One Piece: The Importance of Akainu Possessing Conqueror’s Haki

Overview

Conqueror’s Haki is an extraordinary ability that embodies the user’s formidable will and allows them to dominate others.
Akainu is considered a prime candidate for possessing Conqueror’s Haki due to his unparalleled strength and ambition.
The World Government seeks powerful Conqueror’s Haki users like Akainu to effectively counter the growing threat from formidable pirate groups.

The acclaimed series One Piece is nearing its Final Saga, and with it, a surge of characters showcasing the potent Conqueror’s Haki ability is witnessed. Renowned as the most commanding skill in the narrative, Conqueror’s Haki enables its user to exert their will over others, effectively overwhelming those with lesser resolve. While only former Fleet Admiral Sengoku is definitively known to wield this power among the Marines, speculation about other potential users is rife, particularly regarding notable figures such as Garp and Akainu. This article delves into the reasons why Akainu is a strong contender for harnessing Conqueror’s Haki in forthcoming developments.

Understanding Conqueror’s Haki

The Power Behind Conqueror’s Haki

As articulated by Kaido during his confrontation with Luffy in the Wano arc, true mastery over the seas comes not from the mere use of Devil Fruits, but rather from proficiency in Haki. Among the various forms of Haki, Conqueror’s Haki reigns supreme, allowing users to manifest their indomitable will. This capability enables them to subdue individuals with weaker mental fortitude and can even amplify their attacks.

Individuals imbued with this ability share a common trait: an immense will or ambition. The ‘Haki of the Supreme King’ cannot be developed through training but instead is a rare gift, possessed by one in a million individuals. Such individuals are often positioned in roles of significant authority and influence, as their strength appears almost predestined. It is important to note, however, that not even the most powerful characters can always be easily subdued by this ability, as fortitude can counteract its overwhelming effects.

The Case for Akainu and Conqueror’s Haki

Akainu: The Ideal Candidate

First Appearance	One Piece, Chapter 397, “In Hopes of Reaching the Future”
Debut Date	January 30, 2006
Story Arc	Enies Lobby

Akainu is driven by an unwavering commitment to impose his philosophy of absolute justice across the world. His profound power, combined with his mastery of his Devil Fruit abilities, positions him as one of the primary threats facing the Straw Hat crew. Upon his introduction, Akainu was depicted as a Vice Admiral who ruthlessly eliminated survivors of the Ohara Incident, and he played a pivotal role in the Marineford War, where he was a formidable antagonist against the Whitebeard Pirates.

His strength enabled him to achieve significant victories, including the slaying of Ace and inflicting severe injuries on Whitebeard. During the time skip, he engaged in an intense and closely matched battle against Aokiji, which he ultimately won, leading to his ascension as Fleet Admiral of the Navy.

In comparison to the formidable pirate factions, the World Government is notably deficient in members possessing Conqueror’s Haki, placing them at a considerable disadvantage. Consequently, it is plausible for someone of Akainu’s high stature to wield this power, suggesting his formidable ambition and strength must align with such an extraordinary ability. With only Sengoku confirmed as a Marine user of Conqueror’s Haki, Akainu’s potential to join this elite ranks makes perfect narrative sense.

Moreover, it is thematically coherent, as the Admirals serve as the Navy’s counterbalance to the Emperors of the Sea—each of whom has demonstrated the ability to use Conqueror’s Haki. Akainu’s relentless ambition to eradicate piracy in pursuit of absolute justice further positions him as a prime candidate for this profound power.

The world may oppose me, but I will persist in enforcing justice, even if it means bearing the weight of that disdain alone!

With the expansion of One Piece into its Final Saga, the prevalence of Conqueror’s Haki users continues to rise. For the World Government to compete with the increasing might of pirates, they must fortify their forces, making it imperative for Akainu to awaken and utilize Conqueror’s Haki when the time comes to engage his adversaries.

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