Shocking Revelations: Who Will Surpass Pirate King Roger in One Piece?

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

Summary

Luffy will surpass Roger: Luffy must surpass Roger and Joy Boy to beat Imu.
Blackbeard will surpass Roger: Blackbeard will rise to surpass Roger with new powers.
Shanks could go beyond Roger: Shanks has the potential to exceed Roger’s power.

Right now, “One Piece” is unfolding the Elbaf arc, with the narrative building up to larger confrontations. Readers are aware that Luffy finds himself in the realm of the Giants, and he’s got quite a few formidable battles ahead. Additionally, it’s common knowledge among fans that a great war is imminent, which means Luffy and his Straw Hat Pirates will need to grow even stronger as the story progresses. Oda has already laid out a roadmap for characters like Luffy to become more powerful.

It won’t take much time until Luffy climbs to the pinnacle of the One Piece world, outshining numerous characters along the way. Just like Luffy, other characters are also destined for greatness in the future. Keep in mind that Luffy isn’t the only powerful contender for the One Piece; there will be others who will surpass even legendary figures like Roger and Whitebeard from the previous generation.

Roger Was The Mightiest In The World Of One Piece

Roger Was The Pirate King
Only Whitebeard Could Rival Roger

Among the elderly characters from One Piece, none shine quite like Roger did. His notoriety far surpassed that of others, evident in his immense bounty and wanted label. Yet, when it comes to raw power, Roger held his own against every other character.

Gold Roger, the Pirate King, amassed wealth, gained renown, wielded authority, and obtained everything that the world could bestow upon him.

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Gold Roger, as the Pirate King, accumulated riches, became well-known, held power, and secured all that the world had to give.

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As the Pirate King, Gold Roger garnered wealth, fame, power, and everything else the world offered him.

Indeed, Oda has made it evident within the storyline that Roger was indeed the most powerful figure in the One Piece universe. Although Whitebeard bore the title of the strongest man in One Piece,

Roger Will Be Surpassed By A Few Characters

In their time, Roger and Whitebeard were unrivaled in strength, but there were a few who matched them in power. Garp, for one, was equally strong, as was Scopper Gaban and Rayleigh. However, these legendary figures will eventually be outshone by the rising pirates within the world of One Piece.

Shanks Could Go Beyond Roger

Currently, Shanks stands as the most powerful pirate in the One Piece universe, and his Haki is exceptionally potent, setting him apart. Since Shanks was Roger’s personal apprentice, it can be inferred that Shanks possesses the capability to attain power equivalent to Roger’s. In fact, during the Final Saga, Shanks might surpass even Roger’s power, assuming he demonstrates his true prowess, which remains to be seen.

Hey beck, it’s time, don’t you think? To claim the One Piece, that is! — Shanks To Ben Beckmann

Luffy Will Definitely Surpass Roger

In order for the main character, Monkey D. Luffy, to defeat Imu, he needs to exceed the abilities of the legendary pirate, Gol D. Roger. Luffy’s goal is to reach the level of Joy Boy and even go beyond it. Therefore, surpassing Roger is a necessity for him.

Blackbeard Will Surpass Roger

Blackbeard is a character who fans anticipate will exceed Roger’s status. Teach, as he is known, is currently on a quest for several Devil Fruits, even though he is already a Yonko. It’s predicted that he will ascend to an even higher level and amass immense power. If he manages to obtain another Devil Fruit, when combined with his Haki, it would guarantee that he surpasses Whitebeard, his previous captain, and becomes a formidable opponent indeed.

Imu Might Already Be Beyond Roger’s Level

Absolutely, there’s also Imu to consider. Unlike other characters, it seems that Imu may not have outstripped Joy Boy in terms of power, but they are likely superior to Roger. Given their divine status, this would be the minimum level of strength fans would anticipate from them. It’s only a question of when Imu will display their full might on Elbaf. Once they do, spectators will witness the immense power that lies within this supposed monster.

In just a week, we’ll have the latest One Piece Chapter 1150! As always, it’s going to be released on Sunday. For our Japanese readers, that means it drops at midnight JST on Monday. But don’t worry, most international fans will get to read it on May 11. Mark your calendars for June 1, 2025, as that’s the official release date of One Piece Chapter 1150. Excitingly, you can read this chapter for free on Manga Plus!

2025-05-28 22:10