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Of all the major deaths inOne Piece, Portgas D Ace’s death in the Marineford arc was the most gut-wrenching one. Although his death was devastating to several readers and viewers, it catalyzed Luffy’s character growth and transformation. It also left several burning questions unanswered regarding Jimbei’s survival from the Akainu’s magma punch.
Apart from being a helmsman of the Straw Hat Pirates, Jimbei is one of the strongest fishmen who holds extreme resilience and strength. While he’s a skilled Fishman Karate master, his survival of Akainu’s fatal magma punch had several fans drawing comparisons between him and Ace regarding the Admiral’s attack.
Reddit users respond to Jimbei’s survival of magma punch
Jimbei appears as the helmsman of the Straw Hat Pirates inEiichiro Oda‘sOne Piece. Apart from being a member of Luffy’s crew, he is one of the strongest fishmen in the series. He’s also one of the most powerfulseven warlords of the sea. His proficiency in combat coupled with his intelligence makes him a formidable Pirate. However, there’s more to it.
His loyalty to Luffy along with hisunwavering resilience and couragesets him apart from most fishman. Apart from being a helmsman and one of the seven warlords, he holds mastery in Fishman karate and Armament Haki. He also has exceptional endurance and resistance as seen during Impel Down Arc. However, his survival of Akainu’s magma punch left several unanswered questions.
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Several fans took toRedditto speculate about his survival. This user noted how Jimbei saved himself from getting critically wounded as opposed to Ace who took the blow to his chest.
Another Reddit user pointed out Jimbei’s Fishman race as an underlying factor for his survival.
While Ace took the blow to his vital organs, it was the opposite in Jimbei’s case as this Reddit user pointed out.
If not for Crocodile’s intervention and Trafalgar D Law’s medical expertise, Jimbei would’ve burned to a crisp. Although he is skilled in water combat and holds exceptional resilience and endurance, Jimbei, like other fishmen is vulnerable to fire. On the other hand, Ace’s death outlined Admiral Akainu’s power.
Ace’s death in Marineford Arc outlined Akainu’s uncontested power
Admiral Akainu is one of themost powerful fleet admiralsinOne Piece. Apart from harboring a strong sense of justice, he remains a hated character because of his treatment of Portgas D. Ace. Although his stint in the Marineford Arc was nothing short of malicious, Akainu’s power stood unmatched nonetheless.
Akainu’s endurance coupled with his combat prowess sets him apart in terms of his unparalleled power. His possession of the Magu Magu No Mi gives him an unprecedented advantage over fire users. This was clear when Ace was incapacitated by the Admiral’s fatal attack. Moreover, his mastery over the Armament and Observation Haki makes him even morenotorious in terms of strength.
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Jimbei’s survival of Admiral Akainu’s lethal magma punch was made possible because of Crocodile’s intervention and Law’s medical assistance. On the other hand, Ace’s vital organs were ruptured while saving Luffy from the lethal blow. Although Ace’s devil fruit enables him to wield fire, Akainu’s strength and force overpowered him.
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