Oda Confirms Zoro and Sanji Are Equal in Power

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

Summary

  • Zoro and Sanji’s rivalry began in Little Garden, escalating in Elbaf parallel to Dorry and Brogy’s equal rivalry.
  • Zoro typically fights the 2nd strongest enemy while Sanji fights the 3rd strongest, implying both are equals.
  • Oda confirms Zoro and Sanji are equals through the introduction of Gaban, on par with Rayleigh among Roger’s crew.

The Elbaf arc in One Piece has been nothing short of extraordinary thus far, and Oda continues to build anticipation, bringing not only the Holy Knights and Imu into play but also the main storyline. Beyond its thrilling villains, Elbaf offers a wealth of intriguing lore details for fans to uncover. Simultaneously in One Piece, Oda has gradually introduced iconic characters like Scopper Gaban, further enriching the complexity of the narrative.

In regards to Scopper Gaban particularly, fans recognize him as being synonymous with Roger’s left hand and one of the most powerful members on his team. Simultaneously, Gaban serves as a counterpart to Sanji from the Straw Hat Pirates. Through Gaban’s character development, Oda has put an end to the prolonged discussion regarding who is stronger between Zoro and Sanji.

The Zoro Vs Sanji Debate Has Always Been Big

  • Zoro Vs Sanji Began In Little Garden
  • Zoro And Sanji Fight The Second And Third Strongest Enemies

Fans are well aware that the rivalry between Zoro and Sanji dates back to the Little Garden arc. To put it simply, their arguments started at Arlong Park, but the rivalry really escalated during the Little Garden arc. They were both trying to capture the biggest dinosaur, mirroring Dorry and Brogy, two powerful warriors of Elbaf, who have fought countless battles against each other with no clear winner.

It’s time for the stars to take the stage! — Marco on Zoro and Sanji

Sanji and Zoro don’t engage in direct combat with each other, but they both demonstrate their strength against opponents. Typically, Zoro tackles the second most powerful adversary, whereas Sanji confronts the third most powerful one. This arrangement has sparked speculation among fans that Zoro is the second strongest character and Sanji the third. However, it appears creator Oda doesn’t share this perspective.

Oda Has Introduced Parallels That Confirm Their Standing

Dorry and Brogy are Equal, Just Like Rayleigh and Gaban

The strength comparison between Zoro and Sanji might continue indefinitely, but it appears that author Oda has already expressed his opinion on the matter. Initially, Oda has suggested a parallel between them and the Co-Captains of the Giant Warrior Pirates, such as Dorry and Brogy who are equally powerful. This implies that Oda might view Zoro and Sanji as equals in strength. To further emphasize this, he introduced Gaban into the storyline, making it even more evident.

I was the second strongest in the Roger Pirates! — Scopper Gaban

In the world of One Piece, Gaban is recognized as being equal to both Roger and Rayleigh, implying they share the same level of power. This suggests that their abilities are comparable. It’s also mentioned that Gaban once went head-to-head with Rayleigh, demonstrating their equivalence. In chapter 1151, Gaban himself acknowledges that he considers himself the second strongest among the Roger Pirates. Essentially, this implies there is no significant power disparity between Gaban and Rayleigh, and either could potentially rank No. 2 in terms of strength.

Zoro And Sanji Are Meant To Be Seen As Equals

As a fervent fan, I’ve noticed an intriguing parallel Oda has been drawing in the Final Saga – Zoro and Sanji are being portrayed similarly to Dorry and Brogy, and also Rayleigh and Gaban. It’s evident that he wants us to perceive these two Straw Hat pirates as equals, though fans may still favor one over the other, the intense rivalry and discussion between them is destined to persist indefinitely.

In one day, we’ll be getting our hands on One Piece Chapter 1151! As always, it will be released on Sunday worldwide. However, due to time zone differences, in Japan, it’s set to drop at midnight on Monday (June 8, 2025) at 12AM JST. But for most international readers like us, the chapter will become available on June 8. To read it for free, simply head over to Manga Plus!

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2025-06-06 23:34