One Piece: How The Heavenly Tribute Yields Systemic Oppression

Without question, the World Nobles — also known as the Celestial Dragons — are some of the most contemptible individuals in the world of One Piece, due to their bigoted worldview, sadistic tendencies, extreme arrogance, and disdain for the lives of innocents. In truth, they are at the heart of the evil that plagues the World Government, as even certain Marines such as Garp and Fujitora have expressed their own indifference towards their well-being, despite being sworn to serve them.