Power scaling in One Piece has always been a popular topic of discussion among fans. Trying to figure out whether one character can beat another in combat is often fun, even if these discussions turn into heated debates. In fact, One Piece made a fun reference to its fan community’s interest in this topic in One Piece: Fan Letter, in which they lightly mocked the community’s habit of this power scaling.
However, when it comes to power scaling discussions, the most debated topic is whether Garp could have defeated Akainu at Marineford. Since the possibility of a clash between these two Marines was teased through hints, fans have supported both sides, arguing who could have emerged victorious in this epic confrontation. While it’s hard to say who would have won, with more information being revealed in the modern chapters of One Piece, there may be a little more clarity on whose favor this hypothetical battle would have gone at Marineford.
Garp And Akainu Almost Got Into a Fight in One Piece Marineford
Naval Conflict
At Marineford, Garp was shown to be completely enraged when Akainu killed Ace. The Navy hero was all set to attack Akainu, but was stopped by Sengoku, who was the Fleet Admiral at the time. Garp’s old friend managed to calm him down, averting a disastrous confrontation between One Piece’s top-tier characters.
What does the touch of magma feel like? – Akainu
Following these events, Garp was shown clashing with his former disciple and current Blackbeard Pirates member Kuzan on the pirate island Hichinosu. During this conflict, for various reasons, including Garp’s emotional weaknesses, the Navy hero was defeated and imprisoned by the former Navy admiral. While Garp’s true fate has yet to be revealed, it’s certain that this won’t be the last time his character appears in One Piece.
Garp vs. Akainu, Much Closer Than Most Expected
On The Same Level
After all, Akainu vs Garp would be an extremely close contest. If Kuzan is taken as a yardstick, Garp and Kuzan’s fight showed the two to be almost even in terms of fighting. At the same time, Kuzan vs Akainu’s fight was also almost even, with Akainu barely winning after several days of fighting. According to what the One Piece story has shown viewers so far, Garp, Akainu, and Kuzan can be considered to be on equal footing at this point.
However, the fight between Garp and Kuzan took place two years after the events of One Piece’s Marineford arc, so it can be assumed that the former Admiral Kuzan would have gained more power since leaving the Navy. Garp, on the other hand, while still extremely powerful, is past his prime. Considering that an aged and perhaps weakened Garp almost defeated Kuzan, the fight could have been completely different if Garp had been two years younger and in his prime.
As for Akainu, the battle to become Fleet Admiral took place shortly after the events of the Marineford Saga. This means that Akainu’s power during the battle with Kuzan was equivalent to what his full potential would have been at Marineford. In this battle, Akainu demonstrated the full extent of his Devil Fruit’s power, even completely changing the landscape of Punk Hazard. In addition, he demonstrated his tremendous stamina, which allows him to fight continuously for several days.
Garp is Most Likely to Win
Although Anything Can Happen
Overall, in a fight between Akainu and Garp, Garp might have a slight edge over One Piece’s Fleet Admiral Akainu, even though both have roughly the same power. Mainly, Akainu had to struggle a lot in his fight with Whitebeard and took serious attacks, while Garp barely participated in the fight. This difference between these two, who are otherwise on equal level, could be the deciding factor that gives Garp the win. Also, Garp’s mastery of Armament Haki could give him an edge, especially against an opponent like Akainu, who relies primarily on his Devil Fruit power.
Only the weak lose their way! – Garp to Kuzan
Ultimately, the winner of this fight will be whoever Oda, the author of One Piece, wants to win. A real fight between these two characters at Marineford can be affected by many different external factors, such as damage to nearby people or interference from other characters. While it’s fun to create such imaginary fight scenes between One Piece characters, in reality it’s almost impossible to determine who would win this fight.
