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How Does Garp Compare to Admirals in Strength?

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By MORZATPublished about a year ago 5 min read

How Does Garp Compare to Admirals in Strength?

In this wide world of One Piece, strength can actually be assessed not only in virtue of power but because of the depth of one's resolution, experience, and values. Probably the strongest figures in the series is one Monkey D. Garp-a Marine Vice-Admiral known for his fighting genius, unshaken commitment to justice, and convoluted familial relationships. For most of the storyline, he is a Vice Admiral, yet Garp's strength and his reputation place him on an entirely different scale from the rest of the Admirals. He is yet another anomaly inside the hierarchy of the Marines. This then asks the interesting question: What would Garp's strength be in comparison to all of the Admirals?

Garp is known as the "Hero of the Marines," obtained through legendary feats and an attitude that fears nobody. In the time of Gol D. Roger, better known as the Pirate King, he fought him many times to be a hero. Unlike most marines, Garp does not accept all the promotions offered that would have him an Admiral, as he prefers freedom and does not like responsibilities or political attachments accompanying a higher rank. A decision that reveals his complicated personality, making him different from other Marines - signaling at once his strength and independence.

Amongst the most notable feats attributed to Garp is his involvement in apprehending the infamous Rocks D. Xebec, captain of the Rocks Pirates and one of the most feared pirates of his generation. Garp fought with Roger in that battle, bringing into view both his strength and his moral flexibility in teaming up with a pirate to protect the world. It is a battle that has left a mark in history and made Garp one of the strongest Marines, whose power is admired even by Admirals.

Garp's Power and Skills Compared to Admirals

Garp's power level is often compared with the elite fighting forces of the Marines, known as the Admirals. Some Admirals like Aokiji, Kizaru, and Akainu possess devastating powers from their Logia-type Devil Fruits, giving them control over such elements as ice, light, and magma. Their powers were so powerful that each one of them was a great threat either to the pirates or even to the entire island.

Unlike most Admirals, however, Garp does not depend on the powers of a Devil Fruit but instead possesses superhuman physical strength, speed, and mastery of Haki, a manifestation of willpower that allows the user to hit Logia users, whose powers grant them immunity to physical attacks. In fact, he is so physically strong that he can throw large cannonballs with his bare hands and can break mountains with a single punch, feats that the Admirals themselves could hardly match without using their abilities granted from the powers of a Devil Fruit.

When it comes to Haki, Garp boasts the utmost skill, especially Busoshoku Haki, which makes his fists really strong. His "Fist of Love," the hilarious manner in which he punishes his grandson Luffy, is a lighthearted version of his strength, but in combat it can be feared and is capable of inflicting great damage.

Why Garp's Strength Matters Beyond Combat

Garp's strength is not only a matter of physical muscle mass but also, importantly, one of character and conviction. Throughout his life, Garp has always lived by his sense of justice, often in direct conflict with the strict policies which the institution of Marines demands when he feels that his ideals are compromised. For example, he brought up Luffy and Ace, both of whom chose to live their lives as pirates, while he works as a Marine. In fact, because he loves his family so dearly and believes in his family's freedom, his character is much stronger than that of an Admiral, who usually aligns more closely with the orders of the World Government.

The commitment to this principle makes Garp formidable. He will not even back down from pirates or even from superiors in the Marine hierarchy if they go against what he believes in. While Admirals act as more metaphorical representatives of authority and order, Garp comes to embody a much more human form of justice, one that resonates so strongly with One Piece fans. It was underlined when Garp refused the rank of Admiral; it really underlined how he enjoyed being independent, not saying yes to everything just to please some power that may be, even if it came with a few bitter costs.

In the end, Garp's strength reaches beyond combat abilities into his persistent influence and never-shaken moral compass. The Admirals bring the house down with their power and authority, but Garp represents another strength-one born from experience, conviction, and the ability to stand single-handed against corruption within his ranks. Though an Admiral he may not be, his strength was equal, if not surpassing, that of the Admirals, and his presence demands great respect.

As a Marine who bridges justice and humanity, Garp has such strength that reminds us of the fact that it is not always about titles and special abilities; rather, Garp's life and choices illustrate strength of will and heart. A legacy inspires and evokes something in the next generation, inside and outside the One Piece world.

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