Is Nico Robin Ready to Unleash Her Hidden Power Against the Holy Knights?

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

Summary

The Elbaf arc of “One Piece” has been nothing short of extraordinary thus far, and it’s promising that things will only improve as the major conflicts in this storyline unfold. As we’ve seen so far, the Holy Knights have arrived in Elbaf on a specific assignment – to abduct the children and ultimately force the Giants of Elbaf into submission under the World Government.

This unusual strategy could potentially stir up massive unrest in the land of Elbaf. Given this risk, the Straw Hat Pirates, together with the Giants of Elbaf, are now planning to confront the Holy Knights in battle. Notably, Nico Robin plays a crucial role in this situation, and creator Oda has planned an epic fight for her during the Elbaf storyline. However, as things stand, Robin doesn’t have the strength to overcome even one of the Holy Knights, which is why she requires a power boost.

Nico Robin’s Crucial Role Vs The Holy Knights

  • Nico Robin Won’t Let History Be Destroyed
  • Robin Vs Sommers Is On The Cards

Fans of One Piece were uncertain about who would confront the Holy Knights when they initially appeared in Elbaf. At the onset of this storyline, it seemed that the Holy Knights could hold their own against the Monster Trio. However, as events unfolded, it became apparent that the Monster Trio was nowhere to be found, implying that other members of the Straw Hat Pirates would have to face off against the Holy Knights instead. This creates an electrifying battle scenario for every crew member, particularly Nico Robin, who has a vendetta against the Holy Knights and stands ready to settle her personal score with them.

I will not let them do that! — Nico Robin to the Holy Knights

It’s common knowledge that the Holy Knights have abducted the young ones from Elbaf, an act that has infuriated the entire Straw Hat Pirate crew. Notably, Nami and Usopp fiercely oppose the actions of the Holy Knights. However, it is Nico Robin who will be in the spotlight initially, according to Oda. This is due to two key reasons. Firstly, Saul entrusted the safety of these children to Nico Robin before he sacrificed himself for their protection. Now, it falls on Robin to rescue them. Secondly, as Saul fell, he assigned this mission to both Robin and Chopper, passing on his responsibility. Consequently, the onus is now on Robin to save the kids.

Next, the Holy Knights openly requested the Giants of Elbaf to set ablaze the Owl’s Library and Walrus School. These significant establishments are crucial for Elbaf’s development and serve as places where the world’s history is taught to children. The Owl’s Library, in particular, safeguards ancient secrets about our world. Robin finds it unacceptable that they could be demolished.

Burn down the schools and libraries, and submit to the Government! — Sommers

Why Robin Will Get A Devil Fruit Power-Up

Robin Will Need To Get Stronger To Beat The Holy Knights

Nico Robin, an incredibly formidable fighter, currently holds a bounty of 930 million berries, making her a formidable force indeed. However, despite being such a powerhouse, Robin lacks the means to defeat the Holy Knights. To face off against Sommers, she needs either the awakening of a Devil Fruit, mastery over Haki, or ideally, both. At present, Robin has not yet mastered Haki, but her control over her Devil Fruit is already quite advanced. It’s expected that Robin will soon reach new heights in power. If she manages to awaken her Devil Fruit, she could rise to the rank of a Yonko Commander. And if she also learns Haki, she would become extremely challenging to overcome.

Regarding the claim that the Holy Knights are immortal, Scopper Gaban is expected to challenge this notion, giving Robin and the rest of the Straw Hat crew an opportunity to retaliate and ultimately vanquish the Holy Knights.

One Piece Chapter 1147 will be released in a few days, specifically this coming Sunday, as per the regular schedule. In Japan, it’ll go live at 12AM JST on Monday, but for most international readers, you can expect to read it on April 20th. The official release date globally is set for April 27th, 2025. You can enjoy the chapter without any charge on Manga Plus.

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2025-04-27 00:14