This article contains spoilers from One Piece's Elbaf Arc.

Summary

New World dangers demand a power-up for the Straw Hat Pirates, possibly in the form of Haki
Franky might have unknowingly tapped into Haki, hinting at future growth in strength
Fans anticipate Franky awakening Haki in Elbaf, setting the stage for more powerful moments in the series.

One Piece’s Final Saga will see the Straw Hat Pirates finally reach the Final Island, Laugh Tale, and claim the One Piece. Before that, however, the Straw Hat Pirates will need to fight their way through many dangers and face off against some mighty characters. While some Straw Hats, like Luffy, Zoro, and Sanji, are ready for the challenges up ahead, some others might not be.

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By Rei Penber

This is precisely why the Straw Hat Pirates news to getting stronger. Fans have long been waiting for some of the members of the Straw Hat Pirates to awaken Haki, and although no big progress has been made in this regard, one particular Straw Hat might already have awakened Haki without even knowing it.

Why The Straw Hats Need Haki In The Final Saga

The Dangers Of The New World Are Immense
The Straw Hat Pirates Need To Get Stronger

The Straw Hat Pirates are incredibly strong, and fans know that for a fact. Luffy and his crew were strong enough to fight against the Beast Pirates and even win against them. But, it can't be denied that the vast majority of the shift was put in by the Monster Trio. Robin, Jinbe, and Franky did well enough as well, but they still need to climb higher heights to be considered strong Yonko Officers. This major Power-Up for them can only come in the form of Haki.

To never doubt, that is true power! — Silvers Rayleigh

More than that, fans also know that the Straw Hat Pirates sail the New World, the perils of which know no bounds. The crew really needs to get stronger, and if there's one thing a pirate needs to survive the New World, it is Haki.

Why Franky Might Already Have Gotten Haki

Franky Could Hurt Gear 5 Luffy On Egghead

Although Oda hasn't confirmed Franky as a Haki user, there is one particular scene in One Piece that fans often turn to. On Egghead, Luffy, and the Straw Hats fought against the Five Elders. When Luffy realized that he couldn't win against them due to their immorality, it became increasingly clear that he'd have to figure out a way to get them out of proximity. To that end, Luffy used his Gear 5 Gum Gum Balloon and asked the crew to give him their strong shots.

Of course it hurts! You guys are using Haki! — Luffy

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By Rei Penber

When Luffy was hit, he redirected their powerful blows to Marcus Mars, blowing the bird away from Egghead completely. While Luffy was getting hit, he openly stated that their attacks hurt, simply because they were using Haki. Sanji, as fans know, is a Haki user. Bonnet was clearly using Haki too. The only other character involved in the attack was none other than Franky. Since Franky could hurt Luffy, and he commented on being hit by Haki, it is possible that Franky might've accidentally tapped into Haki momentarily.

Will Franky Reawaken Haki In Elbaf?

Franky Gaining Haki Would Be Perfect

It goes without saying that even if Franky used Haki in Elbaf, he most certainly wasn't aware of it. Franky might've accidentally tapped into this power for a brief moment, which means Oda could be preparing a big moment for Franky gaining Haki in the future, possibly Elbaf. Fans absolutely can't wait for more growth from Franky, especially now that the crew is getting closer than ever to the One Piece.

One Piece Chapter 1149 will be out in a 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 May 11. The official release date of One Piece Chapter 1149 is May 25, 2025. Fans can read the chapter for free on Manga Plus.

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Release Date: October 20, 1999
Network: Fuji TV
Directors: Hiroaki Miyamoto, Konosuke Uda, Junji Shimizu, Satoshi Itō, Munehisa Sakai, Katsumi Tokoro, Yutaka Nakajima, Yoshihiro Ueda, Kenichi Takeshita, Yoko Ikeda, Ryota Nakamura, Hiroyuki Kakudou, Takahiro Imamura, Toshihiro Maeya, Yûji Endô, Nozomu Shishido, Hidehiko Kadota, Sumio Watanabe, Harume Kosaka, Yasuhiro Tanabe, Yukihiko Nakao, Keisuke Onishi, Junichi Fujise, Hiroyuki Satou