Oda’s Shocking Reveal: Admirals Can’t Beat Yonko!

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This article contains spoilers from One Piece’s Elbaf Arc.

In the grand climax of the series One Piece, it is evident that the Marine Admirals will play a pivotal role. So far, they have been relatively absent from the storyline, primarily because they seldom engage in conflicts with our characters. While Egghead introduced Kizaru into the narrative, Fujitora and Ryokugyu continue to remain on the sidelines.

In the manga “One Piece,” some fans may ponder about the power level of the Admirals compared to the Yonko, given their limited screen time. However, it’s worth noting that Eiichiro Oda, the author, has previously addressed this question. This truth is emphasized once more in chapter 1154 of “One Piece.

Rocks D. Xebec Killed An Admiral Before Even Reaching His Prime

  • Rocks Went To The Reverie In The Past
  • He Killed An Admiral And Vanished

In chapter 1154 of “One Piece,” Oda has reignited the discussion about Yonko versus Admiral, and it’s not hard to understand why. Yet again, Oda demonstrates a Navy Admiral as inferior to the esteemed pirates. The revelation in this chapter is that Rocks D. Xebec, 56 years ago during a Reverie event, successfully killed a Marine Admiral single-handedly and escaped without any issues. This implies that he was in good health when he accomplished this feat.

He killed an Admiral of the Navy HQ and vanished. — Narrator

It’s not so surprising that rocks managed to defeat an Admiral considering his strength, but what is astonishing is learning that this event occurred 56 years ago, a time when Rocks was still far from reaching his peak. At that point in time, the Rocks Pirates didn’t exist yet, and the Age of Rocks had not begun. It’s clear now that Rocks became even stronger later on.

Shanks Scared An Admiral From Miles Away

Greenbull Doesn’t Stand A Chance Vs Shanks

It’s common knowledge among fans that Rocks D. Xebec had the ability to defeat a Marine Admiral, much like how the Yonko, such as Shanks, possess comparable skills. For instance, Shanks managed to nullify Ryokugyu’s Devil Fruit powers from quite a distance.

Are you that afraid of the new era? — Shanks to Green Bull

In much the same way, Luffy squared off against Kizaru within Egghead, ultimately transforming the Admiral into a pizza. Regardless of how fans may attempt to reinterpret it, Luffy consistently outmatches every one of the Admirals, a fact that remains unchanged.

Kuzan Couldn’t Beat An Aging Garp

Even the legendary Marine hero, Garp, faced off against a former Admiral, who was also a Marine Admiral. Though old and injured, Garp managed to hold his own against Kuzan. Without the assistance from Shiryu and others, Garp likely would have defeated Kuzan in combat. Kuzan himself acknowledged that it was only with the help of his crew that they were able to defeat Garp on the beach.

Absolutely, I wouldn’t want to imply that the Admirals are feeble by any means! They remain formidable forces indeed. However, it’s fair to say they don’t quite match up to the might of the Rocks or other Yonko heavyweights.

One Piece Chapter 1155 will arrive this coming Sunday for regular readers. As always, the latest installment of One Piece is scheduled to be released then. In Japan, it gets published at 12AM JST on Monday morning. But don’t worry if you’re an international fan, as you’ll have access to the chapter on July 20th. That’s right, mark your calendars for next Sunday! And guess what? You can read One Piece Chapter 1155 for free on Manga Plus without any hassle. Enjoy the adventure!

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2025-07-19 23:15