Summary
The One Piece is the greatest treasure in the whole world. It was left by Gol D. Roger at Laugh Tale. Nobody knows what the One Piece is, but it is said that the entire world will be turned upside down once someone claims it.
Since the beginning of the Great Pirate Era, manyOne Piececharacters have openly expressed their desire to claimthe treasure of Gol D. Rogerfor themselves. But not all of them have managed to stay in the race. With the series in its final saga, only a handful of pirate crews remain in contention to claim the One Piece.
Straw Hat Pirates
Origin: East Blue
The Straw Hat Pirates are the main heroes of the story. The crew was formed in East Blue under Luffy’s leadership. The Straw Hats quickly rose to fame and became widely known for their strength. Not long after entering the Grandline, theytook down multiple Shichibukaiand got involved with the Celestial Dragons. The crew went on a two-year break, during which they trained and improved their abilities. After being reunited, they headed into the New World and resumed their adventure.
In the New World, the Straw Hat Pirates defeated Hody Jones, Caesar, Donquixote Doflamingo, Charlotte Cracker, Charlotte Katakuri, and Kaido. They have an impressive repertoire, and they are the only known crew with three Road Poneglyphs. So, technically, they are the ones closest to Laugh Tale and the One Piece. However, the other competitors won’t make things easier for them, and it may be a while before they finally set foot on the same island as Gol D. Roger and his crew.
Blackbeard Pirates
Origin: Grand Line
The Blackbeard Pirates are arguably the most ruthless and malevolent pirate crew inOne Piece. Blackbeard formed the crew after leaving the Whitebeard Pirates along with the Yami Yami no Mi. Blackbeard’s crew was initially small, and it only consisted of Lafitte, Doc Q, Van Augur, and Burgess. Despite their limited numbers, the crew could relyon their captain, Blackbeard,to pull the rabbit out of the hat and take down powerful fighters on his own.
First, Blackbeard became a Shichibukai, and subsequently, he raided Impel Down to find more crew members. His search was successful, and then he made his way to Marineford. Blackbeard sensed an opportunity and decided to steal the Gura Gura no Mi from Whitebeard. With the newly acquired Devil Fruit, Blackbeard was able to cut open a path to become a Yonko. Blackbeard defeated Trafalgar Law and stole his Road Poneglyphs. Some of his crew members invaded Whole Cake Island and kidnapped Charlotte Pudding. It is very likely that they also stole a copy of the Road Poneglyph that is in the possession of the Big Mom Pirates. This would mean that the Blackbeard Pirates also have three Road Poneglyphs just like the Straw Hats.
Buggy Pirates
The Buggy Pirates are led by Buggy, one of the two new Yonko. The crew made its debut in the East Blue Saga, where they were defeated by Luffy, Zoro, and Nami. Buggy kept reappearing, and after the Summit War, he was given aplace among the Shichibukai. He used his status to start Buggy’s Delivery Service.
Buggy got an unexpected boost after the battle of Onigashima. With Kaido and Big Mom gone, the World Government named Buggy as one of the Yonko. Due to unforeseen circumstances, Buggy was also proclaimed the leader of the Cross Guild. Mihawk and Crocodile were not impressed by the development but decided to play along because they wanted to use Buggy as a puppet. However, their plans backfired when Buggy revealed that he also wanted to claim the One Piece. Crocodile and Mihawk were annoyed, but Buggy’s underlings had already heard their captain’s order. Since they may pursue the One Piece, the odds of Mihawk vs. Zoro happening are significantly increased.
Red Hair Pirates
Origin: West Blue
The Red Hair Pirates are indubitablythe strongest pirate crew inOne Piece. Led by their fearless and free-spirited captain, they are renowned for their strength. The Red Hair Pirates are not cruel and have helped many people in need. In fact, Shanks has taken many territories under his protection.
Shanks' crew is extremely well-balanced, and each member has notable strengths. Most fans assume that the Red Hair Pirates do not have any Devil Fruit powers, and they rely purely on their physical strength and Haki. Shanks and his crew decimated the Kid Pirates outside Elbaf and took their Road Poneglyph rubbings. It is highly likely that Shanks knows the location of the other ones too, and he will collect them in due course.
