In the expansive and meticulously crafted world of One Piece, the revelation of Luffy’s Devil Fruit being a Mythical Zoan, the Human-Human Fruit, Model: Nika, sent shockwaves through the global fanbase. This twist on what was long thought to be a Paramecia fruit fundamentally changed the understanding of Devil Fruits and their classifications. This unprecedented event has led fans to re-examine other Devil Fruits, especially those with unique or unexplained abilities. One of the most compelling theories to emerge from this new perspective centers on a Logia-type fruit that may have been misclassified from the very beginning: the Goro Goro no Mi, the power of lightning wielded by the former “God” of Skypiea, Enel.

For a long time, the Goro Goro no Mi has been held up as one of the most powerful and feared Devil Fruits. Its ability to generate and control electricity, even allowing its user to travel at the speed of lightning, was considered near-invincible in the pre-Haki era. However, the discovery of the “God Fruits” and the new understanding of Luffy’s power as the Sun God Nika have prompted a re-evaluation. The name itself, “Goro Goro,” is an onomatopoeia for rumbling, often associated with thunder. But the theories suggest that its true power may be tied to a different, more divine entity: the God of Rain, one of the four legendary gods mentioned in the lore of the One Piece world.

The Case for the Rain God Fruit

The theory posits that like Luffy’s fruit, the Goro Goro no Mi is not what it seems. While it is classified as a Logia, its abilities go beyond the typical elemental manipulation. It is suggested that the Goro Goro no Mi is actually a Mythical Zoan, the “Rain-Rain Fruit, Model: Rain God,” or a similar divine classification. There is a lot of compelling evidence that supports this hypothesis:

• The Symbolism of the Four Gods: The series has mentioned four gods in its lore: the Sun God (Nika), the Rain God, the Forest God, and the Earth God. With Luffy confirmed as the Sun God, and other characters like Admiral Ryokugyu with a plant-based Logia (Mori Mori no Mi) possibly being a form of the Forest God, it stands to reason that the Rain God would also have a representation. The Goro Goro no Mi, with its power to create lightning and thunder, fits this description perfectly. Lightning is a key component of rain and thunderstorms, and a “Rain God” would logically have control over it.
• The Uniqueness of its Powers: Unlike other Logia users, Enel’s powers are not just about becoming an element. He can restart his own heart using the power of electricity, essentially giving him a form of life manipulation. He also has a form of observation Haki called “Mantra” that is so advanced it can see the very auras of people. While not tied directly to his Devil Fruit, the ability to read the minds and intentions of people may be a divine aspect of a “God Fruit.” The fruit’s power seems to be not just about lightning, but about the very forces of nature and life itself.
• The Parallel with Luffy: The Goro Goro no Mi has a unique weakness: rubber. This was the one element that could negate its power, and it was a quirk that seemed to have no deeper meaning until the recent lore reveal. With Luffy’s fruit now revealed to be the Sun God Nika, a “Warrior of Liberation,” a new parallel can be drawn. The Sun God brings liberation and laughter, and its natural counter is the “Rain God” who brings storms and destruction. This narrative symmetry strengthens the idea that the two fruits are two sides of the same divine coin.

The potential for the Goro Goro no Mi to be a God Fruit would also explain why the World Government has been so cautious in its pursuit. If it is indeed a God Fruit, it could be another object of interest for the World Government and the Celestial Dragons, much like the fruit of the Sun God Nika.

What This Means for the Future

If this theory holds true, it would have massive implications for the future of the series. First, it would make Enel’s return a much more significant event. He wouldn’t just be an overpowered villain from a past arc; he would be a divine force to be reckoned with, perhaps even a potential future ally against the World Government. It would also solidify the existence of other “God Fruits” and raise the stakes for the series’ final saga. Fans have speculated that Dragon’s weather-related abilities could also be a form of a God Fruit, further validating the theory. While this is all still speculative, the parallels are too strong to be ignored.

In a world where Devil Fruit classifications are not what they seem, the Goro Goro no Mi, once considered an overpowered Logia, may be one of the most powerful and narratively significant fruits in the entire series. The fact that its weakness is the same fruit as the Sun God is the biggest clue of all, hinting at a divine struggle that has been hidden in plain sight from the very beginning. The truth may be as simple as the thunder and rain that fall from the sky.