Luffy’s Still Not Ready: Hidden Powers & Scopper’s Secret Mentorship Revealed

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Summary

  • Luffy’s Gear 5 allows him to manipulate reality, a power unparalleled in One Piece.
  • Luffy must still learn more to face Imu and the World Government, as recent chapters reveal his limitations.
  • Scopper will mentor Luffy and the Monster Trio to counter the regenerative powers of the Gorosei and Gods’ Knights, similar to Rayleigh with Logia powers.

From the Wano arc onwards, the extraordinary power that Luffy conceals has become clear. In the grand saga of One Piece, there might be no enhancements that rival Luffy’s Gear 5 form. This incredible state allows him to influence reality in a way, as he can not only transfer his elastic traits externally, but also summon objects seemingly out of nowhere.

Yet, as One Piece has entered its Final Saga with the Elbaf arc, numerous fans posit that Luffy isn’t fully prepared to confront the powers of Imu and the World Government. The latest instalments of the manga seem to support this viewpoint. At present, the Gods’ Knights and Imu himself are the primary antagonists of the arc, possessing a power that only Scopper can effectively counteract. Therefore, let’s delve into why Luffy still has much to master before engaging in the Final War.

Luffy Still Has A Lot To Learn Before The Final War

The Many Things He Needs To Learn

From the vantage point I occupied, it was undeniable that no one could contest the immense power and world-altering might that Gear 5 bestowed upon Luffy. Prior to Wano, Kaido, with his mastery of all Haki variants and the colossal strength of his Devil Fruit prowess, had been an insurmountable adversary, leaving no one able to challenge him. Yet, once Luffy activated Gear 5, he vanquished the self-proclaimed World’s Strongest Creature with an undeniable victory.

Since then, many have assumed that Luffy’s powers with Gear 5 would be more than enough for the Final Saga. But as the story unfolded, it became clear that this wasn’t entirely true. During our encounter on Egghead, I witnessed the appearance of the Five Elders. Although Luffy stood his ground against them, it was evident that he had limited effectiveness against such formidable opponents. No matter how much harm we inflicted upon them, they miraculously regenerated and seemed to be unfazed by losing body parts.

Among the elder characters, Saint Topman Warcury exhibited extraordinary resilience. In his form imbued with Fengxi Yokai power, he not only withstood an attack from Gear 5, but a mere punch from him made Luffy feel pain without causing any harm to Warcury himself, leading many to regard him as the most durable character in all of One Piece. It took something as powerful as Joyboy’s ancient Conqueror’s Haki to cause even minor disorientation and send the elders back to Marijoa.

Because of the recent event on Egghead, fans are certain that Luffy still needs a great deal of training before his upcoming showdown with Imu in the Final War. However, Elbaf served as the definitive proof. Though the Gods’ Knights may not be as powerful as the Gorosei, they can also be summoned from the ‘Abyss’ and possess unusual regenerative abilities. So far, only Scopper seems to have a solution to counteract this power.

How was he able to cut someone who’s immortal? This could be critical information!

It’s uncertain if this is a completely new Haki ability or an advanced form of it, but what’s certain is that only Scopper possesses this skill. Although Luffy may theoretically surpass any God’s Knight in terms of strength, he lacks means to counteract their regenerative powers at the moment. This implies that none of his attacks can inflict significant damage on them. Given that Scopper seems to be the only one who knows how to handle this issue, it looks like the Elbaf arc might lead to Scopper teaching Luffy this secret so he can prepare for the upcoming Final War.

In Chapter 1149, Nami implies that Luffy and Zoro were overpowered by Scopper during their brief encounter in Elbaf’s underworld. This suggests that Scopper may teach the Monster Trio a unique Haki form in preparation for the upcoming Final War. This hints towards a possible time skip after the current arc concludes, but we’ll have to wait and see how it unfolds.

The Importance Of Scopper’s Mentor Role In Elbaf

The Left Wing of the Pirate King

First Appearance One Piece, Chapter 19, “Devil Fruit”
Story Arc Orange Town
  • Scopper’s role in Elbaf mirrors Rayleigh’s role in Sabaody and Roger’s importance to the overall story.

In the vast expanse of the pirate world, Scopper stands out as a key figure, often referred to as the Left Hand of the Pirate King, with Roger and Rayleigh being his closest allies. His power is such that it’s often compared to Rayleigh’s, a comparison that speaks volumes about his might. Even though he’s past his prime, his strength remains one of the most impressive feats fans have witnessed. Interestingly enough, his role in Elbaf mirrors Rayleigh’s on Sabaody.

Before the time skip and when Haki wasn’t as prominent as it is now, Logia Devil Fruit abilities were considered the most powerful in the series. Scopper, with his Logia powers, fits right into that category.

Rayleigh served as a mentor to Luffy, guiding him on overcoming the invincibility of Logia abilities using Haki. Similarly, it appears that Scopper is now imparting knowledge on defeating regenerative powers, which will be crucial in the upcoming fight against the Gods’ Knights and Gorosei, who possess these abilities. In essence, Scopper is teaching our heroes a way to counter these formidable enemies, thereby increasing their chances of victory.

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2025-06-01 18:14