Garp May Get the Ace Treatment in One Piece’s Endgame- Buggy Becomes a Threat to Garp’s Life in This Diabolical Fan Theory

With the Cross Guild putting targets on the heads of Marines in One Piece, not even the symbols of justice are safe anymore. Powerful figures like Akainu, Fujitora, and Monkey D. Garp are at risk of being hunted down. Although most of their hunters are well below their league, bigger players might be out there to hunt them.

In the Egghead Arc of One Piece, we know Garp gets imprisoned by the Blackbeard Pirates. While it was partly out of sacrifice for Koby’s freedom, the rescue team was outmatched by the Emperor’s crew. This leads several fans to believe Oda might be setting the stage for Garp’s death.

Garp throwing cannonballs with ease in One Piece. [Credit: Toei Animation]

The Hero of the Marines will certainly be one of the biggest targets of the Marine bounties in One Piece. However, his death won’t be easy. This theory also doesn’t discount the Cross Guild’s involvement in his ultimate death.

Considering his status, his death might be via execution, just like his adoptive grandson, Portgas D. Ace, but at the hands of the Cross Guild instead of the Marines.

Will the Cross Guild execute Garp in the Final Saga of One Piece?

Young Garp in his prime in One Piece. [Credit: Toei Animation]

Monkey D. Garp might not have chosen to rise through the ranks and remain Vice Admiral for the rest of his career. However, his actions speak for themselves. He’s a Marine through and through, despite knowing the diabolical system deep within it.

After the God Valley Incident, Garp also got the title of Hero of the Marines. No matter what he does to defy them, he will always be this in the eyes of the world. Thus, the Cross Guild treated him as such and gave him a much higher bounty than what a Vice Admiral would typically be given. He sits at 3 crowns, equalling 3 billion berries.

The world of One Piece doesn’t take threats lightly as seen with the execution of Ace as he was the son of Gol D. Roger. Similarly, Garp is a big threat to the pirates. This theory suggests the Cross Guild’s first big move will be executing Monkey D. Garp since we haven’t seen them do any significant moves.

What’s more ridiculous about the theory is the credit for the Marine’s death will then also go to Buggy, who is just the face of the operations while Crocodile and Mihawk are actually the brains.

Garp’s death will be the most effective in the storyline

Garp and Aokiji’s past in One Piece. [Credit: Toei Animation]

Fans of One Piece may be divided about Garp, especially after his inaction during Ace’s execution. However, there’s no denying he did love his grandson. He only wanted the best for Ace and Luffy, and his sense of justice was never warped by the Marines.

He also made strong bonds with other characters, such as Koby and Aokiji. He took the pink-haired Marine under his wing after recognizing his potential, going as far as to rescue him. Similarly, in the past, he taught Aokiji. The emotional turmoil of fighting each other was impeccable in the anime.

Thus, if Garp ever gets executed, it could be as impactful as Ace’s execution. His pupil-turned-pirate might change his mind and save him, considering his motivation is to be free and carry out his justice.

While we don’t know if Aokiji would show up, it’s more than likely Luffy would. Several characters will defend the Marine at his execution and the world will definitely change if the Cross Guild makes this move.

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