Who Defeated Kaido 7 Times?

So far in the One Piece story, 7 figures have emerged victorious against Kaido in battle: Monkey D. Luffy, Kozuki Oden, Red Hair Shanks, Big Mom, Gol D. Roger, Monkey D. Garp, and Rocks D. Xebec.

Each victory represents an enormous accomplishment given Kaido‘s status as the strongest creature in the world. Let‘s break down the details of each historic win against the mighty Kaido:

Monkey D. Luffy

In the climatic battle over Wano Country, the upstart Straw Hat pirate Luffy achieved what few could even dream of – knocking out Kaido in a definitive 1-on-1 victory.

After numerous clashes, Luffy unlocked the absurd power of Gear Fifth and his giant-sized awakening form. This finally allowed him to overpower Kaido‘s arsenal of advanced Haki techniques and mythical Zoan devil fruit.

With his iconic giant golden fist "Bajrang Gun", Luffy landed the decisive blow – sending Kaido pummeling down to the core of Wano and conclusively defeating the emperor.

This long-awaited victory cements Luffy‘s status as a top-tier pirate and frontrunner for Pirate King. Kaido severely underestimated him, and Luffy proved he has the strength, skill, and creativity to take down the world‘s strongest creature.

Kozuki Oden

The legendary samurai Oden pushed Kaido to the brink in a past battle over Wano Country. With his unmatched swordsmanship and "Flaming Bagua" technique, Oden grievously wounded Kaido – leaving a massive x-shaped scar on his body.

Oden possesses both the skill to harm Kaido and the Haki mastery to avoid fatal blows in return. He demonstrated the pinnacle of Wano‘s samurai tradition against the formidable pirate.

Some argue Oden could have killed Kaido if not for diversion tactics from the scheming Shogun Orochi. Either way, the damage Oden inflicted stressed Kaido‘s regeneration and left a permanent mark on the emperor.

Red Hair Shanks

Years before their rise to Yonko, a clash between Shanks and Kaido ended in victory for the Red Hair pirate.

Though details are scarce, Shanks apparently intercepted Kaido en route to Marineford and defeated him off-screen. He then arrived unharmed at Marineford to stop the war.

This incredible feat speaks to Shanks‘ mastery of Haki and swordsmanship. To defeat a powerful pirate like Kaido without receiving any injuries requires extreme speed, reflexes, and combat ability.

Shanks avoids needless conflict but asserts power when necessary. Bringing down Kaido cemented his status as an all-time great pirate even before becoming a Yonko.

Big Mom

Details are sparse, but fellow emperor Big Mom is also believed to have defeated Kaido in the past.

Big Mom possesses nearly impenetrable skin and Haki potent enough to knock out giants with a scream. Her raw strength and mastery of her Soru Soru devil fruit make her one of few who could overpower Kaido.

While their crews now have an alliance, Big Mom and Kaido maintain a rivalry. Big Mom clearly respects Kaido‘s strength, having defeated such a powerful foe at some point in their long pirating careers.

Gol D. Roger

As captain of the mighty Rocks Pirates, Kaido was defeated by Roger‘s group at God Valley.

Though Roger had help from Garp, he was likely the one who brought down Kaido. Roger conquered the Grand Line thanks to his unmatched Haki and combat skills. Fighting multiple top-tier opponents at once speaks to his incredible strength.

This defeat dashed Kaido‘s hopes of becoming Pirate King with Rocks. Though he recovered, Kaido never forgot his humiliation at God Valley to the future Pirate King.

Monkey D. Garp

Vice Admiral Garp, Luffy‘s grandfather, also contributed to defeating Kaido and the Rocks Pirates.

His immense Haki and fist-based fighting style make him an incredibly dangerous foe – even for a top-tier pirate like Kaido. Few can match Garp in sheer combat ability.

Garp‘s clashes with Roger became the stuff of legend. Bringing down an infamous rookie like Kaido cemented his status as a Navy hero in his prime.

Rocks D. Xebec

As the captain of the Rocks Pirates, Xebec was likely responsible for Kaido‘s earliest defeat.

Rocks himself had dreams of becoming Pirate King and raising a new age of pirates. He saw potential in the young Kaido but did not tolerate failure.

Xebec possessed both immense strength and tactical ruthlessness. He paved the way for pirates like Kaido before his eventual fall at God Valley.

Kaido‘s seven defeats illustrate that, while extremely powerful, he is not unbeatable. Top-tier pirates, Marines, and of course the future Pirate King Luffy can counter Kaido‘s brute strength and Haki mastery under the right circumstances.

These epic clashes have shaped the landscape of the pirate era. Despite his losses, Kaido‘s reputation as the world‘s strongest creature is well earned. Only a select few extraordinary fighters can hope to replicate these heroes‘ feats and add another tally to Kaido‘s loss column.