Oda Unveils One Piece’s Most Powerful Woman: Gunko Surpasses Big Mom!

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

Summary

  • Big Mom and Boa Hancock are the strongest female fighters in One Piece history.
  • Shirahoshi possesses the strongest ability as an Ancient Weapon in the series.
  • Gunko, controlled by Imu, is confirmed as the strongest female character surpassing even Big Mom.

The Elbaf arc from One Piece has kept fans on their toes with one unexpected turn of events following another, as Oda continues to unveil shocking revelations. The Holy Knights’ ambition to seize control of Elbaf and conscript Giants into their slave army suggests a monumental conflict that could significantly influence the world’s destiny. To bolster their chances of success, Oda has skillfully introduced some of the arc’s strongest characters, and in chapter 1149 of One Piece, he has almost definitely revealed the most powerful woman ever known.

The Strong Female Characters Of One Piece

  • Big Mom and Boa Hancock Are The Strongest Fighters
  • Shirahoshi Holds The Strongest Ability

In terms of formidable female characters in One Piece, the series certainly doesn’t disappoint. Oda has introduced two women who have made significant impacts: Big Mom, a member of the Four Emperors, and Boa Hancock, recognized as a powerful Warlord of the Sea. Both these women exhibit immense power. Big Mom, in particular, rules with strength, owing to her extraordinary Devil Fruit powers and formidable Haki.

She’s the strongest hag in the world, basically another Kaido! — Wano Samurai

By no means is Hancock a weak opponent. She boasts an extraordinarily powerful Devil Fruit ability and possesses all three forms of Haki.

Considering Shirahoshi as well, who wields Ancient Weapon power, even though she doesn’t fight conventionally, her potential destruction capability is catastrophic for the entire world. So far, these three women – namely Boa Hancock, Nico Robin, and Shirahoshi – have garnered significant fan attention in One Piece. However, it seems that the creator, Oda, plans to introduce even more powerful female characters in the future. In fact, within Elbaf, Oda has already presented the strongest female character in all of One Piece: none other than Gunko, one of the Holy Knights, with a unique twist.

Oda Reveals The Strongest Woman In The One Piece World

Gunko Is Being Controlled By Imu

There’s no need to state it, but it’s clear that Gunko possesses immense strength. She was powerful enough to team up with Shamrock Figarland, and Shamrock himself asserted that Gunko could potentially defeat Loki without his chains. Given these facts, Gunko has been a topic in discussions about the most overpowered characters within the world of One Piece. However, this is merely scratching the surface of her abilities.

Mu will show thee the dominion of Gods! — Imu

In the 1149th chapter of “One Piece,” the author, Oda, took an unexpected turn when he chose to have Gunko serve as a host for Imu. Now, it’s clear that Imu has taken control over Gunko’s body, allowing them to harness their power through this vessel. This makes the amalgamation of Gunko and Imu the most powerful female character in the entire “One Piece” series, even surpassing Big Mom. This was a development we forecasted at TopMob around a month ago, and it appears that Oda is sticking to the course we anticipated.

Gunko Imu Is A Monster

As an observer, it appears that Gunko Imu’s power remains a mystery to the fans thus far. However, what’s clear is that in her current form, Gunko towers above everyone on Elbaf in strength. Even Luffy, who is renowned for his might, seems to be no match for her. The sheer magnitude of her power leaves one in awe, and as the Elbaf arc unfolds, it looks like the Straw Hat Pirates will endure some formidable beatings at her hands.

In a week’s time, we’ll get to enjoy One Piece Chapter 1150! Just like every week, it will be released on Sunday. In Japan, the chapter goes live at midnight on Monday (JST). But for most international readers, you’ll find the chapter available on May 11. The official release date for One Piece Chapter 1150 is set for June 1, 2025. You can read it for free on Manga Plus!

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2025-05-24 22:45