The Straw Hat Pirates have carved out their place as one of the most formidable crews in the realm of One Piece.
As one of the top four pirate crews currently dominating the seas, the Straw Hats have officially risen to the status of a Yonko crew, standing alongside the Red Hair Pirates, the Blackbeard Pirates, and the Cross Guild. Each member of the Straw Hat crew boasts unique fighting techniques, fully utilizing their skills to overcome adversaries.
At the heart of their strength lies Haki, especially Conqueror’s Haki, utilized by two notable members of the Straw Hat Pirates. However, to solidify their status as the greatest pirates ever, the crew requires more users of this formidable power.
The Current Conqueror’s Haki Users In The Straw Hat Pirates
Luffy Has Mastered Conqueror’s Haki
Zoro Recently Awakened Conqueror’s Haki
The Straw Hat Pirates are distinctive in that they currently have two conquerors in their ranks. Luffy, the first, showcased his Conqueror’s Haki ability well before the timeskip. After training with Rayleigh, he gained basic control over all three Haki types during his 18 months of training. His mastery reached new heights during the Wano Country arc, where he learned that Conqueror’s Haki could be infused into his attacks, allowing him to contend directly with Kaido, a Yonko. Despite some initial clumsiness with the power, Luffy has significantly refined his control over Conqueror’s Haki and is poised for further growth.
You can infuse yourself with the Color of the Supreme King, can’t you? – Luffy
While Zoro had limited hints of wielding Conqueror’s Haki before the timeskip, he truly revealed this ability in Wano Country. Thanks to Enma’s unique ability to draw out Haki from its user, Zoro awakened his Conqueror’s Haki there. He demonstrated advanced usage during his fight against King and has continued to grow since then, though he still faces challenges in fully mastering the power.
While having two conquerors is advantageous, it is insufficient if the Straw Hats wish to ascend to the highest echelons of pirate hierarchy. With multiple formidable pirate crews existing within the One Piece world, the Straw Hat Pirates should aim to have more conquerors in their ranks.
Why The Straw Hats Need More Conquerors In The Future
There Are Stronger Crews in the One Piece World
The Straw Hat Pirates must expand their number of conquerors. While it is not essential to claim the One Piece, enhancing their image as a dominant pirate crew depends on it. Many similar pirate crews have more than two conquerors, including the Big Mom Pirates, Kaido’s crew, and potentially Shanks’s. The Straw Hat Pirates currently lack the distinguishing factor that sets them apart from others.
The reason they need differentiation is evident in the history of the greatest crews. The Roger Pirates boasted several users of Conqueror’s Haki, including Roger himself, Rayleigh, Oden, and Shanks, thanks to their multitude of conquerors supporting their success and dominance in the world.
One might also consider the Rocks Pirates, known for having several conquerors, including Rocks himself and powerful members like Big Mom, Whitebeard, and Kaido. This prevalence of Conqueror’s Haki underscores the might and influence these crews possessed over the seas.
For the Straw Hat Pirates to truly stand out in this current era, their crew needs to embrace a path of unprecedented power, which includes the potential for multiple conqueror users.
The Future Conquerors Of The Straw Hat Pirates
Sanji And Usopp Could Gain Conqueror’s Haki
Looking ahead in One Piece, it wouldn’t be surprising to see other members of the Straw Hat crew gain Conqueror’s Haki. Two strong contenders for this power are Sanji and Usopp. As a member of the Vinsmoke family, Sanji has royal lineage that suggests he possesses the potential for such strength. His personal ambition of discovering the All Blue aligns with the qualities needed to develop Conqueror’s Haki.
The power to never doubt, that is true strength!! – Rayleigh
As for Usopp, often spinning tales that eventually transform into reality, he has jokingly claimed to possess Conqueror’s Haki before. His eventual rise to power can also very well include this ability, further enriching the Straw Hat crew’s capabilities.
Another potential candidate is Nami, who recently hinted at an ability reminiscent of Conqueror’s Haki in a light-hearted context. While it could remain a humorous nod, it might also foreshadow her gaining this significant power, pushing the Straw Hat Pirates to boast as many as five conqueror users—a notable achievement for the crew’s legacy.
