Key Takeaways
- Usopp hasn’t had many significant power-ups in One Piece.
- The Sniper King has been struggling to keep up with the rest of the crew.
- Usopp may not need a power-up to become a brave warrior of the sea.
With the introduction of Elbaf inOne Piece, it seems that many members of theOne Piececommunity are hoping for Usopp to receive a massive power-up.Ever sincetime skip, Usopp has been lacking a bit in both strength and impactful fight scenes in the series. Despite having some of the most clutch moments in post-time skip so far, Usopp hasyet to undergoanymajorchanges to power since Dressrosa, hundreds of chapters in the past.
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Affiliation |
Straw Hat Pirates |
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Manga Debut |
Chapter 23, “Captain Usopp Appears” |
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Anime Debut |
Episode 8, “Who Will Win? Showdown Between the True Powers of the Devil Fruit!” |
However, although many fansdobelieve that a power-up would solve many of the problems thatUsopp’scharacter is facing, it may not be the mostimportantthing that Usopp needs duringOnePiece’sElbaf Arc. Although it would be nice to see the character becomestronger, hedoesn’tnecessarily need it, and it would be more interesting if he proved himself to be a“brave warrior of the sea”without the assistance of a magical hammer orConqueror’sHaki. Though power often dictates the world ofOne Piece, Usopp could be the character that proves that thisisn’t always the case.
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Usopp Hasn’t Had Many Power-Ups Throughout One Piece
The Sniper King Has Been Suffering
During Dressorsa in One Piece, to save the entire island, Usopp awakens Observation Haki, allowing himto accurately snipe and defeat the Toy-Toy Fruit user Sugar.This was the last timethat Usopphashad anymajordevelopments to his strength. Despite being the weakest of the Straw Hats, many community members believe that Usopp has lagged too far behind even someone like Nami, who received a massive power-up with the introduction of the Homie Zeus.Right now,as it stands, Usopp may very well still be just as strong as he was during the Straw Hats time on Dressrosa.
Man or child, strong or weak, none of those matter once you are out at sea!
Though Observation Haki, one of the three forms of Haki, is perfect for a sniper, many fans are looking for abit of amore substantial boost toUsopp’spower, likeConqueror’sHaki, somethingthat washinted at during Wano.Additionally, others have been looking for Usopp to receive somesort ofpower-up straight from the lore of Elbaf.With so many references to Norse Mythology in the Elbaf Arc, some fansare hopingto see Usopp receive a new weapon, like the legendary hammer, Mjölnir.
Usopp Needs a Lesson From Elbaf’s Giants
Becoming a Brave Warrior of the Sea
Despite this, a power-upisn’tthe only thingthat willsaveOnePiece’smost cowardly sniper. In fact, a power-up might get in the way of histruecharacter development. As many know, Usopp is a coward, constantly fleeing from battles rather than directly engaging foes.However,it’shard to blamehim,sincehe’sthe closest toa normalpersonconstantlybeing surrounded by thestrongestand most devastating charactersinOne Piece.
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This concept isexactly why Usopp being weak may be better in the long run. Showing how Usopp can match the devastating powers of the One Pieceuniverse with his wit and slingshot alone makes the character more interesting. This is especially true for his goal of being a“brave warrior of the sea.”Facing off against a strong foe with a magicalhammer,or the mostpowerfulform of Haki would be easy for anyone. However, if Usopp had to face off against someone, likeOnePiece’snewest characterLokiforexample, without a power-up, we could seeUsopp’strue courage finally showing itself.
I will become a brave warrior of the sea.
In the end, to be a“brave warrior of thesea”on One Piece’s island of Elbaf, Usoppdoesn’tneed to be strong or find astrongweapon. The only thing Usopp needs is to prove to himself and the rest of the Straw Hats thathe’sbrave enough to face off against any foe, despite what the consequences might be. Although not nearly as cool, this lesson may be far more valuable than any power-up or weapon that Elbaf could give Usopp. This lesson could also end in a cheesy sort of way as well, showing Usopp that his sniping abilities were already some of the strongest in the entire world ofOne Piece.
