Ryuko, as the Navigator of the Sprenger Pirates, is a powerful pirate regardless of his age. Even Alaude Hasegawa and Nefas Takahashi comment on his battle prowess, which is only enhanced by his cunning and his Devil Fruit abilities. He is powerful enough to have shown to be able to single-handedly defeat three marine bases, without relying on his Devil Fruit powers. Even Alaude comments on his growing talent in combat, which could soon be above his own.