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In One Piece chapter #1119, to work around the seeming immortality of the Five Elders, Luffy opted to blow Saint Mars away so they could leave in peace. To that end, Luffy had Sanji, Franky, and Bonney hit him with their attacks to help him build up force, and when Bonney was shocked to hear that they were hurting him, Luffy said it was natural since they were using Haki. Franky was one of the people Luffy was addressing there, so there is a chance that Franky has used Armament Haki.
There is a bit of ambiguity to be had there, however. In addition to how Franky has never used Haki before, while Luffy responded to Bonney’s use of plurals about people hurting Luffy, it’s not entirely clear if Luffy was referring to everyone in the scene or just Sanji and Bonney who were explicitly using Haki. It still isn’t completely confirmed that Franky was using Armament Haki in One Piece chapter #1119. That’s far too big a detail to leave up in the air, though, so ideally, a future chapter will clarify whether Franky has Haki.
Whether Franky truly does know Armament Haki or not, One Piece chapter #1119 only reinforces the idea that the Straw Hat Pirates all need to learn this power before the series ends. With how the series keeps introducing incredibly strong characters, to the point of Luffy not being able to hurt the Five Elders despite Gear 5, it becomes harder and harder to justify the entire crew not knowing this power, even if not every member is primarily a fighter. The Straw Hat Pirates need to all know Haki to justify dealing with the final enemies of One Piece, and ideally, that will happen soon.
However, there isn’t a good opportunity for the Straw Hats to put everything on hold and start learning Haki, but even that is easy to work around. Haki has repeatedly been shown to awaken in people in serious situations, and considering how high the stakes have gotten, the Straw Hat Pirates could easily start awakening Haki during their fights in the final saga. That’s possibly the explanation behind Franky suddenly having Armament Haki, and if everyone else follows suit, it would add a lot to One Piece as it slowly approaches its conclusion.
If Franky does know Armament Haki, it could unlock a lot of possibilities for him going forward. Franky is already a powerful fighter, but Haki would make him even more formidable. He could use it to enhance his attacks, making them even more powerful. He could also use it to protect himself from damage, making him more durable. With Haki, Franky could become one of the most powerful members of the Straw Hat Pirates.
Franky’s Haki could also be helpful in combat. If Franky has Haki, he could use it to attack his enemies from a distance. He could also use it to deflect attacks, making him even more difficult to defeat. Haki would add a whole new level of strategy to Franky’s fighting style, making him a more unpredictable and dangerous opponent.
The Straw Hats have been facing a lot of tough opponents lately. They have been pushed to their limits, and they have had to rely on their skills and abilities to survive. This experience could be helping them to awaken their Haki. The Straw Hats have been facing intense battles, and they have had to use every ounce of their strength and willpower to win. This could be the perfect environment for Haki to awaken.
The Straw Hats could be on the verge of a Haki Awakening. They are already powerful fighters, and with Haki, they could become unstoppable. They would be able to take on even the most powerful opponents. Haki could help the Straw Hats to achieve their goals and finally reach the One Piece.