The episode also highlights Hordy’s physical "identity" as an artificial threat. His power is entirely derived from , which he pops like candy to keep up with Luffy's post-timeskip strength.
The central mystery of Hordy Jones's character was always his motive. Why did he hate humans with such vitriol? Why was he willing to destroy his own home and execute his own kind to see humanity suffer? During the battle at Gyoncorde Plaza, Prince Fukaboshi finally forces the truth into the light. 563 : A Shocking Fact! The True Identity of Hordy!
When asked what humans had actually done to him personally to foster such resentment, Hordy’s answer was a single, devastating word: . The episode also highlights Hordy’s physical "identity" as
It was this vacuum of motive that led Hordy to assassinate Queen Otohime. He killed the one person bringing hope to Fish-Man Island specifically because her peace would render his hatred obsolete. The Physical Transformation and Price Why did he hate humans with such vitriol
Hordy grew up in the Fish-Man District, fueled by the stories of Arlong's "superiority" and the death of Fisher Tiger, which he misinterpreted as a reason for eternal war.
The New Fish-Man Pirates fear that the grudge against humans might one day fade, leading to peace. To prevent this, they actively stoke the fires of hatred to justify their existence.
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