STRAW HAT PIRATES

The , sometimes referred to as the or the , are the main focus and protagonists of the anime and manga series ''One Piece'', by Eiichiro Oda.

Contents

About

Straw Hat Pirates

Recruitment

Departure from Crew

Current Crew Members

Current Crew Ships

Former Crew Members

"Temporary Pirates"

Travelling Companions

Major Allies

Crew Strength

References

About

They all have at least one talent in which they are virtually perfect, and several (especially the captain and first mate) have astonishingly inhuman strength. As outlaws, they all have bounties on their heads, and are wanted by the World Government. Some of their bounties (including the captain's) are remarkably high. The World Government and the Navy consider them one of the most dangerous pirate crews in the One Piece world, due to their spectacular evasion of the nearly unavoidable Buster Call on Enies Lobby.
Each member of the Straw Hats has a dream they want to achieve. These dreams are their reasons for joining Luffy's crew, and essentially the driving force behind their lives. Each Straw Hat's dream was inspired by tragedies (often deaths) in their childhoods that involved at least one person they idolized and cared for deeply. Some, like Chopper, Nami, Franky, and Usopp are fulfilling their dreams by accumulating knowledge and/or achieving a certain task while sailing the Grand Line. Others, like Robin, Zoro, Luffy, and Sanji are searching for a person, place or thing that can only be found on the Grand Line. Whatever the reason, each of the Straw Hats' dreams involves traveling the Grand Line, and each Straw Hat member refuses to die before achieving his or her dream.
All the current Straw Hats have bounties over their heads with a total bounty of '"667,000,050"' Belli^[1].

Straw Hat Pirates

Recruitment

In the beginning of the manga, Luffy claimed that he wanted at least 10 people to join his crew before entering the Grand Line. This was changed after Usopp told Luffy that after "the chef" joined them, they would rescue Nami and go to the Grand Line with just 5 people. New members have joined since then, but it has yet to be seen whether there will be 10 or more in all. Luffy also claimed in the beginning of the manga, that he will gather a crew strong enough to surpass his childhood hero Red-Haired Shanks.
Luffy doesn't seem to mind if someone he wants to recruit has a profession or not, asking anyone who is interesting or allowing anyone who wants to join to become a crew member. He allows Usopp to join, and later on names him the team's sniper, and considered Vivi a member even though she has no profession. He also offered Gaimon the chance to join his crew (which Gaimon tearfully turned down) when Gaimon had no apparent usefulness to the crew. Luffy has recently offered a skeleton named Brook to join the crew when they go into the Florian Triangle. Brook eventually declined joining after initially accepting.
Despite this, the people who eventually become Straw Hat members all have their unique above-average fighting abilities and at least one talent in which they are virtually perfect in.

Departure from Crew

If a Straw Hat crew member leaves the crew without Luffy's permission, Luffy becomes adamant in getting them back. So far only Robin, Nami, and Usopp have tried to leave the crew, but all eventually came back and rejoined. Usopp was the only one to willingly leave while Robin and Nami were blackmailed into doing so. Usopp was also the only crew member to have Luffy's permission to leave, though that permission came quite bitterly after a harsh fight between the two; he was allowed back after a tearful apology to the Straw Hats.

Current Crew Members

Captain

★ "Straw Hat" Luffy
"Straw Hat" Luffy currently holds a '300,000,000' Belli bounty on his head. He started out with a 30,000,000 Belli bounty after beating Buggy, Don Krieg, and Arlong back in the East Blue Saga. His bounty rose to 100,000,000 Belli after defeating Sir Crocodile of the Shichibukai, in the Alabasta Arc. After defeating Rob Lucci of CP9 and declaring war on the World Government, his bounty tripled to become 300,000,000 Belli. He currently holds the third highest revealed bounty in the series, third only to Donquixote Doflamingo with '340,000,000' and Gecko Moria with '320,000,000', both members of the Shichibukai.
''Luffy's dream'' is to become the Pirate King by finding One Piece, the ultimate treasure left behind by the late Gol D. Roger, and raise a "super-crew" to back him up.

First Mate

★ "Pirate Hunter" Roronoa Zoro
"Pirate Hunter" Roronoa Zoro currently holds a '120,000,000' Belli bounty, for his aid in the destruction of Enies Lobby. Before that, he had a 60,000,000 Belli bounty on his head for defeating about 100 bounty hunters at Whisky Peak, and for defeating the Baroque Works agent Mr. 1 (a.k.a. Das Bones).
''Zoro's dream'', shared with Kuina, is to become the world's greatest swordsman.^[2] To fulfill this dream, he must surpass every swordsman in the world, including the world's current greatest swordsman Mihawk.

Navigator

★ "Catburglar" Nami
"Catburglar" Nami currently holds a '16,000,000' Belli bounty. She was the only Straw Hat to complain about getting a bounty, though she said, "At least my picture is cute." It is also revealed that the photographer for her picture said he was a W7 reporter, causing her to willingly pose for the photo.
''Nami's dream'' is to draw a map of the entire world.^[3] She has already mapped all the areas that she has traveled, and it is possible that she will create a world map once the story is over.

Marksman

★ "King of Snipers" Sogeking
"King of Snipers" Sogeking, otherwise known under his real name of Usopp, currently holds a '30,000,000' Belli bounty (the same as Luffy's first bounty). His bounty was recorded as "Sogeking" because Usopp did not use his real name during the assault on Enies Lobby. His bounty is for participating in the attack on Enies Lobby, shooting the World Government flag, and sniping CP9's Spandam and his group of Marine footsoldiers while he tried to drag Robin to Impel Down.
''Usopp's dream'' is to become a brave warrior of the sea like his father, Yasopp.^[4] After the Little Garden arc, he also developed a secondary dream to visit Elbaf and see the warrior giants he idolizes.^[5]

Chef

★ "Black Leg" Sanji
"Black Leg" Sanji currently holds a '77,000,000' Belli bounty for participating in the attack on Enies Lobby. On a side note, the Marines failed to take a proper photo (the photographer forgot to remove the lens cap on the camera) and had to use an ugly composite sketch of him, continuing the running gag of him not being recognized.
''Sanji's dream'', shared with Zeff, is to find the All Blue, a legendary ocean.^[6] It is assumed to be in the Grand Line, and waters from all over the four seas gather there, bringing fish from all over the globe. He was recently revealed to have the dream of consuming the Suke Suke no Mi, though this dream was killed by Absalom's eating the fruit. He has, however, stated that he no longer has a connection to that dream, due to Absalom's cowardice.

Doctor

★ "Cotton Candy Lover" Tony Tony Chopper
"Cotton Candy Lover" Tony Tony Chopper currently holds a '50' Belli bounty because he was mistaken to be the Straw Hats' "pet" rather than an actual crewmember and fighter. Chopper was upset when he saw his wanted poster, shouting that he fought like a man during Enies Lobby and deserved to be treated as such. This is the smallest bounty ever seen in the series, with the second smallest (Alvida's) being one hundred thousand times that amount at 5 million.
''Chopper's dream'' is to travel across the world, exploring with his friends and expanding his horizons. He also has an ambition to create/find a Panacea and become a doctor who can cure any disease - even the one held by an entire country.

Archaeologist

★ "Demon Child" Nico Robin
"Demon Child" Nico Robin currently has an '80,000,000' Belli bounty. She previously held a 79,000,000 Belli bounty from over 20 years ago, when she was eight. The World Government claimed the bounty was because she had sunk 6 Marine ships, yet in the Enies Lobby arc it is revealed as nothing more than a lie from the government, and the real reason behind her bounty is her ability to read Poneglyphs. The 6 ships she was accused of destroying were actually destroyed by Jaguar D. Saulo during the Buster Call on Ohara while he was trying to protect her, and in one case the Marines themselves in an effort to ensure no scholars escaped Ohara. Her rather small, and seemingly unneeded bounty raise (From 79,000,000 to 80,000,000) was so the World Government would have an excuse to update her wanted poster picture which, until the raise, was still of her 8-year old self.
''Robin's dream'' is to find the Rio Poneglyph which tells the True History, continuing the research of her mother, Nico Olvia, and her old teacher and mentor, Professor Clover.

Shipwright

★ "Cyborg" Franky
"Cyborg" Franky currently holds a '44,000,000' Belli bounty. Franky received the bounty for helping the Straw Hats at Enies Lobby, as well as destroying the blueprints to the superweapon, Pluton.
''Franky's dream'' is to create and travel on a dream ship that would experience countless battles and overcome extreme hardships to reach the end of the Grand Line. He has created the ship, named Thousand Sunny, and is sailing on it with the Straw Hats. It's his task to keep it in good condition.

Current Crew Ships

★ Former Ship: "Untamed Spirit" Going Merry

★ Ship: "King of Beasts" Thousand Sunny

Former Crew Members

★ Infantry: "Silver Fox Servants" 497 Foxy Pirates Crew (anime only)

"Temporary Pirates"

Through the series there have been people who have traveled with the Straw Hat Pirates for a short period of time.

Travelling Companions

★ 'Koby (travelled with Luffy through the Alvida and Axe-Hand Morgan arcs):' Koby left to join a naval base as a choreboy, and never was interested in becoming a pirate, having previously told Luffy of his dream to become a marine and catch "bad guys".

★ 'Johnny and Yosaku (Baratie and Arlong Park arcs):' They traveled to Baratie and helped Usopp transport Zoro to Cocoyashi Village, where Nami had taken the Going Merry. They stayed there once the crew headed to the Grand Line because they could no longer be partners to Zoro as he was now a criminal and as bounty hunters they could not be seen with criminals.

★ 'Apis (Anime only; Warship Island arc):' Traveled with and also helped by the Straw Hats to return a Thousand Year Dragon to its nest. Luffy even offered her to join the Straw Hats afterward, but she respectfully declined.

★ 'Mr. 9 (Reverse Mountain to Whiskey Peak):' Although minor, he had accompanied the crew by side with Vivi (better known as Ms. Wednesday back then) if only because he had to stick with his partner. He left the crew shortly afterwards as he attempted to capture the Straw Hats for the bounty hunters at Whiskey Peak.

★ 'Nefertari Vivi & Carue (The entire Baroque Works Saga):'(see "major allies" for details)

★ 'Mr. 2 (Drum Island to Alabasta):' As Usopp and Luffy were fishing (using Carue as bait), Going merry went through a foggy area, meanwhile, Mr. 2's ship, wich was going back to Alabasta ran through the same area, and Mr. 2 got fished, as he realized he was holding on Carue, he just got surprised and left him saiyng he was huggin a strange duck without being introduced. He got rescued to Going Merry, and showed his abilities and Devil Fruit power, in the middle of his presentation, Vivi saw her father among the people Mr. 2 transformed. Just after he left, she realized he was Mr. 2, although she had a lot of info about his appearance.

★ 'Portgas D. Ace (Anime Only; part of the Alabasta arc):' Neither on the Straw Hats' side or against, he runs into them in Alabasta and meets the crew, destroying the Billions' ships in the process. In the original manga, he left after this encounter, but in the anime he tagged along with the crew for a short while after.

★ 'Anaguma/Adelle Bascùd (Anime Only; Movie 4: Dead End Adventure):' Sailed with the crew during the Dead End Race.

★ 'Gan Fall & Pierre (Skypiea arc):' The Straw Hats helped him free Skypiea from Enel, and he remained as the new god.

★ 'Conis & Pagaya (Skypiea arc):' Although not being all too helpful at first, Conis helped Luffy, Usopp and Sanji escape the White Berets. Conis and Pagaya return later to watch over the Going Merry while the crew take part in the survival game and to take care of Usopp and Sanji who had been wounded by Enel. Later, after Pagaya is near-fatally wounded by Enel's judgement, Conis returns to Angel island to warn the people of Enel's true intentions, fighting the White Berets in the process.

★ 'Brook(Thriller Bark arc):' Invited on the ship he was asked to join the crew but declined due to the lack of his shadow. Though Luffy is now determined to make him join.

Major Allies

★ 'Nefertari Vivi & Carue (The entire Baroque Works Saga):' They were helped by the Straw Hats and together they took out Baroque Works. Though Vivi very nearly joined, she reluctantly decided to stay behind, and remains the princess of Alabasta. Vivi and Carue are the only characters outside of the Straw Hat Pirates that were featured on the coverpages of One Piece.

★ 'Mr. 2 Bon Kurei (End of Alabasta arc):' He helped Straw Hats to safely leave Alabasta, disguising himself and his crew as the Straw Hats, fighting against the ships led by Captain Hina.

★ 'Franky Family (Water 7 arc, Enies Lobby arc):' The family had helped the Straw Hats during the assault of Enies Lobby to ensure they could face the CP9 in the Tower of Justice.

★ 'Paulie, Peepley Lulu & Tilestone (Enies Lobby arc):' Paulie, Lulu & Tilestone also helped the Straw Hats during the assault of Enies Lobby. Paulie saved the lives of the Franky Family and the two giants during the Buster Call.

★ 'Oimo and Kaashi (Enies Lobby arc):' Originally working for the World Government as the gatekeepers of Enies Lobby, they changed sides when it was revealed by Usopp that the government had been lying to them for the past fifty years. They provided support to the Franky Family and Galley-La shipwrights in defending against the various Marines during the courthouse battle, and also helped carry them to safety when the Buster Call started attacking.

★ 'Kokoro, Chimney & Gonbe (Enies Lobby arc):' The Sea Train conductor Kokoro, her granddaughter Chimney, and Chimney's rabbit Gonbe also helped out in the fight on Enies Lobby. Kokoro drove the Rocket Man to Enies Lobby in pursuit of the Puffing Tom and later revealed her mermaid form to save the Straw Hats from drowning. Chimney and Gonbe located a secret passage that led Luffy to Spandam and Rob Lucci.

★ 'Yokozuna (Enies Lobby arc):' Though originally antagonistic to the Straw Hats, Yokozuna the frog assisted them once he learned that his friend Franky had been arrested. Upon arriving at Enies Lobby, Yokozuna bent the waterfall fence, turning it into a ramp that vaulted the Rocket Man onto the island. He then helped guard the Courthouse.

★ 'Brook (Thriller Bark arc):' Discovered on an abandoned ship outside of the massive Thriller Bark, Brook initially agreed to join the Strawhats after Luffy requested such. However, he later declined the offer, not wishing to endanger his newfound friends in relation to the mysterious absence of his shadow. It is later revealed that Brook's shadow was stolen from him by none other than Gecko Moria, and that Brook is attempting to retrieve his shadow by battling the zombie who currently possesses it. Upon losing to the zombie general that possesses his shadow, Samurai Ryuuma, Brook is rescued by Franky and Zoro. Brook was the one to reveal to the Strawhats that the zombies of Thriller Bark can be defeated by forcing them to ingest salt, and had also aided Franky and Nico Robin in the destruction of the massive "spider monkey zombie", Taleran.

Crew Strength

Despite only having a small number of members, the Straw Hats are extremely strong. So far, they have defeated these pirates and other groups that are considered powerful:

★ Lady Alvida's Pirates

★ Axe-Hand Morgan

★ Buggy's Band of Pirates

★ Black Cat pirates

★ Don Krieg's Pirate Armada

★ Arlong Pirates

★ Wapol crew

★ Sir Crocodile and Baroque Works

★ Bellamy the Hyena

★ Enel and Skypiea's Priests

★ Foxy Pirates

★ Franky Family

★ 2000 Marines on Enies Lobby

★ A battalion of 5 Vice-Admirals and 10 Warships (in surviving the Buster Call)

★ CP9 (considered the strongest Cipher Pol in history)
'Anime Only'

★ Ganzack's Pirates

★ El Drago Pirates

★ Trump Sibling Pirates

★ General Gasparde's Pirates

★ Commander Jonathan and his men at the Navarone G8 Stronghold

References

1. ''One Piece manga'' - Vol.45 - Chapter 435. The Straw Hats discover their bounties.
2. ''One Piece manga'' - Vol.01 - Chapter 005. Zoro and Kuina make a promise.
3. ''One Piece manga'' - Vol.09 - Chapter 077. Nami reveals her dream.
4. ''One Piece manga'' - Vol.03 - Chapter 024. Usopp speaks about his father.
5. ''One Piece manga'' - Vol.15 - Chapter 129. Usopp states he will go to Elbaf someday.
6. ''One Piece manga'' - Vol.07 - Chapter 057. Sanji tells Zeff his dream to find the All Blue.