The most influential pirates in one piece

Key takeaways

• Whitebeard acted as a “father figure” to his team, significantly influencing Blackbeard and the others.
• Shanks, an influential mentor, inspired Luffy and indirectly influenced Bartolomeo and the others.
• Fisher Tiger's leadership influenced the Sun Pirates and other fish-men to join and form separate crews.

in a pieceIt is made clear that piracy does not exist in a vacuum. Although motives such as wealth and power will obviously drive many to sea, less considered are pirates. Whatever their goals, it's been made clear many times that whether they admit it or not, even the most powerful pirates have their motivations.

Some pirates became the reason that the next generation followed the craft, while others became influential simply by their actions. Most of these Impressive pirates are no longer alive in the current canon a pieceBut each of them has left its mark on pirate history, as well as the broader history of the series.

5 white beard

Roger's rival

• First appearance: Episode 95 (Silhouette), Episode 151 (Full)

Edward “Whitebeard” Newgate There was little interest in the stereotypical ambitions of a pirate. His history as an orphan left him with a longing for a family. For this purpose, he recruited several other pirates whom he acted as “fathers”. His entourage was so large that it required division. Many pirate captains, who were formerly members of his crew, pledged themselves and their crews to him. He also controlled many territories, to provide them with a form of security. Before his death, he was an emperor, a moniker for pirate captains that the government considered the most dangerous.

Perhaps the most infamous pirate credited with directly influencing Whitebeard was Marshall D. could be given to Teach, who fashioned his captain's moniker for himself. Blackbeard not only stole Nugate's nickname, but also his territories, Devil Fruit powers, and crew composition, making his former crew members “captains” to accommodate the possibly larger crew he commanded. Allegedly, teaching itself has begun to influence. Notably, Caribou, a rogue with knowledge of ancient weapons, claims that teaching inspired him to become a pirate. The truth of this claim is unclear, but he was not seen before the timeskip, making it at least possible.

4 Shanks

Luffy's mentor

• First appearance: Episode 4

Considering Luffy is the main hero a piece, Shanks The most influential pirate in the series. The captain of the Red Hair Pirates was an early friend of Luffy's who mixed his hedonism with heroism. Although Luffy saw Shanks and his crew, he also witnessed them fighting the bandits, with Shanks himself sacrificing his arm to save Luffy from the sea monster. The fun-loving, yet noble demeanor he exhibits can be seen reflected in Luffy himself. He also gave Luffy a straw hat, given to Shanks by his own former captain, the legendary Gol D Roger.

In addition to influencing Luffy, Shanks is currently an Emperor, devoting himself to the protection of many territories, as well as the weak pirate crews that act as his subordinates. Additionally, Luffy himself has become increasingly influential, prompting Bartolomeo to return to piracy after attending Luffy's crooked execution and witnessing his escape. Shanks himself later confronts Bartolomeo, which ends less than favorably for the pirate and his crew. Aside from the Barto Club, the other teams represented in the Straw Hat Grand Fleet were individuals who turned to piracy after Luffy and his crew rescued them on Dressrosa, showing a more indirect influence from Shanks.

3 Fisher Tiger

Fish-man pirates

• First appearance: Episode 415

When it comes to any pirate crew made up of fish-men, this pirate captain is always involved in some way. A former slave who led a rebellion that freed many others, Fisher Tiger He was also the captain of the Sun Pirates. The Sun Pirates were a team that included Arlong and his friends. Although technically preceded by the Arlong Pirates, it could be argued their time as the Sun Pirates helped them become a more serious crew when they broke up, which was primarily due to Tiger's death.

Although most of its known original members are gone, the Sun Pirates still operate today, and are still dedicated to the greater goal of fish-human liberation and integration. Another off-shoot of the crew, the Macro Pirates, is formed by three freshwater fish-men who, against the base crew, participate in the slave trade, albeit with little apparent success.

The new Fish-Man Pirates, formed by Arlong's protégé Hody Jones, were also created despite going against Tiger's ideals. However, the crew shared the late captain's hatred of humans, although they had no experience of the roots of that prejudice. However, they reject Tiger after learning of his desire for peace with humans. Although many fish-men pirates did not stand up to him, many of them ended up working for Fisher Tiger.

2 Rocks d. J. Beck

Gone, yet forgotten

• First appearance: Episode 958

Rocks d. J. Beck A name largely lost to history. This is due to the crimes he chose to commit, which included researching subjects forbidden by the World Government. He was a remarkably ruthless man, unafraid to kill the nobles of the world and spared killing their slaves as well. It is said that the combined power of both Gol de Roger and Monkee de Garp was necessary to finally defeat him.

Although Jabek is a somewhat forgettable name these days, his talent was evident. Several notable pirates, including three future emperors, sailed with Zebeck as members of the Rocks Pirates, before making a name for themselves. Big Mother, Whitebeard, and Kaido all found the experience of traveling with Zebeck unpleasant, but were still among the many future stars in the world of piracy who honored their crew. Whitebeard noted that the crew was filled with people of the type to take command, which likely contributed to its disintegration.

It is possible that Xebec's influence still exists through Teach, as he appears to have named his primary ship, the Saber of Xebec, after the late pirate captain, and sailed with Xebec's former crewmate, Whitebeard.

1 Goal de Roger

A new era has entered

• First appearance: Episode 1

Goal de Roger There seem to be very few currently active pirates who directly credit him as an influence, but he doesn't need to be considered influential. His death penalty, originally intended to protect people from robbery, instead encouraged many to take up the profession with the promise of treasure. Especially the title piece, which only Roger and his team have eyes on.

Apart from this fact, three of the current emperors are variably linked to him. Shanks and Buggy served as his cabin crew. Although they are fundamentally different pirates, the pair seem to have some respect for their former captain. Unfortunately, they were among the few on his team who hadn't seen a piece, as Buggy had an illness that Shanks stayed behind to help him recover.

Shanks' follower Luffy is also an emperor. Shanks himself has mentioned that he sees a lot of his former captain in Luffy, which is why he gave the young pirate Roger's straw hat. It is possible that many of the behaviors that Luffy inherited from Shanks were originally learned from his own Captain Roger. It is clear that many notable pirates, besides many others, would never have entered into piracy had it not been for him.