Most likely five pirate groups to discover One Piece (And 5 who should drop out of the race)

There are innumerable pirate crews searching for the fabled treasure in the One Piece universe. With so much riches and power at stake, the rush to uncover the treasure is fiercer than ever. It is rumored that whomever finds and takes the gold will become the Pirate King. However, not every pirate crew is equal, and some have a better chance than others of finding the treasure.

In this article, we’ll look more closely at five pirate teams who are thought to have the best chances of finding the One Piece as well as five crews that might want to consider quitting the race entirely.

The Red-Haired Pirates plus 4 other characters that are likely to discover One Piece

1) Monkey D. Luffy and the Straw Hat Pirates

Nobody is more capable or motivated to discover the One Piece than Monkey D. Luffy and his band of Straw Hats. Haki, a special talent that Luffy possesses, enables him to sense hidden riches. The Voice of All Things, a mystery ability that enables him to converse with objects, animals, and even islands, is only audible to him and no one else in the world.

Three of the four Road Poneglyphs are currently in Luffy’s possession; he just needs one more to locate the One Piece. Nico Robin is the only member of the crew who can decipher the poneglyphs, and the group is looking for this final red stone after leaving Wano. The Straw Hats are thought to be the most probable crew to uncover the enigmatic treasure due to Luffy’s extraordinary Gear 5 abilities following the Wano storyline and his crew’s wide range of skills.

2) Marshall D. Teach and the Blackbeard Pirate

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The Yami Yami no Mi, one of the most potent Devil Fruits in existence, gives Marshall D. Teach, better known as Blackbeard, the power to produce and control darkness. Additionally, during the Marineford arc, he killed Whitebeard and took the power of Gura Gura no Mi.

Teach has repeatedly shown to be a dangerous force with his gang of ferocious and strong pirates, notably the Ten Titanic Captains. Numerous people think he is the only pirate in the world with abilities comparable to those of the four Yonko.

3) Buggy and the Cross Guild

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In the 1058th chapter of the One Piece manga, it was shockingly revealed that Buggy The Clown had founded a brand-new organization called The Cross Guild. It was later determined that the guild’s co-founders, Mihawk and Crocodile, were the organization’s brains.

Buggy was given the name Yonko after Big Mama and Kaido departed the scene during the Wano storyline. Although two former Shichibukai may not be the clown’s true followers, they do support him.

Although Crocodile isn’t the strongest character in the series, he is extremely intelligent and influential. In contrast, Mihawk is similar to Shanks in terms of both strength and personality. These are some characteristics that greatly increase the credibility of the Cross Guild.

4) Big Mom and the Big Mom Pirates

Big Mama Pirates’ leader, Emperor Charlotte Linlin, is very strong in her own right and has the capacity to transform whatever she comes in contact with into a sentient living entity. Throughout the Whole Cake Island arc, her prowess, talents, and enormous wealth have been showcased.

She is shown lifting and throwing about large items, including as ships and islands, during the whole arc, defying even the most potent assaults from Luffy and his crew.

The arc serves as a show of her might and the sheer difficulty of confronting her since her strength plays a significant role in the plot. Alongside Kaido, she was defeated during the Wano arc. Her current whereabouts are unknown. Despite this, we can’t write her off because she’s a tough cookie and possesses two road ponegylphs that might be important in later cycles.

5) Shanks and the Red-Haired Pirates

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The only thing that is known about the Red-Haired Pirates is that they are commanded by the infamous Shanks, who got advice from the former pirate ruler Gol D. Roger.

Shanks is a force to be reckoned with, as shown in the Marineford arc, where he single-handedly repels Kizarus and Shakazuki’s attacks with his tremendous Haki and unrivaled swordsmanship. He has a decent probability of finding ultimate fortune because of his mysterious nature and extensive knowledge of the outside world.

The Red-Haired Pirates are also a force to be feared because of the powerful and knowledgeable pirates on their captain’s crew, including master sniper Beckman, navigator Roux, and gunner Yasop.

They can also effortlessly traverse even the most dangerous waters because to the cutting-edge technology that their sturdy ship, “The Red Force,” is equipped with. It is clear that the Red-Haired Pirates have the might and perseverance to locate the One Piece with Shanks in charge.

Foxy Pirates and 4 others who ought to give up the search for One Piece

1) Kuro and the Black Cat Pirates

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Kuro and the Black Cat Pirates are obviously competent at what they do, but because of their inexperience and propensity to rely more on chance than talent, more seasoned crews are more likely to pursue them.

The Black Cat Pirates are also ill-prepared to confront the hazards of the Grand Line since their ship, “The Going Merry,” is in terrible shape and they lack a capable navigator or helmsman. They still have a lot to learn before they can imagine being real competitors in the hunt for the One Piece.

2) Don Krieg and the Don Krieg Pirates

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Despite being a cunning and cold-hearted pirate, Don Krieg is a sitting duck in the Grand Line due to his lack of planning and ineffective leadership of his crew. In addition, his poor navigation makes it challenging for him to move about, which results in several missed chances and setbacks.

While his crew is physically strong and well-equipped, their lack of drive and propensity for fighting among themselves make them a force that no one fears.

3) Foxy and the Foxy Pirates

Foxy as seen in the One Piece anime (Image via Toei Animation)

The Foxy Pirates can undoubtedly travel the Grand Line’s perilous seas. The Foxy Pirates are adept at exploiting their Devil Fruit abilities and cunning to their advantage in games and conflicts, despite the fact that they lack the strength and intelligence required to reach and get the One Piece.

They lack the combat prowess or ingenuity of some of the other top-tier pirate groups in the One Piece universe, though. For instance, they depend on the Straw Hat Pirates to lead them across the perilous terrain as they battle to negotiate the hazardous seas of the Long Ring Long Land.

4) Arlong and the Arlong Pirates

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Despite having a reputation for brutality and having powerful ships and weapons, the Arlong Pirates lack the knowledge and skills necessary to successfully cross the Grand Line.

Despite the might of their Shark-Class ship, they struggle to navigate because neither their helmsman nor navigator is certified. The fact that their captain, Arlong, is known for being impulsive and having difficulty regulating his anger is a strain to his crew. They may be feared by the East Blue residents, but they lack the skills and background needed to live on the Grand Line.

5) Crocodile and the Crocodile Pirates

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Although the infamous Crocodile Pirates’ leader is a strong and cunning man, his lack of manpower and inability to trust his crew make him a less than ideal candidate to find the treasure. Furthermore, the Baratie, their ship, is a poorly maintained ship in critical need of repairs.

The fact that they lack a navigator or helmsman makes things worse, and the fact that they have a bad reputation for being nasty makes it hard for them to form alliances with other crews. Simply put, they lack the tools necessary to face the Grand Line’s difficulties.