Here’s a rundown of the
10 characters that generate the most heated, never-ending discussions on WorstGen Forums (a large One Piece–focused community). The list is based on long-standing thread counts, recurring debates, and how often these characters spark “power-scaling wars” and controversial takes:
1. Kaido
Why debated: “Strongest creature” hype, Flame Dragon Torch feats, comparisons to Roger/Whitebeard, and the question of whether Luffy truly beat him 1-on-1.
Typical arguments: “Is Kaido still strongest post-defeat?” vs. “Admirals > Yonko.”
2. Monkey D. Luffy
Why debated: Gear 5’s reality-warping powers, Joy Boy status, and whether he already sits at Pirate King/Top Tier level.
Typical arguments: “Luffy > all Yonko already?” vs. “Still needs endgame growth.”
3. Admirals (Akainu, Kizaru, Aokiji)
Why debated: Admiral vs. Yonko power scaling is the forum’s single most persistent war.
Typical arguments: “Akainu > Kaido,” “Kizaru vs. Gear 5,” “Greenbull feats were underrated.”
4. Blackbeard (Marshall D. Teach)
Why debated: Yami + Gura combos, “endgame final boss” theories, and how his durability stacks up.
Typical arguments: “Teach is already strongest” vs. “He still needs a third fruit.”
5. Shanks
Why debated: His mysterious power level, one-armed supremacy, and the “Yonko portrayal vs. feats” debate.
Typical arguments: “Shanks > Mihawk,” “Shanks vs. Blackbeard outcome,” “Is his CoC the strongest?”
6. Mihawk
Why debated: Title of “World’s Strongest Swordsman,” Zoro’s end goal, and whether he’s above Yonko level.
Typical arguments: “Mihawk > Shanks” vs. “Shanks’ Haki > Mihawk’s sword.”
7. Zoro
Why debated: “Zoro vs. Luffy” internal rivalry, King fight feats, and constant “Admiral-level already?” claims.
Typical arguments: “Zoro > Luffy at Wano,” “Zoro can cut Kaido solo.”
8. Big Mom (Charlotte Linlin)
Why debated: Inconsistencies in her portrayal—terrifying power vs. comedic losses.
Typical arguments: “Big Mom > Kaido,” “Law & Kid only won by plot.”
9. Sanji
Why debated: Power spikes (exoskeleton, Ifrit Jambe), Lunarian genes, and Zoro vs. Sanji matchups.
Typical arguments: “Sanji > Zoro endgame?” vs. “Still YC2 level.”
10. Gol D. Roger & Rocks D. Xebec (tie)
Why debated:
- Roger: Whether he truly outclasses all Yonko/Admirals or if “prime Whitebeard = Roger.”
- Rocks: Pure speculation—what his true power was, and whether he was stronger than Kaido/Whitebeard combo.