Highlights
- The Straw Hat Pirates, now as Yonko, are a powerful crew with skilled fighters.
- Usopp, Nami, and Brook are among the weaker commanders, but still have valuable abilities.
- Luffy, Sanji, and Zoro are the strongest members, each with their own unique and powerful abilities.
The Straw Hat Pirates are a Yonko crew who have gone from strength to strength during their time on the seas of the One Piece world. In the war of Wano country, the crew was one of the major players in the defeat of two of the Four Emperors in Big Mom and Kaido.
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After the end of the latest One Piece arc, Wano, Luffy rose to the position of Yonko, and the members of the Straw Hat pirates are known as its Officers. Just like every Yonko crew, the Straw Hat Pirates have a formidable set of fighters.
Updated on October 10, 2023, by Rei Penber: The Straw Hat Pirates are an incredibly powerful bunch, especially now that they have ascended to the Yonko rank. Luffy is currently among the four strongest pirates in the world of One Piece and his bounty of 3 billion berries is certainly to show for it. Luffy has nine powerful commanders, or officers, under him and all of them are incredibly capable. While this list ranks all of them by their strength, their individual greatest abilities have now been highlighted as well. With that, this list has now been updated.
9 Usopp
Usopp is one of the three weakest members of the Straw Hat Pirates and his performance in the war of Wano certainly proved that. Although he is an incredibly skilled sniper and has access to Observation Haki as well, he still has a ways to go.
Usopp has a bounty of 500 million berries, however, his skill isn't up to the mark just yet. Out of all the Officers of the Straw Hat Pirates, he is the weakest.
Strongest Ability: Observation Haki
Usopp is one of the most important members of the Straw Hat Crew and he's also one of the weakest. As a commander, however, Usopp has a 500 million beri bounty and the strength to back it up as well.
His biggest ability, by far, is his Observation Haki. He also has other powerful abilities up his sleeve, such as Impact Wolf.
8 Nami
Nami is, quite possibly, the weakest member of the Straw Hat Pirates physically, however, her acquisition of Zeus has made her stronger than before.
In Wano, Nami was just as bad as Usopp, however, thanks to the homie, she was able to perform better. She has a bounty of 366 million berries on her head. Despite that, Nami is among the weakest Commanders of the crew.
Strongest Ability: Zeus
Nami was one of the weakest fighters in the crew, even after the timeskip, however, after the events of Wano, things have changed drastically.
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Nami currently has access to Zeus and he possesses enough firepower to even injure a member of the Tobiroppo. Zeus' Thunderbolt was able to put down Ulti and, more importantly, it also made S-Shark cough up smoke.
7 Brook
Brooke is the musician of the Straw Hat Pirates and one of the Nine Great Officers under Luffy. He is an incredibly skilled swordsman and excels at using his speed to his advantage.
In Wano, Brook showed the ability to take on threats such as the Numbers without even breaking a sweat. He has a bounty of 383 million berries on his head and it is certainly deserved. Without a doubt, Brook is a skilled commander of the crew.
Strongest Ability: Underworld Chill Manipulation
Brook is a very skilled fighter in One Piece and certainly an impressive Straw Hat Commander. His strongest abilities are tied to his Devil Fruit which lets him manipulate the powers of the underworld.
Brook can't specifically summon the underworld cold and that is his strongest weapon in combat. He can freeze people with his slashes and one of them was seen taking down a member of the Numbers, along with Gifters in Wano.
6 Chopper
Although Chopper is often clubbed with Nami and Usopp as a member of the Weakling Trio, he is far from weak. Chopper's Devil Fruit allows him to fight some of the most dangerous enemies competently.
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Strongest Ability: Monster Point
Chopper has quite a lot of power up his sleeve and he showcased that in Wano very well. Clearly, his strongest ability is his Monster Point.
In Wano, he revealed the fact that he could now use it for 30 minutes, which is an extended period of time. This power is incredibly deadly, however, Chopper still needs to level up in many aspects.
5 Nico Robin
Nico Robin is the archaeologist of the crew and, although she rarely gets involved in big fights, she is extremely powerful. In Wano, Fans got to see Robin fight against Black Maria in an enthralling combat which she eventually won.
Robin is incredibly skilled and has a bounty of 930 million berries to show for it, along with the tremendous knowledge that she possesses. Undoubtedly, Robin is a more than capable commander of the crew.
Strongest Ability: Demonio Fleur
Nico Robin is one of the strongest Straw Hat Commanders by far and her bounty of 930 million berries goes to show for it. Her strongest ability is Demonio Fleur which she awakened in Wano during her fight against Black Maria.
This form sees her take a demonic appearance and crush her enemies with the strengthened powers of her Devil Fruit ability. Robin still has room to grow and this power of hers can get even stronger in the future.
4 Franky
One of the strongest fighters under Luffy, Franky is the shipwright of the Straw Hat Pirates. He has modified his body and made himself into a cyborg and, as such, his fighting prowess is incredibly high.
In Wano, Franky took down a member of the Numbers in a single shot. Later on, he went on to take Sasaki, one of Kaido's Tobi Roppo, in battle and defeated him with rather ease. Franky has a bounty of 394 million berries, and one could say that he deserves more. He's certainly a competent Officer.
Strongest Ability: Franky Shogun
Franky's strongest ability is, surely, the Franky Shogun. This is a giant mecha that he developed during the two-year timeskip using wapometal.
Shogun Franky is quite a powerful weapon to use in combat. However, it did not survive the fight against Sasaki. Franky seems to have mended it since then, however, he still needs to level up his arsenal desperately.
3 Jinbe
The Helmsman of the crew, Jinbe is one of Luffy's three strongest men. As a former Shichibukai, he has made a tremendous name for himself on the seas.
Jinbe's strength is highly respected all over the Grand Line. In Wano, he fought Who's Who and defeated him with minimal difficulty. He has a bounty of 1.1 billion berries on his head and it is certainly an amount that he fully deserves.
Strongest Ability: Fishman Karate
Fishman Karate is, by far, the strongest ability that Jinbe possesses. This ability has strengthened him to the point where he has become one of the strongest Straw Hat Pirates' commanders.
In Wano, he crushed Who's Who with an application of this technique, called Onigawara Seiken. Jinbe is a very experienced commander and fans can expect great things from him in the future of One Piece. He will certainly have to fight stronger enemies and that means making more use of the secret arts of Fishman Karate.
2 Sanji
Sanji is the second-strongest Officer of the Straw Hat Pirates and also the cook of the crew. Over the years, he has trained himself to be an incredibly competent fighter. In Wano, he proved his strength by being able to fight both King and Queen while Zoro was recovering, even after taking a heavy beating from Black Maria.
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Later, he on to defeat Queen the Plague, Kaido's second-strongest Commander with rather ease. Sanji has a bounty of 1.032 billion berries and it's an amount that could well have been higher.
Strongest Ability: Ifrit Jambe
Sanji is the second strongest commander of the Straw Hat Pirates and his newfound powers are surely his strongest weapon. Essentially, his latent Germa powers have now awakened, which means all his attacks have been strengthened.
His body is now capable of supporting even hotter flames than ever before and he can now utilize the power of blue flames and electricity in combat using Ifrit Jambe. This power was great enough to knock out Queen, a commander of Kaido worth 1.320 billion berries in just a few kicks. Its true power is likely even superior.
1 Roronoa Zoro
Zoro is the strongest Officer of the Straw Hat Pirates and also the swordsman of the crew. In Wano, he was able to fight against Kaido and even deliver a scar to him, becoming only the second man in history to be able to pull this feat off.
Later, he fought King the Wildfire in an intense fight and emerged victorious. Zoro received a bounty of 1.111 billion berries for it and he certainly proved himself as Luffy's strongest commander.
Strongest Ability: King of Hell Three Sword Style
The strongest Straw Hat commander, Zoro is exceptionally powerful and certainly a pirate worth his bounty. His strongest ability in combat is what he awakened in Wano, called the King of Hell Three Sword Style. This ability is extremely overpowered and sees him make full use of his sword, Enma, and channel both Armament and Conquerors Haki throughout his three sword style.
He was able to cut down King with this ability. Zoro has a lot of techniques in this fighting style that he has not yet utilized and fans can only hope that he does so as the story progresses even further.
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The article you provided discusses the Straw Hat Pirates in the world of One Piece, detailing each member's strengths, abilities, and ranks within the crew as they ascend to the status of Yonko. Here's a breakdown of the concepts mentioned:
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Yonko and Crew Power Dynamics: The Straw Hat Pirates, led by Monkey D. Luffy, have risen to the level of Yonko, making them one of the most powerful crews in the One Piece world. The Yonko are the four most notorious and powerful pirate captains in the world.
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Straw Hat Pirates and Commanders: The crew consists of various members, each with their own unique strengths, abilities, and roles. The article ranks them in terms of power and highlights their notable abilities and performances during the Wano arc.
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Individual Strengths and Abilities:
- Luffy, Sanji, and Zoro: Acknowledged as the strongest members of the crew, each possesses unique abilities and combat skills. Luffy's position as one of the four strongest pirates, with a bounty of 3 billion berries, highlights his immense strength. Sanji's mastery of Germa powers and Zoro's exceptional swordsmanship with the "King of Hell Three Sword Style" showcase their prowess.
- Usopp, Nami, Brook, Chopper, Nico Robin, Franky, Jinbe: While considered weaker in comparison to the top three, these members demonstrate significant abilities crucial to the crew's success. Usopp's Observation Haki, Nami's control over Zeus, Brook's underworld chill manipulation, Chopper's Monster Point, Nico Robin's Demonio Fleur, Franky's Franky Shogun, and Jinbe's Fishman Karate highlight their strengths and contributions.
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Bounties: Bounties indicate the perceived threat and notoriety of pirates in the One Piece world. Higher bounties reflect greater strength and influence.
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Wano Arc and Character Development: The events in Wano have showcased the growth and development of each member, revealing new abilities or enhancements in their existing powers.
Understanding the Yonko hierarchy, the Straw Hat Pirates' power structure, individual strengths, and the significance of bounties in the One Piece world is crucial to comprehending the dynamics and strength of characters within the storyline.
