Oda Reveals the Strongest Observation Haki User in One Piece

This article contains spoilers for One Piece’s manga.

Summary

Observation Haki is vital for dodging and landing attacks in combat.
Scopper Gaban, a top user of Observation Haki, possesses future sight abilities.
Gaban and Shanks may be on par in terms of Observation Haki prowess.

In the popular series “One Piece,” Haki emerges as one of the two significant powers, making its debut roughly after the timeskip event. From then on, it plays a crucial role in shaping the storyline. Haki is categorized into three distinct forms: Armament Haki, Observation Haki, and Conqueror’s Haki.

In the Elbaf arc, it seems that Oda has possibly unveiled the most proficient user of Observation Haki among various characters.

Observation Haki Is A Sixth Sense In One Piece

The Power To Sense An Opponent

Among the two primary types of Haki that people can master, Observation Haki stands alongside Armament Haki. Essentially, it’s like a heightened intuition or instinct. With this ability in its simplest form, one can perceive potential threats, locate friends or foes, discern others’ intentions, and more.

In combat against tougher opponents, having Observation Haki is indispensable since it enables you to dodge incoming attacks and effectively strike back.

In more sophisticated uses of Observation Haki, it can sometimes be surpassed or overpowered. In the world of One Piece, skilled Observation Haki users have been known to perceive objects even from great distances, like entire islands. Moreover, author Eiichiro Oda has demonstrated that advanced Observation Haki can also offer glimpses into the future; however, the extent of their foresight depends on the strength of their Observation Haki abilities.

The Strongest Observation Haki User Might Be Scopper Gaban

The Left Hand of the Pirate King is Quite Good At It

Scopper Gaban is often referred to as the ‘left hand’ of the late Pirate King Gol D. Roger, and his power certainly doesn’t need explanation. Previously glimpsed during flashbacks, fans have only recently had a proper glimpse of him in Elbaf, where he has resided for the past few decades.

In the latest One Piece chapter, it’s been demonstrated that Gaban possesses extraordinary abilities with Observation Haki. This has been confirmed as he is now known to employ Future Sight, a skill that only a select few of the most powerful individuals can master. Moreover, Gaban’s Observation Haki reach seems to be vast, potentially encompassing the entirety of Elbaf. To make things even more impressive, Gaban has the unique ability to detect those who are concealing their Haki, thereby making his own Haki even stronger.

Without a doubt, he’s among the most proficient users of Observation Haki, arguably one of the best. Given that Sanji and Gaban are believed to have similar abilities, it’s reasonable to expect that Gaban could demonstrate even more impressive feats with Observation Haki in the upcoming chapters of Elbaf.

Is Gaban’s Observation Haki Better Than Shanks?

They Might Be On The Same Level

In the world of One Piece, Gaban’s Observation Haki is truly exceptional, but there’s one formidable adversary he faces – Red Hair Shanks. Interestingly, Shanks stands alone among the Yonko as the only one without Devil Fruit abilities. This fact underscores his mastery of Haki. Shanks primarily depends on his Haki, and when it comes to Observation Haki, he has displayed some of the most astounding feats in the series. For instance, Shanks can peer 10 seconds into the future, and he could detect Greenbull from miles away in Wano. The extent of Gaban’s future-seeing abilities isn’t fully known yet, but it can be argued that both Gaban and Shanks are equally skilled in Observation Haki. However, at present, Gaban’s ability to sense those who conceal their presence gives him an advantage.

Where to Read One Piece?

Available on Manga Plus

Due to unspecified reasons, the release of One Piece Chapter 1149 has been pushed back from its usual Saturday schedule. Instead, it will be published on Sunday for readers in Japan. However, international fans can expect to access the chapter on May 25, a day earlier for them. The official release date for One Piece Chapter 1149 is May 25, 2025. If you’re a fan, you can read this latest installment of One Piece for free on Manga Plus.

2025-05-26 15:14