Say Hello To The New Conqueror’s Haki User Of The Straw Hat Pirates In One Piece

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

The Straw Hat Pirates are currently one of the strongest groups sailing in the New World in *One Piece*. Most fans recognize them as a Yonko-level crew, capable of defeating almost any opponent when at their best. However, they aren’t quite operating at 100% strength just yet. The crew still has significant potential for growth, and many of its members are expected to become much more powerful in the future.

Sanji, the cook of the Straw Hat Pirates, is currently a major focus for fans because he’s expected to gain a significant power boost – Conqueror’s Haki – later in the story. Creator Eiichiro Oda has been building towards this substantial upgrade for Sanji in the Final Saga, and fans are eager to see him use it against the Holy Knights and the Demon Army.

Sanji Is The Next Official Conqueror’s Haki User In The Straw Hat Pirates

Oda Has Set Up Sanji’s Conqueror’s Haki

  • Sanji needs Conqueror’s Haki in Elbaf
  • Sanji is Gaban’s parallel

Sanji is one of the most powerful members of the Straw Hat Pirates, rivaled only by Roronoa Zoro. Their competitive dynamic mirrors the relationship between Rayleigh and Gaban, who were both strong fighters for the Roger Pirates. Many fans believe Sanji will become even more powerful and gain significant abilities during the upcoming Elbaf arc.

Do I have Conqueror’s Haki as well? I feel it in me! — Sanji

It’s widely believed that Sanji will unlock Conqueror’s Haki sometime in the future, likely during the Elbaf arc of *One Piece*. This is because the main villains in that arc – Imu and the Demon Army, along with the Holy Knights – are immortal beings. The only way to truly defeat them is with Conqueror’s Haki. The core fighters – Luffy, Loki, Zoro, and Sanji – will all need to demonstrate this powerful ability in battle.

A key connection is that Sanji mirrors Scopper Gaban. Similar to Gaban, Sanji is positioned as the future Pirate King’s right-hand man – one of the ‘Wings’ supporting him. Because Gaban possesses Conqueror’s Haki, it’s highly likely Sanji has it too. This is supported by Sanji’s own feeling that he has this power, and the fact that Oda deliberately obscured Gaban’s response when Sanji directly asked him about possessing the Supreme King’s Haki.

Keep in mind how you use your Conqueror’s Haki, they’re definitely not immortal! — Scopper Gaban

Sanji’s Conqueror’s Haki Will Make Him A Top Tier

Sanji’s Flames Will Get Hotter

Considering everything shown in the manga so far, it’s reasonable to expect Sanji to develop Conqueror’s Haki soon. If he does, he’ll become the third member of the Straw Hat crew with this ability, joining Luffy and Zoro. And if Loki were to join the crew as well, the Straw Hats would have an incredible four Conqueror’s Haki users, making them strong contenders for the title of the world’s most powerful pirate crew.

The newest chapter of One Piece, number 1163, will be released in two weeks, as usual on a Sunday. While it becomes available in Japan at midnight on Monday (JST), most fans around the world will be able to read it on October 26, 2025. The chapter will be available for free on Manga Plus.

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2025-10-14 15:05