Who Are the All-Stars?
In the world of One Piece, the Beast Pirates stood as one of the most fearsome Emperor crews, led by the "Strongest Creature," Kaido. At the pinnacle of this organization, just below Kaido himself, were the three Lead Performers, famously known as the All-Stars. These individuals were the backbone of the crew's military might, each possessing an Ancient Zoan Devil Fruit and a bounty exceeding one billion Berries. While Jack the Drought was the first to be introduced, it was King the Wildfire and Queen the Plague who truly defined the terrifying power of the Beast Pirates All-Stars during the Wano Country Arc. As Kaido’s most trusted lieutenants, they governed the crew’s operations from Onigashima, acting as the final obstacles for the Straw Hat Pirates and their allies.
King's Lunarian Heritage
King the Wildfire, whose real name is Alber, is one of the most enigmatic figures in the series. Long before he became a top officer for Kaido, King was a survivor of the Lunarian race—a nearly extinct tribe of beings who once lived atop the Red Line and were worshipped as gods. This heritage is the source of King One Piece fans' fascination, as it grants him extraordinary biological advantages. Lunarians are characterized by their dark skin, white hair, black wings, and a constant flame burning on their backs. When this flame is lit, King is virtually indestructible, capable of withstanding the most powerful attacks without taking a scratch. However, by extinguishing the flame, he can trade his immense defense for incredible speed. His mastery over fire, combined with the Dragon-Dragon Fruit, Model: Pteranodon, makes King a versatile and deadly aerial combatant.
Queen's Cyborg Body
In contrast to King’s ancient lineage, Queen the Plague represents the pinnacle of twisted scientific achievement. As a former member of the illegal research group MADS, Queen worked alongside legendary scientists like Vegapunk and Vinsmoke Judge. This background allowed him to heavily modify his own body, turning himself into a walking arsenal. Queen One Piece fans know him for his bizarre personality and "funk," but his combat prowess is undeniable. He ate the Dragon-Dragon Fruit, Model: Brachiosaurus, which allows him to transform into a massive dinosaur. However, Queen’s true danger lies in his cybernetic enhancements. He has integrated lasers, retractable mechanical limbs, and even biological weapons—the "Ice Oni" virus being a prime example—into his physique. His ability to mimic the techniques of the Germa 66 further proves that Queen is a master of technological warfare.
King vs Zoro
The battle between King and Roronoa Zoro was a clash of loyalty and sheer willpower. King, who believed Kaido was the man who would change the world, refused to let anyone pass. Zoro found himself struggling against King’s Lunarian invulnerability and the fierce flames of his "Imperial Flaming Wings." The fight pushed Zoro to his absolute limit, forcing him to finally master the rebellious blade, Enma, and tap into his Advanced Conqueror’s Haki. By realizing that King’s defense dropped when his speed increased, Zoro was able to time his attacks perfectly. The duel ended with Zoro’s "King of Hell, Three-Sword Serpent: 103 Mercies Dragon Damnation," a strike so powerful it sliced through King’s ultimate fire technique and severed one of his wings, cementing Zoro’s place as a world-class swordsman.
Queen vs Sanji
While Zoro fought the "Wildfire," Sanji faced off against the "Plague." The conflict was deeply personal for Sanji, as Queen’s connection to MADS and the Vinsmoke family triggered Sanji’s traumatic past. Throughout the fight, Queen taunted Sanji, demanding he show the powers of his Raid Suit. As the battle intensified, Sanji’s own latent Germa modifications began to awaken, granting him an exoskeleton, enhanced speed, and rapid healing. Initially fearing he was losing his humanity, Sanji eventually embraced these powers to protect his crew. By combining his new physical toughness with his intense passion, he created "Ifrit Jambe," a flame even hotter than his previous Diable Jambe. With a devastating sequence of kicks, Sanji sent Queen flying off the island of Onigashima, ending the threat of the cyborg All-Star.
Post-Wano Status
Following the fall of Kaido and the liberation of Wano, the Beast Pirates All-Stars faced a grim fate. Both King and Queen were severely injured and exhausted after their respective losses to Zoro and Sanji. In the aftermath, the Greenbull (Admiral Ryokugyu) arrived at the former prisoner mine in Udon. Seeking to impress Akainu, Greenbull used his Woods-Woods Fruit powers to drain the remaining life force and nutrients from the defeated pirates. While it is confirmed they survived the encounter, their status as top-tier threats has effectively been neutralized. With their captain gone and their strength depleted, the era of the Beast Pirates All-Stars has come to a definitive end, leaving their legacy as a cautionary tale of the New World's brutality.
FAQ
- What are King and Queen's bounties? King has a bounty of 1.39 billion Berries, while Queen’s bounty is 1.32 billion Berries.
- Are King and Queen still alive? Yes, they were shown to be alive after the Wano Arc, though they were captured and drained of energy by Admiral Ryokugyu.
- Which Devil Fruits do they have? King has the Ancient Zoan Dragon-Dragon Fruit, Model: Pteranodon, and Queen has the Dragon-Dragon Fruit, Model: Brachiosaurus.
- Why is King so special? King is the last known survivor of the Lunarian race, a group of "gods" with the natural ability to manipulate fire and survive extreme environments.
