Devil Fruit Hierarchy: God Fruits and their relations with lesser fruits and maybe non-DF ''muggles''
Morj on possible God Fruit theory
The idea of ''God Fruits,'' mythical Zoan Devil Fruits that contain the immense powers of legends and divine beings, has been circulating among YouTube theorists like Mr. Morj. So I think now is a good time to share a thought that's been brewing in my mind along with other recent ideas I've been considering. Gods and legendary beings often have followers and allies, and the nature of these relationships depends on how the bond between the fruit and its user develops.
For example, the relationship between Nika and Flame Fruits and their users might resemble brotherhood and guardianship, with Flame DF users like Ace and Sabo acting as older brothers and guardians to a younger Nika user, such as Luffy. Another example is Ragnir, who was the guardian of Loki's legendary DF before becoming his partner once he deemed Loki worthy, and the synergy between them in battle. Now, consider a more malicious example: Imu and the Five Elders, where the latter are subservient to the former—obviously partly out of fear of his wrath—and many of their powers, DF or otherwise, seem to originate from Imu. The idea that Devil Fruits are born from people's dreams and desires and even possess some sentience—especially among Zoans—may also explain why lesser DFs often gravitate toward certain God Fruits for various reasons. This dynamic could influence the course of the war, including who ends up with the Forest and Rain God Fruits and the roles they play in the story.
As for lesser beings without DFs, or 'muggles,' we’ve seen that powerful DFs, depending on how they’re used, can leave traces—such as on Punk Hazard after Akainu and Aokiji's battle or with the Homies, to name a few. But what if this applies to certain people in some way? Take Nami, for example—if you've been reading One Piece long enough, her ability to detect and manipulate weather almost seems like magic. With Zaza, the Rain God, introduced, I wonder whether she could be a distant descendant of a powerful Zaza DF user and has inherited or developed a faint connection to the weather, shaping her abilities today. Then there are the Minks, which might be a stretch but are worth considering. Their Sulong form depends on the full moon, which reflects sunlight and is white like Luffy's Gear 5, and it also involves a savage transformation similar to Chopper's Monster Point. What if they’re a living symbol of the friendship between Nika and the Forest God?
I can’t believe I managed to come up with this in just one day, and I may have drifted while typing this, but I’d love to hear your thoughts on all of this.
P.S.: First pic was a mistake, and I don't know how to fix it, so sorry.