The origin of Devil Fruits is unknown to the One Piece world, except for Dr. Vegapunk, who, although he may not entirely know about their origin, has quite a decent understanding of them and has given a theory about how the Devil Fruit works. When this idea was initially introduced in the story, it was widely accepted by fans because of Dr. Vegapunk’s importance as a character.

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However, one fan theory that has been making the rounds on the internet negates Dr. Vegapunk’s idea of Devil Fruit and its origins. This theory originated from a recent revelation in the chapter, and it links the Devil Fruits to the concept of souls and their struggle to pass to the afterlife in the One Piece world.

The theory postulates from the announcement that Vegapunk made in One Piece Chapter 1113. While the chapter is going to be...