One Piece chapter 1088 recently released, revealing an epic conclusion to the saga of the Legendary Hero, Garp the Fist. Amidst the ongoing fierce battles on Pirate Island, Garp’s young Marine protégés stepped up brilliantly, decisively turning the tide, a testament to Garp’s mentorship.
Among the new generation of Marines, Koby particularly stood out as Garp’s prized protégé. His display of power included a breathtaking punch known as Honesty Impact, which was strong enough to split an arm the size of a mountain. Fans are now questioning whether this formidable attack utilized the Conqueror’s Haki Infusion.
What Is Conqueror’s Haki?
- The Rarest Form of Haki in One Piece
- Wielded by only one in a million
Conqueror’s Haki is recognized as the most exceptional type of Haki in the One Piece universe. Generally, Haki is categorized into two main types: Color of Observation and Color of Armament. The Color of Observation allows users to sense others’ presence, power levels, and emotions, granting them precognitive abilities much like a sixth sense.
On the other hand, the Color of Armament empowers users to create an aura that serves as both offense and defense. While this armor is typically invisible, it is often depicted as black in both the anime and the manga. Every inhabitant of the One Piece world possesses these two forms of Haki, but a very select few can wield the third form, known as the Color of the Supreme King, or Conqueror’s Haki.
The ability of Conqueror’s Haki allows the user to project their willpower onto others, rendering weaker opponents unconscious. The disparity in power significantly aids in this process. Only the most formidable individuals, worthy of ruling, can manifest this power. The advanced variant of the Color of the Supreme King enables users to channel their strength into their attacks, allowing them to potentially knock out even some of the strongest adversaries with a single strike. Notably, Garp is one of the few who can utilize this advanced form.
Indicators Of Conqueror’s Haki Infusion
There are several clear indicators from Oda regarding the advanced usage of Conqueror’s Haki. One of the most noticeable signs is the appearance of black lightning emanating from the body part infused with this power. For instance, Kaido’s club generates black lightning when he attacks with Conqueror’s Haki, as do Luffy’s punches. When infused with this technique, any part of the body demonstrates this stark representation of power. This phenomenon has been observed with other characters like Big Mom, Shanks, and Rayleigh.
It’s a common misunderstanding that Conqueror’s Haki Infusion always creates a no-touch effect. In reality, this effect occurs only when combining the advanced form of Conqueror’s Haki with Armament Haki, allowing users to damage foes internally from a distance. For example, this unique interaction has been demonstrated in battles between users of the Color of the Supreme King like Luffy and Kaido, where physical contact is not always necessary.
Does Koby Have Conqueror’s Haki?
Koby Doesn’t Possess Conqueror’s Haki Currently
As for Koby’s status in terms of Conqueror’s Haki, it becomes fairly evident that he does not possess it at this moment. His fist did not exhibit any of the powerful black lightning typically associated with Conqueror’s Haki. The minor sparks he produced during his attack are characteristic of Armament Haki. Similar sparks were noted during Luffy’s encounter with Katakuri, which indicated fundamental Armament Haki rather than Supreme King Haki.
The distinct sign of Conqueror’s Haki is identified by significant black lightning streaming from the infused body part. Koby’s attack did not release black lightning in the surrounding area, further suggesting that he did not utilize Conqueror’s Haki.
Overall, Koby’s prowess is rooted solely in Armament Haki, and this achievement makes his abilities even more impressive. It showcases the significant effort he has exerted to enhance his powers, allowing him to obliterate an enormous fist merely by mastering advanced Armament Haki. Koby’s journey illustrates that he has massive potential ahead as he continues to refine his abilities.
Koby’s Promising Future in One Piece
Looking ahead, Koby is poised to become an Admiral of the Navy, a goal he aspires to achieve. To reach this milestone, he must continue rigorous training, as both his Observation and Armament Haki show remarkable power. Koby possesses the possibility of unlocking Conqueror’s Haki eventually, especially given his connection to Garp, who himself held such abilities.
Moreover, it could be anticipated that Koby might gain a Devil Fruit power, following the trend among current Admirals. What specific Devil Fruit Oda could assign him is still uncertain. While Koby’s feat was indeed notable, it’s important to recognize that he still has considerable growth ahead and is not ready to match the strength of elite pirates. His struggle against Pizarro illustrated that despite his accomplishments, he remains vulnerable and in need of further development before he can pose a true threat to the Yonko like Luffy.
