One Piece: Every Character Beaten By Shanks

As a long-time follower of the One Piece saga and witness to some of the most epic battles in the Grand Line, I must say that the exploits of the Red Hair Pirates’ captain, Shanks, never fail to impress me. From his humble beginnings as a simple sea traveler to his current status as an Emperoral figure, Shanks has proven time and again that he is a force to be reckoned with.

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

Key Takeaways

Shanks is possibly the strongest Haki user and has major victories, like defeating CP9 agents.
Shanks took down Green Bull in Wano using his Conqueror’s Haki from miles away.
Shanks defeated Bartolomeo’s crew and took down Killer with a single attack not meant for him.

Among the Four Sea Emperors in the epic saga of “One Piece”, Shanks stands out as an exceptionally formidable pirate, potentially the mightiest at this moment. Six years ago, he earned the title of Emperor and has since maintained his position at the pinnacle of power. Remarkably, without the aid of a Devil Fruit, Shanks is one of the strongest characters, a testament to his prodigious Haki skills.

Indeed, Shanks could very well be one of the most potent Haki users currently existing, which sets him apart from others. Throughout his journey in One Piece, Shanks has been involved in numerous intense battles, although the outcome of all encounters remains unknown to us. However, there are significant victories that he has undeniably achieved along this path.

6 Higuma

Defeated By Red Hair Pirates In The East Blue

One Piece: Every Character Beaten By Shanks

In the story, Shanks encountered one of his earliest adversaries named Higuma, who was known as a common bandit and lacked significant strength. Since Higuma posed no real danger to Shanks, he chose not to engage in a serious fight with him. In fact, Shanks allowed Higuma to humiliate him because he didn’t consider the threat he posed to be serious enough for him to respond seriously.

From a fan’s perspective, as soon as Higuma began gesturing towards his companions, Shanks couldn’t help but grow serious. His Red Hair Pirates left no doubt about their superiority against Higuma’s crew, driving the leader into a hasty retreat. Though Shanks didn’t engage Higuma in a one-on-one fight, it was clear he was the one who brought down Higuma’s unit that day. Incidentally, this victory also turned out to be crucial for Luffy, as his life was saved in the process. This event, undoubtedly, is a pivotal moment in the storyline, setting the stage for even greater things to come.

5 CP9 Agents

Shanks Acquired The Gomu Gomu no Mi From The CP9

Way back before I crossed paths with Luffy in Fushia Village, I’d already set my sights on navigating the East Blue. And let me tell you, this sea was no ordinary stretch of water. One fateful day, I boarded a Government ship – not your everyday cruise liner, mind you. On that very vessel, the legendary Gomu Gomu no Mi was hidden. Somehow, I’d caught wind of its presence and knew I had to get my hands on it. So, I launched an attack on the ship, and as luck would have it, there were agents from CP9 aboard – specifically, Who’s Who.

With his immense strength, Shanks annihilated them completely and claimed the Gomu Gomu no Mi as his prize. Later on, he carried this Devil Fruit with him to the very village where Luffy eventually consumed it.

4 Ryokugyu

Shanks Forced Green Bull to Submit In Wano

During the Wano Country storyline, Shanks displayed a hint of his might. Shortly after the battle with Kaido concluded, Admiral Green Bull launched an attack on the country. His intention was to seize Luffy as a gift to Akainu. However, before Ryokugyu could reach Luffy, he was halted by the Akazaya Nine. Despite their efforts, they couldn’t match him. But it was Shanks who stepped in, employing his formidable Conqueror’s Haki from a great distance.

In this encounter, Shanks’ Conqueror’s Haki made it apparent that Green Bull felt intense discomfort, and in doing so, compelled him to surrender. Although this wasn’t a full-blown fight or a knockout for Green Bull, the fact that he surrendered indicates that Shanks was victorious in this brief skirmish.

3 Bartolomeo

The Red Hair Pirates Destroyed The Barto Club

In a different part of the world, Bartolomeo is a formidable pirate who serves under Luffy. At some point, Bartolomeo dared to set fire to Shanks’s flag within his domain and replace it with that of the Straw Hat Pirates. This act infuriated Shanks and he was compelled to take action. In the Final Saga, Shanks tracked down Bartolomeo and, in effect, wiped out his entire crew in retaliation.

Bartolomeo was prepared to sacrifice himself for Luffy. Although Shanks didn’t kill him, it was Yasopp who ultimately destroyed the vessel of the Red-haired Pirates, thereby furthering Shanks’s list of victories.

2 Killer

Shanks Took Down Killer With An Attack Not Even Meant For Him

A formidable pirate known as Killer was once confronted by Shanks during the Final Saga. Following the triumph of the Kid Pirates in Wano, they set sail for Elbaf with the intention of battling against the Red-haired Pirates and defeating Shanks.

Unfortunately for both of them, Shanks swiftly annihilated their group before they could set foot on Elbaf. As for Killer, he courageously stood his ground and absorbed the full force of Shanks’s attack, leaving him utterly defeated and unconscious. While this act of strength from Shanks is truly impressive, it is undeniably humiliating for Killer, as the attack was not originally intended for him, yet he still fell with a single blow.

1 Kid

Shanks Took Down The 3 Billion Berry Pirate

This young pirate is part of the infamous Worst Generation, boasting a bounty of 3 billion berries. Evidently, he’s a prominent figure in the New World and someone whom Shanks held in high regard during their brief encounter, excluding Elbaf. Kid believed himself capable of defeating Shanks, but was swiftly humbled when the Red Hair Emperor delivered a powerful blow with his sword, serving as a stark reminder of his limitations.

Shanks covered his blade with his Haki, followed by an overwhelming strike against a pirate from the Worst Generation. This single blow left him completely defeated and powerless. To this point, this has been one of the most remarkable victories attributed to Shanks within the narrative, and it’s expected that there will be many more such triumphs in his future skirmishes as well as when we learn about his past history.

2024-10-15 07:13