In the world of One Piece, the deputy of the Four Emperors (Deputy Emperor) is not only the captain's right-hand man, but also represents the core combat power of the Pirates. Their strength is often regarded as "quasi-four emperors" or "general level", and there are even a few characters who are endowed with terrifying powers close to the four emperors themselves. The following is a comprehensive analysis of the plot performance, official setting and combat power logic, and the strength echelon of the four emperors and two in command is sorted out:
1. Ben Beckman (Red-Haired Pirates)Beckman is the only deputy who has been officially given the "strength of the four emperors of the same level". In the top war, he shocked Admiral Yellow Ape with just one sentence, showing unfathomable deterrence. His life card emphasizes that he is "both resourceful and combative", and is regarded as one of the "double cores" by the red-haired pirates. Although the battle scenes are scarce, its strategic decision-making ability and actual combat deterrence are among the top, ranking first in the emperor's vice list.
2. Hiryu no Rain (Blackbeard Pirates)Hiryu, the former warden of the city, and Magellan are called the "prison duo", and their strength is close to that of a general. After joining the Black Order, he gained the ability of Transparent Fruit, which further strengthened his assassination and raid methods. Referring to Magellan's serious injury to Blackbeard's entire group, Hiryu's strength is at least equal to Magellan's, and may even be stronger. The official color page places him alongside Beckman as "deputy emperor", confirming his status.
3. Margaret (White Bearded Pirates)The fruit of the Phantom Beast species "Immortal Bird" of Margao gives it a strong regenerative ability and an air combat advantage. In the top war, he intercepted the admiral head-on many times, and even briefly suppressed the yellow ape. Although it eventually fell with the White Regiment, its strength has been recognized as a "quasi-general". Its defeat at Blackbeard's hands was more of a plot need, and its actual combat power was still in the forefront of the emperor's vice-president.
4. Zoro (Straw Hat Pirates)草帽海賊團的劍士，懸賞金11億1100萬貝利。在和之國，索隆擊敗炎災燼，覺醒霸王色霸氣，還掌握了武裝色流櫻的用法，其實力已經達到大將級別，並且成長潛力巨大。
5. Flame Plague (Beast Pirates)燼作為凱多的心腹，戰績包括單槍匹馬踢翻大媽海賊團主艦、與貓狗公爵激戰後險勝。其古代種龍龍果實無齒翼龍形態兼具火力與防禦，且疑似曾為推進城官員，戰鬥經驗豐富。官方雖未明確其懸賞金，但推測在 15 億以上，與瑪律高形成對位競爭。
6. Charlotte Katakuri (BIG・MOM Pirates)Ka Er has the ability to see and hear domineering (predicting the future) and the awakening ability of glutinous fruits, and has had an epic duel with Luffy. Although he was eventually defeated by the "protagonist's aura", his suppressive power and combat IQ in battle are still at the level of a general. In the "Dessert Three Generals" system of the Big Mom Group, Ka Er is the only character with the strength of the emperor and vice-president.
3.Mr.0 (Cross Workers)
A member of the Bucky Pirates, he became the Four Queens in Bucky, and he became the Emperor's Vice-Minister. Although it has a certain fruit ability, there is a large gap in strength compared to other imperial vice-presidents.
The addition of the pheasant: Some analysts believe that Pheasant may replace Hiryu as the second-in-command after joining the black group, but his identity is more "cooperative" than subordinate, and the official has not yet clarified its positioning, so it is not included in the ranking for the time being.
Reilly and Jaba: The Roger Regiment's vice-captain and third-in-command are far superior to the Emperor's vice-captain's rank, but because they belong to the "One Piece Level", they are not within the scope of this discussion.
The Vice-President of the Cross Workers' Union:Although Hawkeye Mihawk is not nominally the emperor's vice-deputy, if he is regarded as a role similar to the emperor's vice-deputy, his combat power can definitely reach the level of the four emperors, and his strength should be above all the emperor's vice-presidents.
The power ranking of the four emperors and the second in command is essentially the epitome of the power structure and ambition of the pirates. Beckman's intelligent demeanor, Hiryu's killing edge, and Margao's loyalty and responsibility together form the top combat puzzle pieces in the new world. As the plot progresses, the fate of these characters may be closely intertwined with the rise and fall of the Four Emperors themselves, and finally write their own legends in the battle for the Great Secret Treasure.