This article contains spoilers for the Elbaf episode of One Piece.
the last saga one piece They were relentless when it came to introducing fans to powerful characters. Fans saw the Yonko make a move they never expected, and at the same time, the Admirals are engaging in a major battle. At the same time that legends like Garp entered the battle, old legends from history like Harald and Rox also appeared.
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In all this amazing action, Oda revealed to fans the greatest pirates of all time, and fans know them as Davy Jones and Joey Boy.. Joy Boy is particularly known to be Imu's greatest fear, meaning he could easily be classified as the most powerful pirate. Now in the current timeline: Oda has identified the most powerful pirate in existence behind Davy Jones and the legendary Joy Boy.The first pirate in history.
Joy Boy and Davy Jones were two of the most powerful pirates of the Void Century.
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Joy Boy was the first to be called a pirate
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Davy Jones was the king of the whole world
Currently, fans don't know much about the events that took place in the Void Century, but based on the fragments revealed by Oda, it is clear that Joy Boy and Davy Jones are the two absolute monsters who are currently fearing the strongest imu in the world. Joy Boy was so strong that his Haku caused Egghead's Imu tremendous pain and even gave him PTSD. Likewise, Davy Jones was incredibly strong. Davy Jones' power, although not on the same level as Joy Boy's, struck fear into Imu.
But based on everything presented in the story, it's safe to say the following at this point. Joy Boy and Davy Jones were two of the most powerful pirates that existed long ago in the Void Century.. This is why Imu wants to get rid of Joy Boy and erase the Davy line permanently. These two pirates were truly amazing and on a completely different level from the rest, and may have been even stronger than Imu at the time, but fans know that doesn't matter now because they're dead.
I have done all this to help Elbaf escape the cycle of violence and fighting. Of course, I wanted to allow those who wanted to join the Navy, but not like this! I just want to serve you. Guards, please tie me to a pillar and quickly call Elder Jarul and Loki. — King Harald, One Piece Episode 1168
in other words, Luffy is the next Joyboy, although he has not fully realized his power yet, and Blackbeard, Davy Jones' successor, is also slowly increasing his power.. Neither of the two is the strongest in modern times. The current most powerful pirate is none other than Red-Haired Shanks, and as far as fans know, he is also the third-strongest pirate in history, after Davy Jones and Joey Boy.
Shanks is the next strongest pirate in One Piece
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Oda confirms that Shanks is stronger than Harald and Rocks.
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Shanks' Haki is similar to Joy Boy's Haki.
Fans may be confused as to why Shanks became the third strongest pirate in history. one piece. But to answer this question, we just need to look at the Elbaf arc from One Piece. First of all, Shanks' powers are already really incredibly exaggerated. The five elders say that once Shanks gets angry, there is no stopping him. At the same time, fans got a glimpse of his power when he took down Kid and Killer, the leaders of the Little Pirates, with one swing of his sword. Shanks is so strong that he strikes fear into the Admiral and can undo his Devil Fruit powers by firing a Haki bolt from miles away. No other character in One Piece has ever demonstrated this feat, and this is only a small portion of his true power.
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In other words, that's not the main reason Shanks is the strongest pirate. In the Elbaf Arc, Oda went one step further than Shanks and showed how much stronger he had become. The main reason is Shanks was the strongest pirate in history, following Joyboy and Davy Jones, and was able to single-handedly defeat Loki and Ragnir..
Shanks defeated Loki and Ragnir single-handedly.
To truly understand the significance of Shanks defeating Loki and Ragnir single-handedly, you only need to understand how strong Loki and Ragnir really are. Starting with Ragnir, it was revealed in . one piece Episode 1170 Ragnir has guarded the legendary Devil Fruit of Elbaf for centuries.. This is truly a huge deal, as almost everyone has tried to eat this legendary Devil Fruit but has not been accepted by Ragnir. This means that they have not shown enough strength and will to accept it. Harald failed to do this, as did countless others before him. yet, In One Piece Chapter 1170, Loki was able to gain Ragnir's trust and show him his impressive fighting skills..
Ragnir's strength was clearly evident. He withstood powerful blows with Conqueror's Haki, Rocky's maximum output. And that was enough to push Loki back. At least, Ragnir is stronger than the Yonko commander in the One Piece world. They can be on par with the Admirals or even rival the Yonko in some respects. This may sound ridiculous to fans simply because Ragnir is also a squirrel, but this is ultimately what was clearly shown in the Oda chapter.
Defeating Ragnir alone is a great feat for anyone, Shanks not only defeated Ragnir, but he also defeated Loki.. Another interesting thing for fans to consider is Loki's power level.
Loki was stronger than Rox and Harold
Fourteen years ago, on the day Harald died, Loki was strong enough for Harald to call to stop him. However, he continued to consume the country's legendary Devil Fruit. After eating this legendary Devil Fruit, Loki became strong enough to overwhelm Harald. For context, at this point Harald has been buffed by Imu's Deep Sea Covenant. This covenant made him so strong that he surpassed the level of Rocks D. Xebec, Gol D. Roger, Garp, and Whitebeard, among all other legends that existed in One Piece.
This force is causing ripples in him. It's almost scary. And now he is immortal. A chill runs down my spine. He is more than a monster. At this point he is a weapon. — King Harald’s Five Elders, One Piece Chapter 1168
It's truly amazing how easily Loki overpowers such a monster and overpowers him in battle. Loki didn't even use his full strength, but his strength was so great that Harald couldn't stand against him.
Shanks defeated Loki six years ago and became the strongest pirate alive.
What is clear at this point is this: Loki was the strongest in the world of One Piece recently and that He surpassed the level of Rocks and Harald, Maybe it's the Pirate King's, but it's still unclear at this point in the story. Six years ago, Shanks fought alongside Loki and Ragnir and, against all odds, was able to defeat them. It's truly amazing to see Shanks defeating Loki and Ragnir together.. This means that Shanks' power is much higher than that of Rocks and Harald.
14 years ago, Shanks wasn't strong enough to stop Harald. But right now, it's very clear that: By this stage, Shanks has grown tremendously and has gained enough strength to defeat not only Loki, but also Ragnir at his side.. He then chained them up and took them back to Elbaf. At this point, Shanks' power is legendary, and no one can come close. In this generation, he is truly the strongest pirate.
Eiichiro Oda's One Piece focuses on the journey of Monkey D. Luffy and the Straw Hat Pirates as they sail the seas to claim the great treasure known as One Piece. The comic is currently in Final Saga. One Piece appears in this week's Weekly Shonen Jump issue. The official release date of One Piece Chapter 1170 is January 4, 2026. In Japan, One Piece releases on Monday at 12am JST, i.e. 11am EST or 8am PT. Fans can read the chapters for free on the Manga Plus and Shonen Jump apps. That way, fans will always be able to support the author.
