Even though there is still time for the official release of chapter 1152 of One Piece, there have been some leaks about what to expect. There is one character whose potential was teased during the Wano arc, and it is now finally acknowledged by everyone. Zoro isn't just a latent user of Conqueror's Haki. He might be a prodigy in it—a warrior whose body naturally emits its force, even when he's unaware.
The chapter is titled "Terrible Day" and is still set in the Elbaf arc. Readers are given more details on King Harald's past and the mystery of his death. While this is important to the narrative, there is one piece of information that would shake the One Piece fandom out of its excitement.
Gaban was a former crewmate of Gol D. Roger and a character of immense authority in the story's power hierarchy. While explaining how to defeat the seemingly immortal God’s Knights, Gaban clarifies that only highly skilled Conqueror's Haki users stand a chance.
During this conversation, he singles out Luffy and Zoro in particular. Gaban remarks that Zoro’s body is used to this type of Haki. Even Luffy adds to this statement by saying that Zoro has been passively leaking Conqueror’s Haki all this time without even knowing.

This new information is crucial because, from this point, the perception of Zoro we had is going to change. For the longest time, fans knew that he was the right-hand man who would support his captain against anything, but now it is confirmed that he is on equal footing, if not more, with Luffy.
This alone is groundbreaking, but Gaban doesn’t stop there. He actually scolds Zoro for his lack of control, asserting that someone who serves under a Yonko should be able to command their Haki more responsibly. It's the clearest confirmation yet that Zoro is not just a Conqueror, but a naturally gifted one.
Gaban being visibly frustrated could build up to a new possibility: he could be the new mentor who would teach Zoro to reach his full potential. As someone who sailed with Roger and now acknowledges Zoro’s potential, Gaban could guide him to the next stage: conscious Conqueror’s coating. If he combines that with his swordsmanship, he truly becomes one of the deadliest fighters in the world.
Chapter 1152 of One Piece doesn’t just elevate Zoro’s power. It elevates his importance in the narrative. No longer just a loyal right-hand man, Zoro is a king in his own right, a spiritual balance to Luffy’s chosen destiny.
If Luffy is the sun—joyful, chaotic, and chosen—Zoro is the sword: stoic, resolute, forged by fire. Together, they embody dual pillars of pirate leadership. Both are Conquerors, both are terrifying in combat, and both now have roles not just as fighters, but as symbols.
Revisiting Zoro’s actions in the One Piece Wano Arc
Zoro dubbed himself the "King of Hell" at the end of the Wano arc. While many took it as a thematic title, Chapter 1152 transforms it into something deeper. The king motif is not just poetic; it's literal.
Zoro's aura, ambition, and spiritual dominance make him kingly in every sense of the Haki. Like Rayleigh or Shanks, Zoro radiates command and fear—a natural-born conqueror not bound by destiny, but forged by his own resolve.
Final thoughts
With new information about Zoro in One Piece Chapter 1152, readers will remember this moment when all the theories about him having one of the strongest Haki powers are finally confirmed.
As we move deeper into the Elbaf arc and the Final Saga, the swordsman from Shimotsuki Village has never felt more like a true legend—not because of his titles, but because of his will. And in the world of One Piece, that’s the only thing that truly conquers all.
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