One Piece : Oda confirms these pirates will surpass Gol D. Roger

Time of India

2 days ago

It's the single most popular anime and manga series in the world, created by Eiichiro Oda. It follows the adventures of a young pirate named Monkey D. Luffy, who aspires to be the Pirate King—the most free person on the seven seas.
In the universe of One Piece, the title of Pirate King was originally claimed by Gol D. Roger, the strongest and best-known pirate of the Golden Age. He found the ultimate treasure, the One Piece, and his legacy echoed throughout the entire world.
As of writing, One Piece is currently in its final saga. As Oda himself has noted, a bunch of them are already coming up to not only match Roger's power—but exceed it.
Who was Gol D. Roger? The strongest pirate of his time
Gol D. Roger was not just any pirate—he was the king of the pirates.
He mastered the Grand Line, discovered the great treasure, and brought the world into a new era. His only true competition would be Whitebeard, the self-proclaimed strongest man of the world.
'Wealth, fame, power, Gold Roger, the Pirate King, achieved this and all else the world had to offer. — Narrator'
Though Whitebeard possessed the same world-shaking power, it was Roger — the Pirate King — who obtained everything: wealth, fame, and the freedom of his own life.
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As One Piece creator Oda noted, Roger was the strongest pirate of his era and arguably the most influential man in history.
The world is moving on. Whether you agree with him or not, a new generation is rising, and many of them are already near his level.
Luffy will surpass Roger in the final saga
At the same time, the story's main hero, Monkey D. Luffy, is well on his way towards eventually surpassing Roger. In the ongoing Elbaf arc, Luffy is establishing a pattern where he grows in power with every fight.
He has Gear 5, a new, mighty transformation that connects him to Joy Boy, an ancient, mysterious figure connected to the series' biggest secrets.
To take down threats to the world like Imu, the shadowy overlord of the world, Luffy's going to have to be more than Roger's strength. He's got to be more than that. It's not if— it's when .
'Luffy isn't just chasing Roger's dream—he's going to uncover the truth and rewrite history.'
Shanks
could match or even surpass Roger
Red-Haired Shanks, former member of Roger's crew, is now one of the Four Emperors (Yonko) of the sea. His Haki—a mysterious type of spiritual energy that enhances combat abilities—sacred powers to be precise—was legendary.
Just weeks ago, on the final day of the current session, Shanks played a serious wild card with this statement:
'Hey beck, it's time, don't you think? To claim the One Piece, that is! — Shanks To Ben Beckmann'
With his quiet strength and strong bonds, fans are convinced Shanks will be pulled out to deliver Roger-level prowess during the One Piece final arc.
Others of his fans might even argue that he is going to be one of the most important characters in determining which faction wins the Great Pirate War.
Blackbeard
could become the most dangerous pirate ever
Blackbeard, zee pirate Marshall D. Teach, is America's most wanted man! He's already stolen two of the most powerful Devil Fruits, an act previously believed to be impossible.
Now, Blackbeard is on the prowl for greater power. If he succeeds in adding a third Devil Fruit to his arsenal and masters Haki, he might just become a dark take on the Pirate King to end all Pirate Kings, exceeding Roger, Whitebeard and possibly even Luffy.
Imu may already be stronger than Roger
One of the biggest mysteries in One Piece is Imu, the shadowy figure who rules the world from the shadows. Whereas Roger amassed power and influence through grand adventure and triumph, it is a far more safe assumption to assume that Imu has held power for many centuries through intimidation and oppression.
While their true power has not yet been shown, Oda has suggested that even the Pirate King himself might be Imu's inferior in strength.
As things are building to a climactic world war for the ages, readers are just waiting for Imu to bring that deal—perhaps in Elbaf.
Other characters who could surpass roger
Outside of the heavy hitters listed above, there are several other compelling up and comers who could surpass the all time greats listed above.
Trafalgar Law Smart, strategic, and already took down a Yonko.
Eustass Kid: Possesses the world's strongest magnetic DF and even bigger dreams than Luffy.
Koby: A Marine whose meteoric ascent through the rank suggests he'll be the next Garp.
Zoro & Sanji: Luffy's right and left hands, both pushing toward Yonko-level power.
When does the next chapter of One Piece come out?
One Piece fulfills its legacy by continuing past the 1150th chapter, set to drop on June 1, 2025.
For our international readers, you can read it for free on Manga Plus or on the Shonen Jump app.
The chapter will be released on Sunday, May 31 (US/UK time), or Monday, June 1 in Japan (JST).
As the Elbaf arc progresses, look forward to more mind-blowing secrets, jaw-dropping fights, and very likely, our first clear look at Imu's terrifying power.
One Piece's new era is just beginning
The Pirate King used to own the waves, but the world of One Piece is moving at breakneck speed these days. With the Final Saga underway, Luffy, Shanks, Blackbeard, and more are poised to change the world and surpass Roger's tale.
If you've been watching since the beginning or you're new to the world of the series, there's no better time to jump in. The stakes have never been higher, and the next real life Pirate King could be lurking just beyond the horizon.
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