One Piece fans split the sky over Nika Bonney and Luffy in chapter 1118

The spoilers for One Piece chapter 1118 have already been revealed, even though the chapter is not set to be released until June 24, 2024. The unexpected Nika Bonney and Luffy controversy in the chapter has caught fans off guard and has exceeded all expectations.

The latest chapter revealed a glimpse of Vegapunk’s live stream, during which he planned to reveal the identity of a particular individual, but the broadcast was cut short once again. At the same time, the Gorosei have set their sights on the remaining Vegapunks, who are preparing to escape with the Straw Hat Pirates.

At the conclusion of the chapter, following her observation of Luffy’s Nika form, Bonney utilizes her devil fruit to transform into a proper Nika. The fandom has been buzzing with excitement ever since these spoilers were revealed, with many expressing their belief that the author has deviated from the main storyline and expressing their disinterest in the addition of another Nika character to the narrative.

Please note: This article includes possible spoilers from One Piece chapter 1118 and reflects the author’s personal views.

Fans react to the Nika Bonney and Luffy controversy in One Piece chapter 1118

The Iron Giant as seen in the anime (Image via Toei Animation)

According to the leaked details of One Piece Chapter 1118, the chapter opens with the Iron Giant’s descent into the ocean after being impaled by the Gorosei in the previous chapter in an attempt to halt Vegapunk’s broadcast. Despite the conclusion of Vegapunk’s stream, readers can expect to witness reactions from the Grand Line, particularly from Dressrosa Island.

The Five Elders continue their pursuit of Vegapunk’s remaining satellites, Lilith and Atlas, after briefly interrupting his live stream to witness a crucial moment. Meanwhile, Saint Marcus wages an attack on the struggling giant ship.

Bonney's Nika form in the past, as seen in the manga (Image via Shueisha) — Bonney’s Nika form in the past, as seen in the manga (Image via Shueisha)

In what may be considered the most significant event of this chapter, Luffy transforms into his Nika form once more after having returned to his normal form in the previous chapters. This time, he impresses Bonney by showcasing his Nika form and urges her to imitate him. To everyone’s surprise, she successfully mimics Luffy’s Nika form, after struggling to do so in her previous attempt.

After witnessing Luffy, her belief in a future with Nika became even stronger, and this may have been the reason why she was able to transform perfectly this time. However, despite this wholesome moment, the One Piece fandom was not pleased with the Nika Bonney and Luffy scene and expressed their disapproval, stating that they did not want any more Nika in the story.

Reactions from Fans on the Nika Bonney and Luffy Scene

Fans contended that if Booney were to obtain Nika’s powers, it could potentially diminish the uniqueness of Luffy’s abilities. As a result, they argued that there was no need for another character with the same powers as Nika. One fan even mentioned a possible hint from leaked information, suggesting that the Iron Giant showed a reaction upon seeing Booney’s transformation into Nika.

This caused a frenzy among the fandom, as when the Iron Giant was awakened by the drums of liberation, it did not initially react and instead apologized to JoyBoy. However, after Bonney transformed into Nika, the Iron Giant responded as if she were the true Nika.

“We don’t need another nika oda,”a fan stated

“Why didn’t the robot react to luffy gear 5??”another fan questioned

A fan argued that any additional Nika character should be a member of the Straw Hat Pirates. Some within the fandom criticized Oda for his subpar storytelling and handling of Luffy’s devil fruit abilities, viewing them as mere power boosts rather than a complex aspect of the story. However, the truth is that they hold greater significance than that.

“Yes we do and we need that second one as a crew member,”another one said

“Fr it’s so stupid, prob dumbest thing oda has done tbh,”another fan stated

“Their treating luffy’s power like it’s not just a devil fruit lol,”another fan said

Concluding Remarks

Bonney’s Age-Age fruit grants her the ability to control both her own and others’ age. This unique power also allows her to mimic the abilities of those she admires.

Despite only learning about Nika from her father, her technique, Distortion Future: A Future like Nika, allowed her to temporarily enlarge herself like Luffy’s Gear 5 by believing in Nika’s existence. While her transformation in chapter 1118 was more precise, it should not be mistaken as her becoming Nika.

Despite her ability to mimic Nika’s physical appearance, she was unable to replicate his Zoan-awakened abilities due to the limitations of her own devil fruit. As only spoilers have been revealed, fans should approach the ongoing debate between Nika Bonney and Luffy with caution and wait for an official confirmation.