One Piece Chapter 1190 gives Scopper Gaban one of his biggest moments yet, putting Gol D. Roger’s former right-hand man into a direct clash with Imu. Gaban uses Yachitakeru, a powerful axe technique that combines his dual-wielding style with Supreme King Haki and produces enough force to challenge one of the strongest figures in the series.
The technique also builds on an earlier move called Yasotakeru, making Yachitakeru the more powerful version of Gaban’s signature attack.
How Yachitakeru Works And Why It Is So Powerful
Yachitakeru is an advanced version of Gaban’s Yasotakeru technique. The original attack involves Gaban swinging both of his axes at extreme speed, creating a massive whirlwind of slashes capable of destroying large structures. He previously demonstrated the technique’s destructive power by tearing through a giant castle tower.
Yachitakeru takes that same foundation and adds Gaban’s Supreme King Haki. He channels the powerful Haki through his two axes before unleashing a continuous barrage of attacks. Instead of relying only on the physical force of the blades, the technique combines the repeated strikes with the overwhelming pressure of Haki, creating a much more destructive attack.
The difference becomes clear when Gaban uses Yachitakeru against Imu in Chapter 1190. Imu has access to several legendary weapons, including Honebami, but Gaban’s attack forces him to defend himself with a massive wall of dark Omen flame. Even after using that defense, Imu is left with a forehead injury.
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The clash also demonstrates just how much destructive power Gaban can produce. The shockwaves from Yachitakeru reach the Treasure Tree Adam and tear away a massive branch, sending the enormous piece of wood crashing into the Underworld. The attack therefore affects far more than the immediate area where Gaban and Imu are fighting.
The name itself also follows the Japanese influences found throughout One Piece. Yachitakeru combines “Yachi,” meaning 8,000, with “Takeru,” an archaic term associated with a fierce or powerful tribal leader. The number 8,000 is often used in Japanese language and mythology to denote vastness or innumerable quantities, while 80 in Yasotakeru carries a similar symbolic meaning.
That makes the progression from Yasotakeru to Yachitakeru fitting for Gaban’s fighting style. The former represents an enormous number of attacks delivered through his axes, while the latter takes that concept to another level by adding Supreme King Haki. Against Imu, the technique shows why Gaban remains one of the most formidable fighters connected to Roger’s era.