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The Elbaf arc ofOne Pieceis heating up and after a decent section of exploration for this arc, fans are now finally seeing the pirates head into battles, which means exciting events are coming over the next few weeks in the story.
One Piecechapter 1146, in particular, was absolutely massive in that regard as Oda set up a major battle for the Straw Hat Pirates. So far, it seems that the main villains of Elbaf are the Holy Knights, and it is only a matter of time before the Straw Hats engage them in combat and take them down. Nico Robin, the archeologist of the Straw Hat Pirates, has vowed to save the children they’re targeting.
How Saul Vs Sommers Affected Nico Robin
Fans already know that the Holy Knights are playing a massive role in the Elbaf arc of One Piece. Their Introduction in the arc came with Shamrock and Gunko, and although Shamrock Figarland left the country, two more arrived in his stead, those being Saint Killing and Saint Sommers. Together, the three Holy Knights have only one mission, and that’s to bring Elbaf under their control.
Robin, hide in my hair. I leave the safety of the children to you. — Saul
As put forward by Shamrock Figarland, directly taking control of Elbaf isn’t possible for the Holy Knights at the moment, which only means that they had to resort to other tactics. The idea is to capture the children of the Giants and use them as hostages. Then, the lives of the children would be leveraged against the Giants and force them to work for the Government. Of course, on paper, the idea makes sense but the Giants won’t give up easily, given that they’re the strongest and the most fierce race in the world of One Piece.
The Holy Knights are no pushovers either. One Piece chapter 1145 gave fans their first look at a battle between Saint Sommers and Saul, and naturally, the latter lost the fight. Nico Robin was observing the battle from hiding, which, naturally, disappointed some fans. However, now is the time for Robin to shine in the upcoming chapters of One Piece.
Why Nico Robin Will Fight Vs Sommers Soon
Nico Robin Vows To Save The Children
As announced in One Piece chapter 1146, the Holy Knights now have 10 children in their possession, and that also includes Collun, the son ofthe Mountain Eater, Scopper Gaban. Collun was kidnapped by Gunko in the previous chapter, and it is only a matter of time before Scopper Gaban joins the main battle to rescue him. At the same time, Saul tried to save many children from the Owl’s Library and Walrus School as well.
We won’t let you take them, no matter what! — Robin and Gaban
Of course, this mission failed, but he entrusted their lives to none other than Nico Robin. Enraged, Nico Robin will not let this slide. Not only have the Holy Knights injured Saul, her benefactor, but at be same time, they have also targeted vulnerable children. This is something that Robin absolutely cannot stand, and that only means one thing. A battle between Nico Robin and the Holy Knights is coming.
Will Nico Robin Awaken Haki?
Nico Robin Will Get A Major Power Up
Undoubtedly, the Holy Knights are stronger opponents than any other that Robin has faced in the story. Black Maria was strong, but she’s nothing compared to Sommers, Gunko, and Killingham. That’s why Robin will have to level herself up greatly to win the battle. The best way to ensure that would be for Oda to give her Haki, something that fans have desperately been waiting for to happen in the story.This could be Robin’s time to shine.
One Piece chapter 1147 will be out very soon, later this week. As usual, One Piece is going to drop on the upcoming Sunday. In Japan, One Piece drops at 12AM JST on Monday. However, the vast majority of international readers will see the chapter available on April 27. The official release date of One Piece Chapter 1147 is Jul 17, 2025.
