This article contains spoilers from One Piece’s Elbaf Arc.
Summary
One Pieceiscurrently in the Elbaf arc, and as this arc continues, the story hurtles towards bigger battles. As fans know, Luffy is currently in the country of the Giants, and there are many big battles for him to fight here. At the same time, fans also know that the Great War is coming, which means that Luffy and the Straw Hat Pirates will have to get even stronger as the story continues. There is already a pathway that Oda has established for the likes of Luffy to get stronger.
It shouldn’t be long before Luffy reaches the very top of theOne Pieceworld, and in doing so he’s going to surpass many characters. Along with Luffy, there are many others who will go on to reach great heights in the future too. After all, Luffy isn’t the only powerful character who is in the running for theOne Piece. In fact, there will be many who will go on to surpass the likes of Roger and Whitebeard from the old generation.
Roger Was The Mightiest In The World Of One Piece
When it comes to the old generation of One Piece, few characters stand out as much as Roger. In terms of infamy, Roger was, obviously leagues above the rest, as indicated by his bounty and wanted status. But even in terms of power, Roger wasn’t behind anyone.
Wealth, fame, power, Gold Roger, the Pirate King, achieved this and all else the world had to offer. — Narrator
In fact, Oda has established in his story already that Roger was actually the strongest in the One Piece world. Of course, the man carrying the title of the strongest man inOne Piecewas Whitebeard, but his title comes from his ability to destroy the world. More than that, Whitebeardwas still only able to match Roger, and Oda makes it clear that these two were equal in One Piece.
Roger Will Be Surpassed By A Few Characters
Roger and Whitebeard were the strongest of their era, but there were a few others on the same level. Garp, for instance, was just as strong,as was Scopper Gaban, and also Rayleigh. These legends will, however, eventually Ben surpassed by the up-and-coming pirates of theOne Pieceworld very soon.
Shanks Could Go Beyond Roger
Right now, Shanks is the strongest pirate in theOne Pieceworld, and his Haki is on another level entirely. Given that he’s Roger’s very own apprentice, it is safe to say that Shanks has the potential to reach Roger’s power. In fact, Shanks might even end up going beyond that in the Final Saga, and it all depends on the display he shows.
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
The protagonist of the series, Monkey D. Luffy will inevitably go beyond Roger. Luffy has to reach Joy Boy’s level and even surpass it, if he is to beat the likes of Imu. For this reason alone, Luffy must surpass Roger, no matter what.
Blackbeard Will Surpass Roger
Blackbeard is yet another characterwho the fans know can and should surpass Roger. Teach Is actively hunting for multiple Devil Fruits, despite already being a Yonko. He will rise to the next level and gain tremendous power. If he gains another Devil Fruit, that, if combined with his Haki, will ensure he surpasses Whitebeard, his former captain, and become a force to be reckoned with.
Imu Might Already Be Beyond Roger’s Level
Of course,then there is Imu. Unlike the others, Imu might not have surpassed Joy Boy, but they should be above Roger in terms of power. As a god, that would be the least that fans would expect from them. It is only a matter of time before Imu unleashes their power on Elbaf. Once that happens, fans will see how strong his monster truly is.
One Piece Chapter 1150 will be out in a week. As usual, One Piece is going to drop on Sunday. In Japan, One Piece drops at 12AM JST on Monday. However, the vast majority of international readers will see the chapter available on May 11. The official release date of One Piece Chapter 1150 is June 21, 2025. Fans can read the chapter for free onManga Plus.
