The Five Elders, also known as the Gorosei, are some of the most powerful individuals to exist in the One Piece world. They are the highest political authority in the One Piece world, given that their position is the top most among the Celestial Dragons. They are also the personal guards of Imu, the sovereign of the world. The Five Elders are some of the most exciting characters currently playing an active role in the Final Saga of One Piece, and Oda has given them a very established position, especially towards the end of the Egghead Island arc.