Devil Fruits serve as a prominent mechanism in combat within the One Piece universe. Nearly all Devil Fruit abilities can be wielded to inflict direct damage or incapacitate adversaries, thereby making them vulnerable to attacks. However, some Devil Fruits showcase unique utilities that may not always correlate directly with combat, yet still prove remarkably beneficial.
Users of these special Devil Fruits often possess substantial combat skills; however, their powers focus on support or utility rather than direct destruction. Below, we explore some of the most remarkable Devil Fruits that excel in versatility without engaging in conventional combat.
1 Mane Mane no Mi
User: Bentham “Mr.2 Bon Clay”and Kurozumi Higurashi (Formerly)
- Debut: Chapter 156 (Manga), Episode 92 (Anime)
Bentham, known as Mr.2 Bon Clay, was a prominent member of Baroque Works under Crocodile and has become widely recognized for his loyalty and combat skills. His Devil Fruit, the Mane Mane no Mi, grants him the remarkable ability to impersonate anyone he has touched, mimicking their physical appearance flawlessly, though it does not allow him to replicate their clothing or weapons.
This ability made him so convincing that the Straw Hat Pirates resorted to tattooing an ‘X’ on themselves to prevent being deceived. Despite the disadvantage of losing his fighting style while transformed, Bentham effectively used deception and strategy to engage in combat successfully. His showdown with Sanji proved the depth of his martial prowess.
The implications of the Mane Mane no Mi can be dire. For instance, Bentham attempted to copy Nefetari Cobra’s likeness to manipulate political power in Alabasta. This capacity also resurfaced with Kurozumi Higurashi, who impersonated figures from the Kozuki clan to consolidate power for her family. Ultimately, her impersonation of Oden’s son led to catastrophic consequences for her.
2 Kuku Kuku for Mi
User: Streusen
- Debut: Chapter 868 (Manga), Episode 832 (Anime)
Streusen, the elderly chef associated with the Big Mom Pirates, wields the Kuku Kuku no Mi, which allows him to convert inanimate objects into food instantaneously. While the nutritional output of this fruit is bemoaned for its poor taste, it guarantees alleviating hunger. His culinary skills, however, contrast with the low quality of the food created by his powers.
In a notable instance, Streusen transformed a collapsing structure into a sponge cake, showcasing the dual utility of his power in dire situations. His mastery of the Kuku Kuku no Mi provides fascinating potential for non-combat applications in a world driven by survival.
3. Toki Toki no Mi
User: Kozuki Toki (Formerly)
- Debut: Chapter 920 (Manga), Episode 910 (Anime)
Kozuki Toki, wife of the legendary samurai Kozuki Oden, possessed the Toki Toki no Mi, granting her the ability to leap into the future, effectively evading danger in a tumultuous world. This unique time travel ability, however, does not allow backward temporal movement, confining its utility strictly to forward progression.
Her foresight became a strategic advantage when she sent her son, Momonosuke, and allies into the future to ensure the eventual resurgence of the Kozuki clan against tyranny. Tragically, Toki’s death allowed the Devil Fruit to enter circulation again, raising questions about its current status and potential users.
4 Poke Poke no Mi
User: Blamenco
- Debut: Chapter 553 (Manga), Episode 461 (Anime)
Blamenco, a former Sixth Division Commander of the Whitebeard Pirates, consumed the Poke Poke no Mi, which allows the creation of pockets within his body for storing seemingly infinite items. This unique power was briefly showcased when he produced a massive mallet from a small pocket.
Although underutilized in the narrative, the Poke Poke no Mi holds tremendous potential for tactical advantages outside direct confrontation, including carrying resources essential for survival on the seas, aligning perfectly with Usopp’s resourceful character traits.
5. Nomi Nomi no Mi
User: Dr. Vegapunk (Formerly?)
- Debut: Chapter 1066 (Manga), Episode 1096 (Anime)
Dr. Vegapunk, a scientific prodigy, formerly utilized the Nomi Nomi no Mi which endowed him with eidetic memory and incredible cognitive capacity. This fruit allowed him to accumulate and apply new knowledge continuously, albeit with the drawback of physically expanding his head to accommodate his genius.
Creating the Punk Records system, Dr. Vegapunk could store and retrieve vast amounts of knowledge remotely, likened to a modern interpretation of the internet. The death of his main body poses uncertainty about the fruit’s current existence, although its intellectual abilities render it arguably the most powerful non-combat related fruit in the series.
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