Oda gets a glimpse of Shanks's strength at the level of the Pirate King.

This article contains spoilers for the Elbaf episode of One Piece.

Key Takeaways

• In One Piece, Shanks' strength goes beyond the title of emperor and is comparable to that of former pirate king Gol D. Roger.
• Shanks' genius is evident in his ability to wield Kamusari and Advanced Conqueror's Haki at a young age, emulating Roger.
• As One Piece's greatest Haki user, Shanks possesses powers beyond all imagination and plays a crucial role in the future of the series.

Known as one of the Four Emperors of the Sea and a disciple of former Pirate King Gol D. Roger, Shanks is a very important character, especially in the Final Saga. one piece. He is also the person who guided Luffy on the path to becoming the Pirate King and entrusted him with his trusty Straw Hat. Shanks is, in many ways, the trigger for everything that happens in the world. one pieceAnd that gave him special importance.

At the same time, Oda himself knows that Shanks' character is interesting in many ways and that he will continue to play a pivotal role in the Final Saga. Naturally, if Shanks is to be special in the Final Saga, where Luffy finally rises to the same level as the Yonko, he should become even stronger. In fact, Shanks only holds the title of Emperor, but there is clear evidence in the story that his powers are much greater and may in fact already be on the same level as former Pirate King Gol D. Roger.

How Shanks Has Been Underrated Over the Years

• Garp reveals Shanks as a Yonko.
• Shanks watched quietly.

It's no surprise that Shanks is one of the most underrated characters in the One Piece universe. Oda has built him up in a very interesting way over the years, leading fans to believe that he's just as strong as other emperors and not that special in that respect. Of course, the title Yonko makes the Emperor special, but he is not as special as the Pirate King that Oda left for Roger. But in reality, Shanks is much more special than his title suggests, and there's a reason for that.

One of the biggest reasons Shanks is often underestimated is because there are individuals who are more infamous and have higher bounties. This includes the likes of Kaido and Big Mom, the former even holds the title of the strongest creature in the world, with many calling him the strongest pirate alive and the most powerful in the world. Obviously the idea that Shanks is the strongest can be discounted if someone uses that title towards an individual. At the same time, there is also an equation with Dracula Mihawk, the world's greatest swordsman and said to have had many duels with Shanks. Apparently, some fans believe that Mihawk, the greatest swordsman, is stronger than Shanks because of his title. However, all of these things need to be analyzed more deeply to come to a proper conclusion about how strong Shanks really is.

In the case of Kaido and Big Mom, fans should consider the fact that they have been Yonko for over 20 years. During the Pirate Age, these two men were at the peak of power, and in many ways, they were the pinnacle of their era, second only to Whitebeard. Shanks ascended to the throne of Emperor only six years ago. In fact, before the timeskip, Shanks had only been emperor for four years, which was a completely insignificant period of time compared to others. Plus, fans know that Shanks was always by his side and never actually targeted. one piece Until Luffy attains the rank of Yonko and awakens his Devil Fruit. This is confirmed by Oda himself towards the end of the Wano Kuni arc, and is very important in the overall scheme of things. Shanks was biding his time because he had a special plan he wanted to put into action.

Hello, Beck. I think it's time to get my hands on the dress!! – Shanks

Plus, Shanks' duel with Mihawk, which is often a reason to distrust him, shouldn't carry as much weight. First of all, Shanks has no interest in becoming the world's strongest swordsman, and even though he is actually a swordsman, his goals lie elsewhere. What fans do know is that Shanks has fought Mihawk multiple times and hasn't lost a single one of them.

Mihawk would already be the world's greatest swordsman by this point, and would have finally found a worthy opponent in Shanks. The fact that Shanks and Mihawk dueled multiple times simply meant that their battle was far from over. In fact, when Shanks and Mihawk met in the beginning one pieceThe former clearly stated that Mishawk had come to “settle the score”, clearly indicating that their baffling was never settled.

If you look more closely, this battle took place a long time ago, when Shanks wasn't even at the peak of his powers, evidenced by the fact that he wasn't a Yonko. Shanks lost his arm 12 years ago and became a Yonko 4 years ago. In other words, Shanks is at the peak of his power now, and when he fought Mihawk, he was clearly not up to his current level. Of course, Shanks and Mihawk have also become stronger, but Shanks has now reached a level where he can be directly compared to the Pirate King himself.

Shanks is as strong as Roger the Pirate King

Shanks inherits the will of Pirate King Roger.

As shown in one piece In many cases, Shanks actually exceeded all expectations and reached the same level as Roger. First of all, the four characters are held in very high regard, with Kaido being the strongest creature and an individual called the strongest pirate alive. These characters are Roger, Whitebeard, Rocks, and Shanks. The fact that Shanks is in the same league as these three shows his level of power.

Shanks was such a genius that everyone in Roger's Pirates was surprised to learn that Shanks had learned Kamusari (God's Departure) on his own without direct instruction from Roger, and that no one in Roger's Pirates was able to copy it. – come

Plus, fans now know that Shanks took control of Kamusari and Advanced Conqueror's Haki before he was 15 years old. That said, as a kid, Shanks was the only one on Roger Pirates who could actually do it. Imitate Roger's techniques. Shanks was an incredible genius from the beginning. If that wasn't enough, fans should also consider the fact that the entire Roger Pirates believed in Shanks as the next Pirate King and worthy successor to him. There's nothing that Roger can do that Shanks can't do.

Plus, fans know that Shanks is currently the best Haki user in One Piece. This is far superior to users like Kaido and Big Mom, and probably dates back to the Void Century. This is confirmed by Oda's direct comparison between himself and Joyboy. When Joy Boy's Haki was released by Emet, Oda raised the question of who was the stronger Haki user, Shanks or Joy Boy. Obviously, this question hasn't been answered yet, and the fact that Shanks is in the same league shows just how strong he really is.

Of course, Shanks doesn't have a bounty to indicate he's anywhere near the level of Roger or Whitebeard, but this bounty is due to Shanks being quiet and biding his time for years. Clearly Shanks has a plan in mind, which is only now being put into action. This can be seen from the fact that he claimed to be aggressive in battle. one piece After the fall of Kaido and Big Mom and the advent of Nika. Shanks plays an important role. one piece And he will soon prove to his fans that he possesses power beyond imagination.

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