Many One Piece fans wonder if it’s possible to use CP 9’s techniques in conjunction with Haki. CP 9 is the secret Cipher Pol unit #9 that specializes in assassination and espionage. They are masters of Rokushiki, a special martial arts style that allows them to use abilities like Soru super-speed, Geppo flight, and Rankyaku air blades. Haki is a mysterious spiritual energy that can be used to predict movements, armor the body, and even knock out weaker opponents. Using Haki with Rokushiki could create extremely powerful combinations, but is it actually possible?
What is CP 9?
CP9 is a secret government organization in the One Piece world that handles assassinations, espionage, and other covert operations. They are directly under the control of the World Government. CP9 members undergo extremely rigorous training in Rokushiki, a special martial arts style.
Rokushiki gives users superhuman physical abilities like Soru for speed, Tekkai for defense, Shigan for finger strikes, Geppo for kicking the air to fly, Rankyaku for air blade kicks, and Kami-e for evasion. Mastering all 6 techniques and a 7th secret technique grants access to Rokuougan, a devastating shockwave palm strike.
CP9 kept its existence hidden for 20 years until its members were revealed during the Enies Lobby incident. Rob Lucci, Kaku, Kalifa, Blueno, Jabra, Kumadori, and Fukuro were the key CP9 agents that battled the Straw Hats. However, the full capabilities of CP9 and Rokushiki remain a mystery.
What is Haki?
Haki is a spiritual energy found in all living beings in the One Piece world. Only some individuals can manifest and control it as a power in battle. There are 3 types of Haki:
Observation Haki
Allows the user to sense the presence and movements of others, predict attacks, and enhance reflexes. Strong users can even glimpse the future.
Armament Haki
Allows the user to coat themselves in spiritual armor to augment their defenses and empower attacks. Can also be emitted into weapons and surroundings.
Conqueror’s Haki
An extremely rare type limited to those with the qualities of a king. Can overwhelm the wills of weak-willed opponents and knock them out.
Haki users in One Piece include the Four Emperors, Marine Admirals, Warlords, top commanders, and other powerful figures. It is a major combat force multiplier and considered necessary to compete at the highest levels.
Are Rokushiki and Haki Compatible?
There is no definitive proof that Rokushiki and Haki can be combined, but there are several hints and theories that suggest it is possible:
Both Require Intense Training
Mastering either Rokushiki or Haki demands extreme dedication and training. Being able to do both simultaneously would indicate immense talent. CP9 are already Haki-level in physical capabilities.
No Conflicting Mechanisms
Rokushiki focuses on controlling the body and Haki is about spiritual energy. As they utilize different mechanisms, using them together could compound their effects.
Natural Synergies
Some Rokushiki techniques would strongly benefit from Haki enhancement. For example, Shigan’s piercing finger strike would be vastly improved using Armament Haki coating.
Top Tier World Powers Use Both
The most powerful groups like the Marines, Warlords, and Emperors all contain top tier Haki and Rokushiki users, indicating both can be learned at the highest levels of strength.
How Could CP9 Use Haki?
If CP9 has access to Haki training, there are many powerful combinations they could utilize:
Haki-Enhanced Tekkai
Tekkai already allows the user to harden their body like iron. Coating it with Armament Haki would make their defenses virtually impenetrable.
Soru Movement Prediction
Soru allows super-speed movement to avoid attacks and get behind opponents. Combining it with Observation Haki would enable precise future sight dodging.
Rankyaku Haki Slicing
Rankyaku can already produce razor sharp air blades from kicks. Armament projection into the flying slashes would likely increase their power, range, and cutting capacity exponentially.
Shigan Piercing Damage
Shigan’s finger pokes can pierce solid rock. By channeling Armament Haki into each strike, the piercing damage would be amplified greatly.
Kamie Evasion and Counterattacks
Kami-e lets the user bend their body like paper to evade attacks. Coupling it with Observation Haki would make avoiding and counterattacking much more fluid.
Rokuougan Haki Explosion
Rokuougan creates a massive shockwave on contact. If imbued with Armament Haki, its destructive capacity would likely increase to levels similar to Elizabello II’s King Punch.
What About Conqueror’s Haki?
Conqueror’s Haki is limited to only the most extraordinary and ambitious individuals. There are no confirmed users among the CP9 agents. However, if someone like Lucci did manifest it, the boost would be immense:
– Knocking out fodder enemies en masse
– Weakening stronger enemies’ resolve
– Intimidation and leadership
– Advanced Conqueror’s projection for attack and defense
Still, Conqueror’s Haki seems incompatible with CP9’s mission of secrecy and their subservience to the World Government. A member awakening it could actually jeopardize the stability of CP9 itself.
Conclusion
In summary, Rokushiki and Haki have great potential for synergy and combination. CP9 members mastering Haki in addition to their Rokushiki abilities would become truly terrifying fighters. Creative use of Observation and Armament Haki could vastly augment techniques like Soru, Tekkai, Rankyaku, and Rokuougan. While Conqueror’s Haki seems unlikely, a member manifesting it would gain fearsome power. With the talent and dedication of CP9’s top agents, mastering both Rokushiki and Haki could absolutely be possible in the One Piece world.