Say Hello To Luffy’s Upcoming Power Up In One Piece

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

The anime and manga series *One Piece* is currently focused on the Elbaf storyline, and fans are really enjoying it. Many consider the Elbaf arc to be among the best *One Piece* has offered so far, and it has the potential to become one of the very best as the story progresses. The main character, Monkey D. Luffy, is central to the events unfolding in Elbaf. Fans anticipate a major role for Luffy, particularly in battles against powerful opponents like the Holy Knights, and now, the arc’s primary villain, Saint Imu Nerona, who has possessed Gunko’s body.

Honestly, taking down Saint Imu is going to be a massive challenge! We all know Luffy needs to level up big time, and it looks like Oda has a fantastic plan for him in Elbaf. I’m so excited because it seems Luffy is going to massively improve his Conqueror’s Haki in the Warland, and that’s where he’ll truly become one of the strongest fighters around right now. It’s going to be incredible!

Luffy’s New Power Up Is The Immorality Bypassing Haki

Luffy Has Yet To Learn To Damage Immortals

  • Luffy has all three Haki types
  • Gaban taught Luffy how to injure immortals

After the intense battles in Wano Country, fans are eager to see how Luffy will continue to grow stronger. Wano was a huge turning point for him, essentially completing his development as a fighter. He mastered advanced Conqueror’s Haki and awakened his Devil Fruit, unlocking the powerful Gear 5 transformation. Having now mastered all three types of advanced Haki and a seemingly unusual Devil Fruit ability, many believe Luffy has reached his full potential as a combatant.

Hey Luffy, listen closely! Really focus on *how* you’re using your Haki against these opponents. Don’t forget, they *can* be defeated – they’re not invincible. I’m telling you this because it’s crucial you remember that!

Actually, things are quite the opposite of what many believe. Egghead revealed the Five Elders as a real threat, and it became obvious Luffy couldn’t defeat them as he is now. That’s why I think we’re going to see a major power boost for him on Elbaf – specifically, a significant advancement in his Conqueror’s Haki.

It’s become clear that Luffy hasn’t yet found a way to seriously and permanently harm the immortal beings in One Piece, like Imu, the Gorosei, and the Holy Knights. However, Scopper Gaban has already hinted at how to defeat them. He revealed that advanced Conqueror’s Haki is the key to overcoming their immortality. Specifically, using this powerful Haki in a certain way can bypass their ability to heal. Luffy will need to significantly strengthen his own Conqueror’s Haki to achieve this, and that upgrade will make him an even greater threat.

It’s no use! They keep coming back. We can’t defeat them. Let’s get out of here. — Luffy in Egghead

What It Means For Luffy’s Overall Power Level

Luffy Will Reach Shanks’s Level

Luffy has already reached an incredibly powerful level in One Piece, becoming one of the Yonko. But he still needs to grow stronger. Characters like Shanks appear even more powerful, and Blackbeard is actively striving to surpass everyone. To defeat opponents like Imu and truly compete with these top-tier pirates, Luffy needs to reach a new level of strength, which is why the events that will happen in Elbaf are so crucial to the story.

Luffy is about to get a huge boost to his Conqueror’s Haki, which will bring his strength level close to that of Shanks. Many fans believe Luffy will eventually become even stronger than Shanks during the final part of the story, potentially after what happens in the Elbaf arc.

The latest chapter of One Piece, number 1161, will be released this week, as usual on Sundays. While it becomes available in Japan at midnight on Monday (JST), most international fans will be able to read it on September 28, 2025. You can read the chapter for free on Manga Plus.

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2025-09-24 14:34