The One Piece anime has been running for more than two decades now, but it still has a lot of underlying mysteries left unanswered. We all know that common themes, such as dreams and inherited will, among others have been addressed many times in the anime, but we are yet to receive a concrete explanation for the Will of D. We have several popular characters with the initial “D.” in their name, including Luffy, Ace, and many others. It has been mentioned a few times in the anime series, with hints at the real meaning behind it. So, let’s find out the meaning behind the initial D. in One Piece protagonist Monkey D. Luffy’s name.

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  • What is the “Will of D” in One Piece?

  • When Did We First Hear About the “Will of D”?Meaning of the “D” in Luffy’s Name

  • Will of D: The Past and The PresentOne Piece Characters: Family of DHow Are the Carriers of D Perceived in the World?Carriers of D in One Piece: Key TraitsCarriers of the Will of DFrequently Asked Questions

  • When Did We First Hear About the “Will of D”?

  • Will of D: The Past and The Present

What is the “Will of D” in One Piece?

The “Will of D” is a recurring theme in the world of One Piece and is considered an enigma around the people who have the initial “D.” in the middle of their names. For example, Monkey D. Luffy, Gol D. Roger, Portgas D. Ace, and others.

When Did We First Hear About the “Will of D”?

Dr. Kureha was the first character to mention the “Will of D” in the One Piece Drum Island arc (Episode 91, Chapter 154). She shed light on Roger’s name, and it was an important twist in the series. While most fans believed the pirate king’s name was Gold Roger, she confirmed that it was Gol D. Roger. And then Dr. Kureha went on to mention the Will of D, which she asserted was still alive. She further added that Chopper went out with a Dangerous/ Extraordinary man, referring to Luffy as he has the initial D. in his name.

The most awaited moment turned into a reality for One Piece fans when Whitebeard asked Roger, “What does D. stand for?” We were on the verge of learning the answer to one of the greatest mysteries, but alas we didn’t get an answer.

Will of D: The Past and The Present

Roger Pirates are the only discoverers of the meaning of D and several other mysteries. Rayleigh is therefore well-versed with them. When the Straw Hats Pirates questioned mysteries like Will of D, One Piece treasure, Void Century, and so on, Luffy interrupted his crewmates and stated that he desired to discover them on his own.

The most recent One Piece manga chapters have elucidated the details of a futuristic ancient empire that existed years ago. Many people believe that the carriers of the D are linked to an ancient kingdom and are ancestors of the family of D. According to Donquixote Doflamingo, the carriers of D remain hidden across the world. So far, the following is all we know about the D family:

How Are the Carriers of D Perceived in the World?

The World Government has always tried to cover up the details about the initial D. Furthermore, Gol D. Roger was purposely called Gold Roger by the World Government. Trafalgar Law mentioned that the carriers of D will blow up a storm once again in the Dressrosa arc of One Piece.

Donquixote Rosinante aka Corazon told Law that the Family of D is considered to be the “Sworn enemy of the Gods” in some places. We already know that the Celestial Dragons considered themselves the gods in this world and the carriers of D have been seen rebelling against them. Thus making the carriers of D the archenemies of the gods.

The following are the common traits shared between the carriers of D:

Carriers of the Will of D

There are only 10 known carriers of the Will of D. As the anime series is reaching its final saga, more members are expected to be revealed soon. We will update this table regularly if we learn about new members with the initial D. in their name.

CarriersStatus Gol D. RogerDeceased Monkey D. LuffyAliveMarshall D. TeachAliveRocks D. XebecDeceasedMonkey D. GarpAliveMonkey D. DragonAliveTrafalgar D. Water LawAlivePortgas D. AceDeceasedPortgas D. RougeDeceased Jaguar D. SaulAlive

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