In chapter 1166 of One Piece, things look particularly bad for a pirate. Perhaps he wouldn’t have faced such a terrible fate if he had set different criteria when choosing his crew.
Attention, Spoiler! The following section contains part of the plot from the new manga chapter of One Piece. If you haven’t read it yet, skip this article until after the video.
What happened in the new chapter? The chapter closes with the incident at God Valley. The absurd manhunt comes to an end and many characters managed to escape from the island, which was ultimately wiped out.
Rocks D. Xebec, who was under the influence of Imu, was killed. In a flashback, Monkey D. Garp and Gol D. Roger attempted to stop him. Ultimately, it was to no avail.
Many fans on Reddit feel that Xebec lacked something that Luffy and other pirate captains fortunately have in their crew.
Every Captain Needs Their Right Hand
What was missing? Fans notice that a loyal right hand is essential for a pirate captain. A daring captain must be able to rely on his crew and it is good for him to know that he has strong support.
In the story of One Piece, there have been several situations that have proven this. Some of them are listed by users on Reddit:
- Zoro took on the pain inflicted on Luffy and the rest of the Straw Hat crew by Bartholomew Kuma. In the end, he even pretended that nothing had happened.
- Trafalgar Law was defeated by another captain. When he was about to drown, his right hand Beppo rushed in and carried him to safety.
- Eustass Kid can also rely on his loyal ally Killer. He has attempted multiple times to protect his captain and intercept damage.
A captain should choose his crew based on loyalty and fidelity, not necessarily just strength. Some of the most emotional moments from One Piece support this theory.
Some fans point out that Blackbeard, like the person we mentioned in the first paragraph, does not have a true loyal right hand. Perhaps he could face the same fate.
There are also emotional moments when allies could do nothing more. In one situation, a father sacrificed himself for his daughter so that she could recover. What exactly is behind it can be found here: “I had to cry for the first time” – New chapter of One Piece has fathers crying in droves
