In a world where there are so many competitors, only those with enough power can claim the best treasures. While an individual's own strength is crucial, it is foolish to overlook the collective power of the crew.
One Piece: 39 Strongest Characters In The Series
These are the strongest characters to sail the seas of the One Piece world.
In One Piece, fans have seen many instances where the crew with more balance triumphs over the one whose strength is concentrated among 3 or 4 fighters. So, no matter how powerful an individual is, they will never be able to achieve great heights as long as their crew is weak. With that in mind, here are the strongest One Piece characters who had the weakest crews.
This post contains spoilers for One Piece.
X-Drake
- Affiliation: Drake Pirates
X-Drake was introduced in the story as the captain of the Drake Pirates. When he debuted in the Sabaody Archipelago, he impressed the fans with his strength. A key reason for his power was the Ryu Ryu no Mi, Model: Allosaurus. The Devil Fruit allowed him to transform into Allosaurus, which significantly increases his damage output.
Since it is an Ancient Zoan-type Devil Fruit, it also enhances X-Drake's physical traits like strength, endurance, and stamina. It's quite clear that Drake was the strongest member. Unfortunately, the rest of his crew was filled with weaklings and nobodies. It's possible that X-Drake wanted such a weak crew, as he was working undercover.
Trafalgar Law
- Affiliation: Heart Pirates
Trafalgar Law is the captain of the Heart Pirates, and he is also one of the most adored characters in the story. Before the timeskip, Law rarely got the opportunity to be on the screen, but that changed when he rescued Luffy from certain death. Law became heavily involved in the story after the timeskip, and he was part of almost every single arc.
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In addition to being a well-written character, Trafalgar Law is also extremely strong. He possesses the Ope Ope no Mi, which has been dubbed the "Ultimate Devil Fruit." Not only does it allow Law to perform complex medical procedures, but he can also use it to fight. He has even awakened his Devil Fruit, which is a major testament to his skill. Unfortunately, Law suffered from having a weak crew. The likes of Bepo, Sacchi, and Penguin cannot hold a candle in comparison to other crews.
Portgas D. Ace
- Affiliation: Spade Pirates
Portgas D. Ace may have been renowned as the Second Division Commander of the Whitebeard Pirates, but before that, he led his own crew called the Spade Pirates. The crew gained notoriety very quickly, and it was mainly due to Ace's exploits. Armed with the power of the Mera Mera no Mi, Ace defeated a Shichibukai, which made him famous across the world.
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Ace's Devil Fruit significantly bolstered his strength and made him one of the most promising rookies. Even the World Government tried to make him a Shichibukai, an offer that he refused. In comparison to Ace, the rest of his crew was rather weak.
Eustass Kid
- Affiliation: Kid Pirates
Eustass Kid was an infamous pirate who had a strong desire to become the Pirate King. In fact, he would become furious if someone ridiculed his dream. Unlike other Supernovas, Kid was much more ruthless and dangerous. He was not beyond torturing people if they troubled him.
Naturally, it wouldn't be possible for Kid to get away with his actions if he were weak. Thankfully, Kid had the Jiki Jiki no Mi at his disposal. With the Devil Fruit, he could control the magnetic forces of attraction and repulsion. In combat, Kid could build giant structures out of metal and scrap to take down his enemies. Additionally, he also had access to Conqueror's Haki, but he didn't have full control over it. When it came to his crew, only Killer was a respectable fighter. The rest of them were average combatants who wouldn't stand a chance against the top crews of the New World.
Gecko Moria
Gecko Moria is a former Shichibukai who is currently on the run. After being captured by the Blackbeard Pirates, Moria was freed by Perona, after which they escaped from Hachinosu. While one may feel sad for Moria, it is worth remembering that at one point, he was Kaido's rival. That's right, Moria fought Kaido in Wano, and the fight between them was considered quite epic.
When they reached an impasse, Kaido massacred all of Moria's underlings. If even a handful of them had managed to survive, the outcome of the fight would have been vastly different. In fact, it is quite possible that Kaido could have lost.
Bartolomeo
Bartolomeo is the captain of the Barto Club and the number one fan of the Straw Hat Pirates. He has been smitten by every single member of the crew, and he's even willing to lay down his life to protect them. In the Dressrosa arc, Bartolomeo even joined the Straw Hat Grand Fleet.
Since Bartolomeo is a goofy person, it's easy to forget that he is a Supernova who has a bounty of 200 million berries. Bartolomeo possesses the Bari Bari no Mi, a Paramecia-type Devil Fruit with which he can create barriers at will. These barriers are strong enough to stop attacks from someone as powerful as Kozuki Oden. Bartolomeo's crew is also dedicated to Luffy and the Straw Hats, but they're not nearly as strong as their captain.
