Kaido once proclaimed, “Haki transcends all.” In a universe teeming with devil fruit users, this assertion stands tall, highlighting Haki’s supremacy over other powers. As we delve deeper into the final saga, we witness numerous moments validating Kaido’s bold statement.
During the thrilling finale of the Egghead arc, Emet unleashed the stored Haki of Joy Boy—a staggering surge of power capable of knocking out the Five Elders and sending Imu into a panic. This elevates Joy Boy to the pinnacle of Haki in the One Piece series. But who else comes close to matching Joy Boy’s Haki? Let’s explore that today.
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This article contains spoilers about One Piece characters. Proceed with caution.
We’re focusing on the Conqueror’s Haki (also known as Haoshoku no Haki) and ranking five powerhouse characters almost on par with Joy Boy.
5. Monkey D. Luffy
Monkey D. Luffy, the rubbery protagonist, embodies resilience and tenacity. He has mastered not just his Devil Fruit abilities but the latent Haki powers within. Initially unaware of his Conqueror’s Haki, Luffy has since developed it, thanks to Rayleigh during the two-year training after the Marineford war. Over time, he’s shown off incredible feats, from incapacitating over 50,000 foes at once to clashing with Kaido in epic battles. While not yet as powerful as Joy Boy in Haki, his growth is unmistakable, and fans hold strong hopes for his ultimate strength.
4. Shanks
Shanks, the first Haki user introduced in One Piece, commands immense respect with his Conqueror’s Haki. His feats are legendary—toppling the Whitebeard Pirates, sending Admiral Greenbull scrambling, and effortlessly defeating Eustass Kid demonstrate the staggering power he possesses. When Dorry and Brogy sensed Joy Boy’s Haki, they immediately thought of Shanks, likening Joy Boy’s strength to his. With special Supreme King Haki capable of neutralizing foes’ Observation Haki, Shanks warrants our attention whenever discussing the strongest Haki users.
3. Monkey D. Garp
Eiichiro Oda loves depicting powerful older characters, but fans often underestimated Monkey D. Garp—until the Hachinosu saga revealed his Haki prowess. Garp’s strength stems from his reliance on Haki-infused punches instead of swords. As a legendary Marine, he demonstrated extraordinary control over Supreme King Haki, utilizing advanced techniques to strengthen his attacks against threats like the Blackbeard Pirates. During the God Valley incident, Garp’s Haki was crucial in overcoming Xebec’s defenses, solidifying him as a powerhouse closely tied to Joy Boy’s legacy.
2. Gol D. Roger
Before Joy Boy’s name graced the narrative, Gol D. Roger epitomized Haki excellence. A non-devil fruit user, Roger ruled the seas through sheer Haki might, dominating the era following Rocks. With mastery over all Haki types, especially Conqueror’s Haki, he left a significant mark on every battle he fought. In a significant flashback, Roger’s Haki contributions were pivotal in overcoming Rocks, thereby placing him close to Joy Boy’s legendary power levels in the narrative.
1. Rocks D. Xebec
Despite making a late debut in the One Piece saga, Rocks D. Xebec rapidly established himself as a heavyweight in the Haki domain. Unlike many, Rocks wasn’t a Devil Fruit user, yet his swordsmanship and Haki prowess knew no bounds, making him a formidable figure in his time. His ties to Joy Boy lore are tantalizing; being a descendant of Davy Jones links him to the ancient history of the One Piece world. Rocks demonstrated extraordinary Haki feats, from battling admirals to clashing with Roger and Garp, ultimately positioning him close to Joy Boy’s level due to his immense potential.
If you’re curious why we haven’t spotlighted Imu, it’s primarily due to the limited information available about his Haki. However, many speculate that Imu might rival or even surpass Joy Boy’s legendary Haki. Who do you think possesses Haki on the same level as Joy Boy? Feel free to share your thoughts in the comments below.
What is Joy Boy’s Haki?
Joy Boy is believed to possess extraordinary levels of Conqueror’s Haki, coupled with mastery in Observation and Armament Haki.
Who has stronger Haki, Shanks or Joy Boy?
Shanks stands as the strongest known Haki user today, yet Joy Boy is often viewed as the strongest Haki user of all time.
Who possesses the strongest Haki?
Joy Boy is consistently hinted to be the character endowed with the strongest Haki in One Piece.