Some reputable leakers have stated that in One Piece Chapter 1066, Jaguar D. Saul would make a surprise reappearance. Jaguar was one of Nico Robin’s few childhood buddies, and fans of the manga will remember him fondly for this. As of Chapter 1066 of One Piece, she still thinks very highly of him. Saul, though, gave his life for Ohara before her annihilation.
Of course, we now know from the events of One Piece Chapter 1066 that this is not exactly what transpired. He may have survived the events, despite having put his life in danger to defend her. Here’s a refresher on Jaguar D. Saul before you go into One Piece Chapter 1066:
An outline of Saul’s life
The first time we saw Saul was in a childhood memory of Nico Robin. A native of the East Blue, he saw many Devil Fruit consumers throughout his travels along the Grand Line. He belonged to the enormous race and held the rank of vice admiral in the Marines. Saul was a firm believer in what he called “Moral Justice.” Once upon a time, his crew ran upon a bunch of Ohara academics. Nico Olvia tried to intervene, but they ended up killing everyone except for herself. Sengoku subsequently advised Saul to answer a Buster Call on the island of Ohara, but Saul never went.
Instead, he was discharged from the Marines and returned to civilian life, abandoning Olvia in the process. Saul’s ship got blown away in a storm, and he wound up at Ohara. That’s where he often spent time with Nico Robin, Olvia’s kid sister. By the time One Piece Chapter 1066 rolled around, she still recalled the lessons Saul had given her about how to live. Finally, the Buster Call had arrived, much to the dismay of the Ohara academics. Saul did his best to protect the island, but his erstwhile superior Aokiji soon caught up with him.
Prior to his death from hypothermia, Saul reassured Robin that she must continue living for both of their sakes and that life existed beyond Ohara. What he said was: “Being brought into this world just to be lonely is the ultimate absurdity. Someday, you’ll make some brave pals who will look out for you.” Prior to the release of Chapter 1066 of One Piece, most fans assumed Saul had perished. For a long period, many of his readers mourned him as dead. A frozen Saul whose smile didn’t help matters. This behaviour is common in D. carriers in the days leading up to their deaths.
Chapter 1066 of One Piece verifies his survival.
Saul made it through the events of Chapter 1066 of One Piece, as recently revealed by Etenboby, a reliable leaker from the WorstGen Forums. Bandages covering his entire body, he gathered a party of giants to collect Ohara’s books from the water, and they brought them all the way to Elbaf. When it comes to killing off characters, Eiichiro Oda has a mixed track record. Fair enough, Aokiji was last seen using the Hie Hie no Mi to freeze Saul. It was therefore possible that he might eventually warm up to the idea of talking again. Without Akainu and his Magu Magu no Mi, Saul likely would have been killed had the giant encountered him.
One Piece Chapter 1066 hints that Aokiji may have let him live, albeit this is unconfirmed at the moment. Keep in mind that the Admiral didn’t have to let Robin get away when he did. He felt terrible about the Ohara tragedy as well. Accordingly, Aokiji should have been more kind toward his pal Saul.
Ultimately, it was D’s will
It is still unknown what the Will of D entails, even after the events of One Piece Chapter 1066. Jaguar D. Saul, famous for his unique laugh, “Dereshishishi,” is one of the few persons in the world who can inherit this extremely rare characteristic. The Celestial Dragons view anyone who carries the Will of D. as their foe. One Piece Chapter 1066 provides some background on Saul, so this makes sense. He protected the Ohara library’s history even though it was against the regulations to learn about the Void Century. During Robin’s supposed last moments, Saul made sure to intervene and save his life. Unlike Portgas D. Ace and Kozuki Oden, he smiled as he left. You can count on seeing more of Saul in the upcoming arcs, as Will of D. carriers plays important roles in the narrative.
Saul will play an important part in the series finale.
Major disclosures were made in One Piece Chapter 1066. Saul not only made it through the Ohara event unscathed, but he also played a key role in documenting their past. The Straw Hats’ trip to Elbaf would likely have some epic legend about the Land of Giants for manga fans. The Global Government used all possible measures to suppress the dissemination of intelligence. Naturally, they didn’t expect Dragon to organise the Revolutionary Army so soon after Ohara fell.
An intriguing query about Nico Robin is raised in Chapter 1066 of One Piece. During the time leap, she met members of the Revolutionary Army. So it’s not obvious if she knew what happened to Saul or not. Whatever happens, we know it will be a joyful reuniting of old friends.