a piece Currently at the climax of the Elbaf arc, where the War of the Gods is officially unfolding. with a piece Chapter 1187, officially released on July 5, 2026, addresses the thrilling clash of gods between Sun God Nika and Devil God Nerona Emu, the story finds itself in a situation where existing divine entities do not surprise fans.
In the same final section of the story, a piece After years of setup two more gods are now officially set to be added to the Straw Hat Pirates. These two gods are none other than Sword and Shield Luffy, Zoro and Sanji, also known as Wings of the Pirate King. Zoro is set to reach the same heights as his ancestor, 'Sword God' Ryuma – a divine title already determined by Eiichiro Oda, the creator of One Piece. Meanwhile, Sanji has tapped into the power of the 'Demon God' Ifrit, which only continues to grow at the climax of Elbaf's arc as he fights against Saint Killingham and awakens his conqueror's Haki.
One piece is set to add two Gods to the Straw Hat through Sword God and Efreet
The Straw Hat Pirates are an incredibly powerful crew, and their power continues to grow in the final stretch. a piece. in a piece Chapter 1044, which was officially released in Shuisha's Weekly Shōnen Jump issue #17 on March 28, 2022, Eiichiro Oda officially gave the Straw Hat Pirates their first God as Sun God Nika. With this, Luffy transformed into a warrior of liberation, a strong god who stands against oppression and slavery.
“Having a body with the power of rubber, and fighting in any way possible, bringing smiles to people's faces, a warrior of liberation…also known as the Sun God, Nika!” — The Elders Explaining the Sun God Nika, One Fragment Chapter #1044
Since then, the concept of God has expanded to just one piece. In Elbaf alone, a fragment introduces a warrior god, whose powers are currently wielded by Loki, in a fragment chapter 1175, and then in chapter 1179, Nerona Emu, the Devil God of the World. While Luffy was the first god added to the Straw Hat Pirates, Zoro and Sanji are set to follow soon, and the setup is made very clear by the writer, Eiichiro Oda.
“After his death, he was granted the title of Sword God and buried with his beloved sword Susui. They are national treasures of the two countries!” – Onimaru explains the title of Sword God, One Piece Chapter 937
In Zoro's case, Eiichiro Oda has aligned him to overcome not only Dracul Mihawk, but also his ancestor Ryuma. As explained in One Piece Chapter 937, which was officially released on March 25, 2019, Ryuma was officially called the Sword God. Thus, in terms of all swordsmen in existence, Ryuma was considered so strong that he was on the level of gods. Zoro, who descends directly from Ryouma, fights like him, as was confirmed a piece Chapter 1023, titled “Like Two Peas in a Pod.” This chapter compares Zoro to the Sword God and highlights his ability to not only reach the level of the Sword God but surpass it. As Zoro surpasses the level of Sword Lord Ryuma, he will embody the power of God.
“Ushimaru was a great swordsman and a direct descendant of the sword god Shimotsuki Ryuma. And this man was the one who finally turned Shusui back to Wano. It must have been fate, because Ryuma was also a one-eyed samurai.” – Kawamatsu explains Zoro's relationship with Ryouma, One Piece Chapter #1023
In the same light, Sanji will also get divine power. In his case, his powers have been more monstrous in nature. Sanji's first power-up, Diable Jambe, is directly linked to Devil's Leg, and his second power-up, known as Ifrit Jambe, which he officially taps in One Piece chapter 1034, directly links him to the 'Demon Lord' of the One Piece world.
Ifrit is a demon god in various Arabic folklore and Islamic scriptures, whose power is associated with smoke and fire, and is simply monstrous in nature. Sanji has already tapped into this monster's power, but the stronger he gets, the stronger his demonic power becomes. At the end of a piece, he will stand as the strongest divine figure existing in the world.
Why is Zoro and Sanji's connection to the gods important to their growth in power?
Zoro and Sanji's relationship with their gods is extremely important to their overall character development. For Zoro, his relationship with the Sword Lord Ryuma means that he can officially surpass him and establish himself as the greatest swordsman in existence in the world.
For Sanji, direct connection to Ifrit brings out his true hidden powers and allows him to further develop his abilities. Once Sanji taps into the power of Conqueror's Haki and upgrades his Ifrit Jambe, he will bring his divine power even further, making himself an even stronger fighter and Monkey D. making Luffy's ally.
Sanji: Hey, grandpa! Can I also use Supreme King?
Gaban: You must have the capacity for it. However, in your case, for some reason, I feel a very strong self-depreciation. If you really want Luffy to be the pirate king then you must be a king too.
– Scooper Gaban confirms Sanji's conqueror's haki, One Piece chapter #1187
Why would an episode of the Straw Hat Pirates have 5 gods at the end?
While Zoro and Sanji are the two God additions to the Straw Hat Pirates, they are not the only ones with the title or power of God. Usopp was given the title of god as a gag in the Dressrosa arc, specifically in one piece chapter 743, alongside Zoro and Sanji. This alone puts the Straw Hat Pirates in the Four Gods, but there is a possibility that Vivi will rejoin the team. If she were to consume the power of Hito Hito no Mi Model: Zaza, which is a Rain God Devil Fruit officially introduced on May 10, 2026 in One Piece Chapter 1182, Weekly Shōnen Jump Issue #24, then the Straw Hats could potentially end up with five gods on board.
With the five gods, the Straw Hat Pirates will officially become the strongest crew in the whole. a piece. This will then complete the setup by Eiichiro Oda in One Piece Chapter 968, where the Roger Pirates will have someone come and cross them in the future. Luffy and the Straw Hats will then do what Roger cannot, and at the same time, outwit Joy Boy and his allies, freeing the world from the tyranny of the World Government.
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