The Arc of Elbaf in One Piece is currently witnessing dramatic events as the members of the Holy Knights launch an invasion, forcing the inhabitants into a precarious situation against the World Government. Although Elbaf has never been a part of the World Government, especially under the reign of Harald, the resilience of its people has been put to the test. Shamrock Figarland, the commander of the Holy Knights, has employed a brutal strategy targeting the inhabitants, forcing them into submission. After retreating, Gunko, Sommers, and Killingham have caused widespread destruction, inflicting severe damage on the land.
The only individual capable of standing against the Holy Knights is Gaban, but even he struggles after witnessing his son being brutally injured. As Gaban prepares to confront the Holy Knights, an unexpected event occurs.
While the majority of the Straw Hat Pirates are engaged in a fierce battle at the West Sea, Luffy, Zoro, and Sanji have managed to rescue Loki in the East Sea. During a dispute between Hajrudin and Loki regarding a worthless prize, Luffy suddenly senses Chopper’s overwhelming distress, realizing someone is in danger nearby. It is notable that only Luffy can perceive Chopper’s emotions, indicating that this is not just a random coincidence.
Luffy’s Unique Ability to Connect with Living Beings
Luffy’s acute sensory abilities extend beyond mere common observation or Observation Haki. Rayleigh, who trained Luffy for two years, understands the strengths and weaknesses of Luffy better than anyone else. In Chapter 894, Rayleigh confirmed that within his Observation Haki range, Luffy could somehow sense the emotions of every living creature.
Observation Haki allows individuals to perceive the presence, strength, and emotions of others, but this ability is often limited and depends on the individual. However, in Luffy’s case, he seems to not only sense the emotions of people but also those of animals.
Rayleigh speculates that Luffy possesses this ability unconsciously, and that the feelings he perceives are genuine. Despite the distance, Luffy is the only one able to feel Chopper’s overwhelming sorrow when he witnesses Gaban being injured. Chopper wishes to save Gaban but feels helpless in the East Sea, so he reaches out to Luffy for assistance, both to heal Gaban’s injuries and to inform him of the situation. Thus, the entire incident unfolds seamlessly, and Luffy is ready to confront the Holy Knights.
Connection to the “Voice of All Things” Ability?
This unique ability of Luffy may be related to the “Voice of All Things” — a rare and mysterious skill that allows the user to communicate with various entities in the world. Luffy has demonstrated this ability several times in the past, being able to understand the Sea Kings and Zunesha.
Although this ability is quite rare, other characters like Roger, Oden, and Momonosuke also possess it. This further adds to the mystery and significance of Luffy’s role on his journey to become the Pirate King. After 28 years, one of Luffy’s most “extraordinary” abilities has been officially recognized and clarified by Oda, sparking numerous theories regarding the role of this skill in the final battle ahead.
