Nero is an extremely powerful combatant. Able to take on some of the most powerful fighters in the series. He is strong enough to fight on par with Aokiji and was able to defeat both Kid and Law at the same time. Nero was even able to fight on par and almost defeat Monkey D. Luffy. "Get ready for the real deal!" -Hellsing D. Nero He wields a huge golden staff. Nero ate the Saru Saru no Mi, Model: Sun Wukong. During the time-skip, Nero learned Haki from Shanks. Shigan: Nero stabs an opponent with his finger, leaving a wound similar to a bullet wound.