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The arc also puts a greater focus on both Ace and Luffy’s lineage. Aside from their relation to Garp, Luffy and Ace’s familial situations were never portrayed as particularly noteworthy, which made the revelation that Ace was Gol D. Roger’s son and Luffy Monkey D. Dragon’s all the more surprising. Inserting Roger into the narrative’s events rather than having him remain a legendary figure made him a much more accessible character, while also adding significance to a character who was now primed for a major role in Dragon.

The Revolutionary Army has been teased at various points in the story, with the resistance group set up as a massive foe to the World Government and Celestial Dragons. One Piece Shoes Anime Having Dragon be related to the series’ main character made him that much more intriguing, and he’s remained one of the series’ most promising characters even though he’s been featured sparingly since Marineford.