One Piece: Oda Reveals A New Pirate Crew On The Level Of Roger Pirates

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

The Elbaf arc in “One Piece” has become an exceptional reading experience for fans of the series, especially now as the background story of Loki is being delved into. Since the introduction of Loki, fans have eagerly anticipated a flashback to gain insights into his character and learn about the factors that molded him into who he is today.

Unbeknownst to them, Loki’s past would not only offer deeper insights into his personality but also connect directly with numerous tales of the One Piece universe, providing fans with hints about characters like Rocks D. Xebec. In chapter 1156 of One Piece, Oda has disclosed a formidable pirate crew, capable of challenging the Roger Pirates.

The Roger Pirates Are Among The Strongest In The One Piece World

  • Roger’s Crew Started Around 50 Years Ago
  • Roger Fought Many Battles With Garp

The Roger Pirates, a crew well-known to fans, had their journey commence quite some time ago, approximately half a century back. At this early stage, even Brook acknowledged that Roger was relatively new to the game. Over the ensuing years, Roger diligently worked on strengthening his crew, eventually forming an incredibly formidable group with notable members like Rayleigh and Gaban by his side. However, during the Age of Rocks, the Roger Pirates weren’t yet at their peak. It was only over a decade later that they began to truly dominate the era, growing stronger and ultimately taking control.

The Roger Pirates were the mightiest crew in the world! — Akainu

In the world of “One Piece”, throughout his pirate voyage, Roger often encountered and fought against formidable adversaries, including Garp, who he had numerous encounters with. Interestingly, despite their frequent clashes, Roger and Garp held a profound respect for each other that never wavered. Simultaneously, Roger engaged in battles with other legendary pirates, like Rocks. In “One Piece” chapter 1156, fans were treated to an epic showdown between the Roger Pirates and the Kuja Pirates, marking a memorable event in the series.

The Kuja Were Strong Enough To Fight The Roger Pirates

  • Gloriosa Led The Kuja Pirates
  • Roger Pirates Wouldn’t Fight To Their Best

In chapter 1156 of One Piece, fans were taken aback by the emergence of the Roger Pirates, who seem to have been active around 44 years ago. During this period, Roger was a well-known and influential figure at sea, gradually gaining more significance. Simultaneously, Oda emphasized that the Kuja tribe held immense popularity back then too. The Kuja were revered as idols worldwide, and their power was nothing short of formidable.

In this era, the Kuja were among the mightiest in the world! — Narrator

Indeed, the Kuja Pirates managed to stand their ground against the formidable Roger Pirates, a feat that’s noteworthy for several reasons. It is rumored that the Roger Pirates were hindered in their fighting prowess by none other than the enchanting Shakky, who was not only the most beautiful among the Kuja Pirates but also the most cherished.

Shakky Was The Strongest Kuja

According to what Oda shared, it’s evident that although Shakky wasn’t the captain of the Kuja at that time, she was undeniably the most powerful due to the Kuja equating strength with beauty. She single-handedly prevented the Roger Pirates from victories, and that uniquely special fact stands out.

In exactly two weeks, we’ll be getting our hands on One Piece Chapter 1157! As always, it will be released on a Sunday, but for our friends in Japan, that means it drops at midnight on Monday (Japan Standard Time). For the rest of us international readers, we can expect to read the chapter on August 16. The official date of release for One Piece Chapter 1157 is August 16, 2025. Good news for fans – you can read it for free on Manga Plus!

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2025-08-10 00:34