One Piece: Oda Officially Reveals The Strongest Yonko In The Series

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

In the world of One Piece, it’s widely acknowledged that the Yonko represent the four most powerful pirate crews. They were formally recognized following the events of the Water 7 arc. Over the course of the series, particularly post-timeskip, the Yonko have significantly influenced the storyline. Notably, since the Straw Hat Pirates ventured into the New World after the timeskip, it’s no wonder that these four pirate leaders often find themselves vying against one another.

In essence, every Yonko strives to possess the legendary treasure known as the One Piece. They frequently clash with one another, aiming to control as much territory and accumulate as much power as they can. Over time, fans have debated about who among them is the strongest, though all are formidable in their own right. However, it’s been confirmed by Oda that before his demise within the world of One Piece, Whitebeard was considered the strongest Yonko.

Whitebeard Is The Strongest Yonko in One Piece

Whitebeard Was The Strongest Man In The World

  • He rivaled Gol D. Roger
  • He possessed the power to destroy the world

I’ve witnessed it myself, and it’s officially confirmed: Oda has declared Whitebeard as the strongest Yonko ever depicted within the storyline. Once a comrade of Rocks in the Rocks Pirates, much like other Yonko, Whitebeard’s story took a different path after the downfall of Rocks on God Valley. Subsequently, he formed his own formidable pirate crew, which he led with unrivaled power. Over time, this fearsome captain ascended to such an extent that he even challenged the great Roger in might.

Call me a monster, but I am only a man. I won’t be the strongest forever. — Whitebeard

It is stated that Gol D. Roger and Whitebeard were equally powerful, and this is what makes Whitebeard the strongest among the Yonko. Additionally, it’s worth mentioning that all other Yonko are in a power struggle with Whitebeard, demonstrating his prominence and significance as the most influential of them all.

A significant portion of Whitebeard’s formidable strength stemmed from his Devil Fruit, the Gura Gura no Mi. This unique fruit granted him the power to shake the very foundations of reality, causing earthquakes at will. With a single use, islands could crumble before him due to its immense power. Additionally, Whitebeard boasted an extraordinary amount of Haki, honed over years of practice. It is clear that Whitebeard was unquestionably the mightiest Yonko within the world of One Piece.

Do you think that scares me, boy? I am Whitebeard! — Whitebeard

Shanks Is The Current Strongest Yonko

After Whitebeard’s Death, Shanks Became The Strongest

In the past, Whitebeard held the title of the strongest among the Yonko pirates. Unfortunately, he’s no longer alive. Presently, there are other powerful members within the Yonko crew. At this point in the One Piece series, it is generally accepted that Shanks holds the position as the strongest among the Yonko.

In the world of One Piece, he boasts an unparalleled amount of Haki, remarkable even among its characters. To make matters more impressive, he also possesses the skill once wielded by Rocks and Roger. At present, Shanks stands undeniably tall in strength, with Blackbeard closely following suit, and Luffy not far behind. While Buggy may be renowned, his actual fighting abilities do not compare to the Yonko level. However, his reputation remains substantial.

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2025-09-13 01:34