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This article contains spoilers from One Piece’s Elbaf Arc.
With One Piece in the Final Saga, it is no surprise to know that all the Straw Hats are incredibly close to achieving their goals. Luffy is already a Yonko and is one step away from becoming the Pirate King.
Similarly, Zoro is making ground and closing in on Mihawk, the man who is currently said to be the strongest swordsman in the world. Fans know very well that Zoro Vs Mihawk is going to happen eventually. This battle is inevitable, but Mihawk might not be the last individual that Zoro fights. There is another secret boss that Oda will reveal for Zoro.
Zoro Vs Mihawk Will Happen Before Luffy Becomes The Pirate King
- Luffy’s Dream Will Be Accomplished After Everyone Else’s
- Luffy’s Goals Are Always Left For The End
When it comes to the Straw Hat Pirates accomplishing their dreams, fans will inevitably see Luffy fulfil his true dream after everyone else. Luffy wants to become the Pirate King, but that isn’t his only dream. His true dream is still a secret and Oda will only reveal it later down the line in the story. For now, fans don’t know what exactly Luffy’s dream is. But, one thing is for sure, and that’s Luffy’s dream won’t be accomplished before anyone else’s. All Straw Hats have great dreams but if they fulfil their dreams after Luffy, then the biggest goal that fans have seen them chase since the beginning is just going to lose value. Just as Oda saves Luffy’s fights for the end, when it comes to the goals of the Straw Hats, Oda takes a similar approach.
Compared to that man, you’re actually more human. — Zoro to S-Hawk
When Luffy becomes the Pirate King, Zoro will have to have attained the title of the World’s Strongest Swordsman. Sooner or later, Zoro and Mihawk will come face to face and fight it out, which is what fans are eagerly waiting to see. But, even after Zoro beats Mihawk and becomes the World’s Strongest Swordsman, he won’t be done fighting.
Zoro Will Fight Nusjuro In The End
Zoro Vs Nusjuro Is Inevitable
Although Mihawk is going to be the most exciting Zoro fight that the fans see in One Piece, it probably won’t be his last. This is because after Luffy becomes the Pirate King, fans will see Zoro come face to face with the Five Elders and the Celestial Dragons. During this clash, Zoro will face off against Nusjuro, and this battle has already been teased by Oda. Zoro Vs Nusjuro is inevitable and it carries more Importance than any other Zoro fight. This is because Nusjuro could have connections to Wano and even to Ryuma. This is the fight that will truly solidify Zoro’s status as the World’s Strongest Swordsman.
What? Is that Kitetsu? — Zoro to Nusjuro
Nusjuro Might Be Stronger Than Mihawk
Mihawk is the World’s Greatest Swordsman, but this is likely because he took down the man who previously held this title. Furthermore, the Five Elders don’t consider themselves to be in the same group as the humans of the world, so the titles and lofty names are just for show to them. Even if Mihawk is the World’s Greatest Swordsman, Nusjuro could still be stronger. Especially, when taking into consideration the fact that he is immortal.
One Piece Chapter 1154 will be out in a week. As usual, One Piece is going to drop on Sunday. In Japan, One Piece drops at 12AM JST on Monday. However, the vast majority of international readers will see the chapter available on July 13. The official release date of One Piece Chapter 1154 is July 13, 2025. Fans can read the chapter for free on Manga Plus.
