As the Elbaph arc heats up, the Final War of One Piece is no longer just a distant theory. This is the moment when blood debts, ancient vows, and the secrets of the Void Century will be resolved through earth-shattering confrontations.
The closer we get to Laugh Tale, the more perilous the pirate world becomes. The World Government is shaken, and the greatest powers, who have long walked separate paths, are now forced into direct conflict. Here are nine encounters believed to completely change the One Piece world order.
1. Shanks vs. Marshall D. Teach
Shanks and Marshall D. Teach are more than rivals, they represent two opposing extremes of pirate ideology. Their bitter fate began long before Luffy’s era, most vividly marked by the three scars on Red-Haired Shanks’ eye.
In the final battle, this will not just be a display of power between two Yonko, but Shanks’ life-or-death mission to end Blackbeard’s nightmare before he plunges the world into darkness.
2. Buggy and Shanks
This encounter promises to be the most emotional. One is a formidable Yonko, the other a Yonko shaped by fate. Buggy once left Shanks in disappointment after Roger’s death, but destiny keeps pulling them back together. In the final war, will Buggy finally understand why Shanks never sailed straight to Laugh Tale?
3. Luffy and Shanks
Everything began with a promise in Foosha Village and will end on a grand battlefield. Now both Yonko, this meeting is no longer a simple reunion. It’s the ultimate test for Shanks to see if Luffy truly deserves to keep the hat and even stand at the peak of the new era.
4. Zoro vs. Mihawk
Since his humiliating defeat at Baratie, Mihawk has been the towering obstacle Zoro must overcome. This rematch will be a pure sword fight, not driven by hatred but by the honor of the world’s strongest swordsman. After training under his rival, Zoro is ready to prove his worth.
5. Luffy vs. Imu (True Form)
Luffy stands for pure freedom, while Imu is the shadow controlling the world for centuries. After the tease at Egghead, fans eagerly await the moment Luffy confronts the true ruler atop the World Government. Luffy’s victory will not be just a win, but the collapse of a dark era.
6. Luffy and Dragon
Their relationship is unique: Luffy seems indifferent to his father, while Dragon quietly watches over his son. In the Final War, the alliance of pirates and revolutionaries led by this father-son duo will deliver a decisive blow to Mary Geoise.
7. Luffy vs. Akainu
The X-shaped scar on Luffy’s chest still burns whenever Akainu’s name is mentioned. The man who killed Ace right before Luffy’s eyes must pay the price. This is no longer the powerless Luffy from two years ago, but a Nika god with power that can cool molten lava.
8. Imu vs. Dragon
If Imu represents the archaic ruling system, Dragon is the mastermind behind a global revolution. This clash will reveal the truth about the Void Century and determine if a true revolution can overthrow the false throne.
9. Zoro vs. Saint Nusjuro
The fate between Zoro, wielding Sandai Kitetsu, and Saint Nusjuro, rumored to hold Shodai Kitetsu, was sparked at Egghead. The world’s two most bloodthirsty swords will clash in a terrifying display of swordsmanship. Will Zoro’s will be strong enough to conquer the legendary Shodai?