This article contains spoilers for One Piece’s Elbaf Arc.
One Piece fans know very well that there is a lot of excitement to come in the Final Saga of the story. It is here that Oda is going to reveal the most intense of battles, and at the same time, the most exciting plot developments.
After all, Oda has been waiting to start the Final Saga of One Piece for over 2 decades now. Of course, there are quite a few One Piece characters who can be considered to be the drivers of the main plot in the Final Saga, and Oda has specifically asked the fans to keep a special eye out for one particular individual.
Sanji Still Has A Lot Of Development Coming
- Oda Wants Fans To Keep Observing Sanji
- Sanji’s Growth Isn’t Complete Yet
One Piece fans know very well that among the Straw Hat Pirates, three individuals are going to always be stronger than most, and they’re Luffy, Zoro, and Sanji. When it comes to Luffy and Zoro, most of their powers are rather simple and self-explanatory. However, Sanji is a special case that Oda has wrapped in mystery.
Hey Luffy, which version of me would be the most helpful to you? — Sanji
According to Oda, Sanji is going to develop even further in the future, which means that he will grow a lot stronger soon. Oda said this specifically in regard to his Germa Lineage Factor growth. Here’s what he had to say:
“D: I have a question. In Chapter 1031 of Volume 102 Sanji’s eyebrows were reversed, but in Chapter 1044 of Volume 103, they returned to normal. Why did they change back to normal? P.N. Rooftop
O: You noticed it well~. His eyebrows have definitely changed. Going back to the Whole Cake Island Arc, all of Sanji’s brothers and sister have had superhuman qualities and strong skin called “Exoskeleton” since they were born due to “Lineage Factor Manipulation”. However, only Sanji was born as a normal human due to his mother’s resistance. Look at his brothers and sister’s eyebrows.
Everyone has “66” like Yonji. Sanji is the exact opposite. That was the battle where “the power of science” was manifested in the wake of the raid suit! Sanji originally had an abnormal resistance to “flame”. It was strange. Let’s keep watching.”
Sanji Will Also Gain Conqueror’s Haki
Sanji’s New Power-Up Is On The Way
Based on what Oda said, Sanji is inevitably going to get stronger in regard to his Lineage Factor. In other words, his Lineage Factor will keep on developing and he will grow stronger and more durable with time. However, that’s not all that Sanji will gain.
I can feel it is in me. — Sanji speaking about Conqueror’s Haki
In the Elbaf arc, Oda has made it quite clear that Sanji will also gain Conqueror’s Haki soon enough. This power is needed to fight and injure the immortals of the One Piece world, and Sanji not having it is impossible.
Sanji Will Surpass Scopper Gaban
At the end of the day, Sanji will have to surpass Scopper Gaban, a legendary pirate in the same tier as Roger. Sanji will go on to reach his level and even go beyond once he’s in his prime. Right now, however, he’s no match.
One Piece Chapter 1158 will be out this week. As usual, One Piece is going to drop on Sunday. In Japan, One Piece drops at 12AM JST on Monday. However, the vast majority of international readers will see the chapter available on August 31. The official release date of One Piece Chapter 1158 is August 31, 2025. Fans can read the chapter for free on Manga Plus.
