One Piece is filled with all kinds of characters, and, among these characters, the ones who are the most powerful always make an impact. They always tend to make the fans jump up from their seats in amazement. One such character is Golden Lion Shiki.

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It won't be wrong to call Shiki one of the few living legends in the series. Shiki belonged to the same crew as Big Mom, Kaido, Whitebeard, etcetera. After the crew disbanded, Shiki started his own crew which came to be known as Golden Lion Pirates. Shiki's strength could only be matched by a few characters. So, in this post, we will be looking at five characters who can best him in a fight and five who can't.

10 Can Defeat: Whitebeard

Whitebeard/Edward Newgate in One Piece.

Whitebeard used to be a member of the same crew as Shiki. He too left the crew after Rocks was defeated by Garp and Roger. Whitebeard gathered his crew and he came to be known as the "Strongest Man in the World." His fame kept on increasing, and he was considered the only person who could match Roger in terms of strength. Whitebeard was able to use all three types of Haki, and his devil fruit made him untouchable. His strength was feared by everyone, and he was even called the "King of Seas," by Monkey D. Garp. He could beat Shiki if he ever decided to fight him.

9 Can't Defeat: Monkey D. Luffy

Contrary to what most people believe, Luffy can in no way defeat Shiki. They clashed in One Piece: Strong World, but the fight wasn't canon. It was just a filler, which got the fans hyped. Luffy has definitely come a long way since he set out to become the Pirate King. He has mastered the use of all three types of Haki, and his control over his devil fruit has also improved quite a lot. With his current skill, Luffy can beat a first commander of a Yonko, but as we have already seen, a Yonko is completely different in terms of power.

8 Can Defeat: Shanks

Shanks holding the straw hat and putting an end to the Summit War during One Piece' Marineford arc

Shanks used to be a mere apprentice on the ship of Gol D. Roger, so he learned from the very best. He became a Yonko just six years ago, and, prior to that, he was rivals with Dracule Mihawk. Shanks is a very calm character, and he doesn't run around like a headless chicken. He was able to stop Kaido from coming to Marineford. According to the Gorosei, Shanks is also one of the few people who can stop Blackbeard.

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7 Can't Defeat: Akainu

He is the current Fleet Admiral of the Marines. Akainu's strength was recognized by everyone when he hassled and harried all the pirates present at Marineford. He had enough courage to go up against Whitebeard, and he even withstood many of his blows. Akainu's devil fruit gives him insane attacking power. However, that won't be enough against someone like Shiki. Shiki was able to fight against Garp and Sengoku at once. Even with his set of skills, Akainu won't be able to beat Shiki.

6 Can Defeat: Gol D. Roger

Gol D Roger grinning in One Piece.

Roger's name was enough to strike fear into the hearts of his enemies. He was the first person who managed to cross the Grand Line and gained the title of "Pirate King," in the process. Roger's strength was almost unparalleled; only one pirate truly was his equal, and it was none other than Whitebeard. Shiki and his Armada confronted Roger, and they lost that battle, which came to be known as Edd War.

5 Can't Defeat: Sabo

Sabo is the Chief Of Staff of the Revolutionary Army. He was taken in by Monkey D. Dragon after his ship was attacked by a Celestial Dragon. Sabo trained with the Revolutionary Army and grew up to become one of its strongest members. Sabo even ate the Mera Mera no Mi, which only made him stronger. Sabo has shown that he can go up against an Admiral. However, he cannot go up against someone who considerably stronger than an Admiral.

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4 Can Defeat: Kozuki Oden

Kozuki Oden is the newest fan favorite in One Piece. He was one of the strongest warriors of his time. Oden was respected throughout the land of Wano. He wanted to explore the entire world, so he first joined the Whitebeard Pirates, and then he joined the Roger Pirates. Oden was able to fight against Kaido, and he held the upper hand for most of the fight. Oden only fell after Kaido used underhanded means. To date, he remains the only person who managed to damage Kaido in a fight.

3 Can't Defeat: Charlotte Katakuri

Charlotte Katakuri is the strongest Sweet Commander of the Big Mom Pirates. He was the main antagonist of the Whole Cake Island arc. He possesses a special paramecia type devil fruit known as Mochi Mochi no Mi. Katakuri has all three types of Haki, which makes him one of the very few characters who can use all three types of haki. Katakuri's record was quite brilliant before he was defeated by Luffy. So, it is pretty obvious that he cannot beat someone as powerful as Shiki.

2 Can Defeat: Kaido

Kaido looking at Oden while in his Mythical Zoan form during the events of One Piece.

Kaido is one of the Yonko, who rule over the New World. He is the main antagonist of the Wano arc. He possesses inhuman strength and durability. Kaido has an unnamed mythical Zoan type devil fruit that turns him in a dragon. Kaido took several attacks of Luffy in Gear Fourth form and he remained unfazed. Kaido's managed to knock out Luffy with just one hit. He holds true to his epithet of "World's Strongest Creature," and even if Shiki did manage to knock him down, Kaido would just up and kill him.

1 Can't Defeat: Boa Hancock

Boa Hancock, the pirate empress of One Piece, frowning with her hand on her chin.

The final character on the list is Boa Hancock. She used to be a Warlord before the entire system was dissolved. Boa Hancock has a devil fruit without any major weakness. She is also able to use all three kinds of Haki. Hancock was easily able to hold off Smoker in a fight.

Her power is most likely on the same level as the third division Yonko commanders, so, if she were to engage in a fight with someone who's above that level, she will lose very easily. Shiki is almost on the same level as the Yonko, so it is well out of the question.

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