One Piece: Devil Fruit Users Who Outsmart the Sea’s Curse

In the world of One Piece, Devil Fruits are one of the most fascinating mysteries. Whoever eats one gains supernatural powers, but at a terrible cost — they lose the ability to swim. The ocean, also called the “true enemy” of Devil Fruit users, saps their strength and drags them to the bottom. Normally, this is an unavoidable weakness: no matter how strong a person becomes, if they stay submerged, their powers vanish and they risk death.

But, like every great pirate story, there are exceptions. Some characters discovered clever ways to “hack” the system, finding loopholes that let them keep using their powers while avoiding the ocean’s deadly embrace. I like to call them the Devil Fruit Hackers — people who turn their weakness into almost no weakness at all.

Let’s dive deep into these fascinating cases.

🌊 The Curse of the Sea and Devil Fruits

Before meeting our “hackers,” let’s recap how the curse works:

Any Devil Fruit user loses strength when submerged in seawater.
Even strong characters like Luffy or Ace sink helplessly once they fall into the ocean.
Seastone (a mineral infused with the sea’s essence) has the same effect — touching it paralyzes Devil Fruit powers.

This curse is universal… except for those rare geniuses who figured out workarounds.

🔥 Marco the Phoenix – The Sky is His Ocean

Marco, the former first division commander of the Whitebeard Pirates, ate the Mythical Zoan: Tori Tori no Mi, Model: Phoenix. Unlike regular Zoans, his fruit grants him regeneration flames and the ability to fly.

His signature blue flames heal injuries instead of burning, making him nearly unkillable.
But the real hack? His wings. Marco can stay airborne indefinitely, soaring above the sea without ever touching it.
In battles like Marineford, we see him darting across the sky, completely free from the ocean’s curse.

In short, Marco simply avoids the problem: if the sea can’t reach you, it can’t hurt you.

🎵 Brook the Skeleton – Dancing Over Water

Brook, the eccentric musician of the Straw Hat Pirates, ate the Yomi Yomi no Mi (Revive-Revive Fruit). After dying once, his soul returned, reviving him in skeletal form.

His “hack” is more subtle:

Brook’s skeletal body is extremely lightweight, almost feather-like.
With his speed and sword skills, he can dash across the surface of water, similar to a ninja running across a pond.
This works for short bursts of time — enough to cross rivers, dodge danger, or reach a ship.

But Brook isn’t invincible. If he slows down or loses energy, he’ll sink like any other Devil Fruit user. Still, this gives him a unique advantage over the sea compared to most.

❄️ Aokiji – Turning the Ocean Into His Road

One of the most brilliant Devil Fruit hacks comes from Kuzan, better known as Aokiji, the former Marine Admiral. He wields the Hie Hie no Mi, a Logia that controls ice.

Aokiji doesn’t just avoid the sea — he rewrites it:

By freezing massive areas of water, he can turn oceans into solid ice instantly.
He once froze an entire tsunami with a flick of his hand.
Most iconically, he rides his bicycle across frozen seas, pedaling casually as if he’s on land.

This is arguably the most genius workaround. While others fear falling into the ocean, Aokiji strolls across it, literally making it his playground.

🛡️ Bartolomeo – Walking on Invisible Bridges

Bartolomeo, the eccentric fanboy of Luffy and captain of the Barto Club, wields the Bari Bari no Mi, the Barrier-Barrier Fruit.

We’ve mostly seen him use barriers in combat, creating unbreakable shields to block attacks. But think about it:

His barriers are solid, physical walls that can take any shape.
By extending them horizontally, Bartolomeo could create floors above the water’s surface, forming invisible bridges.
This means he can walk, run, or even build a floating fortress without ever touching the sea.

Oda hasn’t shown this ability in the anime or manga yet, but logically, his fruit makes him one of the best candidates for surviving the ocean’s curse.

⚡ Other Potential Devil Fruit Hacks

The four pirates above are the clearest examples, but a few others have abilities that could “cheat” the curse:

Enel (Goro Goro no Mi) – As lightning, he can travel instantly across conductive surfaces and avoid touching water altogether.
Katakuri (Mochi Mochi no Mi) – He could, in theory, create floating mochi platforms to stand on above the ocean.
Caesar Clown (Gas Gas no Mi) – By turning into gas, he could hover above the sea if he avoids sinking.

These aren’t as perfect as Marco’s flight or Aokiji’s ice, but they show how versatile Devil Fruits can be when used creatively.

⚔️ Why Devil Fruit Hackers Are So Dangerous

The ocean is supposed to be the balancing factor. No matter how powerful a Devil Fruit user is, the sea keeps them in check. But these “hackers” bend the rules:

Marco is untouchable as long as he stays airborne.
Brook can skim across water in emergencies.
Aokiji makes the sea his ally instead of his enemy.
Bartolomeo can build a solid floor where no floor should exist.

This makes them some of the most unpredictable fighters in the One Piece world.

🌍 Conclusion: Outsmarting the Ocean

Devil Fruits are gifts with curses — yet the truly clever pirates of One Piece prove that no rule is absolute. With creativity, strategy, and the right abilities, even the ocean’s hatred can be dodged.

The “Devil Fruit Hackers” stand as proof that sometimes, the strongest power isn’t the fruit itself… but the imagination of the person who eats it.

✨ So what do you think? Among Marco, Brook, Aokiji, and Bartolomeo, who do you believe has the best hack against the sea? And do you think Oda will reveal even more Devil Fruit users who find loopholes in the ocean’s curse?

Let’s discuss in the comments!