One Piece: Oda Reveals A Straw Hat He Will Give Special Attention To In The Final Saga

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

Enthusiasts of the anime series “One Piece” eagerly anticipate the climactic Final Saga, where creator Oda promises to unveil the most thrilling combat sequences and captivating narrative twists yet.

Oda, the creator of One Piece, has been eagerly anticipating the commencement of the Final Saga for more than 20 years now. Naturally, there are several characters within One Piece that could be deemed central figures in the Final Saga. Interestingly enough, Oda has hinted to fans to pay extra attention to a specific individual in this final act.

Sanji Still Has A Lot Of Development Coming

  • Oda Wants Fans To Keep Observing Sanji
  • Sanji’s Growth Isn’t Complete Yet

Fans of One Piece recognize that out of the Straw Hat Pirates, Luffy, Zoro, and Sanji tend to be stronger than many others. While Luffy’s and Zoro’s abilities are generally straightforward and easy to understand, Sanji presents a unique enigma skillfully crafted by Oda.

Hey Luffy, which version of me would be the most helpful to you? — Sanji

In accordance with Oda’s statements, Sanji is expected to significantly advance and become much stronger, particularly concerning his Germa Lineage Factor development. This is based on Oda’s remarks.

Question: D is curious, why did Sanji’s eyebrows, which had been reversed in Chapter 1031 of Volume 102, revert back to their normal state in Chapter 1044 of Volume 103?

It’s clear you spotted the difference – Sanji’s eyebrows have certainly evolved. During the Whole Cake Island Arc, all of Sanji’s siblings possess superhuman traits and extremely tough skin known as “Exoskeleton”, a result of “Lineage Factor Manipulation”. However, Sanji was the only one born as a normal human due to his mother’s resistance. Compare this to their eyebrows for a distinct difference.

Everyone, just like Yonji, possesses a certain level of strength. However, Sanji is quite different. That fight showcased the power of technology with the use of the raid suit! Originally, Sanji had an unusual ability to resist fire, which was quite peculiar. Let’s continue watching and find out more!

Sanji Will Also Gain Conqueror’s Haki

Sanji’s New Power-Up Is On The Way

According to Oda’s statements, it’s only a matter of time before Sanji significantly enhances his strength related to his Lineage Factor. This means that his Lineage Factor will continue to evolve, making him increasingly powerful and more resilient over time. Yet, his development doesn’t stop there; additional abilities are also expected to emerge for Sanji.

I can feel it is in me. — Sanji speaking about Conqueror’s Haki

In the Elbaf storyline, it’s evident that Sanji will acquire the Conqueror’s Haki in due time. This ability is crucial for combat against the immortal beings in the One Piece universe, and with Sanji lacking it thus far, it seems inevitable that he’ll soon obtain it.

Sanji Will Surpass Scopper Gaban

By the close of the day, it becomes inevitable that Sanji surpasses Scopper Gaban, a renowned pirate who shares the same tier as Roger. Eventually, when Sanji reaches his peak, he is expected to not only reach but exceed Gaban’s level, despite currently being no competition for him.

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The upcoming One Piece Chapter 1158 will be released this coming week! Typically, new chapters are published every Sunday. For those in Japan, you’ll find the chapter at midnight on Monday (JST). However, most international readers can expect to access it on August 31st. That’s right, the official release date is August 31, 2025. Excitingly, fans can enjoy reading this chapter for free on Manga Plus!

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2025-08-31 01:16