This post contains spoilers for One Piece.
Summary
One PieceChapter 1147 finally revealed why the Holy Knights wanted to kidnap the children of Elbaf. They wanted to use the children as bargaining chips to coerce the Giants into becoming their slaves. Considering they represent such a vile institution, it’s hardly surprising that the Holy Knights want to commit such a horrible crime.
However, there are many characters who will soon engage the Holy Knights in combat. The final page of Chapter 1147 shows Robin and Gaban getting ready to fight, but it’s rather obvious that they need backup. This is where Zoro and Sanji will enter the picture.
Zoro And Sanji Will Finally Fight Together
Zoro and Sanji may be hostile towards each other, but they know better than to continue their petty rivalry in a perilous situation. The duo knows how to put any differences aside for the crew’s benefit, and something similar might happen in Chapter 1148. In One Piece Chapter 1147, fanssaw Nico Robin getting ready to fight.She saw how Sommers brutally wounded Saul, who is one of the most important people in her life. She tried her best to stay hidden until she couldn’t.
I won’t let them do it. —Nico Robin
Nico Robin is a solid fighter, but she is not strong enough to beat someone like Sommers, who is Admiral level or above. So, even if Robin receives an upgrade, she won’t be able to beat Sommers.Once Sommers establishes dominance,he will want to kill Robin or hurt her. This is when Zoro and Sanji will intervene. The two will likely jump in to protect their crewmate from any harm.
Zoro And Sanji Will Fight Sommers
The Duo Will Have To Be Careful As Sommers Is Dangerous
Gunko is likely going to have her hands full with Scopper Gaban, and the latter is more than capable of dealing with her. So, Zoro and Sanji won’t need to intervene in his fight. Zoro and Sanji’s battle with Sommers will be their biggest challenge to date, meaning they will have to be on their toes.
The fight will be a test of Zoro’sObservation Haki and Sanji’s Armament Haki. Sommers can produce invisible vines, and dodging them without the adequate level of Observation Haki will be next to impossible. Meanwhile, Sanji will have to improve his Armament Haki if he wants to overpower the vines and stop them from harming him.
However, it is unlikely that they will get the hang of their weakness so quickly, so the two will have to cover for each other. Sanji’s Observation Haki is one of the best in One Piece, and he can use it to help Zoro. On the other hand, Zoro’s Armament Haki is phenomenal, and he can use it to cut through the toughest defenses. The duo cannot win the fight if they try a solo approach. They must coordinate their efforts to beat Shepherd Sommers and help the people of Elbaf.
Who Will Be Luffy’s Opponent In Elbaf?
If Zoro and Sanji go after Sommers, then Luffy will likely fight Killingham, who is arguably the strongest of the three Holy Knights. Killingham possesses the Ryu Ryu no Mi, Model: Kirin, which is a Mythical Zoan-type Devil Fruit. It allows him to transform into a qilin at will. What makes Killingham a great match for Luffy is that they bothpossess Mythical Zoan-type Devil Fruits, and they have Awakened them as well. One might argue that Killingham has more mastery over his Devil Fruit Awakening, as he has yet to revert to his normal form.
Fighting Killingham might even help Luffy to improve his control over Gear 5th. However, the latter must be careful, as Killingham is armed with dangerous abilities. He can use his Devil Fruit to put anyone to sleep and materialize their dreams. Killingham’s Devil Fruit also grants him improved physical abilities, making it an even bigger challenge to beat him. Luffy’s bestbet will be Advanced Conqueror’s Haki. It significantly increases his damage output, allowing him to bypass all kinds of defenses. Of course, at this point, it’s all conjecture, but there is a good chance of both the fights happening in the next chapters.
