But for Luffy, clearing out fodder was never enough. To become the King of the Pirates, he needed to compete with the Emperors of the Sea. That meant learning the ultimate evolution of Conqueror’s Haki: (Haoshoku Infusion). The Leap to the Top Tier: Wano’s Revelation The true seismic shift in Luffy’s power occurred during the Raid on Onigashima. In his battle against Kaido, the "Strongest Creature in the World," Luffy realized that Conqueror’s Haki was more than just an intimidation aura. As Kaido explained, the very strongest coat their bodies and weapons with Conqueror’s Haki, just like Armament.
As the story barrels toward its climax, one thing is clear: Luffy’s Conqueror’s Haki is the key that will unlock the final war. It is the power that allows a boy in a straw hat to look an Admiral or an Emperor in the eye and smile without flinching. luffy conqueror's haki
Vice Admiral Momonga immediately recognized it, and even the stoic Boa Hancock was stunned. At that moment, Luffy didn’t even know what Haki was. Yet, his will to survive and protect his family was so immense that it bent the world to his command. It was a terrifying glimpse of the monster he would become. Luffy’s journey to master Conqueror’s Haki is a reflection of his growth as a captain. For two years on Rusukaina Island under Silvers Rayleigh’s tutelage, Luffy learned the basics: how to consciously release his will to knock out weak-willed opponents. He used it effectively in the Fish-Man Island Arc, taking out 50,000 of Hody Jones’ soldiers with a single glare. But for Luffy, clearing out fodder was never enough