A god who dreams in terror: Why Killingham is One Piece’s most dangerous new villain

The story in One Piece has currently been on the Elbaf arc, one of the most anticipated arcs, and Eiichiro Oda has introduced a terrifying villain who is not just physically strong but also has the ability to psychologically dismantle anyone he wants. In this article, we are going to be talking about Saint Killingham from the Rimoshifu Family.

With all the information we have about the character, we know that he is a calm and a teffiying person based on how methodical and efficient he has been. Moreover, Saint Killingham in One Piece is also one of the World Nobles in addition to being a member of the Knights of God. This kind of deadly combination just goes to add to how terrifying one can get in this world. Especially when they have unchecked authority that is backed up with supernatural violence.

It is established in the narrative of One Piece that someone like Killingham is already a dangerous person. At the very least, because of his status as a World Noble, he has immunity to cause havoc as he pleases because the World Government will have to side with him. But what adds to his being a significant threat is how he chooses to fight on the front lines.

As a Knight of God, Killingham is a frontline combatant capable of defeating multiple giants with minimal effort. His swift and brutal defeat of veteran fighters like Kiba makes it clear that Elbaph’s legendary strength means very little when faced with him.

The Kirin Devil Fruit and the true horror of his character

Killingham’s Devil Fruit, the Ryu Ryu no Mi, Model: Kirin, only amplifies that threat. As a Mythical Zoan, it grants him transformation into a qilin, a long-necked, horned creature associated with judgment and divinity. One thing is for sure: his Devil Fruit is incredibly powerful, although, yet again, this is also not the ability that should scare others.

What truly makes Killingham terrifying in One Piece is not his Zoan form; it is his dream-based abilities. He can put people to sleep from a distance, even entire groups at once, and then force their dreams to manifest in reality. Killingham’s most chilling advantage is that his MMAs are born from children’s minds, minds that do not fully understand death. Because of that, the monsters can revive endlessly, escalating the horror without limit.

Why Killingham is the perfect Elbaph antagonist in One Piece

Strictly speaking, from the narrative point introducing someone like Killingham in the Elbaph arc is the perfect move by Eiichiro Oda, as his presence just does not end up as a threat to the lives of the Giant Warrior but every citizen on the island. His choosing to burn the Owl Library is not just a random act of cruelty by him; it was a calculated move. He wanted to create an ideological warfare in the mind of Killingham, erasing learning and forcing the giants to choose obedience over legacy.

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In One Piece, Killingham attacks the spirit of Elbaph itself. Even now, there is a chunk of fandom who still underestimate him as a threat, but that is because they are assuming that he is just another ordinary obstacle before this arc introduces another villain. But that would be a grave mistake, Killingham is not someone who is meant to be defeated quickly.

He is a “full-on problem,” a villain whose strength lies in control, fear, and endurance. Whether it is Luffy, Zoro, or someone else who finally stands against him in One Piece, one thing is clear: Beating someone like Saint Killingham would not just require strength. It will require surviving the nightmare, as he is designed to last forever.

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