One Piece: 5 Perfect Counters That Oda Has Revealed To Luffy’s Nika Form

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This article contains spoilers for the One Piece series.

In the realm of One Piece, there are many extraordinary powers, yet few match the might of Luffy’s activated Devil Fruit, the Hito Hito no Mi, Model: Nika. This Devil Fruit grants Luffy the transformation into the ancient and enigmatic Sun God of One Piece, known as Nika.

Luffy’s Nika Form exhibits immense power, yet there are certain abilities that, when employed correctly, might pose potential challenges to its strength.

Yami Yami no Mi

Grants the Power to Cancel Devil Fruit Abilities

For quite some time, Marshall T. Blackbeard, famously known as Blackbeard, pursued a unique fruit – the Yami Yami no Mi. The reasons behind Blackbeard’s pursuit were substantial; this fruit is renowned in the series for its exceptional qualities and it grants an extraordinary ability: the power to nullify the effects of other Devil Fruits.

Undeniably, the Yami Yami no Mi has a unique ability to absorb any substance, even those bestowed by Devil Fruits. If Big Mom were to obtain Luffy during his Nika form, there’s no reason to believe that her Yami Yami no Mi wouldn’t be able to absorb it.

High-Level Conqueror’s Haki

Haki Can Trump Any Devil Fruit Ability

In the world of One Piece, while Devil Fruits are the primary source of unique powers, Haki stands supreme as it’s more dependable. A high-ranking character in One Piece might manage without a Devil Fruit, but lacking in Haki is not an option.

In simpler terms, Armament Haki can neutralize the effects of Devil Fruits, but Conqueror’s Haki takes it a step further. With an advanced level of Conqueror’s Haki, one could potentially overcome any power granted by a Devil Fruit, such as Luffy’s Nika form.

Imu’s Devil Fruit

A Legendary Power That Took Down Joy Boy

In the realm of “One Piece,” a character named Imu serves as the enigmatic ruler, who, based on current events, appears to be one of the most powerful figures in the narrative. While we’ve only glimpsed a fraction of Imu’s abilities so far, their power has been demonstrated in places like Elbaf. Some of these powers include entering into demonic contracts and even performing magic-like feats.

The nature of the Devil Fruit that Imu possesses remains unknown, but it’s clear that it could potentially neutralize Luffy’s abilities of imaginative prowess. Given that Imu managed to overcome Joy Boy during the Void Century, a character who shared similar powers with Luffy, this suggests a significant threat to Luffy’s powers.

Ope Ope no Mi

Has the Power to Switch Souls

In the universe of One Piece, the Ope Ope no Mi is a legendary and highly coveted fruit, currently in the possession of Trafalgar D. Water Law, a member of the Worst Generation. This unique fruit grants extraordinary powers, making it exceptionally versatile and beneficial to possess, due to its multitude of abilities.

In dealing with Luffy’s Nika form, Law’s soul-swapping ability could potentially be a solution. During the events at Punk Hazard, we saw him swapping souls between people. If he were to swap Luffy’s soul into another body, his Nika form would essentially lose its effectiveness, making it an efficient way to counter it.

Toshi Toshi no Mi

The Power to Imagine Any Future

The Toshi Toshi no Mi, held by Jewelry Bonney, has left fans in awe with its hidden capabilities. At first glance, it appeared to grant her the power to alter ages, both hers and others – a formidable ability indeed. However, this only scratches the surface of what this Devil Fruit truly offers.

In Egghead, spectators recognized the potential of the Toshi Toshi no Mi. Essentially, Bonney has the ability to transform into any future she envisions. As such, her powers could effectively counteract Luffy’s Nika fruit abilities. During combat, Bonney utilized her Warped Future to activate Gear 5. This unique trait sets her apart as one of only two individuals who can harness this power and neutralize it, alongside Luffy.

In two weeks’ time, we’ll be getting our hands on One Piece Chapter 1158! As per custom, this upcoming chapter will be released on a Sunday. For our Japanese readers, it will become available at 12AM JST on Monday. However, most international fans can anticipate reading the chapter on August 31st. The official release date for One Piece Chapter 1158 is August 31, 2025. Excitingly, readers can access this chapter for free on Manga Plus!

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2025-08-17 13:34