One Piece: I Start with a Married Woman, I Am the Evil Admiral!

Chapter 409 The only one in the Straw Hat Pirates

As the only member of the Straw Hat crew to have participated in the Marineford War, Luffy's experience is far richer than that of the other crew members. After all, that Marineford War was a clash of titans! And now, Luffy and his crew have not only successfully defeated the alliance of Big Mom and Kaido, but Luffy and Zoro have also both risen to the level of Sweet Commanders.

So, the question is, between Luffy and Zoro right now, who is stronger? Next, I'll share some personal opinions on this question.

First, in today's One Piece world, Haki has become the primary threshold for measuring strength. Without Haki, no matter how powerful one is in other aspects, it's all in vain. Luffy and Zoro are both possessors of all three types of Haki, which undoubtedly lays a solid foundation for their strength.

Luffy, a master of physical combat, possesses a unique fighting style thanks to his Gum-Gum Fruit powers. Zoro, on the other hand, is renowned for his exceptional swordsmanship, making him a true swordsmanship master. Both are adept at using Conqueror's Haki and Armament Haki, allowing them to unleash astonishing power in battle.

Furthermore, both of them have successfully injured Kaido, the world's strongest creature, a feat that is sufficient proof of their strength. However, to determine who is stronger, a comprehensive consideration from multiple perspectives is necessary.

Therefore, in the realm of Haki, the two are evenly matched and it's difficult to determine a winner! However, when we turn our attention to physical combat, the situation is different. Luffy has always made his way in the world with his invincible fists, while Zoro is unparalleled in the world with his superb swordsmanship. In their training in physical combat and swordsmanship, the effort they have put in and the level they have reached should be roughly the same.

However, there is an undeniable fact here—Luffy is unarmed, while Zoro has at least three great swords, the Twenty-One Great Swords! As the saying goes, "Even the best martial arts master is afraid of a kitchen knife," let alone Zoro's three swords, which are no ordinary kitchen knives! Therefore, purely from the perspective of physical combat, Zoro still has a slight advantage.

Next comes the crucial element that determines the balance of power between the two – Devil Fruits. In this aspect, Luffy undoubtedly holds a significant advantage. Zoro doesn't possess a Devil Fruit, while Luffy not only has one, but it's a god-level fruit that strikes fear into the hearts of even the World Government!

During his adventure in Wano Country, Luffy finally mastered the Gum-Gum Fruit, evolving it into the incredibly powerful Nika Fruit. Just how overpowered are the Nika Fruit's abilities? In the Wano Country arc, we've already witnessed its many extraordinary aspects: it allows him to walk freely in the air, grow to enormous size, and even alter terrain. Even more impressively, it can instantly regenerate from near-death experiences!

It's no exaggeration to say that once Luffy activates Gear 5, the powerful abilities of the Nika Fruit will leave Zoro far behind. Keep in mind that while Zoro is strong, he's only slightly stronger than Luffy in Gear 4. In their previous battle, Luffy activated his new Gear 4 form, "Snake Man," and fought Zoro fiercely. The two exchanged blows, neither gaining a clear advantage, until Katakuri's recognition of Luffy's abilities ultimately ended the intense duel.

However, just when everyone thought Luffy and Zoro would continue their battle, something unexpected happened. After drawing the Carlo card "The Hierophant," Basil Hawkins made a decision that left everyone speechless—he let Luffy and Zoro go! This move completely surprised everyone, because Hawkins has always been an unpredictable character, and his actions are often baffling.

Meanwhile, on another battlefield, Yokozuna Urashima was engaged in a thrilling battle with his opponent. He unleashed his signature move, the "Rubber Giant Push," a powerful strike that sent his opponent flying like a tidal wave. The audience, witnessing this, cheered and applauded Yokozuna Urashima's formidable strength.

Meanwhile, on the other side, Holdem also emerged victorious in the fierce battle. His opponent was utterly powerless against his relentless attacks and ultimately succumbed to defeat. Like a burning meteor, he unleashed a breathtaking "Rubber Fire Punch," erupting like a volcanic eruption, carrying boundless heat and power as it slammed into his opponent. This punch was like a thunderclap, instantly tearing through the air and producing a deafening roar.

After this breathtaking attack, the fierce battle finally came to an end. However, what truly captivated everyone was the duel between Luffy and Kaido.

Luffy stood fearlessly before Kaido, his eyes burning with fighting spirit, meeting this powerful enemy head-on without flinching. Without hesitation, he activated Gear Third and Gear Fourth, unleashing the full power of his body in an instant.

His fists moved with lightning speed, each punch carrying the power to destroy mountains. His attacks rained down on Kaido like a storm, as if to tear the entire world apart.

Surprisingly, despite Luffy's fierce attacks, Kaido seemed largely unaffected. He stood like an impregnable fortress, easily withstanding Luffy's onslaught.

Kaido's body is as hard as steel; Luffy's punches are like hitting a solid rock, having no effect whatsoever. Moreover, Kaido can even find openings in Luffy's attacks to launch counterattacks.

Immediately afterward, Kaido, with a single stick, as easily as wielding a toothpick, knocked Luffy to the ground. Luffy's body flew backward like a kite with a broken string, crashing heavily to the ground and kicking up a cloud of dust. Luffy's body flew straight out like a kite with a broken string, then crashed heavily to the ground, instantly losing consciousness.

At this critical moment, an unspoken understanding seemed to emerge between Dopon and Eustace Kidd. Their movements were perfectly synchronized, like mirror images, without the slightest hesitation.

Dopon thrust his hands forward with a sudden burst of power, erupting like a volcano. At the same time, Eustace Kidd swiftly threw a punch, his fist striking the enemy with lightning speed and fierce momentum.

The two forces converged in an instant, like two meteors colliding in mid-air, bursting forth with dazzling light. This force surged forward like a raging torrent, unstoppable, mercilessly swallowing everything in its path.

The enemies, caught in the impact of this powerful force, didn't even have time to react before being instantly engulfed. Their bodies, as fragile as paper, were torn into countless fragments that scattered into the air.

On the other side, Davego displayed his formidable strength. His attacks were like a whirlwind, dazzling the onlookers. Each of his strikes was as swift as lightning, and each move contained immense power, making them impossible to defend against.

His opponent, under such fierce attacks, was completely powerless to fight back and could only retreat continuously, trying to evade his attacks. However, Davego's attacks were relentless, and no matter how he dodged, he could not escape Davego's pursuit.

Under Davego's relentless attacks, his opponent gradually lost the ability to resist and was eventually easily defeated by Davego. However, in stark contrast to Davego's easy victory, Babanuki's situation was extremely difficult.

Despite his best efforts, Babanuki was far inferior to his opponent. The opponent's attacks were like a storm, not only incredibly fierce but also so dense that it was suffocating. Faced with such a powerful offensive, Babanuki was completely on the defensive, utterly powerless to retaliate.

Despite Babanuki's best efforts, unleashing all his skills and strength, his attacks proved insignificant against his opponent, like scratching an itch through a boot, utterly incapable of causing any real damage.

As time passed, Babanuki's strength gradually waned, while his opponent's attacks grew increasingly fierce. Finally, in a particularly powerful attack, Babanuki was violently knocked away by the elephant's powerful trunk breath. His body, like a fragile fallen leaf, drifted helplessly through the air before slowly landing on the ground some distance away.

Because his hands were tightly bound by seastone handcuffs, he was completely unable to use his abilities to retaliate. His opponent, the armadillo, however, was not to be outdone. He unleashed his full power, utilizing Armament Haki to its fullest extent, successfully withstanding Babanuki's attacks time and again, and ultimately defeating him.

On the other side, Quinn's attacks were exceptionally fierce, but his opponent seemed to handle them with ease, effortlessly deflecting Quinn's relentless offensive. All of Quinn's efforts were like stones sinking into the sea, utterly ineffective.

Charlotte Linlin was initially confident in her domineering presence, believing she could withstand Big Mom's attacks. However, things didn't go as planned. Her domineering aura proved utterly ineffective against Big Mom; with just one punch, she was sent flying backward and defeated.

Meanwhile, Jaigolusia Satan Saint, Shepard X. Pitt Saint, and Topman Vochuli Saint, with the help of Dorry and Brogy, fled the scene in a panic, like frightened birds.

Among them, Topman Vocuri Saint Fruitless, wielding the "Rubber Fire Pistol," launched a fierce attack on the enemy like a mad beast. However, his attack was like a stone thrown into the sea, having no effect whatsoever. Instead, he was injured by the enemy's counterattack, his body flying backward and crashing heavily to the ground.

Meanwhile, Marcus Mazsanju, Bonney, Sanji, Franky, and others worked in perfect coordination. Together, they unleashed their signature technique, the "Rubber White Balloon." A giant white balloon shot towards the enemy with overwhelming force, like a cannonball.

The enemy was completely unprepared for such a sudden attack, and was momentarily stunned. Their bodies flew straight out like kites with broken strings, without any control.

Meanwhile, on the other side of the battlefield, Shepard X. Pitt Saint Fruit bravely stepped forward, displaying his unwavering courage. He charged towards the enemy with astonishing speed, unhesitatingly using his own body to block the attack on the Giant Warrior Pirates' ship.

This feat successfully protected the ship, giving the members of the Giant Warrior Pirates a sigh of relief.

Just then, Jaigolusia Satan Saint Victory and Bonnie joined forces once again. Their powers merged and, like a volcanic eruption, instantly released enormous energy.

This powerful force, like a raging torrent, surged directly towards the enemy, shattering them to pieces. The enemy's bodies, impacted by this force, scattered and flew far away like broken porcelain.

Groot Barney also demonstrated formidable strength in this fierce battle. His close cooperation with Zoro and Sanji, and the synergy between the three made their attacks even more devastating.

Through their combined efforts, the enemy was finally and completely defeated.

Overwhelmed with the joy of victory, Groot Barney opened his mouth without hesitation and swallowed his enemy whole. This action seemed to be the most thorough declaration of victory to the enemy, and also an affirmation of his own strength.

Hilmangarut's victory was even more astonishing. He unleashed a powerful "Rubber White Pistol" attack, instantly killing his enemy. The enemy didn't even have time to react before being overwhelmed by Hilmangarut's immense strength.

However, Loki's situation was far from optimistic. When he spoke ill of Shanks, Luffy suddenly erupted in fury, his emotions surging like a volcano. Without hesitation, Luffy activated Gear Fourth, concentrating all his power into this single attack, unleashing a storm of attacks on Loki.