Joy Boy’s Rope Teases Nami and Two Others as the Next Conqueror’s Haki Users in Luffy’s Crew

The recent release of One Piece chapter 1122 on August 5, 2024 has sparked much discussion, with one of the most notable topics being Emeth’s use of Haki against the Gorosei after untying JoyBoy’s rope. This moment is reminiscent of a past event where Nami learned about weather science on Weatheria and observed a similar knot being untied.

Nami observed a wind knot that bore striking resemblance to the one JoyBoy had tied for Emeth. This connection may also extend to other members of the Straw Hat Pirates who may possess the ability to use Conqueror’s Haki in the future, such as Sanji, who has undergone scientific enhancements, and Franky, a cyborg in real life.

Note: The One Piece manga series is discussed in this article and may contain spoilers.

One Piece: Emeth’s Release of JoyBoy’s Haki and Its Connection to the Straw Hat Pirates

Emeth untieing the knot (Image via Shueisha)

In chapter 1122 of One Piece, Emeth was seen collapsing to the ground with one of his hands injured from his failed attempt to attack Saint Warcury. As he lay on the ground, Emeth began to apologize to JoyBoy for his inability to fulfill his promise of making him the king.

Upon joining the conversation, Luffy’s appearance prompted Emeth to mention that he resembled JoyBoy. Luffy then disclosed his membership in the D clan, prompting Emeth to produce a knotted thread and vow to protect Luffy from any harm.

JoyBoy’s Conqueror’s Haki was unleashed as he untied the knot, its powerful energy spreading throughout the Grand Line. The Haki’s force was so potent that it nullified Saint Saturn’s summoning and caused Imu to collapse on the ground in Mariejois.

Nami witnessing the effects of the wind knots (Image via Toei Animation)

During the Straw Hat Separation Adventure arc on Weatheria, Nami encountered wind knots that may have been related to this knot. Following Kuma’s attack, Nami was sent to a floating island where she gained knowledge about weather science.

The wind knots were introduced to her by Heradas, an elderly man who had imparted all his knowledge to her. When these knots were untied, they produced powerful gusts of wind. The more they were untied, the stronger the wind became. This was similar to Emeth’s actions, but the significance lay in the fact that these knots formed the connection between haki and science.

Sanji as seen in the anime (Image via Toei Animation)

Emeth, a scientific creation, unlocked the Conqueror’s Haki of one of the most powerful Haki wielders in history. Nami’s connection to these knots may suggest her potential to possess Conqueror’s Haki in the future. Additionally, this ties two other members of the Straw Hat crew to Conqueror’s Haki, as they also have ties to the realm of science.

Sanji, unlike his siblings, was not subjected to any body modifications as a result of Vinsmoke Judge’s experiments. Similarly, Franky chose to enhance his body through science and became a cyborg. Both Sanji and Franky, along with Emeth, are products of science and may potentially possess Conqueror’s Haki in the future.

Final Thoughts

Franky as seen in the anime (Image via Toei Animation)

This theory is purely conjectural as its sole foundation is Emeth unraveling the knot of JoyBoy. The assertion that Nami and the rest of the group will possess Conqueror’s Haki in the future is also entirely speculative.

Nevertheless, their connection to Emeth suggests that they may potentially be given a responsibility in the future to undo knots imbued with the Conqueror’s Haki, just like Emeth did, for their fellow crew members Luffy and Zoro.