One Piece: Complete List of Characters Defeated by Shanks

This article includes significant plot reveals from the Egghead Arc of One Piece.

Essential Insights

Shanks may be the most formidable Haki practitioner, achieving notable triumphs, including defeating CP9 agents.
Utilizing his Conqueror’s Haki from a considerable distance, Shanks overpowered Green Bull in Wano.
Shanks effortlessly took down Killer with an attack not aimed at him while also defeating Bartolomeo’s crew.

Shanks, one of the Four Emperors, stands out as an extraordinarily powerful pirate, potentially ranking as the strongest during the Final Saga of One Piece. His ascension to emperor status occurred six years prior, and since then, he has been at the zenith of his powers. Despite lacking a Devil Fruit, Shanks is widely acknowledged as one of the most potent figures, largely due to his exceptionally strong Haki.

Indeed, Shanks could be the reigning champion of Haki users, which distinguishes him in the pirate world. He has engaged in numerous high-stakes battles, and while fans remain unaware of the outcomes of all his encounters, numerous significant victories contribute to his illustrious reputation in One Piece.

6 Sweat

Defeated by the Red-Hair Pirates in the East Blue

Shanks presents Luffy with his straw hat after saving his life in One Piece

Higuma the bandit was among Shanks’s initial adversaries in the series. Known for his lackluster strength, Higuma never posed a serious challenge to Shanks. In fact, Shanks allowed Higuma to mock him, considering him too insignificant to warrant a serious response.

However, when Higuma threatened his friends, Shanks shifted gears. The Red-Hair Pirates decimated Higuma’s crew, forcing him to flee. While Shanks did not engage Higuma in a direct confrontation, he ultimately defeated the bandit’s forces and, significantly, saved Luffy’s life—a key moment that profoundly influences the overarching narrative.

5 CP9 Agents

Shanks Acquired the Gomu Gomu no Mi from CP9

Before ever crossing paths with Luffy in Fushia Village, Shanks ventured into the East Blue, where he targeted a government ship that held the immensely powerful Gomu Gomu no Mi. Shanks, seemingly aware of this, launched an assault on the vessel which was guarded by CP9 agents, including Who’s Who.

Exhibiting his strength, Shanks swiftly defeated the agents and secured the Gomu Gomu no Mi, which he later took to the village where Luffy consumed the fruit.

4. Ryokugyu

Shanks Asserted Dominance Over Green Bull in Wano

One Piece 1054 Green Bull Mori Mori no Mi

During the Wano Country arc, Shanks revealed a fraction of his might. Following the war against Kaido, Admiral Green Bull attempted to seize Luffy’s head to appease Akainu. However, before Green Bull could reach Luffy, the Akazaya Nine tried to intervene but found themselves overmatched.

Shanks then took action, using his formidable Conqueror’s Haki from a substantial distance. This display caused Green Bull visible distress, ultimately compelling him to capitulate. While this encounter did not result in a traditional fight, the fact that Green Bull chose to relent is testament to Shanks’s superiority in this brief confrontation.

3 Bartholomew

The Red-Hair Pirates Annihilated the Barto Club

Bartolomeo, a robust pirate aligned with Luffy, once insulted Shanks by burning his flag and replacing it with that of the Straw Hat Pirates in his territory. This disrespect prompted Shanks to retaliate during the Final Saga, where he confronted Bartolomeo, effectively annihilating his crew.

Although Bartolomeo was prepared to sacrifice himself to shield Luffy, Shanks chose to show mercy. Nevertheless, Yasopp ended up destroying the ship belonging to the Red-Haired Pirates, further cementing Shanks’s list of victories.

2 Killer

Shanks Took Down Killer with an Accidental Attack

Killer, a formidable pirate from the Worst Generation, crossed paths with Shanks during the Final Saga. After the Kid Pirates’ outing in Wano, they set their sights on Elbaf with plans to challenge Shanks.

Unfortunately, Shanks completely overwhelmed them even before they reached Elbaf. When Killer inadvertently intercepted Shanks’s attack, he faced the brunt of it, resulting in his swift defeat. This incident not only highlights Shanks’s prowess but also marks a significant embarrassment for Killer, as he succumbed to an attack that Shanks hadn’t even intended for him.

1 Kid

Shanks Defeated the 3 Billion Berry Pirate

Kid, one of the notable members of the Worst Generation with a 3 billion berry bounty, posed a serious challenge for Shanks outside Elbaf where they briefly clashed. Kid was eager to confront Shanks but quickly learned a stark lesson in humility when the Red-Haired Emperor effortlessly bested him with a single swing of his sword.

Shanks infused his sword with Haki before delivering a devastating attack that incapacitated Kid instantly. This encounter stands as Shanks’s most remarkable victory to date and leaves fans eager to see what further confrontations await him as both his future battles and past exploits continue to unfold.

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