There are some characters in the anime world that are so powerful that they have the potential to surpass the main character.
However, often these strong characters are hindered by illness, so their strength cannot be maximized.
Below are 7 typical names:
1. All Might – My Hero Academia
Toshinori Yagi, also known as All Might, is not only an ideal hero, All Might’s existence can inspire and nurture hope in ordinary people and other heroes.
The problem is, after the duel with All For One in the past, All Might was seriously injured and could not maintain his hero form for too long.
After fighting All For One again, All Might couldn’t even use his powers anymore.
2. Gol D. Roger – One Piece
Gol D. Roger is perhaps one of the strongest characters ever in One Piece.
However, while Whitebeard lived to be 72 years old and Rayleigh lived to be 78 years old, Roger passed away at the age of 53. The reason was because the Pirate King had an incurable disease.
In the end, Roger chose to hand himself over to the navy and was publicly executed to usher in the age of piracy.
3. Kimimaro – Naruto
Kimimaro is one of the last surviving members of the Kaguya clan and possesses the Shikotsumyaku kekkei genkai.
Unfortunately, he was infected with a strange disease and could not live long.
4. Uchiha Itachi – Naruto
Itachi has the potential to become one of the strongest characters in Naruto history.
However, this illness seemed to affect Itachi’s stamina.
5. Shishio Makoto – Rurouni Kenshin
In terms of fighting ability and toughness, Shishio even surpasses Kenshin.
He was burned so his body was always wrapped in bandages, looking like a murderous mummy that could move.
6. Jushiro Ukitake – Bleach
Jushiro Ukitake is the captain of Team 13 in Bleach.
There’s only one thing, this man with long white hair looks weak due to tuberculosis.
7. Izumi Curtis – Fullmetal Alchemist
Izumi is not only an outstanding alchemist but also a strong and fierce woman.
However, her health is not good and she often coughs up blood.