One Piece: Oda Reveals A New Character Stronger Than The Yonko

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

The 1158th chapter of One Pieces offered fans a wealth of thrilling details, yet what truly captivated them was the introduction of a new character who seems to surpass even the power level of the Yonko pirates. For those familiar with the series, you’d know that the Yonko are the most influential pirate lords in the One Piece world, reigning over the New World like monarchs. Interestingly enough, these formidable pirates aren’t just dominant within their world but also rank among the strongest beings on a global scale.

Among the characters in the series One Piece, only those who are incredibly powerful can challenge the Yonko and hold their ground. Interestingly, there are a few characters in this world who are believed to be stronger than even the Yonko. Notable examples include the Pirate King, Gol D. Roger, Whitebeard, and the legendary character Rocks. More recently, Oda has introduced another character who is thought to rank above the Yonko, and that’s none other than King Harald of Elbaf.

King Harald Of Elbaf Is Stronger Than The Yonko

Harald Was As Strong As Rocks D. Xebec

  • Harald and Rocks clashed in Marijoa
  • Harald tried to kill Rocks

In the world of One Piece, fans initially had doubts about Harald’s strength. Some speculated that he might be incredibly powerful, yet few anticipated him being almost as potent as Rocks. However, during the Rocks flashback, it became evident that Harald shared a notable level of power with Rocks. Their first encounter in Marijoa resulted in a fierce clash that sent everyone within a 5 km radius flying, an astonishing display of force.

Their clash blew everyone in a 5 km radius away! — Narrator on Harald vs Rocks

It’s worth noting that in One Piece chapter 1158, Oda clarified any uncertainty about Harald’s strength compared to Rocks D. Xebec. During their fight, it became evident that Harald matched Rocks in power. In this battle, Harald even managed to knock out Rocks, and conversely, Rocks also knocked out Harald. This implies that Harald is equal in strength to Rocks, making him stronger than most Yonko characters in the One Piece series.

Kill Rocks, and Elbaf shall join the World Government! — Marcus Mars

Harald Goes Down As One Of One Piece’s Strongest

Rocks Is Portrayed To Be Stronger Than Whitebeard

In the world of One Piece, Harald being comparable to Whitebeard holds significant weight for the storyline. Essentially, this means that Harald could possibly be stronger than even Whitebeard. During the Wano arc, Oda revealed that Roger’s greatest enemy was none other than Rocks, who is said to have been even more formidable than Whitebeard. Given that Harald equals Rocks in strength, it becomes evident that Harald may indeed be stronger than Whitebeard.

It’s possible that he might be more powerful than Roger, considering that both Roger and Whitebeard are believed to be equally strong. However, it’s also likely that both Roger and Whitebeard were not at their peak strength during this period, and they may have eventually grown stronger, reaching the level of Harald and Rocks. Regardless, Oda has introduced a new character in King Harald who is said to surpass even the Yonko, and fans are eagerly anticipating how his story unfolds in the upcoming chapters of One Piece.

In just a few days, we’ll get our hands on the next installment of One Piece – Chapter 1158! As always, it will be released on Sunday globally. However, those in Japan will see it at 12AM JST on Monday. For most international readers, this exciting chapter will be available on August 31. Mark your calendars! The official release date is August 31, 2025. Best of all, you can dive into the action for free on Manga Plus! Enjoy your reading!

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2025-08-29 03:34