One Piece Teases A New Devil Fruit Awakening In The Elbaf Arc

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The idea of Devil Fruit awakenings first appeared during the Dressrosa arc of One Piece, and we’ve seen more characters with these powers since then. Now, in the Elbaf arc, it looks like Doctor Chopper of the Straw Hat Pirates might have an awakened Devil Fruit ability. His powers are strong enough to even oppose Imu’s Domi Reversi, leading many to believe he’s secretly an Awakened Zoan, and that he’s been using his Devil Fruit in a unique way for quite some time.

Assessing The Need For New Awakenings Against Imu

The final arc of One Piece is showcasing its most powerful characters battling for control, and central to this conflict is Imu, the world’s sovereign. Imu is arguably the most important character in this final saga, and especially deserves focus during the upcoming Elbaf Arc as one of the main villains.

Imu and his Holy Knights have been very active, demonstrating immense power. Imu, especially, is one of the strongest characters in the One Piece world. To stand a chance against him, the Straw Hat Pirates and their allies need to become more powerful. Devil Fruit awakenings will be crucial in this fight, as they offer a clever way to significantly boost the strength of already formidable fighters.

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Why Chopper Has Secretly Awakened The Hito Hito no Mi

The Elbaf arc in One Piece suggests that Chopper may be able to unlock the full potential of his Devil Fruit. We know Chopper ate the Hito Hito no Mi as a young reindeer and later joined the Straw Hat Pirates. What’s special about Chopper’s Devil Fruit ability is that he can use special medicine called Rumble Balls to greatly enhance his powers and go beyond his usual limits.

Before the two-year timeskip, Chopper needed to eat three Rumble Balls to transform into his incredibly powerful Monster Point form, which was strong enough to defeat opponents like CP9 in a single blow. After training, he gained full control over this transformation and can now activate Monster Point with just one Rumble Ball. During the Wano Country arc, Chopper even learned to extend how long he could stay in Monster Point. More recently in Elbaf, he demonstrated the ability to use his Devil Fruit powers to resist Imu’s Domi Reversi, suggesting he’s secretly awakened his fruit. This awakening allows him to now influence others with his abilities, making him even more powerful.

How The Human Fruit Counters Imu’s Domi Reversi

To figure out how the Human-Human Fruit managed to negate Imu’s Domi Reversi, it’s important to understand the power of Devil Fruit Awakenings. Although Oda hasn’t fully explained all Awakenings, we know some allow users to influence things beyond their own bodies. For example, the Human-Human Fruit lets Chopper transform into a human-reindeer hybrid, but if a human ate it, Oda has stated they would gain a deeper understanding of what it means to be human.

It’s about rediscovering what makes us truly human, allowing people to live more authentically. That’s what it comes down to, I think.

Okay, so the whole thing with the Giants turning back into humans after Chopper hit them? It’s HUGE! It really makes me think Chopper isn’t just affecting himself with his powers, but everyone around him too. And get this – it seems like he’s totally immune to the demon-turning effect! Even better, his attacks can actually reverse the process and bring people back to normal, letting them regain their humanity. This isn’t just a power-up, it’s gotta be a Devil Fruit Awakening – and one that doesn’t just change him, but the world around him! It’s seriously exciting to think about what this means for his abilities.

Gauging Chopper’s Powers At The End Of The New Arc

Chopper has become incredibly strong. As demonstrated in the Wano Country arc, he was able to battle Queen effectively for a while before Sanji intervened. This shows he’s now capable of taking on powerful opponents like the Tobi Roppo, who serve directly under the Yonko Commanders.

Chopper’s recent power boost, which allows him to counter Imu’s abilities, has made him incredibly strong. He’s also likely to continue growing even more powerful. This increased strength suggests he’ll soon be able to fight on par with the top commanders of the Yonko, and that level of power will be crucial as the story reaches its climax.

One Piece chapter 1178 will be available to read on Manga Plus on March 29, 2026.

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2026-03-28 02:09