Has Red-Haired Shanks surpassed Pirate King Roger in One Piece?

The final stages of One Piece are constantly shifting the power hierarchy of the entire series. New developments suggest that Red-Haired Shanks may have surpassed the Pirate King Gol D. Roger.

Shanks is considered the pirate with the strongest Haki in One Piece in the current era - Photo: Toei

Following the large-scale battles in Wano, the most powerful figures in the One Piece world have officially stepped onto the front lines. The situation becomes even more tense when Imu – the mysterious ruler of the world – directly appears to confront Luffy and Loki.

In this context, the current generation of pirates is believed to be very close to surpassing the legendary generation of the past. The theme of "generational succession" has always been one of the biggest focuses that author Eiichiro Oda has developed throughout the series.

Will Shanks escape Roger's shadow in One Piece ?

Shanks was destined for a special place from a young age, when Gol D. Roger found the infant in a treasure chest during the God Valley event. Growing up on the Oro Jackson, Shanks not only inherited the iconic straw hat but also adopted his captain's fighting style, which relies entirely on Haki.

Without possessing a Devil Fruit, Red-Haired Shanks built his reputation on his superior Haki power. Recent developments show that Shanks has truly created a legacy on par with the previous generation.

From preventing Kaido from entering the battle before Marineford to appearing to end the Summit War, every time Shanks participates, he has had a huge impact on the landscape of the pirate world.

The moment Shanks stopped Akainu has become one of the most memorable scenes in One Piece at Marineford - Photo: Toei

One of the most notable moments occurred at the end of the Wano arc, when Shanks unleashed a surge of Conqueror's Haki from a great distance offshore. This immense pressure completely overwhelmed Admiral Ryokugyu, forcing him to retreat before the battle even began.

The ability to accurately transmit Haki from miles away at sea is considered a feat that no character in One Piece has ever clearly demonstrated on screen.

Not only does Shanks possess overwhelming power, but he also has an incredibly terrifying ability to foresee the future. While anchored near Elbaph, the Red-Haired man saw a vision of Eustass Kid destroying his allied fleet using advanced Observation Haki.

Shanks' Kamusari attack defeated Kid with a single slash - Photo: Toei

Immediately afterward, Shanks closed in and unleashed Kamusari – a Conqueror's Haki-infused attack that was once Roger's signature move. With just one slash, Shanks defeated Kid and his right-hand man, Killer, even though Kid had a bounty of 3 billion belly.

Shanks is currently the most powerful Haki master of the new era. His perfect inheritance of Roger's fighting style, combined with his overwhelming Conqueror's Haki and near-perfect foresight, has given the Red-Haired man a unique level of skill.

Although Eiichiro Oda has yet to give readers a complete battle of Gol D. Roger at his peak, Shanks' recent achievements are considered sufficient to place him on par with or surpass the legendary Pirate King.

Shanks inherited his fighting style, which relies entirely on Haki, from Gol D. Roger. - Photo: Toei

Many fans also believe that the confrontation between Monkey D. Luffy and Shanks will be one of the most important battles before the One Piece treasure is found - Photo: Toei

Now that the final saga has entered its decisive phase, Shanks is no longer playing the role of a bystander. His official entry into the race for the One Piece makes the Red-Haired Shanks a central character directly influencing the series' ending.

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