Luffy Conqueror Haki In Marineford Episode ✮

Oda’s decision to not let Luffy use Conqueror’s Haki at Marineford is brilliant storytelling. Here’s why:

Haoshoku Haki is not triggered by anger or sadness alone. It requires an unshakeable will to dominate. At Marineford, Luffy is shaken. He doubts himself. He’s not acting as a captain or a king – he’s acting as a desperate little brother. Rayleigh later explains that Conqueror’s Haki grows when the user’s will grows. Luffy’s will was shattered on that day. He had to rebuild it during the timeskip. luffy conqueror haki in marineford episode