FIGHTS THAT CHANGED THE WORLD IN ONE PIECE

One Piece showcases some of the most compelling fights in anime, but some battles have a much more profound impact on the narrative. While Luffy often improves the lives of the native inhabitants of any particular island the Straw Hats come across, sometimes the aftermath of a fight alters the very world itself. From challenging the authority of the World Government to saving countless people from tyranny, the Straw Hats are a force of nature that change the world around them. Their actions have lasting effects that can alter the power balance of the seas.

5. The Straw Hats vs. Big Mom Pirates

It's not every day a pirate crew has the chance to assassinate an Emperor of the Sea, let alone run amok inside one's territory and humiliate them. As one of the four Emperors of the Sea, Big Mom is feared by most within the world of One Piece, both marine and pirate alike. Except for Luffy and the Straw Hats, of course. Luffy's attack on Whole Cake Island damaged Big Mom's authority and standing as an Emperor of the Sea. This battle is a pivotal point for anyone looking to understand the importance of One Piece merchandise, as it marks Luffy's rise in the eyes of the world.

Luffy took down Katakuri, one of the most powerful commanders in One Piece. While Big Mom wasn't defeated, the fact that the Straw Hats successfully escaped her territory can be considered a victory in the eyes of many. If Luffy wasn't already considered a menace by the World Government and the rest of the Emperors of the Sea, after his attack on Big Mom's territory and successful escape, he sure is now.

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4. Admiral Akainu vs. Admiral Aokiji

After the Paramount War, Fleet Admiral Sengoku retired, which led to the question of who would become the next Fleet Admiral. The top two candidates were Admiral Akainu and Admiral Aokiji. Both admirals had the right credentials for the spot, but ultimately, only one could become Fleet Admiral, and even with Sengoku's recommendation, Admiral Aokiji wasn't guaranteed the position. The two admirals settled on a duel to decide the fate of the Marines in the new era.

The duel took place on Punk Hazard and lasted a whopping ten days, forever scarring the lush, jungle island in ice and fire. The aftermath left the island of Punk Hazard split between two extreme climates of ice and snow and fire and magma. In the end, Admiral Aokiji lost the duel and several limbs to Admiral Akainu, who became the new Fleet Admiral. Aokiji's defeat led to him leaving the Marines and joining the Blackbeard Pirates. While Akainu's ascension to Fleet Admiral led to more aggressive policies within the marines and established the new Marine HQ, New Marineford, on the Grand Line. This battle is remembered through various one piece merchandise, available at anime merch stores.

3. The Straw Hats vs. CP9

Enies Lobby, located between Marineford and the infamous prison, Impel Down, makes the island one of the greatest strongholds the World Government controls in One Piece. Arguably one of the most secure places in the world, but that didn't stop the Straw Hats from successfully raiding the island to rescue Nico Robin. Unlike the rest of Cipher Pol, which specializes in intelligence gathering, CP9 is a secret branch of the agency that deals in assassinations. CP9 agents are some of the best assassins the World Government has at their disposal.

The Straw Hats declared war on the World Government by burning their flag to rescue Nico Robin, and not even a Buster Call could stop them on their quest to save a friend. The Straw Hats' attack on Enies Lobby was unprecedented and their success in rescuing Nico Robin showed the World Government the true threat of the Straw Hats Pirates. By the end of their raid, every CP9 agent was defeated, the World Government was humiliated, and Nico Robin was saved.

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2. Luffy vs. Kaido

Kaido stood as a brick wall for Luffy to break through. It took Luffy's own death to awaken his Devil Fruit and once his heart started beating again, the end of Kaido's empire was imminent. Luffy was defeated twice before ultimately giving Kaido a beatdown with his newly awakened Gear 5. The return of Joyboy and Luffy's mastery over Gear 5 marks a significant point in his journey to become pirate king.

Luffy replaced Kaido as the new Emperor of the Sea and cemented his place as one of the most powerful pirates on the Grand Line. Kaido's defeat and the fall of the Beast Pirates freed the people of the Land of Wano from their tyranny. Luffy also claimed the Land of Wano as part of his territory or, at the very least, an island under his protection. Kaido's defeat at the hands of Luffy shocked the world as the old guard was replaced with the new.

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1. The Whitebeard Pirates vs. Marineford

One of the most influential battles in One Piece, the Paramount War forever changed the world. To save Ace, the Whitebeard Pirates launched a war against the Marines and attacked Marineford itself to do it. Luffy showed his Conqueror's Haki to the world while attempting to save Ace and Fleet Admiral Sengoku revealed Luffy as the son of Dragon, the most wanted man in the world.

By the end of the battle, thousands on both sides had died in the fighting. It was only thanks to Shanks and the Red Hair Pirates that more lives weren't lost. The political landscape of the world was forever changed after the war. The Whitebeard Pirates were shattered by the death of Whitebeard and the old guard on both sides had been swept away. Fleet Admiral Sengoku retired and was replaced by Akainu, while Blackbeard replaced Whitebeard as the new Emperor of the Sea. This monumental battle is immortalized through anime merchandise available at anime stores. Looking for one piece merchandise there's plenty to choose from! 

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