One Piece: Only 1 Living Pirate Can Beat Shanks, And Oda Has Already Confirmed Who It Is

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

In the Elbaf arc right now, One Piece unveils intriguing details about the world’s mighty pirates, both past and present, to its fans. The Loki flashback offers a glimpse into the strongest pirates from the bygone era, whereas in the present storyline, a powerful contemporary pirate named Shanks takes center stage.

Readers recognize that Shanks possesses colossal power, with a strength that’s simply enormous and placing him among the most powerful pirates of their era, or perhaps even the strongest. However, despite his immense power, Shanks is not invincible. There are individuals who have the capacity to outmatch Shanks, and the story by Oda hints at who will defeat Shanks and the circumstances surrounding it.

Shanks Is A Monster Comparable To Roger In Power

  • Shanks Doesn’t Have A Devil Fruit
  • Shanks Is A Monster Of Haki

In the modern age of piracy, Shanks is undeniably one of the most formidable characters, far surpassing others in power. Approximately six years ago, he ascended to the rank of Yonko without causing much upheaval in the New World. However, it appears that Shanks has been keeping a low profile, biding his time until the arrival of Nika. A clear demonstration of Shanks’s strength was shown when he defeated Kid with a single strike of his sword. To put it simply, Shanks annihilated Kid, a force so powerful that even Kaido and Big Mom found it challenging to subdue him with ease.

You were supposed to lead the new era like Captain Roger! — Buggy to Shanks

In simpler terms, Shanks from One Piece shares a similarity with Roger, as he primarily relies on Haki instead of a Devil Fruit for his powers. While this alone doesn’t make them identical, it’s worth noting that Shanks has mastered Roger’s fighting style remarkably well, which strongly suggests a connection between the two characters.

Only Luffy Can Beat Shanks In The Future

Luffy Has To Surpass Roger

In the popular series “One Piece,” Luffy stands as the main character, and it’s no secret among fans that he needs to exceed the achievements of Roger. Interestingly, even Roger foresaw that someone in the future would surpass him and his crew. That individual is Luffy, but since Roger has passed away, it creates a challenge on paper. For manga artist Oda, resolving this conundrum led to the introduction of Shanks, who undeniably possesses the might once held by the Pirate King.

I plan on beating all four of em. As long as Shanks isn’t the first. — Luffy to Law

Shanks’ stature is comparable to that of Pirate King Roger, and it seems creator Oda intends for Luffy to outshine even this esteemed figure with Shanks’ guidance.

Luffy Must Surpass Roger And Joy Boy

Luffy not only needs to exceed the strength of Roger, but he also needs to surpass the feats achieved by Joy Boy. Currently, Luffy is nowhere near their level, but as the story unfolds, it seems that Luffy will need to surpass Joy Boy because the plot demands it. To achieve what Joy Boy could not, Luffy must be even more powerful.

The new One Piece chapter (1157) will be published this week! Typically, new chapters are released on Sundays. In Japan, it gets released at 12AM JST on Monday. But for most international readers, they can expect to read the chapter on August 17. The official release date is indeed August 17, 2025. Excitingly, fans can enjoy this chapter for free on Manga Plus!

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2025-08-11 23:06