Straw Hat Power Ups on Elbaf, explained

This article contains spoilers from the Elbaf arc of One Piece.

summary

• Luffy to power up Haki and Gear 5 in Elbaf.

• Zoro must improve stamina and other forms of Haki.

• Sanji's power-ups include scientific enhancement.

After years of waiting, the Straw Hat Pirates are finally in Elbaf, and fans can't wait to see the exciting events of this arc as the story continues. As always, the Straw Hat Pirates are going to play a big role here, uncovering some huge secrets about the world government and taking part in incredibly exciting battles.

Naturally, given that this is the last saga a pieceThe Straw Hat Pirates grow stronger as the story progresses through Elbaf, and it is to be expected that they will face another formidable threat. Each member of the crew will grow in their own way here, and fans can't wait to see what power-ups they get after the conclusion of this arc.

Monster Trio's Power Up

• Luffy needs to work on his overall efficiency

• Zoro lacks stamina with Enma

• Sanji needs to be at his best

The Monster Trio is definitely going to be under the spotlight in the Elbaf arc a pieceEspecially when it comes to the combat side of things. Fans can expect them to fight powerful enemies throughout the Elbaf arc, and as they fight and engage in exciting battles, they will definitely improve their overall skills. For Luffy, fans know what the next challenges are. Luffy has already gained the power of Gear 5 and he has also unlocked all forms of Haki. The fact that Luffy is already at a very high level cannot be denied. However, if there's one thing that the Egghead arc of One Piece made clear, it's that Luffy needs more power if he's going to take down the monstrously powerful Five Elders, or worse, Emu. Joy Boy replies that Luffy has what it takes to defeat the Elders and that is a high grade of Haki. Once Luffy learns how to use Conqueror's Haki to the same level as Joy Boy, he will be unstoppable, and the progress towards that begins in Elbaf, presumably when he engages in battle against the powerful Holy Knights. Luffy needs to improve his use of Gear 5 and last longer in this form.

Once you're dead, you're just bones anyway. Beat loud, heart beat! – Luffy

As far as Zoro goes, fans know he has to improve in many areas. Although Zoro has great output with Enma, he is nowhere near the level of Admiral or Yonko. If he is to defeat Mihak, he will need to become stronger and the challenges Elbaf poses, such as the Holy Knights or potentially Loki, will push him to the next level. For one, Zoro needs to make sure he doesn't die a few minutes after using the King of Hell. He also needs to upgrade his winner's hockey as it's pretty bad right now. Furthermore, Zoro will have to develop his other Haki forms and, potentially, work on his stamina by pushing himself beyond all limits, which can only be accomplished by facing a much stronger enemy.

Meanwhile, Sanji's finale is as impressive as ever in the saga a pieceAnd fans can't wait for him to reach the next level. For Sanji, the next big power-up is of course going to revolve around scientific development, which Oda himself says is not yet complete. In addition, developing your own hockey and awakening powers like the winner's hockey will also be great.

Power up the weak trio

Nami, Chopper, and Usopp will have exciting roles to play in Elbaf

While the monster trio of Straw Hat Pirates are always at the center of some of the most exciting power-ups in One Piece, the weak trio don't really do much. However, Elbaf will have to take this trio in a different direction. If the Straw Hat Pirates are to compete with the other Emperors and surpass them to become the Pirate King Crew, then all the members need to be very strong, which puts great expectations on the shoulders of the weak trio.

As far as Chopper goes, fans can't expect much, as he rarely gets a big fight in one piece. Chopper recently got a power-up that allows him to fight at Monster Point for 30 minutes, and that's likely to continue as his best power for a while.

Nami, on the other hand, needs some big boosts. Right now, she is weak, even though she has recently gained access to Zeus' power. Oda has already highlighted on several occasions that Nami's full-powered Zeus is not the invincible weapon that many think it is. As such, Nami needs to strengthen herself with powers like Haki. Given that Elbaf is deeply connected to Thor, the god of lightning, Nami could receive a power-up along those lines in the arc's future.

Luffy will never stop until he becomes the Pirate King! – Nami

Usopp, meanwhile, has the most exciting future ahead of him. Usopp had always wanted to come to Elbaf and believed that it was here that he would fulfill his dream of becoming a proud warrior. Of course, Usopp is still far from achieving his dream and it could very well change in this arc. Usopp can get Armament Haki in this arc, and if luck is on his side, he can also get Conqueror's Haki. It all depends on which way Oda wants the story to go. His weapon, Kuro Kabuto, may also see some major upgrades in this saga of the story.

Power up for the rest of the straw hats

Other straw hats may not receive major boosts

The remaining members of the Straw Hat Pirates are going to grow up in the Elbaf Ark a piece Also, but their growth may not be as pronounced as the other six. For example, Robin might gain access to Haki, but for Jinbe, there might not be a clear-cut powerup since he's already so powerful. Franky can gain scientific power-ups by working with Vegapunk or by incorporating the Adam Tree into his arsenal in some way.

Finally, Brooke may or may not receive an exciting power-up. Either Oda will keep him as is, or he can combine Brook's powers with Elbaf's Underworld, which would make a lot of sense, and strengthen Brook's demonic powers there. Most of the Straw Hats are likely to be strong in this part of the story, and fans can't wait to see what happens in this major story arc that will surprise all readers and exceed expectations.

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