In Chapter 1079 of One Piece, Eiichiro Oda presented the astounding power of Akagami No Shanks. The creator showcased Shanks’ incredible abilities that fans had been anticipating for a long time. In the chapter, Shanks appeared to be extremely relaxed while facing Captain Kid, and even managed to defeat him with ease.
Despite previously thinking that Kid’s strength was enough to match Shanks’, it turned out that Shanks was much more powerful than expected. With just one powerful attack, Shanks was able to make Kid kneel and unable to fight back. Shanks’ strength displayed his dominance over his opponents, and his mastery of Haki made it easy for him to defeat foes including devil fruit users.
Many fans believe that Shanks is the strongest character in the One Piece world, especially since Master Haki users like Monkey D Garp and Silver Raylegh are facing age-related challenges. Shanks, who is still in his prime, and possesses mastery over all three types of Haki, is considered the strongest candidate in the One Piece world.
However, there is a small opening for Shanks’ opponents to defeat him in battle. As seen in his fight against Kid, surprise attacks are not recommended when facing Shanks as he can detect every move of his opponent with his Kenbunshoku Haki.
The best way to fight Shanks is through close-range combat, in which Luffy has shown to be highly skilled. During his fight with Katakuri, Luffy was dominant at close range, as Kenbunshoku Haki requires an intense focus on predicting the opponent’s moves and defending from them.
Close combat requires a lot of stamina, which Luffy has an advantage over Shanks, thanks to his Mythical Zoan fruit and his quick body regeneration. On the other hand, Shanks is just a normal human without any devil fruit abilities. Thus, the outcome of a fight between them would depend solely on their Haki and determination.
Speaking of their Haki abilities, both Shanks and Luffy have impressive powers. However, when it comes to determination, Luffy has an extraordinary level of willpower, which he has demonstrated since childhood. His unwavering resolve has made him the Straw Hat captain, and his enemies underestimate him at their peril.
In conclusion, Shanks’ power was finally unveiled in Chapter 1079 of One Piece, showcasing his formidable abilities and mastery of Haki. While he may be considered the strongest candidate in the series, there are still ways to defeat him in battle, and Luffy has the necessary Haki skills, determination, and combat experience to face him.
