Kha Y Tran One Piece has just delivered an amazing Haki scene. This time, however, Shanks and Luffy are not the stars. Instead, Scopper Gaban takes the spotlight.
The former Roger Pirate appears in Episode 1178. He faces Shepherd Sommers in Elbaf. More importantly, Gaban shows a powerful way to hurt his enemy.
The episode aired on September 13, 2026. Its official title is “Protect History and the Future – Robin and Gaban Counterattack.”
The fight is short. However, its impact is huge. Gaban does more than land a strong attack. His strike may also reveal a new secret about Haki.
Gaban Delivers a Stunning Attack
Shanks has long been known for his incredible Haki. His best moments are among the most famous scenes in One Piece.
For example, Shanks showed his power at Marineford. Later, he used a powerful attack against Kid. These scenes made Shanks look almost unstoppable.
However, Gaban now has his own incredible moment. Sommers believes that nobody in Elbaf can stop him. He also has a powerful recovery ability.
Because of this, Robin struggles to defeat him. The Giant warriors also fail to end the fight. Robin attacks Sommers in several ways. Still, his body keeps recovering.
Then, Gaban arrives. The situation changes in seconds. Gaban moves quickly. He swings his sword and cuts off Sommers’ arm. Sommers is shocked. Yet, that is not the biggest surprise.
His arm does not grow back.
Gaban May Have Found Sommers’ Weakness
Sommers’ recovery power is a huge problem. It allows him to survive serious attacks. Normally, damage does not stop him for long.
Gaban changes that. His attack leaves a wound that Sommers cannot heal. Therefore, the strike may have a special effect.
This raises an important question:
What did Gaban use?
The anime has not given a clear answer yet. As a result, fans have many theories. One Piece has already shown how useful Haki can be. Strong Haki can help fighters deal with powerful Devil Fruit users.
Therefore, Gaban’s attack could be another example. It may also be something new. The episode does not explain the full secret. Instead, it leaves viewers with questions.
That makes the scene even more exciting.
Why Fans Compare Gaban With Shanks
Shanks is still one of the strongest Haki users in One Piece. His Conqueror’s Haki is extremely powerful. His attacks also have incredible range.
However, Gaban creates a different kind of impact. Shanks often wins through raw power. Gaban wins through timing and precision. He does not need a long fight. He also does not need a long speech. One strike is enough. Sommers cannot even react in time. His shocked face makes the scene more impressive.
Then, the missing arm becomes the real surprise. It does not return. Therefore, Gaban’s attack feels much more important than a normal sword strike.
It may also reveal a new way to use Haki.
Gaban Shows the Power of Roger’s Crew
Gaban was one of the key members of the Roger Pirates. He fought alongside Gol D. Roger and Silvers Rayleigh. However, fans have seen far less of his strength. That has now changed.
His appearance in Elbaf gives Gaban a major moment. He does not need many attacks. One move is enough to change the fight. Gaban also stays calm after the attack. He does not celebrate. He does not look surprised.
Instead, he keeps a serious face. This small detail makes him look even more dangerous. It also shows the gap between Gaban and Sommers. Sommers thought he was almost impossible to hurt.
Gaban proves otherwise.
Toei Makes Gaban’s Scene Even Better
The animation also helps this scene stand out. Toei Animation gives the attack strong impact. The camera focuses on Gaban’s face. It also shows Sommers’ reaction.
As a result, the scene feels powerful without being too long. Gaban’s serious expression is especially effective. He does not need to shout. He does not need to show off. His sword does all the talking.
Meanwhile, Sommers looks completely shocked. The final shots also give Gaban a strong presence.
Because of this, many fans see the scene as one of the best moments in the episode. Some fans have even compared it with Shanks’ greatest Haki scenes. Both characters can make a huge impact in a short time.
However, Gaban adds one more mystery. His attack may have stopped Sommers’ recovery.
Could Haki Help in the Final War?
The timing of this reveal is also important. One Piece is moving toward its final battles. Therefore, every new Haki detail could matter.
Sommers may be an important example. He has a powerful ability. Yet, Gaban finds a way to hurt him permanently. This could become useful later.
The final enemies of One Piece will be very difficult to defeat. Many of them have strong Devil Fruits. Others have strange and powerful abilities.
Because of this, Haki may become even more important. A technique that can stop regeneration would be especially useful. Gaban may have just shown fans how it works.
Gaban’s Haki Could Be Very Important
Episode 1178 does not explain everything. That is one of the best parts of the scene. Fans know what happened. Gaban attacked Sommers. Sommers lost an arm. The arm did not return.
However, fans still do not know why. Could Gaban have a special type of advanced Haki? Could his sword technique work with Haki? Or is this a new ability that has never been shown before? For now, there is no confirmed answer.
Still, Gaban has already made a huge impression. His return has given fans a new reason to talk about Haki. Shanks remains one of the greatest Haki users in the series. However, Gaban has now delivered a scene that can stand beside Shanks’ best moments.
More importantly, this may not be just a cool fight scene.
Gaban could have revealed a major clue about Haki and the final war in One Piece.
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