Before going to the theory we need to know a basic rule of Onepiece. In One Piece, we saw that the villains usually don’t die. Oda prefers to have them live with their dreams crushed, watching Luffy’s success. However, Kaido and Big Mom might be exceptions because they are so powerful that keeping them alive could be pretty problematic for the story.
Normal Villains Fate
Typically, defeated villains in One Piece are handed over to the Marines. This removes them from the story without killing them. Even Marine villains get taken away after their defeat, ensuring the Straw Hats don’t have to deal with them again. Some villains do come back later, but by then, they’re usually less threatening. This system has worked well so far because the Marines are generally able to keep these villains locked up.
The Yonko Exception
Kaido and Big Mom are different. The Marines have a hard time capturing and keeping powerful characters like them. Both are incredibly strong, so if they wake up, they could cause major trouble again. This makes it hard to remove them from the story without killing them. Their immense power set them apart from the other villains Luffy has faced. Let’s Discuss some possible outcomes.
Marine Retrieval
One of the possibilities is that Green Bull(the new Admirel) might be able to retrieve Kaido and Big Mom. He has plant-based powers and could use them to pull the two out of the magma. However, capturing them again brings back the problem of keeping them out of the story for good. Maybe the Marines have developed new methods to deal with such powerful foes, possibly through Dr. Vegapunk’s inventions.
Green Bull’s plant powers, combined with Haki, could allow him to reach deep into the earth to extract them. If this happens, it would fit the usual pattern of Marines cleaning up after the Straw Hats defeat a villain. However, the question remains of how the Marines could securely imprison two Yonko. The Marines might have new technology or methods developed by Vegapunk to hold them, but this is speculative.
Big Mom Betraying Kaido
Some speculate that Big Mom might survive by betraying Kaido, stealing his remaining lifespan to escape. This idea has some hints from the story, like the pirate alliances always ending in betrayal and Big Mom hinting at plans to her son, Perospero. If this happens, Big Mom might return as a villain, but it could be tedious to have her as a major villain again.
Staying in the Magma
One option is that Kaido and Big Mom are alive but stuck in magma. This seems unlikely because they could easily escape once they wake up. Although they might survive in magma for a while, it wouldn’t be a permanent solution. They could cause trouble again, especially if the Straw Hats have already left Wano. The idea of them just being unconscious in magma doesn’t seem like a sustainable way to keep them out of the story. Eventually, they would recover and emerge.
Eruption Relocation
Another possibility is that the volcanic eruption after Kaido’s defeat sent them somewhere else. They might land on a Sky Island or somewhere else, making them temporarily inconvenient but not permanently removed. Even if they wake up in a new location, they could still find a way back to the story. Sky Islands are formed from volcanic eruptions, so it’s possible that Kaido and Big Mom could end up on one. However, considering Kaido once jumped off a Sky Island for fun, this wouldn’t be a serious obstacle for them.
They could also end up in the middle of the ocean, stuck underwater because of their Devil Fruit powers. Devil Fruit users can’t swim, so they would be trapped. But we’ve seen this scenario before with Jack, who waited to be rescued from underwater. Kaido and Big Mom’s crews could potentially find and rescue them in a similar manner. This option doesn’t seem like a permanent fix either because it would only delay their return, not prevent it.
Kaido and Bigmom Both Are Dead
The final option is that Kaido and Big Mom are simply dead. Kaido wanted a grand death, and dying in magma would deny him that, mirroring the fate of the hero Oden. This ending makes sense for Kaido based on his desire for a dramatic end. Big Mom dying alongside Kaido could make sense since they have been built up as major villains together.
Kaido’s introduction highlighted his wish for a spectacular death. Being defeated by Luffy and ending up in magma would ironically deny him the grand exit he desired, paralleling Oden’s fate. As for Big Mom, she was often mentioned alongside Kaido throughout the New World saga. Their joint defeat could symbolize the end of an era and clear the way for new threats in the story. Ending both characters together would tie up their narratives neatly, considering how intertwined their stories have been.
Conclusion
In conclusion, it’s hard to predict what Oda will do with Kaido and Big Mom. The most straightforward evidence suggests that they might actually be dead. However, it would be interesting to see a new twist, like Green Bull retrieving them or them surviving the volcano and having new adventures.
Oda has kept fans guessing throughout the Wano arc, and the fate of these two powerful characters is no exception. Whether they are dead, trapped, or rescued, their removal from the story will likely be impactful. If they are indeed dead, it would mark a significant departure from Oda’s usual approach of sparing villains. If they survive in some form, it would leave open the possibility for their return, keeping the tension high in the story. We’ll have to wait and see how Oda decides to handle these powerful villains.
