One Piece: How powerful is Rimoshifu Killingham?

Killingham as seen in the One Piece manga
Killingham as seen in the One Piece manga (Image credit: Shueisha)

The recent One Piece arc takes fans to the land of the giants, Elbaph, where mysteries beyond explanation lie. Just as the Straw Hats begin experiencing the wonders of the island, trouble soon comes knocking, courtesy of the World Government. To control the powerful giants and destroy their forbidden knowledge, the elite guard of Mary Geoise, the God’s Knights, is dispatched.

As the antagonists of the latest storyline, it is no surprise that they captivated fans immediately upon introduction. While the most popular in the group is undoubtedly Shanks’ twin brother, Shamrock, there are other formidable members. Rimoshifu Killingham is one of the strongest God’s Knights in One Piece, whose abilities are crucial to the World Government’s objectives.

Killingham, also called Saint Killingham, is a World Noble who is part of the Rimoshifu Family. Both he and Sommers were summoned to Elbaph after Shamrock’s plan to recruit Loki went astray. After appearing through a Magic Circle, Killingham was quick to display his powers and intellect.

Killingham putting the giants' children to sleep as seen in the One Piece manga (Image credit: Shueisha)
Killingham putting the giants' children to sleep as seen in the One Piece manga (Image credit: Shueisha)

Being a member of the God’s Knights, Killingham is considered to be among the most important Celestial Dragons, with authorities far surpassing a Marine Admiral. He is also equally capable in combat. Killingham has eaten the Ryu Ryu no Mi, Model: Kirin, a Mythical Zoan-type Devil Fruit that turns him into a Quilin.

Just like his half-dragon appearance, his abilities stand out. Saint Killingham has control over sleep and the manifestation of dreams. He can instantly cause others to fall asleep and compel them to sleepwalk. More notably, Killingham can bring the dreams of those who are sleeping to life. This ranges from delectable zero-calorie food to dangerous monsters known as MMA.

The MMAs are products of the worst nightmares of Killingham’s targets and can cause widespread destruction and psychological trauma. Apart from his Devil Fruit powers, Killingham is immortal and can transport through Magic Circles using his Mark of the Abyss. He is believed to have an immense amount of Haki and wields both a trident and a bow and arrow.

Hence, despite only having minimal appearances in One Piece, Killingham has already proven why he is such a fearsome individual. His personality is not as intense as his peers, and he is both cautious and respectful. At the same time, Killingham shows no remorse for the giants. He carries on the Celestial Dragons’ ideology of belonging to a superior race.


Rimoshifu Killingham’s role in One Piece

As mentioned, Killingham was summoned by Shamrock to Elbaph to help conquer the giants. Immediately upon arrival, he demonstrated his intellect by pointing out how the giants’ children could not be transported using the Magic Circles and would have to be moved manually. This gave Shamrock the idea of playing a game that would plunge the entire island into chaos.

Soon after, Killingham put the giants’ children to sleep, supported by Sommers’ vines to trap them and Gunko’s arrows to guide them. He then manifested the MMA, forcing the warriors of the island to engage in needless battle while the God’s Knights effortlessly carried out their plans.

Killingham acted as a practical voice in his team of eccentrics, suggesting the God’s Knights not engage in battle with Luffy’s crew, since the protagonist was an emperor. At the same time, he continued being uniquely sadistic. In the latest One Piece chapter, Killingham congratulated Ange after forcing her to burn down Elbaph’s school, shortly after which he destroyed the Owl Library.

Hence, while he may not be as tactless as the other God’s Knights, Killingham is just as, if not more, detestable. With Imu having descended in Elbaph, fans will be hoping for the Straw Hats to give the One Piece antagonists their just deserts.

Edited by Sangeeta Mathew