Under different circumstances, these One Piece characters could have joined the Yonko.
The Four Emperors, or Yonko, are the most powerful pirates in the world. They are able to achieve such heights only after proving themselves to the other pirates and Marines. The Yonko usually have a lot of people working under them who take care of the problem before it reaches the top brass.
At one time, only four pirates could be named the Yonko, so some individuals never got the opportunity to join the illustrious group. In an alternative timeline, these One Piece characters could have become Yonko, increasing their popularity even further. 6 Silvers Rayleigh
Silvers Rayleigh was the right-hand man of Gol D. Roger and his most trusted underling. Rayleigh joined Roger after the latter insisted that he join him on a journey that would turn the world upside down. Together, they achieved the unthinkable and conquered the Grand Line.
Following Roger’s death, Rayleigh gave up on the pirate business, which made sense as he had achieved everything a person could want. But if Rayleigh was more ambitious, he could have easily jumped to the very top ranks of piracy. Even in his old age, Rayleigh was able to fight and injure an Admiral, a feat only a few can boast of. In his heyday, Rayleigh could tackle tougher opponents, as his physical abilities would have been top-notch. The only thing that he needed to do was to find a new crew as the Roger Pirates had found the greatest treasure already. 5 Dracule Mihawk
Dracule Mihawk is the recipient of the title of World’s Strongest Swordsman. He possesses Yoru, a Saijo O Wazamono-grade sword with which he can slice through almost any material. In the past, Mihawk and Shanks were fierce rivals, and their battles used to shake the entire Grand Line.
