Yamato is considered to be extremely strong, with abilities and feats that place her among the top-tier characters in the "One Piece" universe. She possesses immense physical strength, comparable to her father Kaido, and has demonstrated durability, speed, and combat skills that make her a formidable opponent.
Key Indicators of Yamato's Strength
Physical Strength and Durability
- She can wield a large kanabo club (Takeru), emphasizing her tremendous physical power.
- During the Onigashima war, she stopped multiple attacks from Luffy and fought Kaido toe-to-toe, showcasing her durability and strength.
Combat Skills and Speed
- Yamato has lightning-fast reflexes and speed, comparable, if not superior, to Kaido in his hybrid form, and may even surpass him in speed.
- She has been shown to keep up with Kaido's combat speed, capable of blitzing opponents and landing rapid attacks like Thunder Bwa.
Haki and Power
- Her Haki, especially Conqueror’s Haki, is strong enough to clash with Kaido's, and she has inflicted bloodied damage, such as making Kaido bleed from her attack.
- Yamato has displayed her strength by knocking Kaido’s face into the ground and cracking his jaw with her attacks.
Overall Combat Capabilities
- She actively contributed to wearing down Kaido during the Raid, arguably doing more damage than most other fighters before Luffy’s awakening of advanced Gear Fifth.
- Her fighting style combines brute force, speed, and mastery of Haki, placing her among the strongest characters on Wano’s battlefield.
Summary
Yamato is one of the strongest characters in the One Piece universe based on her feats, sheer physical strength, durability, and combat effectiveness. She has demonstrated the ability to fight elites like Kaido effectively and can withstand powerful attacks, showcasing her formidable strength and resilience. While her exact ranking depends on fight context and opponent, her feats suggest she is comparable and potentially superior to some of the top characters like Law and Kid in terms of raw strength and durability.
