It’s no breaking news that the Yonko Grand Saga is one of One Piece's most hyped-up sagas, if not the most. There is no refuting it, the individual aspects that make up this exciting saga have been some of the best to be offered by One Piece. The story sequences, introduced characters, and worldbuilding were all impressive, to say the least.
But one step above all, the engaging fights that were-- and are to be-- featured in this saga are what keep the fans coming back for more. Because when all is taken into consideration, One Piece is an authentic battle shounen in and out. The true roots of the series can not be ignored no matter how high it climbed. These are the crème de la crème of the One Piece fights featured in the Yonko Saga (with manga spoilers ahead).
10 Straw Hats VS Big Mom
After successfully invading Totto Land and rampaging about for a while, it was time for the Straw Hat Pirates to bid their farewells. But of course, as this is One Piece, the concept of smooth sailing doesn’t exist.
Nami, Brook, Chopper, and Jinbe were making a swift but rough escape from the Yonko territory, while an angry Big Mom was hot on their heels. Each of the aforementioned Straw Hats contributed greatly to keeping the menacing Big Mom at bay.
9 Luffy VS Cracker
While Big Mom herself handled the farewells and escort, it was Cracker’s job to give the unwanted guests a warm welcome. Although the biscuits he offered as snacks were a tad hard to chew, even for Luffy.
While it wasn’t necessarily the most blood-boiling fight of the Whole Cake Island arc, it was beyond entertaining nonetheless. Luffy’s spectacular finisher on the Sweet General was a definite highlight of the arc.
8 Straw Hats VS Big Mom: Round Two
The not-so-exciting reunion between the Strawhats and Big Mom was much earlier than what one side expected. They had barely managed to fend her off just recently, and she was already back for more.
Fortunately, though, the narrative was being lenient on the band of good guys. With some intricate teamwork from Jinbe, Robin, and a few other Strawhats, Big Mom was thrown off the picture-- at least for the time being.
7 Sanji VS Luffy
Luffy and Sanji did not engage in any fight whatsoever. This entire event was Sanji’s desperate attempt to shoo away his captain to safety. But of course, it only remained as an attempt. There’s no way Luffy would’ve fallen for Sanji’s amateur yet convincing acting.
Luffy’s speech following the ordeal is what makes this clash noteworthy. It left not only Sanji but even fans at home covered in emotional tears.
6 Brook VS Big Mom
Brook vs Big Mom was one of the highlights of the Whole Cake Island arc. Just due to this brief mismatched confrontation, Brook earned one of the MVP spots. It’s not every day that someone confronts a Yonko with a firm unshaken heart.
Needless to be said, the result of the fight was already predetermined the moment Big Mom set foot in that room. It’s Brook’s spooky badassery that earned this fight a mention.
5 Zoro VS Killer
Zoro vs Killer (Kamazou at the time) was both the fight fans wanted and the one they needed. Seeing everyone’s favorite swordsman swinging his blade fluidly was a refreshing experience for most fans. The great choreography on top of the anime’s smooth animation elevated this fight to masterpiece class.
This particular fight also served to cement Zoro’s position as one of the toughest Supernovas.
4 Sanji VS Page One
For his new raid suit, Sanji needed a proper test subject, and Page One was the perfect test subject. He was barely commander level and stronger than 99% of the Beast Pirates’ fighters. It was a feast for the eyes for all Sanji fans out there.
While the fight might’ve ended abruptly with no confirmed winner, Sanji’s combat superiority was obvious during the entire duration of the fight.
3 Luffy VS Kaido
Calling this encounter between Luffy and Kaido a fight would undoubtedly be a stretch. This was no battle, if anything, it would be a one-sided massacre at best. It was a pre-mature fight picked by an emotional Luffy.
One solid smack from Kaido’s kanabo club rendered the rubbery boy unconscious. There was no thrilling trade of blows, just one side getting overwhelmed. Luffy will be up for a challenge in his imminent rematch.
2 Nine Red Scabbards VS Kaido
The Red Scabbards duking it out with Yonko Kaido himself and actually succeeding in injuring the latter was a surprise to be sure, but a welcome one. No one expected Oden’s retainers to be that powerful. The entire fandom bet their money on a one-sided victory in Kaido’s favor.
That being said though, the Yonko said it himself in chapter 993 of the manga that their cuts were too shallow.
1 Luffy VS Katakuri
Last is the final showdown between Luffy and Charlotte Katakuri. It was one exceptional fight that rocked the entirety of the One Piece community-- easily miles above any fight featured in the saga thus far.
Even when compared to similar boss fights, there are only a handful of fights that could rival this battle. The emotions and elements at play were completely top-notch even by One Piece standards.
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