One Piece: Oda Has Already Revealed Zoro’s Upcoming Haki Upgrade

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

In simpler terms, the character of Roronoa Zoro from the One Piece series has consistently strived for strength to fulfill his aspirations. As we’re nearly at the end of this epic tale, with the Final Saga being three years along, it signifies that each member of the Straw Hat Pirates is almost within reach of realizing their own dreams.

Luffy currently holds the title of Yonko, and he’s on the verge of acquiring the Fourth Road Poneglyph. Meanwhile, in One Piece’s current arc set in Elbaf, Zoro is poised for a significant power surge. This enhancement will primarily be due to Haki, as hinted by the creator, Oda. In fact, there are indications that Zoro’s next strength upgrade will involve a new form of Haki.

Zoro’s Haki Control Is Terrible

  • Zoro Didn’t Know He Had Conqueror’s Haki
  • Gaban Confirms Zoro’s Haki Is Terrible

In One Piece’s Elbaf arc, it was made clear by Oda that despite being a Haki user, Zoro has poor control over it. His Haki skills are quite shaky, and he only recently discovered his ability to use Conqueror’s Haki. Zoro’s Haki is clumsy due to excessive self-exertion, and it’s worth mentioning that his access to this power primarily comes from Enma, the cherished sword of Oden. Without Enma, Zoro is significantly less powerful, but this situation needs improvement in Elbaf.

How can you ever hope to help your captain like that? — Gaban

Scopper Gaban, also known as Rogers’s Left Hand, recently scolded Zoro, offering a long lecture on his poor Haki management. Zoro has been struggling with managing his Haki effectively, and it appears that this was the main concern Gaban wished to address. More importantly, Gaban emphasized that mastering Haki is essential for harnessing its full potential.

This news can be interpreted as both positive and negative for Zoro. On one hand, it suggests that he’s been winning battles through unorthodox means due to his lack of proper Haki control. This could be seen as a weakness. However, on the other hand, it implies that Zoro is on the cusp of reaching unprecedented power levels by learning how to effectively control Haki in Elbaf. In essence, Gaban’s critique sets the stage for Zoro to transform into an extraordinary figure.

Zoro’s Next Power Up Is A Haki Upgrade

Zoro Will Learn How To Consciously Control The Supreme King Haki

Absolutely, it seems like Oda is preparing for a new Haki advancement for Zoro, and I can hardly wait to see how he masterfully wields this skill! What I’m sensing is that Zoro needs to delve deeper into the essence of his inherent Haki, learning to summon and harness it effectively, even without Enma. Once he achieves that level of control, not only will his power become more refined, but his overall strength will also significantly escalate!

What? I have the Color of the Supreme King? — Zoro

In the land of Elbaf, Zoro must learn to wield Conqueror’s Haki effectively. By the conclusion of the current storyline, he ought to demonstrate this ability much like Luffy did when facing off against Kaido on the Wano rooftop.

Zoro Will Learn How To Cut Immortals

In addition to mastering Haki in Elbaf, Zoro will also delve into its advanced uses, like slicing through immortal beings. By the time we reach Elbaf’s conclusion, Zoro will transform into an entirely formidable opponent, ready to face off against Admirals and even Mihawk himself.

In two weeks, we’ll be getting our hands on One Piece Chapter 1156! As always, it will be released on a Sunday. For our Japanese readers, it will appear at exactly 12AM JST on Monday. But don’t worry international fans, you can expect to read the chapter on August 3rd. That’s right, One Piece Chapter 1156 officially drops on August 3, 2025! And the best part? You can enjoy it for free on Manga Plus!

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2025-07-24 22:04