Re: Rank the Strawhats!
here are my rankings:
1. Luffy
2.Zoro
3.Sanji
4.Franky
5.Robin
6.Chopper
7.Ussop
8.Nami
I based it all on what they have. Not just brute strength but also on their ability to fend off attacks and survive bonecrushing blows and stuff and battle strategy.
Luffy's the highest since he has the most in brute strength, monstrous vitality and a genius in battle. He can create new combinations in his attacks whatever he has at present.
Zoro's next since he's not far behind Luffy's strength and vitality. Also, his continuous growth is making him stronger all the more.
Sanji of course is next but not far behind the two. He can easily be at par with a CP9 member and can move faster than a Rokushiki user and we don't even see him training!! Plus his tactics in espionage and sneaking is well worth his position in the strawhats.
Franky's next since in my opinion, he has a whole arsenal of things that he can deploy plus, he can withstand bullets (well, for his behind, we all know his weakness). He can be easily one of the strongest strawhat had it not been for his limitation of depending on cola bottles for his strength. He uses a bottle of cola for one coup de vent and that's too much since he can only stock 3. but he's powerful nonetheless. and he could upgrade himself i believe.
Robin is next to Franky since she has the strength of an ordinary woman, amplified by his devil fruit powers (i mean 6 arms is stronger than 2 ain't it). The strength of Robin comes the nature of her DF power and her wits in battle. Like what he did with Yama in Sky Piea. But I'm seeing more and more people can escape her clutches, not just with powers (like Aokiji) but with the introduction of Garp, we're bound to see more of those monsters.
Ussop comes next mainly because of his inherent sniping abilities. I have to admit, he will be a very good asset in battle if he knows how to utilize his talent as we have seen in his battle with Luffy. If Luffy were just an ordinary man back then, Ussop could have won the battle.
Nami's skill in navigating and predicting the weather is topnotch in the world but it wouldn't do well in battle. With her feeble strength, she can only rely on her wits as she told Ussop in the anime. She is very powerful with her Clima Tact yes, but a fast hand could snatch it from her and she would be rendered harmless. I think she's more suited to be like a Magician in the party.
But then this is just my opinion.
