Kaido is very strong. Even so, there are some characters that Kaido admits can stand against him.
In One Piece chapter 1001, there are five characters that Kaido admits can fight him. Kaido also imagined the silhouettes of these five characters when he saw Luffy – who had just tried to hurt the Yonko. Later in chapter 1037, Kaido admits that Luffy is strong enough to be able to fight him.
Let’s take a look at the opponents recognized by Kaido below!
1. Kozuki Oden
Kozuki Oden is the only one who left a permanent scar on Kaido’s body. In fact, Oden actually almost killed Kaido. By that time Kaido had collapsed and just one more hit could have cut his neck. However, Kurozumi Higurashi distracted Oden and was attacked by Kaido.
2. Rocks D. Xebec
Xebec is the captain of the legendary Rocks Pirates and is known as Gol D.Roger’s first and strongest rival. Xebec himself also leads a group of dangerous individuals such as Big Mom, Shiki, Whitebeard and even the young Kaido.
However, if Kaido did indeed fight Xebec, then the battle would happen before Kaido’s power reached its current level. It should be remembered that Kaido only received the Uo Uo no Mi Devil Fruit during the God Valey event from Big Mom. Besides, Kaido’s status in the Rocks group was just an apprentice or apprentice because he was young at that time.
3. Gol D. Roger
Gol D. Roger is a character from the past who faced the Rocks, with Garp. As a rival to Rocks D. Xebec, it’s no wonder that Roger has dealt with Xebec’s men like Kaido. Roger himself is one of the most powerful characters that ever lived. Kozuki Oden who was able to slash Kaido was also blown away by this man’s slash.
4. Edward Newgate, Whitebeard
Whitebeard is known as the “Strongest Man in the World” and Kaido is “The Strongest Creature in the World”. From the start, fans felt that Whitebeard was the pirate most likely to fight Kaido in a one-on-one battle. Whitebeard’s bounty is still higher than Kaido’s.
So it’s no surprise that Whitebeard is a character recognized as being able to fight Kaido, by Kaido himself. They should also have some time to fight when they join the Rocks Pirates. It should also be remembered that when Whitebeard arrived at Marineford, Kaido attempted to attack him, as if Kaido was about to challenge Whitebeard to a final duel.
5. Shanks
Shanks also appears in silhouettes of five One Piece characters recognized as able to fight Kaido. In the past, Shanks was able to stop Kaido – who was trying to attack Whitebeard when Whitebeard’s fleet was about to arrive at Marineford. The outcome is unknown, but Shanks was later able to reach Marineford without any problems, while Kaido was unable to attack Whitebeard.
6. Monkey D. Luffy
In One Piece chapter 1037, when Kaido was drunk, Luffy told Kaido not to use that as an excuse if he was defeated. Kaido then said that it was a sign that he acknowledged Luffy’s strength. Kaido even wondered, how long had it been since he had fought someone who could fight on par with him. So it seems Kaido has recognized Luffy as someone who can fight him.