The Will of D.

The Will of D. is a fated inherited will carried by the Clan of D in the One Piece manga, regarded as the antithesis of the god-like Tenryuubito.

First mentionedCh. 154, p. 717 chapters reference it

Known from canon

6 facts
  1. Dr. Kureha declares that the will of D. is still alive.

    Ch. 154, p. 7

  2. Whitebeard challenges Luffy to prove the Will of D by showing what lies beyond the age.

    Ch. 570, p. 4

  3. Corazon warns Law that he is a member of the fated family of 'D'.

    Ch. 764, p. 10

  4. Doflamingo snarls that he too is a D.

    Ch. 768, p. 7

  5. Luffy reacts strongly to the mention of the letter D.

    Ch. 180, p. 4

  6. Corazon explains that the D are the antithesis of god if the Tenryuubito are gods.

    Ch. 764, p. 11

Still unknown

4 questions
  • What does the letter D represent in the Will of D.?

  • How did the Will of D. begin during the Void Century?

  • Which ancient figure first passed on the Will of D.?

  • What specific goal does the Will of D. aim to achieve?

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Timeline of mentions

5 key chapters
  1. Kureha declares will of D. alive First mentionCh. 154, p. 7
  2. Luffy reacts to letter DCh. 180, p. 4
  3. Whitebeard challenges Luffy on WillCh. 570, p. 4
  4. Corazon warns Law about familyCh. 764, p. 10
  5. Doflamingo claims to be a DCh. 768, p. 7