One Piece: Eiichiro Oda Reveals A God Level Pirate Even Stronger Than Pirate King Roger

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

I’m absolutely thrilled to be right in the midst of the Elbaf arc in One Piece! This arc has been nothing short of breathtaking as Oda unveils a treasure trove of captivating lore about the world, all while building up heart-pounding battles. Just like any other arc in One Piece, we’re getting a fantastic flashback woven into the storyline, and Elbaf doesn’t disappoint in that aspect either!

Fans recently got a glimpse into the past, where Oda showcased some exceptional pirates from an earlier time. These pirates were not only extremely powerful but also divine-like. However, Oda has already unveiled a pirate of godly strength who surpasses all previous generation pirates – none other than Joy Boy, the first man to navigate the seas.

The Pirate King Was The Strongest Of His Era

  • Roger Conquered The Great Age Of Pirates
  • He Reached Rocks’s Level

It’s common knowledge among fans that during the golden age of piracy, the Pirate King, Gol D. Roger, was one of the mightiest. In the world of One Piece, Roger stood as a formidable figure, without the aid of any Devil Fruit power. Instead, he honed his powerful Haki throughout his years. Prior to Roger’s reign, Rocks was also known as one of the most potent pirates, but he met his end on God Valley Island 38 years ago. It’s been established that after God Valley, Roger’s strength grew significantly and, at minimum, equaled that of Rocks D. Xebec. Some even suggest that his power surpassed Xebec’s.

Such obstacles can only be overcome with Haki. Roger proved that. — Kaido

Roger accomplished something extraordinary by navigating around the entire globe and setting foot on the final island, Laugh Tale. His deeds earned him a place in history not only for his accomplishments, but also for his towering presence and astonishing might. He seemed like a divine being.

Joy Boy Was A God Even Stronger Than Roger

Joy Boy Was The Sun God Nika

In the realm of One Piece, Roger, though revered by many for his god-like power, wasn’t the most powerful god character some fans have encountered. That title arguably belongs to Joy Boy, a figure born during the Void Century in the Ancient Kingdom. Like Luffy, Joy Boy consumed the Hito Hito no Mi, Model: Nika, granting him the divine powers of the Sun God Nika. Furthermore, he was also known to possess formidable Haki, as evident in the Egghead arc.

Is this Haki even greater than Red Hair’s? — Dorry and Brogy

Joy Boy Was The First Pirate

In the popular series “One Piece,” it’s widely accepted that Joy Boy stands out as the most powerful pirate yet encountered. Moreover, there are those who consider him to be none other than the divine figure, the Sun God Nika. Given this, it is not an exaggeration to refer to Joy Boy as a pirate of godly status. It’s only logical that the first pirate should also be the strongest one, and it’s clear that Oda made a brilliant choice in this regard.

In about two weeks, One Piece Chapter 1158 will be released. Typically, new chapters are published on Sundays. For our Japanese readers, the chapter will become available at midnight JST on Monday. However, most international fans will gain access to it on August 31st. The official date for the release of One Piece Chapter 1158 is August 31, 2025. Excitingly, this chapter can be read for free on Manga Plus!

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2025-08-21 12:04