One Piece hints at Sanji’s future power-up with major reveal in chapter 1149

Conqueror’s Haki and Future Sight are coming for the Straw Hats’ cook—and it’s officially being teased by Oda

One Piece Chapter 1149 just released, and it’s got longtime fans rolling on the floor in excitement—particularly those who’ve been waiting for Sanji’s next major power-up. While the Elbaf arc is currently heating up with absolutely insane and awesome battles, the biggest surprise actually came with one huge reveal related to maybe the most mysterious and coolest legend from Gol D.

Roger’s crew: Scopper Gaban.This might suggest that Sanji is on the verge of manifesting two of the most powerful abilities possible in One Piece lore, just in time for the big battle against the World Government’s going to get heated.

Sanji’s future power boost: Conqueror’s haki and future sight explained

What makes these powers so important in the One Piece world?

In One Piece, Haki (a form of energy all strong fighters are able to manipulate and utilize in combat) comes in three different flavors. Two of them – for an order of RICO, and for an electronic filing – are incredibly rare:

So far, Sanji has pushed through solely with his insane speed, stealth, and Observation Haki.

If the popular manga’s latest chapter is any indication, One Piece character Chopper’s abilities are set to increase in a big way.

Scopper Gaban reveals conqueror’s haki—and it’s a clue for Sanji’s path

The Pirate King’s left-hand man mirrors Sanji’s growth

In Chapter 1149, Scopper Gaban – one of Gol D. Roger’s closest crewmates – displays enough Conqueror’s Haki to radiate across an entire island, proving without a doubt that he’s one of the most powerful warriors in the series. He uses it to convincingly defeat Sommers and destroy the Holy Knights’ forces, while indicating he has Future Sight level Observation Haki (Future Sight).

Why does this matter? There’s an active contingent of One Piece fandom that insists Gaban is the left-hand man of Roger, the “Sanji” if you will, as Zoro parallels Rayleigh on the right. If that theory is accurate, then Sanji is well on his way to acquiring both Conqueror’s Haki and Future Sight, just like Gaban.This is the clearest evidence so far that Sanji’s power-up is more than fans’ wishes coming to life. It’s in the development of the canon itself.

Sanji’s power-up: Why conqueror’s haki makes sense for his character

The cook of the Straw Hats is more than comic relief—he’s royalty with the will of a king

Sanji’s backstory has strongly implied that he is not what he seems. He’s a prince of the evil Germa 66 family, but turned his back on their brutality and decided to live according to his own ideals. That same spirit of rebellion and independence? It’s the very same quality needed to even awaken Conqueror’s Haki.During the recent Wano arc, we saw Sanji pull the trigger on his genetic enhancements. Now, at a point where the world is plunging into chaos and the Straw Hats are fighting against the Celestial Dragons and Imu, it would fit the narrative as beautifully as an Oda panel that Sanji will awaken both Conqueror’s Haki and advanced Observation Haki.

When does One Piece chapter 1150 release?

Fans anxiously awaiting to find out what happens next won’t have to wait too long to enjoy One Piece Chapter 1150, which officially releases at the following times:

Sanji’s time is almost here

With Elbaf being raided and the Holy Knights making the headlines, One Piece is undoubtedly preparing for its final war. If this arc plays out like the Pirate King’s adventure, then Sanji’s awakening isn’t just on the way. It’s fated.

It’s the kind of thing that fans should be on the lookout for, as even bigger moments await in these next six chapters. For Sanji fans, this is the most thrilling development in years.