one piece We are currently at the climax of the Elbaf Arc, where the battle of the gods unfolds in earnest. with one piece Chapter 1187, officially released on July 5, 2026, features an exciting clash of gods between the sun god Nika and the demon god Nerona Imu, and the story finds the divine beings in existence in a position that no longer comes as a surprise to fans.
In the same final part of the story, one piece Now, after years of being set up, we're officially adding two new gods to the Straw Hat Pirates. These two gods are none other than Sanji, also known as Luffy's Sword and Shield, Zoro and the Pirate King's Wings. Zoro was set to reach the same heights as his ancestor Ryuma, the 'God of Swords'. This title is a sacred title already assigned by Eiichiro Oda, the creator of One Piece. Meanwhile, Sanji is set to grow even bigger in the climax of the Elbaf Arc as he utilizes the power of the 'demon god' Ifrit to battle Castle Killingham and awaken the conqueror Haki.
One Piece will be adding two more gods to the Straw Hats through Sword God and Ifrit.
The Straw Hat Pirates are an incredibly powerful crew, and their power continues to grow even in the final war. one piece. in one piece In Chapter 1044, Issue 17 of Shueisha Weekly Shonen Jump, which was officially released on March 28, 2022, Eiichiro Oda officially gave the Straw Hat Pirates their first god in the form of the sun god Nika. Through this, Luffy was transformed into a powerful god and warrior of liberation who stood against oppression and slavery.
“A warrior of liberation who has a body with the power of rubber, fights as she pleases, and brings smiles to people’s faces…aka Nika, the Sun God!” — Elders explaining the sun god Nika, One Piece Episode 1044
Since then, the concept of God has only expanded on One Piece. In Elbaf itself, a warrior god whose power is currently wielded by Loki appears in One Piece episode 1175, and in episode 1179, the world's demon gods Nero and Imu appear. Luffy was the first god added to the Straw Hat Pirates, but Zoro and Sanji will soon follow, with writer Eiichiro Oda explaining the setting very clearly.
“After his death, he was given the title of Kenshin and buried with his beloved sword Shusui. They are both national treasures of the country!” — Onimaru explains the title of Kenshin One Piece Episode 937.
As for Zoro, Eiichiro Oda lined him up to surpass not only Dracula 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 Kenshin. Among all existing swordsmen, Ryuma is considered strong enough to rival a god. It has been confirmed that Zoro, a direct descendant of Ryuma, fights just like him. one piece Chapter 1023 is titled “Like Two Peas in a Pod.” This chapter compared Zoro to Kenshin and emphasized his potential to not only reach Kenshin's level, but surpass it. Zoro surpasses the level of Sword God Ryuma and embodies the power of a god.
“Ushimaru was a fantastic swordsman and direct descendant of the sword god Ryuma Shimotsuki. And this man was the one who finally sent Shusui back to Wano. Ryuma was also a one-eyed samurai, so it must have been fate.” — Kawamatsu explains the relationship between Zoro and Ryuma in One Piece Chapter 1023.
In the same vein, Sanji is also expected to gain the power of a god. In his case, his powers were more demonic in nature. Sanji's first Diable Jambe power-up connects him directly to the Devil's Bridge, and his second power-up known as Ifrit Jambe, which he utilized officially in One Piece Chapter 1034, connects him directly to the 'Demon God' of the One Piece universe.
Ifrit is a demonic god who appears in various Arabian folklore and Islamic scriptures, whose powers relate to smoke and fire and are demonic in nature. Sanji has already harnessed this demonic power, but as he becomes stronger, his demonic power will also become stronger. By the end of One Piece, he will stand tall as one of the most powerful divine figures in the world.
Why Zoro and Sanji's connection to God is important to their growth in power
Zoro and Sanji's connection to God is very important to their overall character development. For Zoro, his connection to the Sword God Ryuma means he can officially surpass him and establish himself as the world's greatest swordsman.
For Sanji, a direct connection to Ifrit allows him to draw out his true hidden powers and further develop his abilities. As Sanji harnesses the power of Conqueror's Haki and upgrades Ifrit Jambe, he will further draw upon his divine power, making himself an even more powerful warrior and ally of Monkey D. Luffy.
Sanji: Hello, Grandpa! Can I use it too?
Gaban: You should have the potential to do so. But in your case, for some reason, I feel a very strong sense of self-deprecation. If you truly want to make Luffy the pirate king, you should become the king too.
— Scopper Gaban confirmed Sanji's Conqueror's Haki, One Piece Chapter #1187.
Why are there 5 gods at the end of the Straw Hat Pirates?
Zoro and Sanji are two gods added to the Straw Hat Pirates, but they are not the only ones with god titles or powers. Usopp was given the title of God through a gag along with Zoro and Sanji in the Dressrosa arc, especially in One Piece Chapter 743. That alone makes the Straw Hat Pirates four gods, but there is also a possibility that Vivi will join the pirates again. If she continues to consume the power of Hitohitonomi Model Zaza, a Secret God Devil Fruit officially introduced in One Piece 1182 Episode 24 of Weekly Shonen Jump on May 10, 2026, the Straw Hats could potentially end up with five gods on board.
With the five gods, the Straw Hats will officially become the strongest group. one piece. It will also fulfill Eiichiro Oda's setup in One Piece Chapter 968, where the Roger Pirates said that someone from the future will come and surpass them. Luffy and the Straw Hats will accomplish what Roger could not while outsmarting Joy Boy and his allies to liberate the world from the tyranny of the World Government.
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