Who is the Traitor in Wano Arc of One Piece?

Introduction

The Wano Arc of One Piece has left many fans speculating who among the Red Scabbards might be the traitor to the Shogun Oden and the Whitebeard Pirates. The possibility of betrayal looms large, adding an element of intrigue and speculation. Let’s delve into some of the popular theories about potential traitors and analyze why some of them might not be the real culprit.

Potential Candidates: Kanjuro and Kikunojo

Kanjuro

Many fan theories suggest that Kanjuro might be the traitor since he was part of the initial group that joined Kinnemon, Momo, and Raizo from the past. It would be accurate to say that he was among those who knew about their return. However, I don't believe this is true for a few reasons:

Time Passed: Kanjuro came from the past, and it’s highly unlikely he had the opportunity to contact Kaido during his return. Furthermore, if he were truly a traitor, he would not have stayed with Lady Toki when her house was burning.

Kikunojo

Another potential candidate is Kikunojo, a samurai who initially appeared as a woman. Some fans theorize that he might be a traitor because he was not part of the original Red Scabbards and was only introduced later in the narrative. However, it’s important to note that Kikunojo took his brother's place in the flashback confirming the details with Oda, a known character creator.

Fan theories suggest that Oda confirmed that Kikunojo's brother Yasui was very loyal to both Shogun Oden and the Whitebeard Pirates. Kikunojo, who maintained his loyalty to Tsuruko (Lady Toki) by protecting her for 20 years, also kept her identity low from the shogun and beast pirates.

Analysis and Speculation

Upon further analysis, there are a few possibilities to consider:

Potential Traitor in the Red Scabbards: There might be one traitor among the Red Scabbards who will be replaced by Izou, fulfilling the prophecy of Lady Toki. Alternatively, Lady Toki's prophecy might be directed at the Straw Hats, which is highly unlikely. No Traitor in the Red Scabbards: Another possibility is that there is no traitor among the Red Scabbards, or they are all loyal to the Shogun and Whitebeard Pirates.

Conclusion

From the analysis of the information available and the ongoing developments in the Wano Arc, it seems that none of the major characters in the Red Scabbards are likely to be the traitor. However, as the story continues to unfold, the true will be revealed, and the identity of the traitor will be known.

Stay tuned for the latest developments in the Wano Arc of One Piece as more epiphanies come to light. The identity of the traitor remains a mystery, and only time will tell who it truly is.