The God Valley Incident is one of the most pivotal events in One Piece history. Until recently, fans only knew fragments of what happened on the mysterious island. Now, new manga chapters have revealed more about the terrifying lineup of warriors who clashed there.
Here’s a ranking of the 10 strongest fighters present at the God Valley Incident.
10. Gunko – The Arrow-Arrow Fruit User
A member of the God Knights, Gunko relied on the Arrow-Arrow Fruit, which gave her a versatile combat style suited for both attack and mobility. While her powers were impressive, her lack of raw physical strength or Haki placed her at the bottom of this list.
9. Figarland Garling – The Celestial Dragon Swordsman
In his youthful prime during God Valley, Figarland Garling showcased his skill and speed as a crescent moon-themed swordsman. Though his full strength remains unclear, his later rise to power among the Five Elders proves he was already a formidable force.
8. Kaido – A Monster Without His Devil Fruit
At the time, Kaido had yet to acquire his legendary Fish-Fish Fruit, but even without it, his raw strength made him one of Rocks’ most dangerous subordinates. Despite his youth, Kaido was already a beast in combat, foreshadowing his rise as one of the Four Emperors.
7. Charlotte Linlin – Soul-Soul Fruit Prodigy
The future Big Mom was already terrifying thanks to her Soul-Soul Fruit, consumed as a child after the Mother Carmel incident. Even if her Homie army wasn’t fully developed yet, her monstrous body and likely mastery of Armament Haki made her a dominant force at God Valley.
6. Monkey D. Garp – The Hero of the Marines
It was at God Valley that Garp earned his legendary title. Fighting alongside Roger, he helped take down Rocks D. Xebec himself. At his peak, Garp’s raw physical might and mastery of Haki cemented his place as one of the greatest fighters of the era — all without a Devil Fruit.
5. Edward Newgate – The Tremor-Tremor Titan
Better known later as Whitebeard, Newgate’s immense strength and potential mastery of the Tremor-Tremor Fruit made him one of Rocks’ top fighters. His durability, monstrous power, and growing Haki placed him firmly among the strongest at God Valley.
4. Shiki the Golden Lion – The Fearsome Rival
Shiki stood toe-to-toe with legends like Sengoku, Garp, and even Roger himself. His tactical brilliance, devastating swordsmanship, and legendary reputation made him one of the most dangerous figures present. His strength rivaled, and in some cases exceeded, his fellow Rocks crewmates.
3. Jaygarcia Saturn – The Gorosei’s Hidden Power
Though his role in the battle remains mysterious, Saturn, one of the Five Elders, was present at God Valley. His mythical Zoan powers make him a devastating combatant, capable of unleashing destruction at close and long range. Even Rocks’ crew would have thought twice before crossing him.
2. Gol D. Roger – The Pirate King’s Peak
Already at the height of his power, Gol D. Roger’s unmatched Haki and sheer battle prowess made him nearly unstoppable. Arriving at God Valley, he fought alongside Garp to defeat Rocks. His ability to rival and eventually surpass the world’s strongest proves why he became Pirate King.
1. Rocks D. Xebec – The Strongest Pirate of His Time
At the top stands Rocks D. Xebec, the most feared pirate of his generation. Even without a confirmed Devil Fruit, his overwhelming power forced Roger and Garp — bitter enemies — to join forces just to stop him. His ambition to conquer the world ended at God Valley, but his legacy shaped the entire era to come.
Conclusion
The God Valley Incident wasn’t just a clash of pirates and Marines — it was a battle of legends whose names still echo across history. From Rocks’ overwhelming might to Roger’s indomitable will, this battle shaped the balance of power in the world of One Piece.
