When Kuzan resigned and Sakazuki was promoted to Fleet Admiral following their clash on Punk Hazard, the World Government faced a massive void at the pinnacle of its military strength. To plug these gaps, a World Military Draft bypassed traditional internal candidates and conscripted two outsiders directly into the highest rank available: Issho, known as Fujitora, and Aramaki, known as Green Bull (Ryokugyu). Unlike the generation before them, these two new admirals didn't rise through the standard Marine officer tracks. They brought distinct ideological frameworks and terrifying Devil Fruit abilities that shifted the balance of power across the globe.
Understanding these characters requires looking past their raw battle stats. They represent contrasting philosophies on authority, justice, and the role of military might in a changing world. This deep dive unpacks their origins, their combat capabilities, and the ways they actively disrupt or reinforce the oppressive status quo of the World Government.
Origins and the World Military Draft
Before the timeskip, the idea of an outsider stepping directly into the role of Admiral was unprecedented. Traditional candidates like Vice Admirals Momousagi and Chaton were passed over when the global draft recruited Fujitora and Green Bull straight into supreme command.
Fujitora spent his early life carrying heavy burdens, eventually blinding himself because he could no longer bear to witness the horrors and corruption of the world. Before his conscription, he worked as a guard force captain in the Aoi Kingdom. His entry into the Marines wasn't driven by blind patriotism, but by a calculated desire to change the system from within.
Green Bull’s background, revealed in supplemental volumes, paints a starkly different picture of a former policeman from the Taya Kingdom whose worldview was shaped by brutal institutional survival. Where Fujitora developed a deep empathy for ordinary citizens caught in the crossfire of systemic oppression, Green Bull developed a toxic devotion to absolute hierarchy. He views Celestial Dragons as literal gods, believing that brutal enforcement is the only way to maintain order.
Devil Fruit Powers and Combat Capabilities
Both admirals possess Devil Fruit abilities capable of reshaping landscapes and ending conflicts in moments, yet their styles reflect their contrasting personalities.
Fujitora and the Zushi Zushi no Mi
Fujitora wields the Zushi Zushi no Mi (Press-Press Fruit), a Paramecia-type ability that allows him to manipulate gravity at will. He can summon meteors from the upper atmosphere, pin opponents to the earth with crushing force, and even lift entire warships into the air.
- Gravity Manipulation: He alters gravitational pull across wide radiuses, rendering enemy movements sluggish or completely immobilized.
- Swordplay Integration: Fujitora channels his gravity powers through his standard-issue shikomizue (cane sword), combining master-level swordsmanship with spatial distortion.
- Advanced Haki: Like all admirals, he commands high-level Armament and Observation Haki, allowing him to sense the emotions and moral alignment of people around him despite his blindness.
Green Bull and the Mori Mori no Mi
Green Bull consumed the Mori Mori no Mi (Woods-Woods Fruit), a Logia-type ability that transforms him into a human forest. He can sprout vegetation, rapidly grow massive root networks, and drain the moisture from living beings or soil.
- Environmental Assimilation: He generates dense thickets and tree branches that can impale multiple opponents or capture large groups effortlessly.
- Photosynthetic Survival: Because his body acts like plant life, he claims he hasn't eaten normal food in years, sustaining himself entirely through sunlight and water.
- Regeneration: As long as he retains a sapling core or root system in the ground, he can regenerate his physical form after suffering catastrophic damage.
Ideological Clash: Humane Justice vs. Absolute Supremacy
The most fascinating aspect of these two admirals is how openly they oppose one another despite wearing the same uniform. They represent a civil war of ideals unfolding within the Marine command structure.
Fujitora champions Humane Justice. During the Dressrosa Arc, he openly defied Fleet Admiral Sakazuki by refusing to sweep the World Government's complicity under the rug. Instead, he knelt before King Riku and broadcasted a public apology to the world, admitting that the Marines and the World Government failed to protect innocent citizens. He spearheaded the abolition of the Seven Warlords system, recognizing that state-sanctioned pirates caused more harm than good.
[Fujitora: Humane Justice] ---- Focuses on protecting civilians, dismantling corrupt systems, admitting institutional fault.
[Green Bull: Tyrannical Order] ---- Worships Celestial Dragons, views weak societies as worthless, enforces absolute submission.
Green Bull embodies the worst traits of authoritarian enforcement. During his brief intervention in Wano Country, he expressed complete contempt for countries outside the direct protection of the World Government, arguing that unaligned nations lack human rights and deserve exploitation. His willingness to crush local populations to impress the World Nobles makes him a direct philosophical adversary to Fujitora, leading to open friction and verbal hostility between the two colleagues.
Narrative Impact on the Final Saga
As One Piece accelerates toward its conclusion, Fujitora and Green Bull serve as narrative pressure valves for the World Government. Fujitora's internal subversion suggests that the Marines are not a monolith; righteous officers can and will turn against the Celestial Dragons when forced to choose between institutional loyalty and basic morality.
Conversely, Green Bull represents the unyielding wall of systemic oppression that the Revolutionary Army and allied nations must break through. His humiliating encounter with Shanks' Supreme King Haki from miles away exposed the limits of Marine intimidation in the face of true Emperor-level power, signaling that the era of unchallenged Admiral dominance is over.
Frequently Asked Questions
Why were Fujitora and Green Bull drafted instead of promoted from within?
The abrupt vacancies left by Kuzan's resignation and Sakazuki's promotion created an urgent need for top-tier military strength. The World Military Draft was utilized to pull unprecedented powerhouses from outside standard Marine ranks to immediately restore the Three Great Powers balance.
Is Fujitora stronger than Green Bull?
The series hasn't provided a definitive winner between them. While they have clashed over ideology and even traded blows during disputes, their power levels are comparable, though their tactical approaches differ entirely based on Fujitora's restraint and Green Bull's aggressive zeal.
Why did Fujitora blind himself?
Fujitora chose to blind himself because he grew sick of witnessing the cruelty, corruption, and ugliness of the world, preferring to judge people by their actions and character rather than their outward appearances or social status.
Does Green Bull actually need to eat?
No. Thanks to his Mori Mori no Mi Devil Fruit, Green Bull can absorb nutrients through photosynthesis, water, and soil absorption, allowing him to go years without traditional food.
