One Piece: The Shocking Truth About Admirals’ Power Limits Revealed!

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

Summary

Admirals rely on strong Devil Fruits for power.
Admirals have refined Haki but lack Conqueror’s haki.
Admirals are powerful but fall short compared to the Yonko.

In the universe of “One Piece,” the Admirals are undeniably among the most influential figures, boasting strength second only to the Fleet Admiral within the Navy ranks.

It’s commonly believed that the Admirals represent the World Government’s greatest military force, underscoring their impressive strength. Yet, this doesn’t imply their power is boundless. The Admirals are undeniably strong and rank high in global might, but they are not absolute, especially when compared to the Yonko. In a confrontation with such powerful figures, the Admirals would undoubtedly be outmatched.

The Power Of The Admirals

The Admirals Possess Strong Devil Fruits
Their Haki Is Refined

In terms of their abilities, the Admirals differ from elite pirates in that they appear to be more dependent on their Devil Fruits than any other factor. Each Admiral possesses a remarkably powerful Devil Fruit. For example, Kuzan, the first Admiral introduced in the story, wields the Hie Hie no Mi, a highly potent Logia-type fruit. Similarly, Borsalino has the Pika Pika no Mi, another overpowered Logia, and Sakazuki commands the Magu Magu no Mi, a fruit with the highest level of offensive power.

Be it a Yonko or a Navy Admiral, I will not run away anymore! — Luffy

Following the time jump, two more formidable figures, wielding some of the world’s most potent Devil Fruits, made their appearance, adding to the already intense power dynamics. Simultaneously, the Daniels demonstrated an impressive command over their Haki, a skill that, while not unparalleled in the series, was undeniably refined and formidable. Their Observation Haki was particularly sharp, as evident during Luffy’s confrontation with Kizaru, where it allowed them to counter his Supreme King Haki-empowered kick with a Color of Arms defense, suggesting an extremely high level of mastery. However, it’s important to note that the Admirals’ Haki pales in comparison to those who have achieved the mastery of Supreme King Haki.

The Admirals Fall One Step Too Short

There Are A Few Shortcomings When It Comes To The Admirals

Despite the Admirals being highly powerful and awe-inspiring, they are not the strongest beings in existence. Fans acknowledge that the Admirals can stand their ground against Yonko, as demonstrated when Luffy battled Kizaru, but ultimately, Luffy proved to be stronger overall. It’s worth noting that Luffy isn’t even the mightiest among the Yonko, which speaks volumes. The Admirals do possess certain limitations, and one of their most significant weaknesses is not mastering Supreme King Haki.

The Yonko rule the New World like Kings! — Garp

To date, no admiral in One Piece has demonstrated the possession of this particular power. This discrepancy is significant when comparing the power levels between the Yonko and the Admirals. While the Fleet Admiral has exhibited the might of King Haki, suggesting that Sakazuki may possess it, none of the other admirals appear to wield this ability.

It appears that, just like the Admirals, there’s no evidence of them having activated the full power of their Devil Fruits. If they did, their already formidable abilities would become even more extraordinary. However, this seems to be the extent of the Admirals’ powers.

The Yonko Are Far Stronger In One Piece

Oda’s Portrayal Is Quite Clear

In terms of depiction, Oda has made it clear that the Admirals are on par with the Yonko in many ways, but they’re not quite as powerful. This is evident in their 3 billion Cross Guild bounties, which indicate considerable strength, but not to the level of the world’s legendary figures. The Yonko, particularly those who can use Supreme King Haki, are on a higher tier than the Admirals, at least until the Admirals demonstrate Devil Fruit awakening. Additionally, fans understand that Oda has portrayed the Yonko as stronger. For example, Aramaki feared Shanks during the Wano arc, while a weakened Luffy managed to take down Kizaru and later fight evenly against an Admiral and an Elder.

In the same vein, it was demonstrated that even an aged and weakened Whitebeard could defeat Sakazuki, which is significant. From what we’ve seen so far from Oda, the Admirals do indeed have their limits, and on average, they match the strength of a typical Yonko, not necessarily the top-tier ones.

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2025-03-26 02:35