One Piece: Oda Unveils Straw Hats' New Power Level Post-Elbaf

The Final Saga of One Piece: A New Era for the Straw Hat Pirates

Eiichiro Oda's One Piece is currently in its Final Saga, a pivotal arc where the Straw Hat Pirates are expected to reach their peak potential. As one of the Yonko crews alongside the Red Hair Pirates and the Blackbeard Pirates, the Straw Hats have already demonstrated incredible strength. However, not all members have reached their full potential. In fact, it can be said that none of them are at their peaks yet.

While Luffy, Zoro, and Sanji are undeniably powerful, the other members of the crew still have significant room for growth. This becomes even more apparent after the events of the Elbaf Arc, where the crew was taken down by a single Holy Knight. It's clear that the Straw Hat Pirates need a major strength boost to stand on equal footing with the other Yonko crews, especially as they approach the final saga.

The Monster Trio: Conqueror’s Haki Masters

The first major power-up for the Straw Hat Pirates will come from the Monster Trio—Luffy, Zoro, and Sanji. Luffy is set to master his Conqueror’s Haki, as confirmed by Scopper Gaban. Fans also know that Zoro recently discovered he possesses this power. Conqueror’s Haki, also known as the Color of the Supreme King Haki, is a rare ability that allows users to overwhelm enemies with spiritual energy. As Silvers Rayleigh explained:

"You can control the Color of the Supreme King, but you can't train it to be stronger directly. It is the embodiment of the spirit of the user. It only grows stronger if the user itself grows stronger."

Sanji, too, has the setup for awakening Conqueror’s Haki. Following the Elbaf Arc, the Straw Hats could have at least three Conqueror’s Haki users capable of fighting at an elite level and even clashing with Admirals and Yonko.

Loki Might Join the Crew in Elbaf

In addition to the Monster Trio, there's speculation that Loki might join the Straw Hat Pirates at the end of the Elbaf Arc. If he were to join, the crew would gain another Conqueror’s Haki user and someone with a bounty of 2.6 billion berries. Loki is an unstoppable force, and his inclusion would make the Straw Hats an even more formidable crew.

The Straw Hats Will Be the Closest to the One Piece

Beyond the Monster Trio, the other members of the crew also need to improve. It's time for Oda to give them Haki so they can fight at a high level. Usopp, in particular, needs a Haki upgrade, and the Elbaf Arc seems like the perfect opportunity for him to shine. As Silvers Rayleigh once told Luffy:

"Haki is a power that is dormant in everyone everywhere. The ability to sense spiritual energy and overwhelm enemies is something everyone has to some degree. But most people never discover it. To never doubt, that is true power."

Nami and Robin also deserve Haki upgrades, and fans believe they may receive them in this arc. Franky might have already awakened Haki in the Egghead Arc, and if that's the case, he could showcase his power here.

A New Era for the Straw Hat Pirates

With these major power-ups, the Straw Hat Pirates will be pushed to the next level. Fans should expect to see a completely different crew following the events of Elbaf. At that point, they will most certainly be the strongest crew in the world.

Eiichiro Oda's One Piece follows the journey of Monkey D. Luffy and the Straw Hat Pirates as they sail the seas to claim the grand treasure known as the One Piece. The manga is currently in its Final Saga. One Piece will be featured in this week's Weekly Shonen Jump Issue. The official release date of One Piece Chapter 1168 is December 7, 2025. In Japan, One Piece drops at 12AM JST on Monday, which is 11:00 AM EST, or 8:00 AM PT. Fans can read the chapter for free on Manga Plus and the Shonen Jump apps. Doing so ensures that fans always support the author.