As One Piece moves toward its climactic conclusion, Luffy stands out as one of the series’ most powerful characters. Currently featured in the Final Saga, the series has transitioned from the Egghead Island arc to the highly anticipated Elbaf arc, which creator Eiichiro Oda has been teasing for decades. Fans are eagerly expecting this arc to be among the finest in the series.
In Elbaf, Luffy will take center stage, presenting him with opportunities to enhance both his power and leadership skills. Despite having attained the status of a Yonko, Luffy’s potential for growth remains significant. Particularly in terms of Haki, Luffy is poised to reach new heights, possibly making Elbaf the arc where he becomes the strongest Haki user in the series, a crucial requirement for realizing his goal of becoming Pirate King.
Luffy’s Mastery of Haki
Luffy has already established himself as one of the premier Haki users in One Piece. Haki, an ability possessed by only a select few characters in the series, includes three distinct types. Luffy stands out as one of the rare characters who can utilize all three types, including an advanced form of Conqueror’s Haki. Initially awakening this power just before the time skip, Luffy honed his skills during his training with Rayleigh. His control over the advanced form of Supreme King Haki was showcased during the Wano arc, and he has continued to refine this ability since then.
Although Luffy displayed limited use of Supreme King Haki during the Egghead arc, his skills have undoubtedly progressed. He faced Admiral Kizaru, managing to deliver a significant blow infused with Conqueror’s Haki, a pivotal moment that emphasized his growth. Later, he battled the Five Elders, where his proficiency in Conqueror’s Haki was not fully revealed.
Initially, Luffy’s use of Conqueror’s Haki was deemed “rough” by Kaido, but he eventually matched the Yonko blow for blow using the same ability. However, it’s evident that Luffy’s Haki control, while improved, is still not on par with Kaido or the likes of Shanks, who remains the most formidable Haki user in the One Piece universe.
The Path to Exceeding Joy Boy
The necessity for Luffy to become the strongest Haki user stems from his need to fulfill Joy Boy’s prophecy. While Luffy possesses the Gomu Gomu no Mi, which grants him immense power, fulfilling this prophecy involves more than just Devil Fruit abilities. Recent developments in the Egghead Island arc highlight the significance of Haki.
In this arc, the Five Elders demonstrated remarkable abilities, sparking intrigue among fans. Their powers, which included immortality and limitless regeneration, indicated that defeating them through conventional means would be nearly impossible. The revelation of their weaknesses emerged later, which linked back to Haki.
Notably, the Iron Giant, representing Joy Boy, utilized an extraordinary form of Conqueror’s Haki that overpowered the Five Elders, revealing their vulnerability. The Giants noted that the Haki exhibited by the Iron Giant was potentially on par with, or even superior to, that of Shanks.
To face formidable adversaries like the Elders and Imu, Luffy must reach the level demonstrated by Joy Boy. This means surpassing not only Joy Boy’s capabilities but also attaining a Haki strength that eclipses that of Shanks and Roger, thereby liberating the world from oppressive forces.
The Future of Luffy’s Power
As One Piece progresses, Luffy is destined to become the strongest Haki user in history. This evolution is crucial not only for Luffy’s personal journey but also for his ability to confront powerful foes such as Imu and Blackbeard. His strength will not only stem from being a formidable Devil Fruit user but will also rest on his status as the ultimate Haki user, essential for overcoming the greatest threats in the series.
One Piece is available to read via Viz Media, with the latest chapters accessible for free on the Shonen Jump and Manga Plus apps. The upcoming chapter, One Piece 1129, is set to be released on October 13, 2024.
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