Is Usopp Stronger Than Luffy. Usopp may be physical weaker and not have the same durability as Luffy. So several times stronger and faster with respectable aptitude in all 3 forms of Haki and no enduranceshrinking problems.
Not only that but Zoro for the first part of the story has always had a more intimidating reputation than Luffy as well. 10 Anime Characters Who Keep Getting Stronger. But luffy was stronger than that so either if usopp was wounded or not he wouldnt have wonif he wasnt wounded maybe he would be able to take one more attack.
While his efforts were well-considered and well fought even Usopp knew that he couldnt win this fight.
Even though Sanji beat him at Whole Cake Island with a heavy heart it was only possible because Luffy didnt fight back at all. Thats what makes Usopp special. 10 Anime Characters Who Keep Getting Stronger. Brook is 2 members higher than him.