The Most Loyal But Least Discussed: King's True Loyalty
King was not only by Kaido's side because of his strength, but also because he once believed that Kaido was the “Joy Boy.” This belief made him not just a soldier, but an ideological follower. However, Kaido's gradual loss of faith in this prophecy caused a deep fracture in King's inner world. This contradiction formed the core conflict behind King's unwavering loyalty.
King's Flames: Not Physical, but a Hereditary Weapon
King's flaming body was not a constant source of burning energy but a natural defense mechanism of the Lunarian race. This flame not only enhances his durability but also temporarily absorbs blows to his body. Interestingly, control over this ability was entirely up to King's will; he could extinguish the flames if he chose to, but doing so would weaken his defenses.
Queen's Technological Obsession: A Monster in the Shadow of the Vinsmokes
Queen was more than just a former MADS scientist; she had become obsessed with the entire technological legacy of Germa 66. Her constant self-modification stemmed not only from a desire for power but also from her obsession with surpassing Vinsmoke Judge. The lasers, cyber snakes, and even poisonous gases integrated into his body kept him somewhere between a laboratory and a battlefield.
Queen's Dance Obsession: Showing Off Even on the Battlefield
Queen singing or dancing during battle may seem comical at first glance, but there is a psychological armor behind this behavior. Queen uses his stage persona as a defense mechanism, distracting his enemies and deceiving opponents who don't take him seriously. This showmanship serves to mask how deadly he really is.
Jack's Breathless Dive: An Underwater Phenomenon
While Jack's ability to breathe underwater makes him resilient, the strange thing is that he can stay underwater for long periods without moving. Despite this, his massive body structure prevents him from sinking and staying alive, suggesting that his body may have evolved to minimize oxygen consumption. This is one of the rare traits that sets him apart from other merman characters.
Jack's Relationship with Animals: He Doesn't Just Crush His Enemies
Although Jack's destruction on Zou Island is famous, paradoxically, he avoids harming animals. Thanks in part to his rhino-themed Zoan form, he has a strange harmony with nature. During the Zou attack, he did not directly harm the giant elephants and other large animals, suggesting that he consciously imposes limits on himself when it comes to nature.
The Balance of Power Within the Trio: It's Not the Strongest Who Wins, but the Smartest
The hierarchy among the Calamities was based more on roles than power. The King established physical dominance, the Queen provided technological superiority, and Jack was the embodiment of absolute destruction unleashed on the battlefield. However, in decision-making processes, the Queen's cunning strategies and the King's logical reasoning often overshadowed Jack. It was not the strongest Calamity who stood out, but the one who could plan.
The Freedom Kaido Gave Them: Not Orders, but Will
Kaido gave the Three Calamities high initiative instead of absolute obedience. He raised them not as soldiers, but as small-scale leaders. As a result, each of them developed their own style and ruled over their own subordinates. For Kaido, having a strong will was as valuable as loyalty.
What Lies Behind the Calamity Title?
“Calamity,” meaning disaster, was not an ordinary rank. Kaido bestowed this title on those who possessed the highest potential for destruction and chaos. This trio posed a threat capable of single-handedly crushing the morale of enemy armies. As a result, their names alone had become strategic deterrents across the New World.
The Trio’s Shared Trait: Never Give Up
All three Calamities refused to surrender even in defeat, fighting until they lost consciousness. This reflected Kaido’s teaching that “dying in battle is an honor.” For each of them, defeat simply meant preparing for the next attack.
King’s Mask: Reason for Hiding His Identity
King constantly hid his face not only to create mystery, but also to protect himself from the world government, which was trying to track down the Lunarian race. In reality, every moment he showed his face carried a potential risk of death. Therefore, his mask was more of a survival tool than a piece of combat equipment.
King and Magma Resistance: A Flame-Covered Anomaly
Despite his body catching fire, King's inability to burn makes him one of the few creatures with high heat resistance. Most notably, his skin sustained minimal damage even against acidic attacks similar to Magellan's venom. This ability may not only be genetic but also connected to an unknown energy within the Lunarians' bodies.
Queen's Reptilian Weapons: Dinosaur Form Is Just a Shell
While the Queen's Brachiosaurus form is destructive on its own, the real danger lies in the mechanical snake-like weapons that emerge from her body. These weapons can even burst out from within the Zoan transformation, demonstrating that the organic form and mechanical structure are completely intertwined. The Queen's body is a grotesque fusion of evolution and engineering.
Queen's Virus Fetish: Not Science, but Art
Queen saw viruses like Ice Oni not just as weapons of war, but as a creative endeavor. For him, these viruses were as much a “work of art” as they were a means to weaken his enemies. As such, he staged the process of creating viruses like a theatrical performance, showcasing their effects in a grand manner. For him, viruses were not death but a tool of control.
Jack's Two Faces: Barbarism and Loyalty
Although Jack appeared to be a machine of destruction, he also observed certain boundaries, such as not harming children when ordered to do so. During the battle in Zou, his refusal to target children proved that he was not an uncontrollable monster but someone blindly loyal to the chain of command. For Jack, cruelty was simply part of his job description.
Jack's Enemy Memory: A Disaster That Holds a Grudge
One of Jack's most distinctive traits is that he remembers everyone who has ever stood against him. His efforts to return and seek revenge after defeat left lasting fears in the hearts of his enemies. In this way, Jack became a threat that caused mental pressure rather than destruction.
Before the Calamity Rank: How Did the Trio Grow Up?
Each member of the trio spent many years alongside Kaido, but their pasts are vastly different. King was kidnapped as a government test subject, Queen was expelled from MADS, and Jack joined Kaido at a young age. These three distinct backgrounds fostered a silent rivalry and identity conflict among the Calamities.
The Balancing Factor: The Difference in the Trio's Destruction
While King relies on a single, lethal strike to eliminate his target, Queen tears her enemies apart, and Jack destroys the entire area. This difference makes it strategically advantageous to use them simultaneously in battle. Instead of attacking the same target, each is directed toward a different direction. Kaido's three-pronged attack mechanism operates in this manner.
The Calamities' Connection to Their Soldiers: Different Attitudes Toward Their Subordinates
King is cold and silent, never forming emotional bonds with his subordinates. Queen appears fun but is ruthless when her orders are disobeyed. Jack, surprisingly, is the most loyal to his subordinates. In this context, Jack stands out as the only Calamity who forms a bond with his soldiers, which makes him feel more like he belongs on the battlefield than someone who follows orders.
The Triumvirate's Shared Fate: A Legend Ended in Failure
King, Queen, and Jack... All were ultimately defeated by Luffy's alliance. However, this defeat was not an ordinary one. Each was stopped individually in battle, demonstrating that even the Yonkou's three strongest warriors could be outmatched by individual heroism. Their downfall marked the breaking point of Kaido's empire.