The Holy Knights: Analyzing Their Role as One Piece’s Foremost Antagonists

The Holy Knights: The Elite Forces of the Celestial Dragons

The Holy Knights currently stand as the most formidable group of adversaries in One Piece. Following the Five Elders in terms of authority and strength, these elite warriors serve as the strongest protectors of the Celestial Dragons. Among the known members are Shamrock, Gunko, Sommers, and Killingham—each possessing unique abilities that make them formidable foes.

Recently, one of these members, Saint Sommers, was revealed to have an exceptionally powerful Devil Fruit ability—one that manifests a person's deepest fears into reality. This terrifying power was demonstrated when Saint Sommers targeted the children of Elbaf, turning their worst nightmares into tangible threats.

In the latest One Piece chapter, Sommers asks his comrade Gunko about her greatest fear, to which she responds with a single name: Nika. As fans are aware, Luffy has awakened the Nika Devil Fruit, effectively embodying the legendary Sun God. Nika represents liberation and stands as a direct opposition to the oppressive rule of the Celestial Dragons.

Gunko’s fear of Nika—essentially, Luffy—underscores just how much he has evolved as a warrior. Not long ago, he struggled against powerful Yonko commanders, but now, he has ascended to the status of a Yonko himself. His growing strength and the symbol he represents pose a grave threat to the World Government. Given his relentless rise in power, it is only a matter of time before Luffy dismantles the oppressive rule of the Celestial Dragons, ushering in a new era of freedom.