One Piece: Why The Straw Hats Will Have The Most Conqueror’s Haki Users At The End

One Piece: Why The Straw Hats Will Have The Most Conqueror's Haki Users At The End

As a long-time fan of One Piece and someone who has spent countless hours poring over every detail of this magnificent manga, I must say that the theory presented here is not only plausible but also adds an exciting new dimension to the storyline.


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

Key Takeaways

  • Luffy and Zoro both possess Conqueror’s Haki, making the Straw Hat Pirates formidable.
  • Having more Conqueror’s Haki users will set the crew apart from others in One Piece.
  • Sanji, Usopp, and even Nami could potentially become future Conqueror’s Haki users.

The Straw Hat Pirates are among the strongest characters in the world of One Piece, standing out as one of the top four pirate crews currently dominating the seas. They have ascended to the rank of Yonko crew, a status that places them alongside the Red Hair Pirates, the Blackbeard Pirates, and the Cross Guild. Each member of the Straw Hat crew possesses unique fighting styles, utilizing various tactics to outmatch their opponents.

Indeed, it’s the Haki that lies at the heart of their strongest abilities. To be precise, among the Straw Hat Pirates, two members possess Conqueror’s Haki. Yet, having just two might not suffice. For the Straw Hats to become the legendary pirate crew of all time, they require more mastery over this powerful skill.

The Current Conqueror’s Haki User In The Straw Hat Pirates

  • Luffy Has Mastered Conqueror’s Haki
  • Zoro Recently Awakened Conqueror’s Haki

The Straw Hat Pirates are unique in their leadership structure; they aren’t led by a single commander, but rather, they currently have two – Luffy being one of them. Luffy demonstrated his skill with the Conqueror’s Haki prior to a significant time gap (the timeskip). He then received training in Haki from Rayleigh and learned to control all three types of it during the 18 months he spent with him. Since then, Luffy has continued to refine and strengthen his Conqueror’s Haki abilities.

In the Wano Country arc, Luffy experienced a substantial advancement with his Haki skills. Here, he picked up from Kaido about how Conqueror’s Haki could be infused as well. This newfound ability enabled him to engage with the Yonko on equal terms. It’s evident that this development pushed Luffy to a higher level, although at the time his control over Conqueror’s Haki was still quite raw. Since then, he has significantly refined his command over Conqueror’s Haki, and it’s obvious that Luffy will continue to grow in terms of mastering this power even more.

As a fan, I have to admit that before the timeskip, there weren’t many hints suggesting that Zoro possessed Conqueror’s Haki. But after the timeskip, his skills were on full display during our adventure in Wano Country. It was Enma’s unique ability to drain Haki from its user that ultimately triggered Zoro’s awakening of this power. In his battle against King, we saw him masterfully employ this newfound strength. He swiftly defeated King, and later on, he even managed to outmatch Lucci at Egghead.

At present, Zoro demonstrates a good level of proficiency with Conqueror’s Haki, yet there’s still a significant height to surmount. His application of this technique is quite raw, and he struggles to sustain it over extended periods as well.

Having two leaders among the pirate crew is undoubtedly advantageous, but alone, it won’t be sufficient for the Strawhat Pirates to reach their ultimate goal. There are numerous compelling factors that necessitate additional resources.

Why The Straw Hats Need More Conquerors In The Future

There Are Stronger Crews in the One Piece World

It seems the Straw Hat Pirates could benefit from adding more individuals skilled in Conqueror’s Haki to their team. Having multiple users of this power wouldn’t guarantee them finding the One Piece, but it would significantly enhance their pirate crew’s reputation and standing among other crews in the One Piece universe.

Initially, one may ponder about the necessity of being parted from others. However, a closer look at some exceptional pirate crews, such as those in the world of One Piece, reveals a significant detail – they possess numerous wielders of Conqueror’s Haki. Take the Roger Pirates for instance, where fans observed multiple individuals utilizing this powerful ability. The crew’s captain, Roger, and his right-hand man, Rayleigh, were both Conqueror’s Haki users. Oden later joined the crew, making him the third known user of Conqueror’s Haki in their ranks. Shanks was the fourth. This abundance of powerful conquerors contributed to their success, leading them to rule over the world and even lay claim to the coveted One Piece itself.

One Piece: Why The Straw Hats Will Have The Most Conqueror's Haki Users At The End

It’s evident that the Roger Pirates were among the most powerful crews in the One Piece universe. However, they weren’t the only strong crew boasting multiple Conquerors. Another legendary pirate group, the Rocks Pirates, also had several Conquerors. Notably, Rocks himself was a Conqueror, and if he had led them, it’s likely that Big Mom, Whitebeard, Kaido, and undoubtedly Shiki would have become Conquerors too.

Initially, the team consists of five individuals. However, we also need to factor in Gloriosa, who, similar to Hancock, may possess the ability to use Conqueror’s Haki. It’s important to note that the Rocks Pirates might have had other Conqueror’s Haki users aboard, some of whom the audience remains unaware and likely will never know about. The crux of the matter is that this pirate crew was extraordinarily powerful, ruling the seas, and they demonstrated their strength by having several members activate the Conqueror’s Haki.

In my opinion, if the Straw Hat Pirates aim to outshine everyone else and reign supreme amidst this chaotic era, they ought to stand out by crafting a team unlike any other. To achieve this goal, it seems only fitting that several members of the Straw Hat crew should possess the enigmatic power known as Conqueror’s Haki.

The Future Conquerors Of The Straw Hat Pirates

One Piece: Why The Straw Hats Will Have The Most Conqueror's Haki Users At The End

In the world of One Piece, it won’t come as a shock if more Strawhat crew members acquire Conqueror’s Haki down the line. It’s clear that two among them are likely to master this skill. First and foremost, we have Sanji, who carries royal blood through his Vinsmoke lineage that spans centuries. His desire to find the All Blue is just as significant as Luffy’s quest for the One Piece, which makes it unremarkable that he would also possess Conqueror’s Haki.

In addition, just like how fans are familiar with Usopp frequently having his falsehoods exposed as truth, there have been instances where he claimed to possess Conquerer’s Haki, such as at Dressrosa and more recently in Wano. It’s plausible that Usopp may acquire this ability, given the circumstances, which would align well with the narrative.

An alternative argument could be presented for Nami, who was humorously depicted with an ability resembling Conquerer’s Hiki in a recent installment. However, this could potentially be expanded upon and lead to her mastering this incredible power, thereby increasing the number of Straw Hat Pirates wielding Conqueror’s Haki to five. In essence, all five characters from the East Blue segment of the story might develop this skill.

Readers can access “One Piece” through Viz Media. Officially and at no cost, fans can read it on the Shonen Jump and Manga Plus apps. The upcoming chapter of “One Piece,” titled “One Piece 1128,” is scheduled for release on October 6, 2024.

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2024-09-22 00:04