Shanks, the red-haired Emperor of the Sea, is one of those “One Piece” characters who doesn’t need much of an introduction. His presence in the final saga has been nothing short of spectacular. With an impressive head bounty of 4.0489 billion, he is one of the strongest and most admired characters among fans. Known for his mastery of Haki, Shanks has a list of victories that would leave anyone’s mouth open.
5. Confrontation with the Mountain Bandits
Shanks’ Debut
At the beginning of the “One Piece” journey, in Foosha Village, Shanks showed for the first time what he was capable of. He and his crew faced the Mountain Bandits. Initially, Shanks seemed to take it all in jest, but when the situation became serious, he showed his true strength. Luffy’s protection was the trigger for Shanks to reveal his ruthless side, defeating the bandits with surprising ease.
4. Showdown with the Coastal King
The Sacrificial Hero
Shanks faced the Coast King, a gigantic sea creature, in the waters around Foosha Village. In this confrontation, Shanks sacrificed his arm to save Luffy, showing not only his strength but also his altruism. Despite not using physical attacks, he intimidated the Coast King with his Haki, demonstrating a unique battle skill.
3. Victory Over Killer
Dominion in the New World
When Killer, Eustass Kid’s right-hand man, entered Shanks’ territory, a confrontation was inevitable. Killer is known for his strength, but against Shanks, he could do little. With one crushing blow, Shanks knocked out Killer, demonstrating his dominance of the New World and the brutal strength of his bounty.
2. Duel with Eustass Kid
Clash of the Titans
Eustass Kid, with a bounty of 3 billion, attempted to challenge Shanks. The confrontation was brief but intense, with Shanks using his Divine Match technique to defeat Kid with a single attack. This battle highlighted not only Shanks’ strength, but also his cunning in combat.
1. Battle Against Tot Music
Challenge Outside the Canon
Although outside of the main canon, Shanks’ battle against Tot Musica in the Red Movie is worth mentioning. Requiring Shanks to synchronize his attack with Luffy, this fight showed a level of power and strategy that surpasses many of his canon battles. It is a demonstration that even in parallel stories, Shanks is a character of incomparable strength.
These fights exemplify the strength and charisma of Shanks, a character who undoubtedly left his mark on the “One Piece” universe. So, what do you think of these Shanks exploits? He really stands out as one of the strongest characters, doesn’t he?
