemy of the World Government. Until now, the World Government vividly represents injustice and tyranny. Thus, Sabo's role as Chief of Staff in the Revolutionary Army represents his broader 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 initial D. Therefore, Sabo's continued meeting and involvement with the D-men cannot be overlooked. Even though Sabo's motivations stem from his desire to dismantle the oppressive system, his path inevitably overlaps with the D-people, even as a revolutionary. In a meeting at Gorosei, one of the five elders questions Sabo's continued involvement with the D-men. In other words, aside from being Luffy's brother, his role as the Dragon's Chief of Staff is not simply coincidence. Also, the Reverie event during the Revolutionary Army operation further cemented the idea that he is destined to help and fight alongside the D-men who will fight against the World Government.
Sabo's impact in the final arc
The connection with the fate of people D
The King of Pirates, Gol D. Roger, has the initial “D” and his influence and legacy continues to spread throughout the story. Sabo's bond with the D-men, especially Luffy and Ace, reveals a deeper layer of his character. Therefore, Sabo's role as a revolutionary leader and Luffy's brother indicates that his fate is intertwined with the larger struggle for liberation. Also, the event that took place in the Chamber of Authority during the Reverie further cemented the idea that Sabo would continue to be drawn back into the legacy pillar of the D people. The King of Alabasta, Nefertari D. Cobra, was killed during the reverie by 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 are nicknamed D and must carry the banner of the dawn, which most likely means the overthrow of the corrupt world order. The fact that Sabo is once again the person giving this information to the D-men reinforces the idea that his fate is inextricably linked to theirs.
As the series builds towards the final arc, Sabo's role will become more and more essential. Also, the fact that Sabo now carries Ace's will through his devil fruit solidifies his connection to Luffy's destiny. The final arc is shaping up to be a convergence of the world's major forces: the Pirates, the Revolutionary Army, the Marines, the Yonko, and the World Government. Sabo finds himself at the intersection of these forces, with his ties to the D-Clan ensuring that his fate is intertwined with the final war that will 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 crucial 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 struggle for freedom that the D-people represent.
