The Ultimate Clash: Roger vs. Whitebeard – The Hidden Truth

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Summary

  • Roger and Whitebeard were equally powerful, with unmatched proficiency in Haki.
  • The true strongest pirate of their time was Rocks D. Xebec, not Roger or Whitebeard.
  • The Rocks Pirate crew, which included Whitebeard, Kaido, Big Mom, and Shiki, was known as the strongest of all time.

In the world of “One Piece,” there are no other pirates who can match the legendary status of Gol D. Roger and Edward Newgate, also known as Whitebeard. These two towering figures were shrouded in myth and were active around the same period. They left indelible marks on history as some of the strongest and most influential pirates in the entire series. Due to their immense significance during their active years, they fostered a fierce rivalry.

Due to their epic clashes, supporters of One Piece have been locked in a long-standing debate about which character is stronger. Although no one can surpass the impact made by the Pirate King, Whitebeard was the only one who came close, earning himself the nickname ‘King of the Seas’. Their rivalry is legendary, so let’s delve into its significance and uncover the truth that both fanbases are reluctant to acknowledge.

The Rivalry Of Legends

The Most Influential Pirates Of Their Time

Roger’s First Appearance One Piece, Chapter 1, “Romance Dawn – The Dawn of Adventure”
Whitebeard’s First Appearance One Piece, Chapter 234, “Please Remember”

To this very moment, only a small number of characters share the same tier as Roger and Whitebeard. While some argue that even they don’t quite reach this level, the extent of their otherworldly power is generally implied rather than explicitly stated. However, it can be inferred that the secret to their immense strength lies in their unparalleled mastery of all types of Haki, particularly Conqueror’s Haki, as their usage of it is seldom matched and surpassed only once by Joyboy.

Speaking about Roger, there was no one quite like him for multiple reasons, with one of the most notable being that he is the sole individual in history to bear the title Pirate King. His fame wasn’t limited to discovering the One Piece treasure; his mastery over Conqueror’s Haki was unparalleled, making him exceptionally powerful even without any Devil Fruit abilities. Throughout his impressive pirating journey, Roger ruled the seas and pursued Joyboy’s legendary treasure solely through his formidable use of Haki.

If you’re after my hoard,

On a different note, the name Whitebeard carries an equal amount of respect and fear. For years, he came the closest to discovering the One Piece treasure, though he never found it because he didn’t seek it for himself. Even in his advanced age and deteriorating health, it took an entire naval base to bring him down, with many Marine forces being decimated during the confrontation. Whitebeard possessed a formidable Conqueror’s Haki, much like Roger’s, but he also held the Gura Gura no Mi Devil Fruit, which had the power to obliterate the entire world if so desired.

From the start of their respective careers, Roger and Whitebeard frequently clashed multiple times. Initially, Roger’s main adversary was Rocks D. Xebec, a legendary figure, while Whitebeard was part of his crew, functioning more as partners than subordinates to Newgate. This familiarity between them led to their frequent conflicts, as they were both at the pinnacle of their abilities during this time.

For a significant period following Xebec’s downfall, there were occasional confrontations between them, even after Whitebeard established his pirate group. This is the essence of their long-standing rivalry. Despite Roger supporters believing that he would emerge victorious due to his mastery of Haki and Whitebeard followers claiming that his Devil Fruit’s apocalyptic powers would tip the scales in his favor, the truth was that they were equally matched in every way.

From an observational standpoint, a direct confrontation between Roger and Whitebeard remains uncertain, as neither has proven superiority over the other in a fair fight. While it’s intriguing to speculate about their abilities had they consumed Devil Fruits, such discussions are largely hypothetical since neither character actually possessed one during their battles. In fact, when they engaged, Whitebeard refrained from using his Devil Fruit powers against Roger, favoring the use of Haki instead. Therefore, it’s essential to consider both perspectives before reaching a conclusion about who might have emerged victorious in such a scenario.

The True Strongest Pirate Of Their Time

Someone Else Held The Crown of the Strongest

From what I’ve gathered, it seems that Roger and Whitebeard were widely considered as the most powerful pirates of their era by many. Yet, a secret has been shrouded by the World Government – the true strongest pirate from the old generation was believed to be none other than Rocks D. Xebec. The show only hinted at this when Sengoku spoke about their rivalry, suggesting that Roger had a formidable adversary in his early days.

His strength as captain of the Rocks Pirates, renowned as the mightiest crew ever, was amplified by members like Whitebeard, Kaido, Big Mom, and Shiki. It’s only a matter of time until we see his power in action, but his legendary status is such that even Roger needed Garp to help defeat him definitively. This suggests that Rocks might have been stronger than both Roger and Whitebeard before he officially appeared in the story.

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2025-02-13 23:19