One Piece: The Villain Who Redeemed Himself

Key takeaways

• Morality in a piece is not tied to legality; Villains sometimes temporarily align with heroes who share goals.
• Characters like Hatchan, Nico Robin and Duvall transform from villain to hero due to a change of heart and demeanor.
• Bellamy and Speed ​​are examples of characters moving from antagonistic to more heroic roles in the series.

The ethics of a piece Characters are a slightly different matter. As a series focused on pirates, it makes clear that morality does not equal the legitimacy of their actions. Sometimes, more morally bankrupt characters temporarily align themselves with clean-cut heroes because they share similar goals.

However, some characters sometimes switch from a more antagonistic role to a heroic one for various reasons. The end result is a change of heart, and to a lesser extent, a change of behavior. Here are some characters who were once aligned with villains, but later became heroes instead.

6 Hatchan

Former officer of the Arlong pirates

• Debut: Chapter 69 (Manga), Episode 31 (Anime)
• Devil's Fruit: None
• Affiliation: Takoyaki 8, Sun Pirate (East), Arlong Pirate (East)

Hatchan, known informally as Hachi, is a somewhat naïve octopus fish-man, who was a long-time associate of Arlong. He is a skilled swordsman in the six-sword style. Despite his captain's anti-human ideology, Hatchan never really bought into the philosophy. He was also a friend of Silver Rayleigh, first mate of the legendary Roger Pirates. Hatchan joined Arlong's team after breaking away from the Sun Pirates, and eventually settled in Arlong Park in East Blue. Despite his captain's lack of prejudice, he obeyed his orders. He was responsible for capturing Nami, which led to the ensuing tragedy.

After his defeat at the hands of Zoro, Hatchan retires from piracy and opens a Takoyaki shop. He meets Kemi, a kissing gourami mermaid, and Pappag, his starfish friend, who both help him in Takoyaki 8. When Cami requests the Straw Hats' help in rescuing Hatchan after he is captured, the Fish-Man feels uneasy. Rescued by his former enemies and trying to hide his identity. This fails when Zoro recognizes his voice.

However, Hachi has proven to be a constant ally for the Straw Hats. He introduces them to Rayleigh and his wife Shakuyaku, protecting the Thousand Sunny in their absence and eventually helping them on Fish-Man Island. It was for his sake that Luffy punched the World Noble, Charlos, despite the consequences.

5 Hello Robin

Former Vice President of Baroque Works

• Debut: Chapter 114 (Manga), Episode 67 (Anime)
• Devil's Fruit: Hana Hana no me
• Affiliation: Straw Hat Pirates, O'Hara Archaeologists (East), Revolutionary Army (East), Baroque Works (East), Other Criminal Organizations

Nico was the sole survivor of the Robin O'Hara Massacre, and is known as a dangerous criminal for her ability to read poneglyphs. The public was lied to that he and other scholars sought knowledge to destroy the world with ancient weapons. Because of the bounty on his head, Robin is forced to trust someone. After joining a string of pirate crews and criminal organizations, at the age of 24 she met Crocodile, who needed her help in acquiring an ancient weapon, Pluto. He proved useful to the warrior, acting as his liaison to agents at Baroque Works as well as some famous assassins.

After Robin showed signs of not being on board with his plan, the pair resorted to trying to kill each other. Luffy saved her life, which she claimed she didn't want. This forced him to join the Straw Hat Pirates, believing that Luffy should take charge of his life. Although they remained apprehensive, she was able to use their vices against them to soften her perception within the crew.

During her time with the crew, she grew to love them so much that she willingly turned herself in for their sake. In return, the Straw Hats even dared the World Government to save him. She eventually announced that she wanted to live and join them at sea, and has been a steadfast member of the crew ever since.

4 Duval

Leader of the Rosie Life Riders

• Debut: Chapter 491 (Manga), Episode 386 (Anime)
• Devil's Fruit: None
• Affiliation: Rosie Life Riders

This hulking man resembled a crude sketch of “Black Leg” Sanji, which made his life worse, once wanted posters came out using this exact illustration. This led to similarities between him being hunted by marines and bounty hunters. He hid his face in an iron mask, developed a hatred for Sanji, and made a name for himself leading the Flying Fish Riders in the slave-trading business.

After the group collaborates with the Macro Pirates to capture Hatchan, they encounter the Straw Hats. Sanji battled Duval, using his Parage Shot to reconstruct his face, giving him a different handsome appearance. This allowed him to use “Handsome” alongside his name to become vain. However, this was the beginning of his last turn.

Duval's gratitude led him to leave the slave trade and later collaborate with the Straw Hats himself. Rebranded as the Rosie Life Raiders, Duval's team aided the Straw Hats in Sabaody, working against other slave traders who wanted to capture Cami. Along with Hatchan and Bartholomew Kuma, Duvall led his group to save thousands of Sunny in the absence of the Straw Hats. He is later seen recovering from his injuries at Shakuyaku's bar. However, despite being hurt again on his part, he was no less willing to help Sanji.

3 Bellamy

Former member of the Donquixote Pirates

• Debut: Chapter 222 (Manga), Episode 146 (Anime)
• Devil's Fruit: Bane bane me
• Affiliation: Donquixote Pirates (East), Bellamy Pirates (East)

Bellamy was introduced as an arrogant pirate who captained his own crew out of boredom. He received permission to use the Donquixote family emblem, provided he did not lose to anyone. He eventually made his way to Jaya, encountering other pirates and even taking over a hotel as a temporary base for his own crew. His disbelief in dreams saw Luffy as beneath his attention, but Bellamy and his team didn't get the message. Despite prompting the young pirate to attack continuously, his own attacks did nothing against Luffy, who knocked him out with a single hit.

After being abused by Doflamingo, Bellamy and his team traveled to the Sky Islands, though many did not survive the journey. Bellamy retrieves the Golden Pillar, regaining his good standing with Donquixote Doflamingo. After this point, he became obsessed with becoming an officer in the Donquixote Pirates. However, it was revealed that Doflamingo had no faith in his skills, and wished him dead. He insisted that Luffy had no bad blood when he met the pirate in Dressrosa. Despite this, Bellamy continued to fight Luffy, but did not fare well against him.

Once he recovered, Bellamy refused to be Luffy's subordinate, being one of Dressrosa's few allies who did not join the Straw Hat Grand Fleet. Instead, Bellamy retired from piracy and became a dyer. He still accepted Luffy's vivre card, so the pair could keep tabs on each other. Bellamy wants to further redeem himself if Luffy is in danger again.

2 speed

Former officer of the Beast Pirates

• Debut: Chapter 917 (Manga), Episode 904 (Anime)
• devil's fruit: horse smile
• Affiliation: Kurozumi Tama, Beasts Pirates (Ex)

Speed ​​was a gift in Beast Pirates. This meant that she was not only strong enough to consume Muskan (an artificial John Devil Fruit), but she was lucky enough to gain animal powers from it. SMILE accelerated the horse's ears, body and vision. His strength was enough that he attained the position of headliner, the lowest of the three administrative ranks.

His powers were co-opted by Tama, whose Kibi Kibi no Mi allowed him to sprout Kibi Dango which could be used to control animals. Since SMILE users are part animals, they are also susceptible to this control. Gati developed a great relationship with copper, and was instrumental in distributing the dangos that caused many animals to be blamed on pirates. She was also willing to face Kaido herself, despite being her former captain.

Shortly after Kaido's defeat, Tama stated that the Dangos would end in about a month, leaving the affected to choose for themselves what they wanted to do. Speed ​​claimed that she would be happy with Tama, who asked the kunoichi-in-training if she would stay forever and act as his mother. Although the exact outcome of this exchange is unclear for the moment, one can assume that momentum will likely stay with Tama, due to their closeness.

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