One Piece: Oda Reveals A Crew That Defeated The Roger Pirates, And It Isn’t The Rocks Pirates

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

In the latest chapter 1156 of “One Piece”, as anticipated by fans, Oda delved deeper into the history of the Roger Pirates. Given their long-standing rivalry with the Rocks Pirates, it was only natural that they would feature prominently in this flashback sequence.

In chapter 1156 of the One Piece manga, Eiichiro Oda depicted a formidable pirate group challenging the legendary Roger Pirates. To the astonishment of many viewers, not only did the Roger Pirates retreat, but they were also knocked down by an incredibly powerful crew. Most fans would presume this to be the Rocks Pirates, but it turns out that was a misconception. In actuality, it was the Kuja Pirates who dominated the Roger pirate group.

The Kuja Pirates Completely Outclassed The Roger Pirates

  • The Kuja Were Very Popular During This Era
  • The Roger Pirates Struggled To Fight The Kuja

Approximately 40 years ago within the world of One Piece, the Kuja Pirates were globally revered as icons. Their fame was extraordinary, with only a select few able to stand their ground against them. As female warriors of immense power, Oda portrayed the Kuja as exceptionally powerful in the series. In one chapter, the Kuja clashed with the Roger Pirates, leaving fans surprised as the powerful Roger Pirates struggled significantly against the Kuja. To put it simply, they were awestruck by the Kuja’s might and beauty. Among them, Shakky stood out as a formidable challenge for the Roger Pirates, even challenging the future King of the Pirates who couldn’t match her strength.

Give it up Roger, you will never have me! — Shakuyaku to Roger

Shakky And Gloriosa Were Extremely Overpowered

Shakky Was The Strongest Kuja Of The Era

During that period, Gloriosa held both the position of captain for the Kuja Pirates and the title of Empress in Amazon Lily. However, it was Shakky who was admired as the most beautiful among them. Since power equates to beauty within the Kuja, her immense popularity likely meant she was the strongest member of their crew at that time. It’s logical to assume that Shakky eventually ascended to become the Empress of Amazon Lily and led the Kuja Pirates independently.

They say her beauty was unmatched! — Narrator about Shakuyaku

Shakky exhibited such remarkable strength that it ruffled even Roger’s composure. Interestingly, Roger became quite insistent on having Shakky join his own team.

The Roger Pirates were surely mighty, but on this day, they were outclassed by the Kuja Pirates.

Boa Hancock’s Monstrous Power Is Cleverly Foreshadowed

40 years ago, the Kuja Pirates showcased a captivating display that, looking back now, I believe Oda intentionally used to underscore the remarkable power of Boa Hancock, the Empress of Amazon Lily. With her unmatched beauty rivaling Shakky and an extraordinary Devil Fruit ability, it’s clear that she stands above the rest.

Moreover, what sets Hancock apart is her mastery of powerful Haki, possibly even Advanced Conqueror’s Haki, which elevates her to a completely different league. As we delve deeper into future arcs, I have no doubt that we will witness a side of Boa Hancock we haven’t seen before – the strongest and most beautiful woman in the world!

Get ready, One Piece Chapter 1156 is coming out this week! As we always do, it’ll be released on Sunday. But if you live in Japan, keep an eye out at 12AM JST on Monday for the drop. For everyone else around the world, including us, you can expect to read the chapter on August 3. That’s right, One Piece Chapter 1156 will officially be available on August 3, 2025. Best part? You can enjoy it all for free on Manga Plus!

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2025-08-04 22:38