Summary
- Whitebeard and Kaido: Both are unmatched in power, with Whitebeard's earthquakes and Kaido's dragon form making them nearly invincible.
- Zoro, Sanji, and Oden: Zoro’s swordsmanship, Sanji’s enhanced strength, and Oden’s legendary haki and sword skills set them apart.
- Shanks, Doflamingo, and Mihawk: These characters are known for their strategic minds and incredible combat abilities, making them top-tier non-D clan fighters.
In the vast world of One Piece, the D clan is often associated with some of the most powerful characters, but many formidable characters don’t share this bloodline. Here’s a deep dive into some of the strongest non-D clan characters in the One Piece universe, including Whitebeard, Zoro, Sanji, Oden, Big Mom, Kaido, Shanks, Sabo, Doflamingo, and Mihawk.
1. Whitebeard - The "Strongest Man in the World"
Whitebeard, whose name was Edward Newgate, is considered the “Strongest Man in the World” before death. Whitebeard is a great pirate who is the captain of Whitebeard Pirates and a feared individual in all seas. He owned the Devil Fruit called Gura Gura no Mi, through which he created earthquake waves that could erase an island. However, his age and weak body did not deter him from placing himself side by side with the Marine forces and even the legendary Gol D. Roger, in which one can see that his strength is equal to the historical great men.
2. Zoro - The Future King of Swordsmen
Roronoa Zoro, swordsman of the Straw Hat Pirates, has slowly grown to be one of the most frightening fighters in the world. He is a man who wants to be the world’s greatest swordsman, so he constantly crosses his limits one after another. The potency of Zoro can be viewed as he fights with the rival Mihawk and strives against powers like Kaido’s army. Zoro is three-sword style, or (Santoryu), with powered haki, making him unbeatable for anyone.
3. Sanji - The Ever-Evolving Warrior
Sanji is the cook in Straw Hat Pirates. Because others are not able to realize the depth of his strength, he is mostly underestimated. With his trademark technique, Diable Jambe, he can create unimaginable heat and power within his kicks; therefore, he can bring devastating attacks upon his enemies. His expertise both in fighting and strategy makes him a treasure to the crew. The ability of Sanji has only amplified since the enhancement was done to his body in the Germa 66 lab, allowing him to achieve superhuman physical strength, velocity, and strength.
4. Oden - The Man with Two Great Swords
Kozuki Oden is one of the most important figures in the One Piece world, honored for his remarkable swordsmanship and influence left on Wano. Oden could wield two swords-Enma and Ame no Habakiri-while being enhanced by advanced haki, making him one of the strongest warriors at that time. He even managed to wound Kaido, just to show how powerful he was. All the people and people of the world were pirates who valued Oden’s legacy because he led to the opening of Wano borders.
5. Big Mom - The Empress of Totto Land
Big Mom is the fourth of the four emperors of the sea, and his depiction is Charlotte Linlin. Her body holds phenomenal strength and incorporates the strong Devil Fruit called the Soru Soru no Mi, allowing her to manipulate souls and create Homies: living, breathing inanimate objects combined with inanimate objects and souls. Of course, with all this control in Totto Land and the sea of obedient followers at her fingertips, Big Mom is a threat to be met. Being on the list as one of the strongest figures in One Piece simply because of high resilience and incredible longevity in New World, Big Mom stands.
6. Kaido - The Strongest Animal in the Earth
Kaido is referred to as the “Strongest Creature in the World,” and this is no false claim. His ability to change into a huge, destructive dragon, along with his immense physical strength and his power of endurance, makes him nearly unstoppable. Kaido has taken on the Marines, pirates, and the whole world without breaking a sweat, and his cruelty and ambition make him one of the scariest villains in One Piece. He showed great overwhelming power in the battle against Luffy and the Straw Hat Pirates in Wano.
7. Shanks - The Mysterious Emperor
❝ Grisha. It doesn't matter what I become. because, I'll still find you.❞
Shanks is the captain of the Red-Haired Pirates, one of the Four Emperors, and one of the most powerful individuals in the world of One Piece. Shanks is said to be a user of both haki and swordsmanship with incredible effects; however, much of his true power remains shrouded in mystery. Despite not having an ability that makes him like anyone else under Devil Fruit’s power, Shanks alone stopped the war, work he alone did in the war against Marineford. His thinking quality is deep, a true haki at his disposal along with authority even from his seniors and juniors both in terms of pirates or Government of the world, to constitute one of the strongest Non-D character .
8. Sabo - Right-Hand Revolutionary
Sabo is the Chief of Staff of the Revolutionary Army, a powerful warrior who became incredibly strong because of his training and eating the Mera Mera no Mi, or Flame-Flame Fruit. His skills in using the fruit allow him to create and control fire, giving him an incredibly deadly aspect to his already formidable fighting prowess. Sabo is exceptionally skilled in close combat and further employs his powers from the Devil Fruit, which makes him an excellent threat to the World Government. Being Luffy’s brother and also Ace’s brother, Sabo has been driven throughout by the desire to alter the world.
9. Doflamingo - The King of the Underworld
Donquixote Doflamingo is a member of the Seven Warlords of the Sea and one of the primary antagonists in the One Piece world underworld. His Devil Fruit is Ito Ito no Mi, String-String Fruit, where he can stretch out strings of utmost accuracy and make people or even entire islands float with such power. The cruelty and brains behind Doflamingo make him one of the most powerful non-D clan characters in One Piece; fighting shoulder-to-shoulder with some of the most dangerous pirates and Marines.
10. Mihawk - Greatest Swordsman
Dracule Mihawk, often referred to as the “Greatest Swordsman in the World,” is one of the most legendary characters in the world of One Piece. As the former Warlord of the Sea, Mihawk has always proven why he is titled the world’s strongest swordsman. His sword is the one known as the Black Sword Yoru, part of the dozen Supreme Grade Swords, and no one has handled it better. The fact that he can just slice through the fleet to get to Momonosuke is proof alone of his exceptional strength. Mihawk might be the closest swordsman on Zoro’s list, thus this swordsman’s strength shouldn’t be discounted.
While the D clan does have its fair share of rugged members, it is hardly any match to the non-D clan characters of One Piece. The raw power that Whitebeard and Kaido carry can be rivaled by none; the precision and cunning carried by Mihawk and Doflamingo are the kind that few characters can beat. For one, while there is a strong place for the D clan in this story, strength, will, and ambition coming from these characters of the non-D clan will certainly continue to transform the world that which One Piece resides.
