The Legacy of the Gold Saints: From Aries to Aquarius

The Legacy of the Gold Saints

In the world of the Gold Saints, the bond between master and disciple is a sacred tradition. Each constellation has its unique way of passing down power and wisdom, often at great personal sacrifice.

The Aries Tradition

The Aries Gold Saints are known for their distinctive training methods. Shion, the mentor of Mu, and later Mu himself who trained Kiki in the Omega era, exemplify this lineage. All three Aries Saints—Shion (who once served as Pope), Mu, and Kiki—shared extraordinary abilities like telekinesis, spatial teleportation, and teleportation. Residing in Jamir, they bore the signature twin red marks on their foreheads and mastered the art of repairing Cloths.

The Aquarius Legacy

The Aquarius Gold Saints stand out for their unwavering dedication to mentorship, often paying the ultimate price. In Lost Canvas, Albafica’s predecessor, Cristóbal, sacrificed his life to help his disciple, Degel, master the Absolute Zero technique. Similarly, Camus, another legendary Aquarius Saint, trained disciples like the Crystal Saint, the Sea Dragon Isaak, and Hyoga. In his final moments, Camus imparted the Aurora Execution to Hyoga, completing their bond through a life-and-death ritual.

The Interrupted Lineage of Cancer

The Cancer Gold Saints’ lineage was tragically cut short after Sage and Manigoldo in Lost Canvas. In the anime, though Virgo Shaka had two disciples—Agora of Loutus and Shiva of Pavo—their corruption led to their defeat by Phoenix Ikki.

Other Constellations’ Traditions

Libra Dohko’s disciples included Ban, Genbu, and Shiryu. Genbu, his final apprentice, inherited the Libra Cloth until his death, after which Shiryu became the Dragon Saint. The reasons behind Taurus, Gemini, Leo, Capricorn, and Sagittarius Saints’ reluctance to take disciples vary—ranging from self-preservation (Taurus) to personal temperament (Gemini). The mysteries surrounding Pisces and Scorpio’s lack of successors remain unsolved.