Will a strawhat ever be offered a shichibukai position?

[Wisshard]

The individual agenda's of the Shichibukai quite clearly doesn't match the World Government wants and needs, but I'm quite certain that publicly, the Shichibukai doesn't cross the World Government (and if they do, they are given the boot/the rope) - which is the important part for the World Government; they want the Shichibukai's fearsome reputation to intimidate and deter their enemies (in addition to the Marines influence).

Privately though, the Shichibukai's obviously does thing that isn't in line with the World Government interest (e.g. Mihawk training Zoro during the time-skip, Crocodile scheming to take down a country, Doflamingo and his slave business and so on and so forth), but I'd think that the World Government accept that the Shichibukai are hard to rein in, and thus allow them their private agendas (to an extent) - as long as they don't publicly go against the World Government and follow their orders when it really matters (e.g. the battle at Marinford).

 

[kkck]

^Well, but for most shichibukai there was at least a time when they did cross the government quite publicly. Jinbe was crewmate of the guy who trashed majiroa and after he took over the fishmen pirates he kept fighting the marines quite openly. Obviously he did not trash ennies lobbies, marineford and ID at the time but in that regard neither has any of luffy's crewmates. If the marines were willing to overlook Tiger trashing majiroa when selecting jinbe then it is not too far fetched they would overlook the incidents involving the strawhats, specially if the two more significant ones were devoid of the crew. Kuma was a revolutionary leader, as much as an enemy to the world government if not more than luffy ever was and he still got offered the position although it is true he had a weird deal there. Boa is less than friendly with the marines even if she has a shichibukai title... heck, she is the empress of a nation of pirates. The manga has implied buggy is a shichibukai (called it before anyone ever did BTW lol) nowadays and according to the world he is directly responsible for what happened in ID, he made a difference in the WB war, is best friends with shanks and was a former pirate king crewmate. I agree in that luffy being offered a position would perhaps be too much (although based on the precedents it shouldn't be outright discarded as a possibility) but in turn any other strawhat should be a perfectly viable candidate.

 

[ownage404]

Some people are keep saying the strawhats won't accept the position which is 100% but that's not an answer to the question. The question is will they be "OFFERED" the position. I'm not saying that one of them are going to be shichibukai because they aren't. But they're are too many people not actually answering the question.

Buggy would be a pretty good option though, I would like to see that. WG need to pick someone to balance out the Yonkou atm, and they need someone that won't ditch like Jinbei. Someone with a lot of power over an area is what is needed.

 

[ErosVp]

A underling don't get offered a shichibukai position! Like Boa an BB that had tips while being shichibukais, it's obvious that if the leader accepts all the power he has (including crew members) will go as well! LUFFY is the only one who could be offered a position as shichibuk and i hardily think he wil

 

[ish3]

I could see this happening in only two to three scenarios. Someone close to luffy is in danger and he needs a connection to the gov't to save this person or before going to a certain place an item or thing is needed through the world gov't so before moving forward he needs to acquire such a thing.

Now issues with this is I don't see the gov't sending him one but I would laugh however if they chose too. He would use the title for like what one week tops and do something crazy luffy is not like BB he's impatient. XD

 

[LowFatMilk]

IMO it's kinda weird to think of any other SH as Shichibukai (other than Luffy). I mean... isn't that the spot for the captain?

As Oda have shown us, Crocodile (Boss of Baroque works) Jimbei, Blackbeard etc were all leaders and captains. As for DaFlamingo & Mihawk, I'm not sure.. Ace as well. He was offered Shichibukai when he was captain of the Spade Pirates wasn't he?

So, to sum it all up, I think it's either Luffy being a Shichibukai or none of the SH gets the title. Isn't it weird if Zoro, a first mate gets Shichibukai when his captain doesn't?

 

[Riku]

Doflamingo was captain too, remember Bellamy? As for Mihawk, he is mystery, but somehow I got the image he has always gone solo. Seems the lone wolf type.

But I agree, if someones gonna be offered the status, it is Luffy. And that is not gonna happen. Though I see the possibility that marines would try cheap tricks in attempt to break the Strawhats by offering one the title. Not like it would work.

Maybe after the the mainstory timeline, when it ends, if the Strawhats disband, then Zoro might accept the title. It would be a good position to hunt challenges and get stronger. Though I doubt WG would offer the post to the New Pirate King's first mate. And who knows if the Shichibukai even exist when the story ends.

 

[kkck]

I honestly doubt mihawk would have been a shichibukai if he hadn't been a full fledge pirate at some point. It even makes sense considering his rivalry with shanks.

 

[Kyodai Senkan Mora]

I think its highly likely that the world govt. would want to offer luffy a position in the shichibukai.remember that one of the reasons shichibukai are chosen is their ability to intimidate other pirates and would-be pirates. Luffy with a bounty of 400,000,000; his colourful activities all over the grandline and his heritage not only as dragon's son but garp's grandson imo places him in a prime position to do so.remember the gorousei after the war hinted that they needed more influential people to fill the role....i think the fact that he is dragon's son would make him even more suitable given dragon is already feared worldwide and by association so is luffy...also, after garp's retirement the WG may see this as a way to retain a small part of his strength in the marines given luffy is likely to become just as powerful in time.....................we all know however that luffy would never do it since to him freedom to do what he wants, is the most important thing hence his dream to become pk

 

[modoki]

Highly doubt they would entrust access for Dragon's son. That is pretty stupid for them.

 

[fleshcut]

I think they would chose Zoro to offer a spot to. Not only can Axe hand morgan's kid talk about the good stuff Zoro did. Mihawk could also nominate him. He did train him for two years who knows what kind of thoughts he put in Zoro's head

 

[M3J]

I think Luffy and Zoro could be offered a shichibukai spot. Luffy may have done ridiculous shit, but he'd be a powerful ally to have, and I think at least three Marines can vouch that Luffy is a good guy. However, the government may still be upset that Luffy defeated like, two or three shichibukai, is the son of Dragon, and nearly saved Ace as well as invade and escape two of the most secure Marine base.

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Okay, Luffy won't be offered the spot, but Zoro likely will. Not only is he powerful, but he also has great work ethics and most likely has Mihawk's support as well.

Frankie could also be offered the spot due to his technological mind, and possibly be offered to work alongside Vega.

 

[Kyodai Senkan Mora]

I still believe that the outrageous things luffy has done will be a reason not a deterrent to him joining the ranks of the sichibukai given his worldwide reknown and the fact that most pirates fear/respect him

 

[Naruffy]

I still believe that the outrageous things luffy has done will be a reason not a deterrent to him joining the ranks of the sichibukai given his worldwide reknown and the fact that most pirates fear/respect him

Why would the WG want someone who help destroy of there bases and declared war against them to join them? That would be like... Offering Dragon the position Fleet Admiral despite him being the leader of the group that seeks their destruction... Or Akainu becoming a pirate after calling them scum and mercilessly trying to kill Luffy... Or Lebron James returning to Cleveland Cavaliers after ditching them for the Miami Heat...

But of course, challenging the world government directly and declaring war against them is usually a good way to ensure an offer from them to become a Shichibukai. I could see them wanted Luffy after he beat Crocodile, but once he attacks the government themselves, I don't exactly think that would make him more desirable. Simply put, why would you want to ally yourself with someone who declared war against you?

 

[mattiaildivino]

RUfy won't ever be considered as shichibukai,the world government has to eliminate him.but zoro may be one of the 7.

 

[Kyodai Senkan Mora]

Why would the WG want someone who help destroy of there bases and declared war against them to join them? That would be like... Offering Dragon the position Fleet Admiral despite him being the leader of the group that seeks their destruction... Or Akainu becoming a pirate after calling them scum and mercilessly trying to kill Luffy... Or Lebron James returning to Cleveland Cavaliers after ditching them for the Miami Heat...

But of course, challenging the world government directly and declaring war against them is usually a good way to ensure an offer from them to become a Shichibukai. I could see them wanted Luffy after he beat Crocodile, but once he attacks the government themselves, I don't exactly think that would make him more desirable. Simply put, why would you want to ally yourself with someone who declared war against you?

keep your friends close....

 

[Naruffy]

keep your friends close....

But they don't want to just watch Luffy (Or keep him under tabs by making him a Shichibukai), they want to eliminate him. Shichibukai are supposed to permanent allies of the WG. Allying themselves with Luffy and keeping an eye on him are two different things. Shichibukai are pirates who are willing to do what the government requests of them in times of need, how likely are they to find that in someone who attacked there bases? Simply put, they want to kill Luffy, not keep him under watch.

 

[Kyodai Senkan Mora]

But they don't want to just watch Luffy (Or keep him under tabs by making him a Shichibukai), they want to eliminate him. Shichibukai are supposed to permanent allies of the WG. Allying themselves with Luffy and keeping an eye on him are two different things. Shichibukai are pirates who are willing to do what the government requests of them in times of need, how likely are they to find that in someone who attacked there bases? Simply put, they want to kill Luffy, not keep him under watch.

Good point about killing him,it makes sense....but not the part about Shichibukai being pirates who are willing to do what the government requests of them in times of need....Doflamingo,Mihawk and Hancock are always rebellious even doflamingo stated that among them only Kuma did what he was asked to and obeyed the WG...anyway I feel they would want an influential person there even if just for show and luffy pretty much fits the bill

 

[Naruffy]

Good point about killing him,it makes sense....but not the part about Shichibukai being pirates who are willing to do what the government requests of them in times of need....Doflamingo,Mihawk and Hancock are always rebellious even doflamingo stated that among them only Kuma did what he was asked to and obeyed the WG...anyway I feel they would want an influential person there even if just for show and luffy pretty much fits the bill

Yeah, I did exaggerate the obey part, Luffy would pretty much obey about as much any other Shichibukai if he somehow joined, other than Kuma of course. The problem is that Luffy's influential because of the harm he's done to the government and his relation to Dragon who wants to bring down the WG. If Luffy was influential for reasons that weren't mainly Anti-WG like the other Shichibukai, then I'd see him joining. Zoro on the other hand may be able to join, the only thing is that they only seem to choose captains.

 

[Rosebullet Teacher]

Brook has fame outside of piracy & only joined the Straw Hats recently so he doesnt have too many jailbreaks against him. You might say a rock star wouldnt intimidate pirates, but, Brooks a rockstar made of bones & he joined the premier rookie crew of the day it suggests great ability on his part, & if youre a pirate whos never heard his skull jokes before those points could be enough to intimidate you!

Sogeking would be a great face for the shichibukai! Hes the guy you put on the buttons & the luchboxes & in PSA's saying: "Okay kids, dont forget to feed your den-den mushi!" Yea i know he burnt the flag, but to the government hes an unknown factor. To them, he only collaborated with the Straw Hats on that one day for all they know he could have been a mercenary. A one time ally of the Straw Hats is definitely something big, as seen when the Franky Family had to be excluded from the record of events at Enies Lobby. So even if hes the dude who burnt the flag if they think hes a hired gun they would try to get that hired gun on their side. . . & sell some damn lunchboxes.

The problem with Sogeking is that his flashy image might make pirates want to fight him.

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