Griffith
With the streak of a tear, Like morning dew
Ultimate Strong One: Special Edition Theory Collection
A collaboration of Griffith & Walter
Part 1: The Facts
First, some interesting facts before we get to the theory (If any are incorrect, just say so):
1 - We don't know all of Griffith's feelings, loyalties, or intentions at this point.
2 - Although Skull Knight and Zodd officially oppose each other, they have no personal animosity and even seem friendly towards each other.
3 - Zodd's loyalty to God Hand is lax at best. He allows Skull Knight, God Hand's biggest threat and Guts, a sacrifice , to escape from the Eclipse ceremony. Zodd serves God Hand because it suits his purposes, but he does not seem to believe in or care about they're cause.
4 - When Zodd was pondering about the identity of the "Ultimate Strong One", he thinks of Skull Knight but then dismisses the idea. He then thought of Guts.
5 - Skull Knight thought he might have subconsciously held back against the Egg-Apostle because of a strange feeling that it needed to live a little longer, but he didn't know why.
6 - The Egg-Apostle's dream was to usher in a perfect world. He gives "birth" to the new Griffith.
7 - God Hand/Idea control man's fate.
8 - Zodd believes that Griffith is the "Ultimate Strong One".
9 - We see Zodd and Skull Knight meet after Skull Knight rescues Luca. Skull Knight draws his sword and the next time we see Zodd he has transformed, but we never actually see or hear about what took place during their encounter.
10 - The next time either Zodd or Skully are seen is when they show up at the site of Griffith's rebirth. They arrive at the same time as a matter of fact, or you could say they arrived together.
11 - Skull Knight does not attack Griffith at his rebirth even though he has plenty of opportunity. Also, Zodd does not even seem concerned that Skull Knight will try.
12 - Zodd seems to follow Griffith because he thinks he is "The Ultimate Strong One", not because he is a God Hand Reborn. In any case, it is doubtful that Zodd even knows about the 'once in 1000 year' eclipse.
13 - The significance of the "Ultimate Strong One" is unknown. In other words, its unknown whether or not the concept of an "Ultimate Strong One" is Zodd's alone or shared by others. Also unknown is the "Ultimate Strong One's" purpose, if any.
14 - Zodd's interest, motive and loyalty to the "Ultimate Strong One" are unknown.
15 - Skull Knight's motivations and ultimate goal are unknown. He has attempted to kill Void, he eats Behelits, he is Zodd's rival, he warned and saved Guts, and he opposes God Hand, or just "evil" in general as said in volume 18.
16 - Skull Knight's initial (in volume 9), and continued interest (in volume 13-14) in Guts is unknown.
17 - "He is the One who Struggles. That's why he was able to survive." - Skull Knight at the end of volume 13. Skully has repeatedly called Guts the 'One who Struggles'. In volume 9, when we first see Skully, it is one of the first things out of his mouth. Again, in volume 18 when Skully appears once again to tell Guts of the coming Eclipse, he calls him 'The One who Struggles' right off the bat.
18 - Almost Fact (This isn't really a fact, it's debatable): The entire philosophy of Berserk seems to be gaining the ability to defy one's destiny or fate : to control one's own life. What someone's particular dream may be, whether it's, "I want to learn how to ride a bike!" or "I want my own kingdom!" is really inconsequential. In the words of Guts, "It's something you win for yourself." In the words of Griffith, "It's not living just because you were born."
(Not all these facts are essential to our speculations, but many other theories can be drawn from them, so go nuts people!)
A collaboration of Griffith & Walter
Part 1: The Facts
First, some interesting facts before we get to the theory (If any are incorrect, just say so):
1 - We don't know all of Griffith's feelings, loyalties, or intentions at this point.
2 - Although Skull Knight and Zodd officially oppose each other, they have no personal animosity and even seem friendly towards each other.
3 - Zodd's loyalty to God Hand is lax at best. He allows Skull Knight, God Hand's biggest threat and Guts, a sacrifice , to escape from the Eclipse ceremony. Zodd serves God Hand because it suits his purposes, but he does not seem to believe in or care about they're cause.
4 - When Zodd was pondering about the identity of the "Ultimate Strong One", he thinks of Skull Knight but then dismisses the idea. He then thought of Guts.
5 - Skull Knight thought he might have subconsciously held back against the Egg-Apostle because of a strange feeling that it needed to live a little longer, but he didn't know why.
6 - The Egg-Apostle's dream was to usher in a perfect world. He gives "birth" to the new Griffith.
7 - God Hand/Idea control man's fate.
8 - Zodd believes that Griffith is the "Ultimate Strong One".
9 - We see Zodd and Skull Knight meet after Skull Knight rescues Luca. Skull Knight draws his sword and the next time we see Zodd he has transformed, but we never actually see or hear about what took place during their encounter.
10 - The next time either Zodd or Skully are seen is when they show up at the site of Griffith's rebirth. They arrive at the same time as a matter of fact, or you could say they arrived together.
11 - Skull Knight does not attack Griffith at his rebirth even though he has plenty of opportunity. Also, Zodd does not even seem concerned that Skull Knight will try.
12 - Zodd seems to follow Griffith because he thinks he is "The Ultimate Strong One", not because he is a God Hand Reborn. In any case, it is doubtful that Zodd even knows about the 'once in 1000 year' eclipse.
13 - The significance of the "Ultimate Strong One" is unknown. In other words, its unknown whether or not the concept of an "Ultimate Strong One" is Zodd's alone or shared by others. Also unknown is the "Ultimate Strong One's" purpose, if any.
14 - Zodd's interest, motive and loyalty to the "Ultimate Strong One" are unknown.
15 - Skull Knight's motivations and ultimate goal are unknown. He has attempted to kill Void, he eats Behelits, he is Zodd's rival, he warned and saved Guts, and he opposes God Hand, or just "evil" in general as said in volume 18.
16 - Skull Knight's initial (in volume 9), and continued interest (in volume 13-14) in Guts is unknown.
17 - "He is the One who Struggles. That's why he was able to survive." - Skull Knight at the end of volume 13. Skully has repeatedly called Guts the 'One who Struggles'. In volume 9, when we first see Skully, it is one of the first things out of his mouth. Again, in volume 18 when Skully appears once again to tell Guts of the coming Eclipse, he calls him 'The One who Struggles' right off the bat.
18 - Almost Fact (This isn't really a fact, it's debatable): The entire philosophy of Berserk seems to be gaining the ability to defy one's destiny or fate : to control one's own life. What someone's particular dream may be, whether it's, "I want to learn how to ride a bike!" or "I want my own kingdom!" is really inconsequential. In the words of Guts, "It's something you win for yourself." In the words of Griffith, "It's not living just because you were born."
(Not all these facts are essential to our speculations, but many other theories can be drawn from them, so go nuts people!)