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The swordsmen inOne Pieceare a completely different class of warriors who have time and time again proved their worth. From Roronoa Zoro to Dracule Mihawk, these swordsmen can vary according to the strength and power they carry within. Among these swordsmen, the one whose rank is quite high is Red-Haired Shanks, captain of the Red-Haired Pirates and one of the Emperors of theOne Piecepirate world.
Although he only has one hand, he uses it to display his swordsmanship, and it is quite impressive. Within the narrative, the only other swordsman who is shown to be his rival is Dracule Mihawk, the strongest swordsman in the world. While Eiichiro Oda has yet to showcase Mihawk’s skills, it is safe to assume that he is on a completely different level.
And while the rivalry between the two strongest characters is heavily discussed, there are a couple of other swordsmen inOne Piecewho might be able to take Shanks down with their extraordinary skills. These swordsmen have shared a glimpse of their power, and they can beat Shanks easily.
1Figarland Shamrock
One of the recently introducedOne Piececharacters, Figarland Shamrock, is the twin elder brother of Shanks, who is also the commander of the God’s Knights. While he has yet to display his complete strength, the fact that he is the strongest God Knight and Shanks’ elder brother is enough to assume what he is capable of.
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An intriguing aspect of his character ishis mysterious swordthat has the power of the Awakened Mythical Zoan-type Cerberus Devil Fruit. His sword can turn into a three-headed dog, which is quite dangerous considering each of those dogs has a sword coming out of their mouths.
Shamrock has been one of the biggest mysteries inOne Piece.His introduction has cleared up a lot of things, and by the look of his power level as a swordsman, fans would agree that he can take on Shanks in a fight.
2Ethanbaron V. Nusjuro
Another prominent swordsman in the World Government inOne Piece,Saint Ethanbaron V. Nusjuro is the only one to wield a sword among the Five Elders. He can transform into a yokai called Bakotsu, a skeletal horse and its hybrid form. His powers were showcased during the Egghead Island arc, and one of the most iconic moments was when he clashed with Zoro.
V. Nusjuro wields a blade from the Kitetsu line of swords, and considering his status, there is a high possibility that it is a Shodai Kitetsu. A Shodai Kitetsu is a supreme-grade sword, and the entireOne Pieceworld only has twelve of those, making them extremely rare and powerful.
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V. Nusjuro hails from the strongest class of characters from the World Government inOne Piece.And while fans have yet to see the full power of his swordsmanship, the extra advantage that he gets because of his yokai transformation essentially makes him stronger than Shanks.
3Dracule Mihawk
Almost everyOne Piecefan has been waiting to see the full extent of Dracule Mihawk’s powers for a long time. He is hailed as the strongest swordsman in the world and wields one of the very few black blades in the series. While there have been a few instances where he has shown a glimpse of his power, it is nothing compared to the lores fans have heard about him.
Among those lores, the one that is most talked about ishis rivalry with Shanks. LegendaryOne Piececharacters like Whitebeard have talked about their rivalry and praised the two characters for their skills as swordsmen.
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However, considering the fact that Mihawk is literally called the Strongest Swordsman in the world, it is safe to assume that in terms of swordsmanship, Mihawk is way above Shanks and could possibly take him down.
One Pieceis available to watch on Crunchyroll.
Tarun Kohli
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Tarun Kohli is the Senior Anime Writer at FandomWire, with over 2,900 published articles. He currently specializes in critiquing One Piece and other Shonen anime. A passionate fan of the genre, his love for thoughtful analysis reflects his genuine appreciation for the art of anime. His deep understanding of anime culture has earned recognition from industry figures such as Adi Shankar and the creators of Blood of Zeus.
