One Piece: Oda Has Already Revealed Luffy’s Final Transformation

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This article contains spoilers from One Piece’s Elbaf arc.

Currently, the storyline of “One Piece” is quite thrilling as Luffy and the Straw Hat Pirates are engaged in a fierce battle against Imu and his Holy Knights in the Warland, Elbaf. However, Haki has momentarily paused this action with the Loki flashback. Yet, it’s clear to fans that once the flashback concludes, the story will immediately pick up from where it left off, with Luffy poised to confront Imu head-on.

Currently, Luffy lacks the strength to engage in a battle with Imu or defeat them. This weakness is primarily due to his need to improve his Haki skills. In other words, Luffy hasn’t fully unlocked his most potent form yet. He will formally unveil this transformation when he learns how to inflict damage on immortals during the Elbaf arc. Oda has already planned a significant power-up for Luffy in the Final Saga, and with this upgrade comes his final form, which will enable him to wield both full-power Conqueror’s Haki and Gear 5 simultaneously, thus revealing it for the first time.

Luffy’s Final Transformation Will See Gear 5 Combined With Full Power Haki

Luffy Is Yet To Hit His Strongest Transformation

  • Luffy unlocked Gear 5 in the fight against Kaido
  • He will master his Haki in the Elbaf arc

Currently, the most powerful ability that Luffy exhibits in the story is Gear 5. Fans are well aware that Luffy unleashed the might of Gear 5 during the battle against Kaido, which he later used against Lucci and subsequently against Kizaru. Despite the impressive displays in these fights where Gear 5 was clearly the dominant force, its weakness became apparent when Luffy faced off against the Five Elders. Since they possess immortal bodies, Luffy had no impact on them whatsoever during combat, not even a scratch, despite using Gear 5. This is why they ended up retreating. Keep in mind, though, that One Piece fans fully expect Luffy to grow stronger and that he will eventually master his ultimate transformation.

This is it! This is my peak. This is Gear 5! — Luffy

In the Elbaf saga, Gaban advised me to master my Haki techniques effectively. As I stand here, I realize that my Conqueror’s Haki isn’t potent enough to harm immortals. But, rest assured, I am working diligently to enhance my skills. This journey requires me to ascend to a higher level of Haki, much like the one Gaban possesses. Once I reach this new plateau, I will undeniably tap into an unparalleled power.

In simple terms, during Luffy’s ultimate form, he will concurrently employ Gear 5 and his strongest Haki, making him powerful enough to engage in a fair battle with Imu.

Such obstacles can only be overcome with Haki. Roger proved it! — Kaido

Luffy’s Final Transformation Will Make Him Pirate King Level

Luffy Must Hit The Same Level As Roger, Whitebeard, And Rocks To Beat Imu

Currently, Luffy exhibits an extraordinary strength that’s often compared to a Yonko, a title highly respected within the One Piece world. However, it’s important to note that while Luffy is powerful, he isn’t yet at the level of Shanks, nor has he reached the caliber of Roger or Whitebeard. As his journey continues, it’s evident that Luffy will grow stronger. This growth culminates in a final transformation, which many believe will elevate him to the same tier as legends like Roger and Whitebeard. This transformation could potentially even allow him to challenge Imu, setting the stage for the epic Final War in One Piece. The anticipation among fans for this exciting development is palpable.

One Piece Chapter 1159 will be released this week, and as expected, it’ll come out on Sunday in most regions. In Japan, the chapter will debut at 12AM JST on Monday. For international readers, they can expect to access the chapter on August 31st. However, the official release date for One Piece Chapter 1159 is September 7, 2025. Excitingly, fans can read the chapter for free on Manga Plus!”

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2025-09-03 16:00