Characters have several ways to gain powers to become invincible. Among these methods, ingesting a devil fruit stands out, although it comes with many restrictions.

However, one aspect remains where Blackbeard, despite his unquestionable strength and possession of two unique Devil Fruits, fails to match Luffy. Let’s find out why.

The Limits of Blackbeard

The world of One Piece offers its characters many ways to gain power, including ingesting devil fruits. However, this path is hampered by a major limitation: it is impossible to consume two or more devil fruits, under penalty of disastrous consequences. Blackbeard is the only one to defy this rule by eating two separate Devil Fruits and surviving. However, he remains outclassed by Luffy in one specific area.

Blackbeard, whose real name is Marshall D. Teach, holder of the Will of the D., is one of the four emperors, or Yonko. He possesses the powers of the devil fruits Yami Yami no Mi and Gura Gura no Mi , granting him the ability to manipulate darkness as well as create and manipulate earthquakes. However, he does not possess Kings’ Haki , a fact which makes him inferior to Luffy according to clues provided by Eiichiro Oda.

Blackbeard’s Strength and his Inferiority to Luffy

Considered one of the strongest pirates, Blackbeard holds an impressive status as one of the Four Emperors. However, his non-possession of Kings’ Haki places him in a position of inferiority compared to Luffy. If a fight were to occur between them, this difference could prove decisive.

Why is this so important?

Hakis offer another way to gain powers in One Piece, with three types available: Weaponry Haki, Observation Haki, and Kings Haki. While the first two can be obtained and developed through training, Kings’ Haki can only be acquired at birth, reserved for one in a million people . It allows the user to dominate those with weaker willpower, leaving them powerless.

Both Shanks and Luffy are proficient users of Kings’ Haki , demonstrating their power in various story arcs. This unique ability sets Luffy apart from Blackbeard and highlights one of the reasons why Luffy will always have an advantage over his rival, despite the latter’s incredible powers.