who are the 4 emperors

The Four Emperors, the powerhouses of the New World in the epic saga 'One Piece'. They are known as Boss-class monsters, calling the shots. They are Big Mom, Shanks, Kaido, and Blackbeard.

The 4 Emperors, the powerhouses of the New World in the epic saga 'One Piece'. They're the top brass, the big kahuna, the ones calling the shots. We're talking about Big Mom, Shanks, Kaido, and Blackbeard.

These are the kind of people that make pirates shiver in their boots just hearing their names. Their power and influence reach far and wide across the Grand Line and their territories are a no-go zone for lesser pirates. Each of them got a story that's just as fantastic as their title suggests.

First up is Big Mom, alias Charlotte Linlin, a real heavyweight contender in every sense. The lady's got a seriously voracious appetite and the power to match. Her Paramecia type Devil Fruit ability lets her take the lifespan of anyone who fears her. She's a matriarch who runs the show at Whole Cake Island and commands the Big Mom Pirates. Her sweet-themed kingdom might look like a patisserie dream, but make no mistake, it's got a dark side.

Next, we swing to Red Haired Shanks; pretty laid-back for an Emperor but don't let that fool you. He's rocking a sword named Gryphon and he's a master at using it. Let's not forget that this is the very same dude who inspired our favorite Straw Hat Luffy to become a pirate. He's the helmsman for the Red Haired Pirates, and his command over the Conqueror's Haki is second to none.

On the other side of the spectrum, you got Kaido of the Beasts. This dude's all muscle and pure trouble. His Mythical Zoan type Devil Fruit lets him transform into a dragon, talk about beast mode! He's the man behind the Beast Pirates and is known to be so fierce that he often tries to take his life just for fun. His base at Wano Country shares his samurai and yokai aesthetics.

Finally, Blackbeard, alias Marshall D. Teach, a dark horse who started as a no-name pirate and Boomed his way to the top. He's got a sinister power with his Dark-Dark Fruit where he can create black holes, literally. Also, he is the only known person to wield two Devil Fruit Powers. He heads the Blackbeard Pirates and is a true wild card in a race of juggernauts.