Referred to as the Pinnacle Authority of the World Government, the Five Elders hold unparalleled political influence, surpassing even their counterparts, the World Nobles, and ranking just below Im. They exercise absolute dominion over all government-affiliated entities, including Cipher Pol units and the Marines, with unwavering obedience to their directives. Remarkably, even the highest-ranking figure within the Marines, the Fleet Admiral, may find their orders subject to the Elders' veto power. Their jurisdiction extends to the authorization of Buster Call operations against perceived threats, which they can delegate to lower-ranking World Government agents. For nearly a millennium, their decisions have significantly shaped the world, including the eradication of numerous adversaries and scholars in their relentless pursuit to suppress research related to the enigmatic Void Century.
The narrative trajectory within the series suggests that ascendancy within the World Government largely hinges on one's power. By this rationale, it becomes plausible to surmise that those who command the mightiest military force in the One Piece world occupy the uppermost echelons of authority. Notably, the Elders exhibit indications of combat prowess; their formidable appearances, marked by imposing physicality and battle scars, bespeak encounters with danger. Additionally, their willingness to engage in closed-door discussions with formidable figures such as Shanks implies a certain level of confidence in their own abilities, as they would not entertain such encounters with potential adversaries.
Intriguingly, one of the Gorosei members with a Gandhian demeanor wields what appears to be the Shodai Kitetsu, a Saijo o Wazamono grade sword, known for its cursed nature. To wield such a "cursed" sword demands unwavering willpower and mastery of Haki, a testament to the wielder's worthiness. Given the immense challenge that even Zoro faced in taming the formidable Enma, one of the 21 esteemed grade swords, one can only imagine the sheer strength required to wield one of the twelve Supreme Grade swords, exemplified by the Shodai Kitetsu, renowned as the most accursed within the Kitetsu lineage. Any lingering doubts about their strength should be dispelled; the Five Elders are undeniably formidable, quite possibly the most potent figures within the World Government.
With this revelation, one might ponder whether the Five Elders will eventually assume an active combat role in the unfolding saga of One Piece.
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