One Piece: Oda Officially Hints At The Next Haki User In The Straw Hats

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

The story of *One Piece* has entered its final arc, and the Straw Hat Pirates are closer than ever to achieving their lifelong dreams. With Luffy on the verge of becoming Pirate King and the rest of the crew nearing their individual goals, the conclusion promises to be thrilling. However, this final journey won’t be easy. The Straw Hats will face their most powerful enemies yet, demanding they become stronger than ever before to overcome the challenges ahead.

Although nearly half the Straw Hat Pirates can use Haki, it’s still not enough to ensure their survival in the dangerous New World. The crew urgently needs more Haki users, and Nico Robin, the archaeologist with a bounty of 930 million berries, should be the next one to develop this ability. Despite her high bounty, Robin hasn’t yet fully demonstrated the strength it suggests, and she needs to reach her full potential soon.

Nico Robin Is The Next Straw Hats Haki User

Robin Is Worth Almost A Billion Berries

  • Nico Robin needs Haki
  • Robin’s Devil Fruit is already at its peak

Right now, Nico Robin is arguably the Straw Hat pirate who benefits the most from having Haki. This is mainly because of her high bounty and how valuable she is in combat. Nico Robin’s current bounty is 930 million berries.

Speed and power are useless against me, Cabbage-kun! — Nico Robin

Considering her reward, Nico Robin’s bounty is comparable to Smoothie’s, which is currently 932 million berries. It’s higher than those offered for powerful opponents like Cracker, Snack, and even Perospero. Despite the fact that these individuals are all skilled in Haki, Robin hasn’t demonstrated that ability yet. While her bounty suggests she’s a Commander-level threat, her overall strength doesn’t quite match up.

Beyond her intelligence, Robin is a capable fighter who has already proven herself against powerful opponents – she defeated a Tobi Roppo! It’s natural to expect her to challenge even stronger foes, like the Commanders. Developing Haki is crucial for Robin to compete at that level, and Oda should definitely give her this ability. Combining Haki with her Hana Hana no Mi fruit would make her incredibly formidable.

Sanji is the man who is the Wings of the Pirate King! — Nico Robin

Robin Needs To Truly Be Worth A Billion Berries

Robin Can’t Beat Strong Enemies

If Robin masters both Armament and Observation Haki, combined with her Devil Fruit abilities and Fishman Karate, she’ll become incredibly strong – potentially capable of defeating even the strongest commanders of the Yonko. This likely represents the peak of her power, and fans are eager to see her reach it. Many believe Robin should be the next member of the Straw Hat crew to awaken Haki.

The next chapter of One Piece, Chapter 1163, will be released in two weeks on Sunday, October 26th, 2025. While it becomes available in Japan at midnight on Monday, most international fans will be able to read it on October 26th. You can read the chapter for free on Manga Plus.

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2025-10-16 02:05