When it comes to strength in One Piece, Shanks is portrayed as a character with an unimaginable power that is hard to surpass. However, there are some other characters in the story that some consider may have the potential to be his equal or even surpass him. Let’s take a look at some of the characters who are said to be able to surpass and defeat Shanks in One Piece.
Garp
Garp is a character in One Piece that is said to be able to surpass Shanks despite being an old and weak grandfather. One evidence of his strength is when he demonstrated the Galaxy Impact move that is comparable to the advanced haoshoku haki of Shanks. His power is an indication that he could be stronger than Shanks.
Dragon
Dragon is another character in One Piece who is believed to be as strong or even stronger than Shanks. Although his power has not been showcased in the manga or anime, he is a significant character in the story. Being able to defeat Shanks with his haki power is a possibility.
Benn Beckman
Benn Beckman is said to be a leader who is on the same level as Shanks. This means that he has a high chance of surpassing the Yonkou member. He is also more intelligent than Shanks, which means that he could potentially become stronger and defeat his captain.
Dracule Mihawk
Mihawk, as Shanks’ rival, can be stronger than the Yonkou member, although this will fluctuate. As swordsmen in One Piece, Mihawk has already surpassed Shanks and was even given the title of the world’s strongest swordsman. However, in other aspects, Shanks is more powerful than Mihawk.
These four characters in One Piece could potentially surpass and defeat Shanks. They are all haki users and not devil fruit users. Even Luffy, who defeated Kaido, cannot match the power of Shanks, although the difference in strength and experience between Luffy and Shanks is significant, which may change in the future.
In conclusion, despite Shanks having great power, there are still characters in the story that are believed to surpass him and are strong enough to defeat him. The story of One Piece continues, and we never know who could emerge as the strongest in the future.
