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Old 2009-12-11, 23:35   Link #401
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I just reread chapter one. I didn't notice before, but Luffy mentions that a crew of ten would be about all he needs. Anyone think Oda is gonna hold to that count?
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Old 2009-12-12, 07:56   Link #402
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I just reread chapter one. I didn't notice before, but Luffy mentions that a crew of ten would be about all he needs. Anyone think Oda is gonna hold to that count?
Even then, if someone with strawhats qualities ask luffy if they could join I doubt luffy will refuse 10 is all he needs, he might actively stop seeking more recruits but not refuse anyone asking nicely to be a crewmate.
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Old 2009-12-12, 11:52   Link #403
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I'm asking from an out of story perspective, not an in story one. Luffy would probably be fine with a crew of a few thousand if people really wanted to join. I have no doubts about that.

What I'm asking is, do people think Oda will stop adding people once the crew hits 11 people (Luffy + 10 others)?
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Old 2010-01-27, 18:51   Link #404
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I wouldn't know about jealousy, but I bet Robin would have feelings of distrust on Boa Hancock since Robin knows about the shichibukai through Crocodile.
similar to the distrust everyone gave Robin? Which, btw, is over because they risked their lives and waged war on the entire world to save her. This is my top five list of possible crewmembers in order of the likeliness.

1. Hancock. she's probably fired from the Shichibukai.....
2. Ace. Now that he's free. also, Whitebeard is (obviously) very injured and as such I feel it is very likely that the crew will be disbanded until Whitebeard get's better. Well, that's only if WB doesn't die. Ace is probably gonna join... thats why he's the second on my list.
3. Mr. 2 Bon Kurei, a.k.a. his real name Bentham, if he hasn't been killed by Magellan, might be surviving and possibly make a guest appearance at Marineford. He'd be number 1, but there's still the probability that he died. If he is dead, I'd be surprised frankly. It isn't like Oda to kill off such an important main character. (Like when Ace was going to die 3 times but didn't, or Luffy when fighting Lucci, or Buggy after the lightningbolt in Loguetown, I could go on)
4. Buggy/Crocodile. Very small chance. But since they're allies in Marineford........... I don't know. 4 and 5 on this list I sincerly believe will not join, but there is like a 2% chance that they might.
5. Marguerite. Hugely small chance.
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Old 2010-01-27, 20:24   Link #405
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I think they'll still get a new Fishman character once the crew finally gets back together and they head down to Fishman Island.

Luffy got the shipwright he wanted. He got the musician he wanted. Then there's the next logical step. Well storywise I guess.
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Old 2010-01-27, 20:44   Link #406
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Old 2010-01-27, 21:05   Link #407
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The thing is though that Luffy still wants to surpass him. And Ace still really sees Luffy as a rival in the pirate world. So unless things change dramatically I can't really see him joining. There's gonna be a lot of guys from Whitebeard's crew that'll follow Ace.
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Old 2010-01-27, 23:16   Link #408
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It means they're brothers that are used to fighting together. Ace will not be joining. Will not. Ever. Ace is one of the few people Luffy would never accept in his crew.

I'm still hoping for Boa. >_>
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Old 2010-01-28, 05:34   Link #409
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The thing is though that Luffy still wants to surpass him. And Ace still really sees Luffy as a rival in the pirate world. So unless things change dramatically I can't really see him joining. There's gonna be a lot of guys from Whitebeard's crew that'll follow Ace.
He may join but not permanently.
He will prolly help Luffy retrieve his scattered Nakamas.
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Old 2010-01-28, 07:57   Link #410
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Since Fishman Island has been such a big deal for so long now it's almost a guarantee that it'll be there Luffy picks up a new Mermaid/Fishman crewmember. Although I still think one final female crewmember is on the cards as well, but again that goes with a Mermaid.

All in all it could be said that we've yet to meet the next/last crewmember at all and these ideas planted in our heads about Boa/Buggy/Bon Clay/etc joining is just Oda's way of keeping us on the edge.

Right now my theory is Jinbei will lead Luffy and the rejoined gang to Fishman Island, put them on good terms with the locals and maybe even introduce the new crew mate himself as one of his friends.
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Old 2010-01-28, 11:36   Link #411
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It means they're brothers that are used to fighting together. Ace will not be joining. Will not. Ever. Ace is one of the few people Luffy would never accept in his crew.

I'm still hoping for Boa. >_>
I was originally sceptical at the thought of Ace joining, but things in the Manga just keep pushing and pushing to that idea. I mean if Whitebeard dies or disbands the crew (this is becoming more and more likely) then Ace will need a new crew to join and I am sure Luffy would gladly offer a position on his crew.

If this happens, it would deffinately cause many comical situations like the two brothers fighting on what to do next and who is in charge. (not like a mutiny, but the way brothers fight over the smallest details) Or the two of them joining in on ridiculous anttics like they would when they were little kids.
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Old 2010-01-28, 12:09   Link #412
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I'm asking from an out of story perspective, not an in story one. Luffy would probably be fine with a crew of a few thousand if people really wanted to join. I have no doubts about that.

What I'm asking is, do people think Oda will stop adding people once the crew hits 11 people (Luffy + 10 others)?
Juggling 10 + 1 characters is already hard enough, especially since it requires the creation of sufficient character development for each character, as well as new villains that each character can fight during the course of any arc (If the D-Team (Chopper, Nami and Usopp) get reduced to just fighting fodder and not named villains, then I would be very upset). So, I find it hard to believe that Oda would go too far afield of his initial pledge of 10 + 1.

Besides, there are still 2 more spots to be filled before we need to worry about this possibility.
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Old 2010-01-28, 13:16   Link #413
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I have an idea. What about a person who is half Merman and half human? With their mixed blood status a person has to be tough to stand up to the constant abuse and mistreatment, and you can easily satisfy the tramatic past requirement as this practically screams for it. As for the dream, how about trying to bring an end to the descrimination? Maybe that's too idealistic for joining the crew.


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Juggling 10 + 1 characters is already hard enough, especially since it requires the creation of sufficient character development for each character, as well as new villains that each character can fight during the course of any arc (If the D-Team (Chopper, Nami and Usopp) get reduced to just fighting fodder and not named villains, then I would be very upset). So, I find it hard to believe that Oda would go too far afield of his initial pledge of 10 + 1.
I understand that those three are the weakest of the crew, and I too would be upset if they get reduced, but is there a reason why you said D-Team?
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Old 2010-01-28, 13:26   Link #414
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I understand that those three are the weakest of the crew, and I too would be upset if they get reduced, but is there a reason why you said D-Team?
Well, they are the weakest members of the Strawhat crew...

Based purely on strength
A-Team - Luffy, Sanji and Zoro
B-Team - Franky
C-Team - Brooke, Robin and sometimes Chopper*
D-Team - Nami, Usopp and Chopper

*I am never sure where to place Chopper...

Oda has always been able to cross the "team" lines by having weird battles or having various members help each other in their respective battles. If Oda adds too many crew members, though, this balance could be destroyed.
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Old 2010-01-28, 14:03   Link #415
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Well, they are the weakest members of the Strawhat crew...

Based purely on strength
A-Team - Luffy, Sanji and Zoro
B-Team - Franky
C-Team - Brooke, Robin and sometimes Chopper*
D-Team - Nami, Usopp and Chopper

*I am never sure where to place Chopper...

Oda has always been able to cross the "team" lines by having weird battles or having various members help each other in their respective battles. If Oda adds too many crew members, though, this balance could be destroyed.
I really like Strawhat team battles, Oz fight was just super fun. 1 on 1 duels might be epic and show charecters strenght in better detail but I really enjoy when crew fights as team even if its only 2 strawhats fighting together.

I think Oda can handle 10 man crew easily, he just dont have to do it with Enies Lobby style where almost everyone had 1on1 match. He could have some members to have 1on1 matches and give others team battles.
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A-Team - Luffy, Sanji and Zoro
B-Team - Franky
C-Team - Brooke, Robin and sometimes Chopper*
D-Team - Nami, Usopp and Chopper
Franky > Sanji.
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Old 2010-01-28, 14:30   Link #417
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Franky > Sanji.
Try not to strain your back; because that is an overwhelming amount of BS you are shoveling there.

This is not really the place for such a discussion (not that I would likely take part in such a discussion anyway)...
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Old 2010-01-28, 14:50   Link #418
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It is a fact, notting in the manga proved that Sanji > Francky.
It's just Fanwank.
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Old 2010-01-28, 14:55   Link #419
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It is a fact, notting in the manga proved that Sanji > Francky.
It's just Fanwank.
But, using your logic would also imply that Franky isn't greater than Sanji...which would mean your initial post is BS...

Besides, the manga quite clearly stated the respective power levels (and arguably rankings) of the individual Strawhat crew circa Enies Lobby. Your refusal to accept the specific numbers and fights that Oda presented is your own problem, don't try and drag the rest of us down with you...

I clarified the matter, provided the specific arc that ranked the Strawhat crew, now I am finished. Do what you want, but try not to strain yourself too much...
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Old 2010-01-28, 15:05   Link #420
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But, using your logic would also imply that Franky isn't greater than Sanji...which would mean your initial post is BS...
Nope.
Matching what they can individual do, Francky clearly outclasses Sanji.

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Besides, the manga quite clearly stated the respective power levels (and arguably rankings) of the individual Strawhat crew circa Enies Lobby.
the rankings at that time were:
Base Luffy = Franky
Base Luffy > Sanji
Powerscaling, Franky > Sanji

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Your refusal to accept the specific numbers and fights that Oda presented is your own problem
Wich fights?

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don't try and drag the rest of us down with you...
It is hopeless to try to resist the Darkside...

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I clarified the matter, provided the specific arc that ranked the Strawhat crew, now I am finished. Do what you want, but try not to strain yourself too much...
thx for the info, lol.
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