One Piece: Oda Unveils Akainu’s Shocking Bounty Reveal

This article includes spoilers from the concluding saga of One Piece.

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The Cross Guild has launched a revolutionary bounty system in the Final Saga.
Fleet Admiral Akainu’s bounty significantly exceeds 3 billion berries.
A 5 billion berry bounty for Akainu does not necessarily imply he is stronger than the Yonko.

The latest chapter of One Piece has fans buzzing following a two-week hiatus that left them eagerly waiting. Fortunately, the series is set to make its return next week. During this break, creator Oda focused on various aspects of his work, including developments for both the manga and the One Piece Live Action adaptation.

Despite the break, Oda has kept fans engaged by answering ten intriguing questions about One Piece. Among these revelations, one particularly caught fans’ attention: the bounty of Fleet Admiral Akainu has finally been disclosed.

The Cross Guild Bounty System Unveiled in the Final Saga

Buggy, Crocodile, and Mihawk are the founders of the Cross Guild.
The Marines are now targets in this new system.

For those questioning how Fleet Admiral Akainu has a bounty, the answer lies in the Cross Guild’s establishment. This organization emerged after the Shichibukai system’s abolition. Following the elimination of the Warlords, Crocodile and Mihawk united under what appeared to be Buggy’s leadership. Buggy was then proclaimed a Yonko, elevating Crocodile and Mihawk to his subordinates. Together, they formed a formidable crew recognized among the Yonko fleets. Additionally, the Cross Guild actively opposes the World Government.

Unlike typical interactions between Pirates and Marines, which rarely escalate to large-scale conflict, the Cross Guild has initiated a direct war against the Marines.

Bounties have been placed on Marine heads, mobilizing the world to pursue them. The Cross Guild’s bounty system operates differently compared to the World Government’s; they utilize a unique crown-and-star hierarchy. Each star represents 100 million berries, predominantly awarded to low-ranking Marine members like lieutenants and captains, and vice admirals typically possess five-star bounties. Conversely, the bounties for admirals are denoted in crowns, with one crown equivalent to one billion berries, indicating that the admirals command a bounty of three crowns, or 3 billion berries.

Even the legendary Garp, known as the Navy Hero, possesses a three-crown bounty despite his Vice Admiral status, given his distinguished legacy within the Marines. What remains unclear is the exact bounty of Fleet Admiral Sakazuki, and now Oda has confirmed it as one of the highest in the series.

Revelation of Fleet Admiral Akainu’s Bounty

Fleet Admiral Akainu’s Bounty Exceeds 3 Billion

Fleet Admiral Sakazuki, also known as Akainu, assumed command of the Marines after the time-skip, replacing Sengoku. Following a grueling ten-day battle at Punk Hazard against Kuzan, Sakazuki claimed victory and ascended to Fleet Admiral, while Kuzan exited the Marines.

His reputation as a relentless pursuer of pirates and confrontational figure against the Yonko earns him a noteworthy bounty. Oda’s recent affirmation shows that Fleet Admiral Sakuzuki carries a bounty of five crowns, equating to a staggering 5 billion berries.

Only three characters in the One Piece universe have reached a bounty near the 5 billion mark: Whitebeard, the world’s mightiest, the Pirate King Roger, and now Fleet Admiral Akainu has joined these ranks. It’s also speculated that former Fleet Admiral Sengoku likely shares this high bounty due to his prior position.

Is Akainu Stronger Than The Yonko?

Akainu’s Strength Versus the Emperors

With a bounty set at 5 billion berries, questions about Akainu’s true strength are surfacing. Fans are pondering how he measures up against the Yonko, whose bounties generally hover around the 4 billion berry mark. Two points warrant consideration: first, Akainu was predetermined to be exceptionally powerful given his role as a central antagonist in One Piece. Oda likely ensured he surpassed regular admirals, possibly possessing Advanced Haki abilities as well. Secondly, while Akainu’s bounty is substantial, it does not inherently signify greater strength compared to the Yonko.

Bounties are not definitive indicators of power. To add context, the Marines represent the most robust organization and are a military extension of the World Government, responsible for thousands of recruits. This structure may inflate their bounties compared to independent pirates like Blackbeard, Kaido, or Shanks. Furthermore, Akainu faced significant defeat at the hands of an aging Whitebeard during the Marineford conflict.

Though Akainu has undoubtedly improved since then, he may not rival legendary figures like Whitebeard or Roger in strength. Fans eagerly await the opportunity to gauge his actual power against the Yonko’s. As fans look forward to his imminent involvement, it will be exciting to see how he stacks up against the Yonko forces.

Readers can enjoy One Piece through Viz Media, available for free on the Shonen Jump and Manga Plus platforms. The next chapter, One Piece 1131, is anticipated to be released on November 11, 2024.

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