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- The Straw Hat Pirates are unable to claim bounties due to their status as outlaws, hampering their earning potential.
- Bounty estimates for each crew member have been calculated, with Luffy topping the list at an impressive 7.7 billion Berries.
- The hypothetical earnings from bounties could have made the Straw Hats significantly wealthier, even Chopper’s modest bounty of 8.6 million Berries would provide a substantial benefit.
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- Bounties Cannot Be Claimed by Criminals
- Limited Bounty Engagement Among Crew Members
- The Monster Trio’s Bounty Contributions
Throughout the early arcs of One Piece, the Straw Hat Pirates faced significant financial struggles, often scavenging for treasure to sustain their journey. Unfortunately, much of what they discovered was typically lost, forcing them to start over again.
This raises an intriguing question that many fans have contemplated: why don’t the Straw Hat Pirates claim the bounties of defeated foes to fuel their adventures? As their standing as pirates prevents them from doing so, this limitation encourages speculation about what their fortunes would look like if they operated as bounty hunters instead. Just how wealthy could they become if all captured bounties were actually their own?
Bounties Cannot Be Claimed by Criminals
Why The Straw Hats Never Receive Rewards
The bounty system in the world of One Piece functions as a financial incentive offered by the Navy and the World Government for apprehending notorious criminals. However, this system excludes pirates and Navy officers themselves, leaving the strongest characters in the series unable to claim these rewards. As a result, the Navy rarely compensates for the defeat of certain pirates by the likes of the Straw Hat crew.
Limited Bounty Engagement Among Crew Members
Brook’s Lack of Defeats
- Brook has not claimed any bounties during his time with the Straw Hats.
- Conversely, other crew members could theoretically amass substantial amounts totaling in the billions.
A recent Reddit post by qwertyx236 details potential earnings for each member of the Straw Hat crew based on their defeated opponents. Starting with Brook, he remains at zero bounties because he hasn’t bested any significant pirates. Following him, Robin and Jinbe, with bounties from Black Maria and Who’s-Who, could tally 480 million and 546 million Berries, respectively.
Chopper, having contributed to the defeat of Miss Merry Christmas and Mr.4, would own 8.6 million Berries after sharing the bounty with Usopp. Usopp himself, often playing a supporting role, would claim about 219 million Berries due to his contributions against notable figures like Ulti. Nami, with her successes against Ulti, Miss Doublefinger, and Miss Valentine, stands at 239 million Berries, while Franky, after defeating opponents like Señor Pink, could accumulate 550 million Berries from his exploits.
The Monster Trio’s Bounty Contributions
Luffy’s Towering Bounty Potential
Examining the Monster Trio, Sanji has faced fewer high-bounty foes, though his victory over Queen would net him 1.3 billion Berries, with his overall tally reaching 1.36 billion when including other contributions. Zoro, the formidable swordsman, has taken down six pirates with bounties, including King and Pika, bringing his total to around 1.5 billion Berries.
Luffy, as the captain, has defeated numerous pirates and would amass a staggering bounty of 7.7 billion Berries if he could claim rewards from his victories spanning from Buggy all the way to Kaido, accentuating the sheer scale of his efforts.
Overall, if the Straw Hats had a system in place to claim bounties, their wealth would far exceed any previous point in the series. Even Chopper’s modest sum of 8.6 million Berries would be beneficial for him. However, the notion of wielding billions of Berries might be a bit overwhelming for the humble Straw Hat crew in One Piece.
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