How Will Usopp Defeat Van Augur?! Usopp's Ultimate Upgrade! 

I am still of the opinion that the Van Auger battle will end with every "miss" from Usopp in the battle having been the deliberate placement of a specific pop green, creating an inescapable trap that goes off all at once, Rube Goldberg-style.

usopp 🤪 usopp with prep time 💀

"Natural iron sights" is fucking hilarious lol

I like this theory, but would love to add onto it a bit since we're missing one of his newest abilities; Observation Haki. I have my own theory where Usopp kinda develops his own brand Observation Haki where it somewhat acts like Katakuri's. Where he can see the future. However, since Usopp is so negative and a pessimist, he's refined it so that he can see BAD futures. Aka, ones where he dies. Not just the normal future, but all negative possibilities of future events. That would let him keep toe-to-toe against a man who can warp anywhere.

“Character known for building things builds something off-screen” isn’t a plot hole, that’s not what plot holes are. It’s like saying we didn’t see him develop his shurikens or Tabasco stars so that must be a plot hole. It’s just an incidental thing that is probably happening that the story doesn’t need to elaborate on. Like we know Nami is charting islands but Oda doesn’t feel like drawing it because that’s not important to the story that’s being told. There is plenty of opportunity for the kabuto to be in RnD between Skypia and it’s unveiling even if it’s not just a single dedicated moment of invention.

Man I never thought of Usopp having a weaponized devil fruit!! Clever theory brother !!

I think that Usopp developing Kabuto offscreen is totally normal. He's one of three, maybe four Straw Hats that developed new skills after the Aokiji confrontation. Luffy had his gears, Sanji had Diable Jambe (probably), Usopp had his Kabuto, and while I don't remember Nami's scene, Enies Lobby is also the forst time she uses her upgraded Clima Tact, which she notably didn't have in Skypeia

Ussop and sogeking are different peopel

This channel genuinely never ceases to amaze me. Not only are these theories consistently about less mainstream theories (Void Century, Shanks, Joyboy, The End of One Piece, etc), but are some of the most thought provoking ones no less. I think people have been hyping up Usopp's potential upgrade in Elbaf to the point little to no one even considered this avenue. Not only does it fit, but hell it feels nearly prophetic! Of course, time will tell if it was or wasn't. But even so, this was an awesome perspective! Keep serving up these bangers, brother!

So, what you saying Usopp is Batman. "Can he beat X?" "Weeelll, how much prep time he got?"😂

Usopp’s evolution from “God” Usopp to “Titan” Usopp, love this theory ^o^

In chapter 900 color spread I think oda blatantly foreshadowed this too because instead his pouch he has a cage with a beetle in it

I think the blackbeard vs strawhat pirates will go down with them being new to their devil fruits thus too reliant upon abilities they're not experienced with. We've been told by blackbeard Logia types get too comfortable because they can't be touched. We see Van augur mention recently in manga he's still getting used to his teleport ability due to its limited range. These are both foreshadowing that their df abilities will be their downfall. Relying on them too heavily, and not having experience thus being what causes them to lose. In Van Augur's case it could be that Usopp's observation haki becomes so absurdly powerful that he can predict where Van Augur will teleport to, and recognize his limitations, so everytime he teleports boom another blast to the face which would make for an insane fight scene for Usopp to look like a total badass.

There's another theory going around that he will receive Mjolnir in Elbaf, thus making his lie about 10 ton hammer a reality, tho that doesn't really fit a sniper 😂

i like the fact, despite both having the role of a sniper, they couldnt be more different when it comes to personality and gameplay :)

Minor point, maybe in favour of foreshadowing this - one of Usopp's named attacks is 'Atlas Comet'.

Ever since Van Auger's DF was revealed, I've been wondering just how Usopp will deal with him, and I really thunk you're onto something here.

Having Usopp being chased again would make a lot of sense considering the trajectory so far. Plus it's easy to forget that these fights need a context, so Usopp could be trying to protect something, to carry something somewhere. This was a really fun video. Great job :)

i am now so convinved of this on the kabuto devil fruit theory now, i am convinced it is 100% canon already

My thought for a zoan for Usopp was the "mythical" turtle who beat the rabbit in a race. A cowardly mount who is slow and defensive in most situations, but could reach enormous speeds in dire situations. Great for Usopp.

I've been thinking for years what if Ussop fed his Kabuto a devil fruit

New favorite channel honestly

non-fruit upgrades i would like to see is if usopp could leave plants around the map as surveillance and track movements. also to counter warp that his plants use pollen in the air to detect sudden movements would be a great use. another one would be tiny insects could sneak into van augurs weapons and cause malfunctions. imagine his black kabuto turns into mythical zoan something like Khepri.

How the hell are your theory’s so good.

I love the idea of the Atlas beetle devil fruit Kabuto, however I do think Usopp will fight Van Augur more straight up because that's the appropriate end to one of the narrative arcs for Usopp: overcoming his cowardice. Usopp actually said he was going to stop being a coward during his timeskip training, but then he was just the same as always - I guess because Oda wanted it for gags.

Sounds like a solid theory, he could also adapt mobility tech from vegapunk but your theory is better. I've always been surprised he hasn't used impact dials in his upgrades, designed to tank damage and triple the damage taken to an attack. Seems perfect for usop given he can just fire them as a shot to mitigate the blowback on himself. Or use them as mines, seems like a solid method to lock down a person's mobility. If he can predict Van augers position (observation haki?) then he could use the dials as mines for wherever he predicts auger to show up at. Again a way to use them without him tanking the blowback of the dials on himself. It also works in with the hit and run tactics auger can't fly but with the devil fruit usopp can, so usopp avoids attacks knowing auger is limited to the ground and sets up mines, possibly in the window that auger is teleporting in so he can't see it

nothing better than having a nice "crap cafe" at diner time LOVE ya, dude, prolly the most original theorizer out there

Nice theory, man. I always thought of an Insect theme when it comes to Usopp's possible power up since that one scene in Jaya Island. P.S. Whenever I heard the word KABUTO, I always associated with the Fossil Pokemon and KABUTERIMON from Digimon, which, by the way, can evolve in ATLAS-Kabuterimon.

This is one of the best one piece theories I’ve seen in a while

Lets be honest, ussop is the vice captain

Go D. Usopp hype! Keep rocking, man!

My little pet theory for a while has been that his Kabuto will be fed the Paw-Paw Fruit. Incorporating the devil fruit number theory. It could allow him to push projectiles even faster away or push out his own accumulated damage or depression and anxiety to shove it into his enemies. Haven't seen the whole video yet so maybe you say the same.

Usopp as a boss fight will just be him running away the entire time as you fall for his traps lol

This is literally perfect

Awesome theory brother❤. I'd also like to add that in thriller bark when Usopp is running away from Perona and figures out her secret (the hidden unconscious body) in the room, he uses a "special attack- Atlas comet" to demolish the room. And we also get a glimpse of the Atlas beetle in the attack. So it could be a goated foreshadowing.

Once again another banger theory great job man these are always worth the wait

Such a fresh theory, love it. This channel is full of gems

I've been waiting for this bro yessssssssssss

It's my personal theory that he'll get the Mushi Mushi no mi: Model Bombadier Beetle. It's pretty clear a beetle zoan makes the most sense, but to give a weapon already named Kabuto a beetle zoan that basically just mimics it's design doesn't really aid Usopps character design and is a little too on the nose. But to give Kabuto a beetle zoan that has literally evolved to produce it's own projectile in the form of "shooting" a caustic liquid from it's body makes the most sense. Either that or Kuma dies and his fruit spawns on the ship in Nami's fruit garden, or he survives and Vegapunk gives him the pawpaw fruit, but due to how things are currently evolving on Egghead, it makes it unlikely Vegapunk will be in a position to retrieve a fruit to give Usopp before they leave. But if that does happen, Vegapunk has likely already cloned the pawpaw fruit due to his relationship and experimentation on Kuma. You have to realize that Kabuto is not an inanimate object, it is a living thing, therefore it is not limited by the "zoan only" niche for things like swords or cannons. This would allow the Kabuto to fire any projectile at the same speed Kuma can push people, which could potentially aid him fighting Van Auger as he would not be able to warp fast enough to dodge the projectiles, it also gives the super grown up kabuto the ability to fire people or any large object again at that same speed. Since the living part of the Kabuto that manifests becomes the pouch in the grown up forms, it makes the most sense that the paw pad that activates the ability would exist on or in the mouth of the plant which is where Usopp loads all of his projectiles. It also gives him the ability to fire highly compressed air similar to the Urusus Shock ability Kuma uses.

This is one of my favorite theory videos I've seen! Instant like and sub, I look forward to seeing more of your work! I really like how straightforward your points were, it never felt like you were reaching hyperbolic conclusions, and the idea of flipping the Van Auger Warp Warp fruit on its head is genius and makes an odd amount of sense. Thanks for a great video :) I'm extra excited for this fight now! (If it happens)

It’s really cool what oda did here. We constantly saw pre time-skip that ussop cannot fight like the monster trio can. And sanji told him specifically, “do what only you can do” in video games a sniper or longer range character in general has the advantage of insane DPS output potential. At the cost of being very frail and prone to blowing up if any brawler ever closes the distance. Augre is what happens if that weakness is covered up, not completely gone, but insanely harder to exploit. It really makes this matchup one of the most anticipated mirror matchups for me because of that.

Ussop with prep time is basically the one piece equivalent of batman lol

I love this guys theories. Keep it up man👌

So, I don’t know what Usopp’s final upgrade will be, but I think you’re on to something on the mounted combat thing I never considered before but it’s so self-evident when you lay it out like this. But I don’t know if it’s gonna be the Kabuto getting a fruit. I think it might be a little more meaningful if it’s Chopper and Usopp riding into combat together. So whatever upgrade that might happen next, I do like the idea that it is beetle-themed, I’m just not sure what it would be. But your ideas have a lot of good solid grounding in them.

i have a persony theory of mine, that in elbaf usopp will find the legendary hammer Mjolnir, that he always use hammers and he is very connected to giants culture. what do you think about that?

Glad to see you back, best theories!

I really like your theorys and hope you keep up with them, you're doing a great job man

21:54 "Until finally being finished off by a single blow from Big mom" AYYYYOOOOO

I love your videos. They’re so fun and thought out. Please keep up the good work!!

Just imagine Usopp mounted on top of a beetle, that has a slingslot attached to it's v-shaped horns. And then him shooting while flying

Great theory man. You have made me SUPERRR excited to see what lies in store for Usopp. Everything you said made sense and your way of delivery was very concise. Awesome video bro. Subscribed!!

Luffy also fought a big, ever growing Atlas beetle, that was brave in a movie.

Why did the first thing I saw on the thumbnail wasn't Usopp on a giant beetle but rather "damn, Usopp is *packing* " ?????

This absolutely needs to happen. It would be so cool to see the beetle transformering back and forth and flying him around.

My problem with Ussop beating Van Auger is that Van Auger is a Yonko commander and also likely a really experienced Haki user and Ussop attacks were only able to take out much lower-tier characters. So I can't see him becoming sniper king especially how he would have to somehow reach Yassop who has one of the most powerful observation haki in the series(and likely even achieved future sight and at least a decent amount of armament haki) by the end of the saga. I like Ussop and would like that to happen in the story but I can't see him surpassing Van Auger without any haki and also due to being one of the weakest straw hat members.

this is amazing i love this video

I still swear by my original idea of Van Auger (who can teleport other beings and objects) will warp his bullets to immediately hit their target. Bro is a hitscan character.

Good Theory, love it. And it makes a lot of sense too.

Great video

I'm always down for an usopp video 👌

His giant slingshot is probably just a customized fishing net.

Great theory but I think you are missing something important. Usopp has the power to turn the lies into truths, and has been doing so throught the series. That is why I believe that towards the end of One Piece we will see Usopp with an actual giant hammer and using conqueror's haki. This will happen most likely during Elbaf.

Great theories boss

Broo you freaking cooked!! This was a great video

I've had this entire theory running in my head for a long time. I always try to see the end game before it happens and this is the best idea I could come up with for usopp aswell. I also like this hammer idea too. Kinda like shotty snipes long and short range. Usopp been one of my favorite straw hats I'm always waiting on him to shine.

I have a theory that Stronger will join the strawhats, which would give him his mount, Chopper can talk to stronger, heal him, and befriend him. Usopp is like hercules a man who became a god, and he was basically with hercules in the time skip and Hercules had a pegasus in the disney movie and Oda has taken inspiration from Disney.

Bruh You Snapped with this One 😲🤣 I'm definitely Subscribing. Finally, a GOOD Fruit for Usopp to use!!

I wouldn't go as far as calling Usopp the greatest sniper of the East Blue by the time the crew entered the Grand Line, the 'duel' he won against Big Daddy was just about whether or not he could hit a distant target. Succeeding doesn't make him the better sniper. Plus Usopp had additional time to finish the Kabuto while the Strawhats hat moved to a hotel in Water 7 after his duel with Luffy.

ANOTHER BANGER! Sorry I’m late to be party but I absolutely loved this video man! I can’t wait for the next one!

Personally, I think all Usopp needs is a mount, not necessarily one based on his weapon eatting devil fruit. A giant Atlas beetle would be awesome, as it's horns would work as emergency slingshots. Plus it would allow him to still have full access to Black Kabuto.

man i love your channel - literally always cooking 🔥 if you ever need background music, hit me up 😊🔥

This was a pretty good theory, I’m glad this is finally being discussed.

Amazing video, damn.

I just want to sample some of Usops trees. Gotta be fire.

I fucking love this theory because it doesn't just settle for what would be 'cool' for Usopp to have like a mythical zoan or broken Haki, it takes into account Usopp's fighting style and how he works as a character and gives him a power up that fits.

I like the imagery of the thumbnail but it got me thinking of his slingshot getting a beetle devil fruit that gives him flight as well as the slingshot horn on the beetle.

its a cool theory :3 i dont know about the fruits you thought about but giving usopp weapon a devilfruit makes really sense :D but one thing you forgot in this video is that it is not clear if fujituras sword is the source of his gravity power so it is actually possible his sword can be used even though it is not an animal like an elefant or something you could persuade into doing something for you :3 thanks for the video =)

amazing theory man

Usopp must be a buccaneer, he can take some hit.

I love this theory! Kabuto is also used as a way to describe a helmut, so it would give Usopp enough protection to allow for some confidence :) Amazing video man, keep it up!

i fw you heavy 🔥

Great video i had similar thoughts on ussop

I could have sworn this was a theory for years aha, still fun none the less

Kabuto was definitely made right after the fight with Luffy. Usopp most likely made it in response to losing so badly to his former captain and as a way to steel his resolve for going to Enies Lobby as Sniper King. The thought process being "If I'm going to help Robin, I'll need a better weapon." He was given full ownership of Merry after the fight, and so he had access to his workshop for the entire time prior to the Sea Train arc. My best guess is he used scrap and wood planks from around Water Seven to make it, since there's plenty of it around to use and he has tons of experience being the ship's carpenter prior to Franky joining. The climate baton upgrades he made were on short notice, too, so it stands to reason he could very easily and very quickly make himself a better slingshot with enough time and resources, and he had plenty while the coup was happening in the mansion, as well as after meeting Franky and learning Merry can't be saved. ALSO, yeah, it was confirmed that because zoan fruits have their own personalities/souls, they're uniquely able to be applied to inanimate objects.

great video! since it seems like egghead is coming to an end right now, i'm thinking it's less likely, but the events of the day long battle being kept hidden as well as the fact that usopp hasn't really fought in egghead make me think it could've happened off screen and we'll get a flashback or something during a fight in elbaph

I actually had this thought myself a few weeks back

Usopp always remindet me of the guy from the fable "Seven At One Blow" some day he will challange a high ranked giant, outsmarts him and get even more respected and will be a even bigger warrior of the Seas! :3 Plus, imagine Him getting a Devil fruit power for his weapon that can Hypnotize his enemys, wich will then believe all his lies!!

Nice Theory

Crappy is deadass the best RU-vidr rn. #UssopSupremecy

‘At a glance this fight seems like a stomp’ It is as is every fight Ussop gets into. He only ever does well because his opponant’s keep the fight going longer than needed.

This has me thinking about how we've not really seen Van Auger take hits or get beaten. We think he's badass because he can shoot from so far away, but if he's just a glass cannon, he has the same weakness as most snipers. But we all know Usopp can take a beating, and he knows how to get creative to overcome his weakness. Van Auger's DF power doesn't address the inherent weakness, so compared to Usopp, there's no way his endurance could match up. Usopp just needs to gwt a few quality hits in.

This is a good point, Ussop has had a ton of prep time to understand his own weaknesses and the strengths of his potential enemies. I think Elbaf is going to be his character peak.

It was in my brain that their fight would start with Ussop trapping auger in a bamboo cage just for auger to warp out of it, then it would swing into ussops favor if Ussop jammed augurs gun by firing a devil plant or skull bomb grass right down the barrel causing it to jam or even explode

Truly an incredibly nuanced and thoughtful theory, it really lines up! Excellent work friend, I'm excited to see how close this gets 🤘 Love and Peace folks, best of luck in your pursuits.

The Devil Fruit weaponized Kabuto are an good theory, my head-Canon upgrade for Usopp is that he would bulid himself Thor’s hammer Mjölnir, since he idolize Dorry and Brogy who are inspired based on the Nordic Vikings and Usopp used to use hammers a lot pre-timeskip, so in Elbaf Usopp will hear a story about a legendary hammer and decides to build one for himself as he did bulid Nami’s clima-tact, so it is a possibility in my opinion.

It's like when someone invents something so obvious it angers you!!!! Great theory man!!!!

usopp riding a heracross is my new favorite headcannon

This is my first video of yours. I haven't watched it yet, but I love One Piece theories and I love the joke your name is referencing. Edit: I loved the theory and the video as a whole!

It's probably just as likely that Usop found his kabuto slingshots off screen as him making one or both. Maybe Usop cleverly commandeered a weapon from the sea train and updated the design later

You know, being on Vegapunk's island, Usop could acquire a duplicate kobuto fruit. It doesn't have to be an original. 🖖😎👍