Who is the Current Pirate King in One Piece?
As a passionate One Piece gamer and content creator, I get asked this question a lot by new fans eager to learn more about the state of the world and the key players vying for the ultimate title of Pirate King.
The short answer is – after over 20 years, the throne remains vacant. Ever since the great Pirate King Gol D. Roger was executed, the crown and coveted treasure One Piece have remained elusive. But that doesn‘t mean the competition isn‘t heating up!
Let‘s analyze the capabilities of the top candidates most likely to locate Laugh Tale and become the next Pirate King:
Monkey D. Luffy
As the protagonist of One Piece, Monkey D. Luffy is widely considered the most likely inheritor of Gol D. Roger‘s will. He has already accomplished feats thought impossible for rookies, including:
- Defeating Shichibukai such as Crocodile, Doflamingo and Mihawk
- Punching a World Noble, invading Impel Down and Marineford
- Ringing the Ox Bell and surviving Rusukaina training
- Defeating Big Mom and Kaido, two of the Four Emperors
He also demonstrates immense leadership, charisma and luck – winning over crews, forging alliances and narrowly escaping lethal encounters.
| Bounty | Territory/Crew | Notable Abilities |
|---|---|---|
| 3,000,000,000 Berries | N/A | Gum-Gum Fruit, Haki, Gear 4/5 |
However, Luffy tends to be reckless and still struggles with mastering advanced Haki techniques. He may need to refine his skills before being ready to locate Raftel and match the Pirate King‘s power.
Marshall D. Teach
The devious Blackbeard has long played the long game, scheming his way up the ranks for decades before making his move:
- Orchestrated capture of Ace to gain Warlord title
- Defeated Marco and remnants of Whitebeard Pirates
- Absorbed Whitebeard‘s Gura-Gura fruit powers
- Gained territory and position as a Yonko
He also appears extremely knowledgeable about Raftel and the Void Century. This inside information could propel him to reach Laugh Tale first.
| Bounty | Territory | Notable Abilities |
|---|---|---|
| 2,247,600,000 Berries | Foodvalten + Level 6 Impel Down recruits | Yami-Yami & Gura-Gura fruits |
However, Blackbeard tends to be overconfident and reckless as well. Despite his intelligence, he may underestimate threats and face critical mistakes.
More Contenders
While Luffy and Blackbeard are the favorites, we can‘t count out other worrisome contenders:
- Shanks – An original Roger crewmate who avoided conflict until recently. What is he after?
- Kid+Law+Luffy Alliance – If they continue cooperating, they pose a formidable threat.
- Navy/Cipher Pol – Secret government operatives potentially tracking Raftel
- Shirahoshi/Poseidon – Her ancient weapon powers could intervene unexpectedly
- Zunesha – The millennia-old walking elephant could loom on the horizon
In short – while the seat of power remains vacant, the race to become King of the Pirates is on and intensifying! The next few years will surely see titanic clashes and unexpected twists that inch key players closer to Raftel. As a fan, I can‘t wait to cheer on the would-be Kings and react to the epic moments on YouTube and Reddit! Who do you think has the best shot? Let me know in the comments!
