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- Fujitora's moral convictions clash with the corrupt institutions he serves, and he prioritizes justice over blind loyalty.
- His decision to blind himself symbolizes his rejection of worldly injustice and his focus on humanitarian justice.
- Fujitora's actions, such as helping slaves escape, demonstrate his rebellion against the oppressive system he belongs to.
~ inside one pieceCharacters often embody values that transcend their role in the larger narrative. One such character is Admiral Fujitora, who stands out despite his high rank in the Navy for his unique sense of justice, which often brings him into conflict with the corrupt institutions he serves.
Fujitora's decision to help the slaves escape from Mariejois is a pivotal moment that highlights his deep moral convictions and the internal conflict he faces as a Marine. Unlike many of his peers, Fujitora's sense of justice transcends blind loyalty to the world government, and is instead rooted in empathy for the people they serve and a desire to right the world's injustices. one piece series.
Fujitora as a complex character
Marines with a different vision
Fujitora's complexity largely stems from his internal conflict between his role as a naval admiral and his personal morality. While most naval forces are obligated to follow orders without question, Fujitora believes in a form of justice that goes beyond simple rule-enforcement. His form of justice prioritizes the protection of the innocent and the dismantling of oppressive systems. His first major act of resistance is seen in the Dressrosa arc, where he actively seeks to expose the World Government's complicity in Doflamingo's reign of terror.
One of the most striking aspects of Fujitora's character is his decision to blind himself and protect himself from the horrors of the world. For someone like Fujitora, who values fairness and equality, the system that supports the Celestial Dragons is abhorrent. However, Fujitora is still bound by duty as a Marine, and his position limits the extent to which he can openly oppose the Celestial Dragons and the World Government's policies.
Furthermore, Admiral Fujitora's growing frustration with the oppressive system culminates during the Reverie event in Mariejois, which leaves him at a moral crossroads. The arrival of the Revolutionary Army in Mariejois during Reverie serves as a catalyst for Fujitora to resolve his internal conflict. Led by Monkey D. Dragon, the revolutionaries seek to overthrow the world government and liberate the oppressed. As such, the revolutionaries' ideals align with many of Fujitora's beliefs, but their methods are more radical.
The presence of the Revolutionary Army creates a moment of chaos and upheaval in Mariejois, allowing Fujitora to break free of the constraints of his position and follow his own will. This action angers Admiral Ryokugyu, but Fujitora is prepared to face the consequences of his actions and confront his fellow admiral head-on. Fujitora's decision to help the slaves highlights his inner conflict and his ultimate choice to prioritize his conscience over duty.
Humanitarian justice is more important than blind loyalty to an oppressed regime.
Admiral Fujitora's fight for justice
From the moment Fujitora is introduced, it is clear that he is different from other high-ranking Marines. While many Marines enforce absolute justice without question, often at the expense of innocent lives, Fujitora takes a more nuanced approach. He seeks to change the system from within, understanding that the structures of world government and Marine Corps are flawed and often serve the interests of corrupt elites rather than the common people they claim to protect. His philosophy, which he calls “moral/humane justice,” contrasts with the strict and sometimes oppressive absolute justice practiced by many other Marines.
Fujitora believes in protecting the weak and standing up against tyranny, no matter where it comes from, even if it is inherent in the world government itself. Fujitora stands in stark contrast to Fleet Admiral Akainu, who is supposed to be the standard bearer of humane justice. However, the Fleet Admiral believes in absolute justice and will do anything to eradicate evil, no matter the cost. For Akainu, the ends justify the means, meaning that he doesn't care if innocent lives are sacrificed while carrying out his justice.
Fujitora's decision to blind himself is a symbolic rejection of the ugliness and injustice of the world. This act signifies his refusal to witness the horrors and atrocities committed by the world government and other oppressive forces. His blindness is not a weakness, but rather allows him to see more clearly than many of his peers. He knows that laws and institutions are only valuable when they protect the weak and uphold true justice.
But the world government operates through oppression, and the Celestial Dragon is the antithesis of everything he represents. He has long seen slaves suffer at the hands of the Celestial Dragon, and it is clear that his sense of moral duty outweighs his loyalty to the oppressive system. In this context, when the Revolutionary Army infiltrates Mariejois, Fujitora sees it as an opportunity to do the right thing rather than blindly follow orders. His decision to help the slaves escape is a natural extension of this belief. He refuses to stand by and allow injustice to happen, even if it means resisting the government he works for.
Fujitora does not openly rebel against the World Government, but his opposition to the dark side is clear. He has already shown that he will act against corrupt practices when necessary. This can be seen when he allowed Monkey D. Luffy and his allies to escape Dressrosa despite Luffy being a wanted pirate. During the moment he shared with Luffy on Dressrosa, Fujitora wished he had never blinded himself so that he could see Luffy. To Fujitora, Luffy is a symbol of freedom that he wants people to become marines. In the case of the Mariejois infiltration, Fujitora's quiet act of rebellion (helping the slaves escape) shows that he refuses to accept the world as it is. Thus, he operates within the system, but does not let the system dictate his morality.
