One Piece: Oda Confirms The Only Pirate That Can Beat Gol D. Roger

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

In the ongoing climax of One Piece, the storyline is moving swiftly, and fans are well aware that as Oda unveils the secrets of this world, he’s also likely to introduce ancient figures who carved out their own legends in eras preceding the present one.

In the grand finale of the story, characters similar to Gol D. Roger were bound to remain significant. As Oda delves into numerous flashbacks and past characters, he also offers a glimpse of their might. By this point, it’s been extensively shown by Oda that Roger was formidable, yet there is still one character in the “One Piece” universe who surpasses him in strength.

Gol D. Roger Was A Monster Like No Other

  • Roger Was Matched By Whitebeard
  • Roger Was The Strongest Of His Era

Gol D. Roger, famously recognized as the Pirate King, was an extraordinary warrior without a doubt. Unlike many, he never shied away from a battle, and his audacious actions are what catapulted him into legendary status. Regardless of hailing from the least powerful sea in the One Piece universe, his unique abilities set him apart. He may not have possessed a Devil Fruit, but he undeniably secured a place amongst the most powerful individuals globally.

Roger proved that when he conquered the world! Only Haki can surpass all! — Kaido

During his time, Roger stood out as the most powerful pirate, with few others able to match his strength. The only pirate known to be on par with him was Whitebeard. Nonetheless, people often speak of Roger as a formidable force, but it’s important to remember that he wasn’t invincible. In fact, the creator of this world, Oda, has hinted at another pirate who is said to have defeated Roger. This individual was even stronger than Roger, and while we don’t know all the details, we do know that Roger couldn’t overcome him in a fight.

Rocks D. Xebec Was Stronger Than Him

Roger Had To Team Up With Garp To Beat Rocks

Among all pirates Roger encountered, only Rocks D. Xebec surpassed him in strength. While Roger and Whitebeard were equally matched, Rocks presented a unique challenge. Sengoku openly acknowledged that Rocks was the toughest adversary Roger ever had, implying that he was even stronger than Whitebeard. This assertion doesn’t shock anyone, considering Rocks held the position of Captain under Whitebeard.

To break apart the Rocks Pirates, Roger and Garp joined forces. — Sengoku

Simultaneously, I witnessed Oda affirming that Roger and Garp united their forces to overpower Rocks. Being longstanding adversaries, they would only collaborate if they were certain they couldn’t triumph alone. Translated simply, Roger realized he couldn’t vanquish Rocks single-handedly and sought aid from Garp. Together, these two powerful individuals defeated Rocks, further emphasizing Rocks’ immense strength.

Luffy Will Surpass Roger

It’s clear that Rocks was more powerful than Roger, but it’s important to note that he isn’t the only one with such potential. Luffy, destined to become the next Pirate King, is also on track to surpass both of them. This is due to the fact that he possesses the Nika fruit and Haki, which could potentially match or even exceed Roger’s abilities in time.

In two weeks’ time, we’ll get our hands on One Piece Chapter 1156! As always, it will be published on a Sunday. For those in Japan, the chapter goes live at midnight JST on Monday. However, most international readers can expect to access it on August 3rd. The official release date for One Piece Chapter 1156 is August 3, 2025. Excitingly, fans can read this chapter for free on Manga Plus!

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2025-07-25 22:04