The Unleashed Power of Flame Emperor Sabo: A Closer Look at His Strength in One Piece

Highlights

The Final Saga of One Piece is filled with new revelations, high stakes, and intense action, making it a thrilling roller coaster ride for readers.

Known as the "Flame Emperor" and regarded as Luffy's trusted sibling, Sabo holds significant importance in the upcoming events. As the Chief of Staff of the Revolutionary Army, his fame and position make him a key figure. Undeniably powerful, Sabo has fearlessly faced off against Admirals and Yonko Commanders, emerging victorious and establishing himself as superior to the majority of Yonko Commanders and Vice-Admirals in terms of strength.

The Final Saga of One Piece has been an exhilarating experience thus far, with each chapter of the Wano Country Arc delivering thrilling action, surprising revelations, and higher stakes. As the story continues to unfold, it is clear that several key characters will play significant roles in the upcoming events, particularly as Luffy and the Straw Hat crew embark on their journey to Elbaf, the land of giants.

One such character is Sabo, Luffy's loyal brother, who has been actively involved in the intense moments of the Levely in Mary Geoise. With his reputation as the "Flame Emperor" and as Chief of Staff of the Revolutionary Army, Sabo's presence in the ultimate climax of the One Piece saga is guaranteed. Renowned for his unwavering strength, he has fearlessly faced Admirals and Yonko Commanders without suffering any harm. However, the question remains: just how powerful is Sabo, and where does he stand in the hierarchy of power within the series?

Dragon's Second In Command

Prior to gaining notoriety for his involvement in the killing of Nefertari Cobra, the king of Arabasta—a murder actually orchestrated by Imu and the Five Elders—Sabo was already recognized as the second-in-command to Monkey D. Dragon. With a staggering bounty of 602,000,000 berries on his head, Sabo solidified his reputation as a formidable figure in the Revolutionary Army, posing a significant threat to the World Government's authority.

Even in his younger years, Sabo displayed natural fighting prowess, managing to keep up with Portgas D. Ace and even defeat Luffy, despite the latter possessing the powers of a Devil Fruit, albeit without full control. He fearlessly took on opponents larger than himself, relying on his trusted metal pipe, a weapon he continued to wield into adulthood. Sabo excelled in the Revolutionary Army's demanding combat training program, earning commendation from Hack, the organization's instructor in Fish-Man Karate.

The Secrets Of Ryusoken

Sabo not only possesses natural strength and combat skills, but he has also developed a unique martial art called Ryusoken, or "Dragon Claw Fist." This fighting style focuses on molding his fingers into talon-like shapes to deliver powerful grip-based attacks. Sabo refers to these grips as "claws" and has even incorporated his fists into his attacks, delivering brute force instead of concentrated damage from his fingers.

At the core of Ryusoken lies the objective of striking the vital points of his opponents. To achieve this, Sabo visualizes his opponent's core, enabling him to exert greater force and inflict more damage, ultimately ending fights swiftly. Sabo often combines the devastating power of his strikes with Armament Haki. His repertoire of attacks ranges from three-fingered strikes to traditional punches, capable of obliterating individual targets or causing widespread destruction in a large area.

In The Fire Fist's Footsteps

Upon acquiring the Mera Mera no Mi, Sabo's powers were elevated to astonishing heights, alongside the inheritance of his devoted brother's resolve, the late Fire Fist Portgas D. Ace. Initially, Sabo faced some challenges in adapting to his newfound abilities bestowed by the Devil Fruit, evident through his evasive maneuvers that still managed to trespass his ethereal form, now ablaze with flames akin to other Logia adept individuals. Nevertheless, he effortlessly executed Ace's iconic technique, hinting at an imminent mastery of his fiery capabilities, given sufficient time.

Moreover, Sabo demonstrated his ability to seamlessly integrate Ryusoken and his Devil Fruit powers in his clash against Burgess post the Corrida Colosseum tournament. This remarkable feat resulted in Burgess's decisive defeat, revealing a significant disparity in their strengths even before Sabo fully mastered the Mera Mera no Mi. Additionally, Sabo managed to hold his ground against Admiral Fujitora, although the extent of the latter's engagement remains uncertain.

Considering these developments, one could infer that Sabo's prowess approaches that of a Marine Admiral like Fujitora, given their restrained confrontation. Nevertheless, he may encounter difficulties when confronted by more formidable adversaries of Admiral caliber, such as Sakazuki, Ryokugyu, or even Kuzan, particularly now that he has joined forces with the Blackbeard Pirates.

The clash between the Mera Mera no Mi and Kuzan's ice powers would undoubtedly be intriguing to witness, especially considering the former Admiral's extensive experience with his Devil Fruit abilities. However, it would not be reasonable to compare Sabo to top-level fighters like Big Mom, Shanks, or Kaido as he has not exhibited any signs of possessing Conqueror's Haki thus far. This puts him at a significant disadvantage against those formidable adversaries. Nevertheless, Sabo undeniably stands among the best when it comes to combat prowess in the world of One Piece, and it is certain that he will continue to bolster his strength as the story unfolds.

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