The Straw Hat Pirates are some of the most beloved characters in One Piece, as they all join Luffy in his journey to become the Pirate King. While they begin their journey to follow their dreams, the crew members also become the most valuable allies Luffy has. The crew faces the ups and downs of their adventure together, as their bonds grow even stronger along the way. Over the years, the crew members have stuck with each other through thick and thin, which makes their dynamic all the more special.
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While each member of the crew has something special to share with the other, some relationship dynamics often capture fans’ hearts. Characters such as Brook and Jinbe share unshakable bonds with almost everyone, while the others stick closer to one another.
10) Usopp and Franky Are The Most Creative Duo
Usopp and Franky start out on the wrong foot, but it doesn’t take long for them to connect through their shared passion for creating new items. Before Franky came along, it was Usopp’s job to take care of the ship’s condition while also using his intellect to use whatever means necessary to create handy tools and weapons. However, the two of them are often working together, and Franky does most of the eccentric work; Usopp is never that far behind.
9) Robin Never Fails to Scare Usopp With Her Dark Humor
Robin’s dark humor is one of the most hilarious gags in the series, where she often assumes the worst has happened to her friends. She would create gruesome scenarios in her head with almost a nonchalant attitude, depicting her dark humor. However, this gag of hers would be incomplete without Usopp’s over-the-top reactions, who doesn’t hide how much her jokes scare him. They may be one of the most underrated duos in the series, but their dynamic is genuinely funny.
8) Robin Always Understands Luffy
Although everyone in the crew understands Luffy to the fullest, it can be argued that Robin knows exactly what goes through his mind. Since she is the smartest person in the crew, Luffy would always turn to her for answers, and she would know exactly what to say. When Luffy first learned about his father, Monkey D. Dragon, he immediately looked at her to help him explain, even though he could’ve asked Garp the same thing.
7) The Scaredy Cat Trio Somehow Manage to Get The Job Done
The journey in the Grand Line is full of dangers, which is often overwhelming for many pirates who sail across the seas. Nami, Chopper, and Usopp are by no means any different, since they are always the first group to scream in horror whenever they are in trouble. However, while their fear is often portrayed as hilarious, we also can’t ignore how they overcome that fear and still do their best even when they are forced into a corner.
6) Usopp Is Often Considered Luffy’s Best Friend
There’s no reason to believe Luffy has a favorite crew member, but when it comes to goofing off, Usopp is the first person he turns to. They fight, they make up, and they have all the fun they can. They even share the same passion for visiting Elbaph, while the rest of the crew doesn’t really care about the Giants’ bravery and sense of honor all that much. While Usopp may be one of the most underrated characters in the series, his bond with Luffy is often appreciated among fans.
5) Luffy Is Incomplete Without His Wings
As far as Shonen trios go, Luffy, Zoro, and Sanji will always be iconic. Often called the Monster Trio, these three are the strongest crew members, those who always look out for the others. Becoming a Pirate King is no easy feat, and for Luffy to achieve that, he needs his crew behind him, while Zoro and Sanji are on each of his sides. Whenever the three of them work together, it’s almost impossible for the enemy to get the upper hand.
4) Robin Is Nami’s Only Support
Apart from Nami, Robin is the only girl in the crew, which is all the more reason the crew’s navigator is closest to her. Nami always had a soft spot for girls, which is why it didn’t take long for her to open up to Robin when the archeologist joined the crew. They are often seen hanging out with each other and going shopping together, along with all the fun stuff best friends usually do. Not to mention that being the younger one of the two, Nami is often fawning over the incredible Robin. Even though she is usually scared in the face of danger, Nami would stop at nothing to protect Robin from those who try to harm her.
3) Zoro Always Has Chopper’s Back
Although he has a soft spot for his crew, Zoro’s words are often nonchalant and carefree. Among all the crew members, he probably looks out for the resident doctor, Chopper the most. Their bond is always appreciated among fans, including all their wholesome interactions when Chopper is resting on his head or his shoulders. Ever since he joined the crew, Chopper has learned a lot from Zoro about being a pirate and a man.
2) Robin Is Always Caring About Chopper
Robin was enamored by Chopper’s cuteness the moment she saw him and immediately tried to befriend him, even though the doctor was wary of her initially. It didn’t take long for the two of them to get along just like everyone else. Robin would often tease him, have his favorite cotton candy in hand to cheer him up, take baths with him, and spend any time she got with the adorable doctor.
1) Zoro and Sanji’s Rivalry Will Always Be Hilarious
As far as duos in One Piece go, no one can beat the absolutely chaotic and hilarious rivalry between Zoro and Sanji. They bicker every chance they get and make a competition out of everything, just because they can’t see eye to eye with one another. However, they also make the best team when it truly counts because they have absolute faith in each other’s abilities. Zoro and Sanji may be rivals in their own right, but there’s no better duo to support Luffy in his journey, and they prove it every time.
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