This article contains spoilers from the Elbaf arc of One Piece.
The last saga of a piece Fans have been relentless when it comes to introducing powerful characters. Fans have seen Yonko make moves they never thought possible, and at the same time, the admirals are taking part in big battles. Legends such as Garp have moved into battle, and at the same time, older legends that existed in history, such as Harald and Rox, have also appeared.
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Amidst all this incredible work, Oda revealed to fans the strongest pirates of all time, and fans know them as Davy Jones and Joy Boy.. Joy Boy in particular is known as Emu's biggest fear, meaning he could easily be classified as the strongest pirate. Now, in the current timeline, Oda has confirmed the strongest pirates in existence behind the likes of Davy Jones and the legendary Joy Boy.The first pirate in history.
Joy Boy and Davy Jones were two powerful pirates of the Zero Century
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Joy Boy was the first person to be called a pirate
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Davy Jones was the former king of the world
Right now, fans don't know much about the events that took place in the Zero Century, but based on the bits and pieces revealed by Oda, it's pretty clear that the two absolute monsters that scared Emu, currently the strongest in the world, were Joy Boy and Davy Jones. Joy Boy was so strong that his Haku caused Emu great pain in Egghead, and also gave them PTSD. Similarly, Davy Jones was also incredibly strong. Davy Jones's power also struck fear into Emu, though not to the level of Joy Boy.
Still, based on everything presented in the story, at this point, it's safe to say Joy Boy and Davy Jones were two powerful pirates that existed long ago in the Zero Century.. This is exactly why Emu wants to get rid of Joy Boy, as well as erase the Davey line permanently. While these two pirates were absolutely incredible, and on a completely different level than the rest, possibly even stronger than Emu at the time, fans know that they don'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 always intended to allow those who wanted to join the Navy to do so, but not like this! I want to serve you only. Guards, tie me to a post and quickly summon Elder Zarul and Loki. – King Harald, A Fragment Chapter 1168
it said, Luffy is another Joy boy, though he hasn't fully realized his powers, and Blackbird, who is Davy Jones' successor, is also slowly building up his powers.. In the current era, neither of these two is the strongest. The strongest pirate at the moment is none other than Red-Haired Shanks, and he's also the third strongest pirate in history as far as fans know, behind Davy Jones and Joy Boy.
Shanks is another strong pirate in One Piece
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Oda confirmed Shanks is stronger than Harald and Rocks
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Shanks' hockey is comparable to Joy Boy's
Fans may be confused as to what makes Shanks the third strongest pirate in history a piece. However, to answer this question, one only needs to take a look at the Elbaf arc of one piece. For one, Shanks' strength has already been hyped to be quite incredible. The five elders themselves state that once Shanks is angry, it is impossible to stop him. At the same time, fans have seen a small glimpse of his power when he completely destroyed the leaders of the Kid Pirates, Kid and Killer, with a single swing of his sword. Shanks is so strong that he can strike fear into Admirals and cancel out their Devil Fruit powers by launching hockey bolts from miles away. No other character has shown such a feat in one piece, and this is only a fraction of his true power.
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All told, none of those things are the main reason why Shanks is the strongest pirate. In the Elbaf arc, Oda stepped up to Shanks and showed us how strong he really is. is the main reason Shanks is the strongest pirate in history after Joy Boy and Davy Jones that he was able to defeat Loki and Ragnir by himself..
Shanks beats Loki and Ragnir by himself
To understand the true significance of the Sanks beating Loki and Ragnir by themselves, one only needs to understand how strong Loki and Ragnir really are. Starting with Ragnir, it was revealed in a piece Chapter 1170 That Ragnir has guarded the legendary Devil's Fall of Elbaf for centuries. This is huge because almost everyone has tried to eat this legendary devil fruit, but they have not been accepted by Ragnir, which means they have not shown enough strength and willpower to gain its acceptance. Harald failed to do this, and so did countless others before him. nevertheless, Loki was able to earn Ragnir's trust and show impressive fighting prowess in One Piece Chapter 1170..
Ragnir's strength was evident. It also dealt powerful blows with Loki's Maximum Output Conqueror's Haki And that did more than enough to push Loki back. at least, Ragnir is stronger than the Yonko commanders of a fragmented world And somewhere around the same level as Admirals, or even rivaling Yonko in some aspects. This may seem funny to fans, simply because Ragnir is also a squirrel, but at the end of the day, Oda clearly shows in the chapters.
Beating Ragnir alone is a great feat for anyone, but Shank didn't just beat Ragnir, he beat Loki as well. Another interesting thing that fans should keep in mind is Loki's power level.
Loki was stronger than Rox and Harald
Fourteen years ago, on the day Harald died, Loki was strong enough to call Harald to stop. But then he ate the fruit of the country's legendary devil. Once he ate this legendary devil fruit, Loki became so strong that he was able to defeat even Harald. For reference, at this point, Harald was buffed by Emu's Deep Sea Covenant. This covenant made him so strong that he made Rocks d. J. Beck, Gol d. Roger, surpassing the level of Garp and Whitebeard, are among all the other legends that exist in one piece.
This power, it ripples through him. It's almost scary. And now, he is immortal. It chills the spine. He is more than a monster. At this point, he is a weapon. – The Five Elders on King Harald, One Piece Chapter 1168
It is absolutely incredible for Loki to defeat such a monster so easily and defeat him in battle. Loki did not go out either, yet his power was such that Harald could not stand against him.
Shanks defeated Loki 6 years ago, becoming the strongest pirate alive
At this point, it is clearly established Loki was the strongest in the world in one piece Just recently, and that He had passed the level of Rox and Harald, Possibly even the Pirate King's, though that remains unclear at this point in the story. Six years ago, Shanks fought Loki and Ragnir together, and against all odds, he was able to defeat them. For Shanks to defeat Loki and Ragnir together is absolutely incredible. This means Shanks' power is far above the likes of Rox and Harald.
Fourteen years ago, Shanks wasn't strong enough to stop the Herald. But now that is clear Shanks grew greatly during this phase and gained enough strength to defeat not only Loki, but Ragnir at his side.. He then chained them back to Elbaf. Shanks' power is legendary at this point, and no one else comes close. In the current generation, he is easily the strongest pirate.
Eiichiro Oda's One Piece focuses on the journey of Monkey D. Luffy and the Straw Hat Pirates as they travel the seas to claim the great treasure known as One Piece. The manga is now on its final saga. One piece will be featured 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 drops on Mondays at 12AM JST, which is 11:00 AM EST, or 8:00 AM PT. Fans can read the chapter for free on the Manga Plus and Shonen Jump apps. Doing this will ensure that fans will always support the author.
