
As a huge One Piece fan, I have to admit the series isn’t perfect. While Oda-sensei has created an incredible world and some truly fantastic characters, the female characters have sometimes felt a little underserved. It’s been a long-running criticism, and honestly, it’s been tough to see so few women demonstrate Conqueror’s Haki – especially with Big Mom now out of the picture after 28 years of story! But I’m getting seriously excited because it looks like Oda is finally addressing this! The latest arc is introducing Saint Gunko, and she’s shaping up to be an unbelievably powerful and complex villain – possibly one of the most dangerous people within the World Government! She’s set to be the main antagonist of the Elbaf arc, and from what we’ve seen, she’s truly a ‘God’s Blade’ – a force to be reckoned with. I think she’s going to be a game-changer!