10 Strongest Vice Admirals in 'One Piece,' Ranked

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One Piece (1999)

Vice Admiral Garp performing his Galaxy Impact attack in One Piece

One Piece is an anime full of wacky and influential characters in various settings. From the Marines to the World Government to the Seven Warlords to the countless Pirates sailing the seas, the world of One Piece has too many strong characters to count. However, the Marines are at the top of the food chain and demand strength because of the ever-increasing surge of pirates. With juggernauts such as Akainu and Sengoku leading the Marines, they have some of the strongest characters in the series.

However, not just anyone can be strong in the Marines, and with their ranking system, fans can get a good picture of who is the strongest. Right below the trio of Admirals sits the Vice Admirals, the most diverse position that includes Admiral candidates, Marines not wishing to be Admirals, and your standard strong Marine. This list will consist of characters who are currently or were last Vice Admirals, meaning characters who left the Navy or died as Vice Admirals will be eligible, but not Marines such as Kizaru and Fujitora.

10 Jaguar D. Saul

First Appearance: Episode 275

Thought to be long dead, Jaguar D. Saul was confirmed to have survived and is currently living in Elbaf during the Egghead arc of One Piece. Before this, he served as a Vice Admiral, but after meeting Nico Olvia in Ohara and doubting commands from the Marines, Saul left the Navy. Befriending Nico Robin, Saul played a massive role in her life before protecting the knowledge of Ohara, but sadly, he was frozen to death by Aokiji.

Because so many characters in One Piece have yet to show any of their strengths, this list will contain a lot of speculation and educated guesses. Despite losing in a one-sided battle with Aokiji, Saul possessed extreme strength because of his giant frame. Not only this but having the middle initial of D. is always a sign that the character is stronger than fans assume in ways they couldn't possibly imagine.

9 Onigumo

First Appearance: 302

Onigumo from One Piece crouching down and holding swords with spider arms coming out of his hair

Onigumo made his appearance during the Enies Lobby arc and was one of the five Vice Admirals associated with the Buster Call on the island. A firm believer in absolute justice, Onigumo has killed fellow marines for questioning his command and has frequently sacrificed his subordinates to capture the pirates he deems evil. So far, Onigumo has only appeared in the Enies Lobby and Marineford arcs, playing minor roles in both.

Despite being a minor character, Onigumo has some impressive feats and strength. Most prominently, he has an unknown powerful zoan devil fruit in One Piece. The only glimpse fans have of this power is him wielding multiple blades with six extra arms, giving him a wider attack radius. While fans haven't seen much from him, he proved useful in Marineford, even detaining Marco the Phoenix.

8 Momonga

First Appearance: 302

Vice Admiral Momonga crouching down as he just slashed Luffy in One Piece

Like Onigumo, Momonga is another Vice Admiral introduced in the Enies Lobby arc as a leader of the Buster Call. Unlike the prior Vice Admiral, Momonga has shown kindness and compassion to his subordinates. However, he hates incompetence, for which he scolds them. His sense of justice is unknown, but he is a very civil and proper person who has appeared in many arcs, from Amazon Lily to Fishman Island.

Because fans have seen Momonga a surprising amount, they can more confidently determine his strength. His exploits at Marineford were impressive, as he fought against many strong enemies and even landed an attack on Monkey D. Luffy, helping make Marineford one of the best arcs in anime. He has also shown ingenuity and intelligence, being able to hold his own against Boa Hancock.

7 Vergo

First Appearance: Episode 597

First introduced in the Punk Hazard arc, Vergo was a Vice Admiral and leader of the G-5 Navy base, where his subordinates respected him with full authority. However, Vergo spent his time as a double agent for the Donquixote family, serving as a commander under Doflamingo's influence. This allowed him to find secret information that helped Doflamingo, and he was the one who subdued Corazon before ultimately passing away in Punk Hazard.

Despite only one arc with Vergo, he showcased more talent than most marines, having fights with Sanji, Trafalgar Law, and Smoker. One key strength is his durability, as he tanked multiple kicks from Sanji that broke his leg. Not only that, but his armament haki is so powerful he can coat his entire body, which helped him fight a 2v1 against Law and Smoker in one of the most epic battles in anime.

6 Doll

First Appearance: Episode 1090

Doll holding up arm standing in front of a painted sky and ballons in One Piece

Doll is the most recent Vice Admiral reveal, with her appearance occurring during the current Egghead Island arc. Not much is known about her sense of justice, but she is cruel and unforgiving to her fellow marines and very caring towards children. Fans see this firsthand as she takes care of all the children from Punk Hazard, even decorating the entire island to make them feel more at ease.

While anime fans have yet to see her fight, she has showcased many impressive feats in the manga. This list won't spoil anything, but she will have a more prominent role in the anime's future. So far, she has displayed immense strength, powerful armament haki, and hand-to-hand combat skills. Taking on multiple high-profile fighters, including pacifists, Doll is undoubtedly one of the strongest marines that fans can't wait to see more of.

5 Smoker

First Appearance: Episode 48

With his introduction in Loguetown, Smoker was the first marine to pose a significant threat to the strawhats besides Axe Hand Morgan. Smoker is one of the most prominent marines in One Piece, having been introduced early on. With a rebellious attitude, Smoker is surprisingly no-nonsense and gruff, presenting himself as tough. He is a recurring character in the franchise and looks to make his live-action debut in One Piece Season Two.

Because Smoker makes so many appearances, fans have the honor of witnessing many of his strengths. With him being the first to appear as a Logia user, Smoker was a serious threat early on. While he has lost that extraordinary intimidation, he is still a formidable marine who uses his devil fruit creatively and ingeniously. From his fights against Doflamingo, Vergo, Trafalgar Law, and Luffy, Smoker is a powerful Vice Admiral who is sure to show fans just how much stronger he has gotten with his next appearance.

4 Momousagi (Gion)

First Appearance: Episode 887

Vice Admiral Gion with makeup and a pink coat in One Piece

Gion, also known as Momousagi or Pink Rabbit, is a high-authority Vice Admiral introduced during one of the mini-breaks during the Wano Kuni arc. Without much screen time, it's hard to gauge a lot of information about Gion; however, she is determined and temperamental, not afraid to speak out against even the strongest of marines. She has close relationships with Tsuru and Tokikake, even if she doesn't like the latter.

With no feats of strength shown, Gion makes it onto this list because of speculation. The main piece of information is that she was a candidate to become an admiral, but the Navy ultimately gave the positions to Fujitora and Ryokougyu. This alone should provide insight into the incredible power she possesses, along with her having an Admiral codename (Pink Rabbit). With Haki and control over a Buster Call, fans can't wait to see what she is capable of.

3 Chaton (Tokikake)

First Appearance: Episode 887

Tokikake smiling with a cigarette and holding his hand up in One Piece

Like Gion, Tokikake appeared in the same episode of the Wano Kuni arc, one of the best arcs in One Piece. Also known by his alias Chaton, meaning Brown Pig, Tokikake is another Vice Admiral known for his strength. Despite this, the Marines consider him an outcast, possibly due to his relaxed nature, as fans see him unfazed by Kaido and Big Mom teaming up. He has also confessed his love to Gion over one hundred times, but she has always swiftly turned him down.

Like Gion, fans haven't seen anything of Tokikake besides his personality. The main reason he is so high on this list is that he was also a candidate for the Admiral position until Fujitora and Ryokougyu took the spots. Tokikake also has command over a Buster Call and is proficient in Haki, like most Marines, but his candidacy for Admiral is the sterling spot on his resume, which lands him so high, even though he and Gion are about even.

2 Tsuru

First Appearance: Episode 151

Tsuru is one of the significant figures of the old One Piece world, along with Garp, Sengoku, Kong, Whitebeard, Shiki, Rayleigh, and Gol D. Roger. She is an extremely wise and empathetic woman with a "clean sense of justice." She was one of the lead Marines in stopping Doflamingo as a pirate, building a rivalry between them. Introduced in the Jaya arc, she now has a granddaughter in the Marines and fights on the front lines.

While fans haven't seen Tsuru fight, the respect she demands and her high authority alone should give them a clear idea of how powerful she is. She has the wash-wash fruit, a paramecia devil fruit that grants her the power to wash out enemies, disable them, and make their bodies resemble freshly washed clothes. With multiple powerful figures fearing and vouching for her and her unique devil fruit, Tsuru is undoubtedly one of the strongest marines in One Piece.

1 Monkey D. Garp

First Appearance: Episode 68

As the first Vice Admiral introduced and the protagonist's grandfather, Monkey D. Garp has been the most prominent Marine in One Piece since his appearance in Arlong Park. Despite being carefree and relaxed, Garp is very strong-willed and believes in the importance of family, even though they annoy him often. Garp has a prestigious career known as the Hero of the Marines, with many exploits in his past until he raised Luffy.

Who else besides Garp would be number one on this list? Even before fans saw his strength, the show painted a picture of him as not just the strongest marine but one of the strongest characters in One Piece. From his fights against Gol D. Roger, Shiki, Rocks, Kuzan, Blackbeard, Whitebeard, Marco, and Luffy, he has proved his strength. Without a devil fruit power, Garp relies solely on his Haki and overwhelming strength, which fans saw firsthand in the Egghead arc.

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