Top 5 Old Generation One Piece Characters Who Shaped History

Summary

  • The God Valley Incident showcased some of the strongest characters in One Piece history.
  • St. Figarland Garling, Monkey D. Garp, Gol D. Roger, Whitebeard, and Rocks D. Xebec are legendary figures.
  • Garling, Garp, Roger, Whitebeard, and Rocks played crucial roles in shaping One Piece’s history.

Over time, the significance and challenges in One Piece have escalated significantly, leaving a deteriorating world in the minds of numerous viewers. To counteract this, the protagonists have been forced to make gigantic strides in power, either by perfecting their Haki skills or pushing their Devil Fruit abilities to the max. Consequently, many fans speculate that most characters today rank among the strongest ever in the series.

Approximately 40 years prior to the main narrative unfolding in One Piece, a significant gathering occurred at God Valley – a meeting attended by the most influential figures in the entire saga. Although many aspects of their power and renown are shrouded in enigma, during this event, some of the most potent and critical characters of their era were present. Let’s delve into who these legendary figures were.

St. Figarland Garling Led The Forces Of The Celestial Dragons

Affiliation: Gods’ Knights

First Appearance One Piece, Chapter 1086, “The Five Elders”
Designation Supreme Commander of the Gods’ Knights

It’s clear that the World Nobles initiated the God Valley Incident because they had taken the hidden treasure from Hachinosu. In this scenario, St. Figarland Garling held a significant position as the Commander of the Gods’ Knights and a prominent figure in the Native Hunting Competition. This role made him and his allies crucial guardians of the Celestial Dragons during the event. During the God Valley Incident, he was one of the key figures involved.

Anyone who protects scum is lower than the scum they protect!

As an observer, I find it widely acknowledged that Garling possesses an extraordinary strength. His portrayal in the story suggests he’s among the mightiest warriors from the old generation, according to Oda’s crafting. The narrative subtly hints at him being the one who inflicted Whitebeard’s scar, a detail often misconstrued by fans as Roger’s work. This implication underscores Garling’s power level, placing him on par with the legendary pirates in One Piece. Though the specifics of his powers remain enigmatic, there’s no doubt in my mind that Garling ranks among the strongest characters in this captivating world of One Piece.

Monkey D. Garp Is The Legendary Hero Of The Marines

Affiliation: The Navy

First Appearance One Piece, Chapter 92, “Happiness”
Designation Vice Admiral of the Marines
  • The Hero of the Marines.

Among the iconic and revered figures residing in God Valley, none is cherished more by fans than Garp. Though the community has always seen him as a formidable Vice Admiral with a free-spirited demeanor, his true might and significance were hinted at during the initial reference to God Valley, where it was disclosed how he earned the title of ‘Marines’ Hero’. Here, Garp was the one who ultimately defeated the legendary Rocks D. Xebec.

No one could stop the advancement of the evil, but Navy HQ Vice Admiral Garp was able to!

The reason he avoids discussing the events here might be due to the fact that he was compelled to join forces with his arch-nemesis, Gol D. Roger, for a short while. Together, they defeated Rocks and dismantled the entire Rocks Pirates crew. Garp’s latest performance in Hachinosu serves as proof of his immense strength within the world of One Piece.

Gol D. Roger Is The Most Important Pirate Of All Time

Affiliation: Roger Pirates

First Appearance One Piece, Chapter 1, “Romance Dawn – The Dawn of Adventure”
Designation Captain of the Roger Pirates
  • The King of the Pirates.

In the context of significant characters in the entire One Piece narrative, Gol D. Roger undoubtedly stands among the elite. Known as the Pirate King, he was the sole individual to ever achieve

Inherited Will. The tide of the times. People’s dreams. These things cannot be stopped.

Roger’s prowess was just as renowned as he himself, for he overcame the vast Grand Line without relying on any other power but Haki, demonstrating an extraordinary level of strength. This pirate is often compared to Garp, another character whose power stemmed solely from Haki. In the God Valley Incident, they were compelled to join forces against Rocks and his crew, eventually succeeding in their mission.

Whitebeard Has Always Been The World’s Strongest Man

Affiliation: Rocks Pirates

First Appearance One Piece, Chapter 234, “Please Remember”
Designation Second-in-Command of the Rocks Pirates
  • The World’s Strongest Man.

Following Roger, no other pirate in history has held such a commanding presence and significance as Whitebeard. Nicknamed the ‘World’s Strongest Man’, Whitebeard dominated the seas from Roger’s passing onwards, so much that the era preceding the Marineford War was often referred to as the Era of Whitebeard. His power was said to be immense; capable of potentially destroying the world if he so desired. Many admirers speculate that he might have even surpassed Roger in strength due to their comparable Haki abilities and his possession of a legendary Devil Fruit.

I have nothing to fear! I am Whitebeard!

During the God Valley Clash, while Whitebeard was initially portrayed as Roger’s adversary, numerous fans speculate that he battled Garling instead. The crew of the Rocks Pirates, known for their disorderly behavior, had no apparent hierarchy beyond Rocks being the captain and everyone else following him. Nevertheless, Whitebeard engaged with Rocks on equal terms, never regarding himself as subordinate to him. Instead, their alliance was formed to pursue Whitebeard’s own objectives.

Rocks D. Xebec Was The Strongest Pirate Of All Time

Affiliation: Rocks Pirates

First Appearance One Piece, Chapter 957, “Ultimate”
Designation Captain of the Rocks Pirates
  • The strongest pirate of the old generation.

The Rocks Pirates were more like a pirate group in name than in deed, as the most formidable pirates of their time joined forces primarily to pursue individual ambitions, much like the modern Blackbeard Pirates. However, within this crew, Rocks held the highest rank both in power and authority, with only Whitebeard being able to challenge him on equal terms. Nevertheless, Rocks is still revered among the old-school legends as the mightiest of them all.

He was Roger’s first foe, and perhaps his greatest.

The specifics surrounding the God Valley Incident are yet to be fully unveiled, but it’s clear that Rocks possessed an extraordinary power. This power was so immense that even Roger, renowned as the mightiest pirate of his era, and Garp, the highly respected Marine officer, had to join forces to bring him down. Until Oda reveals the entire God Valley Incident, we can only speculate that Rocks may have been one of the strongest pirates since Joyboy himself.

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2025-06-02 19:44