Does anyone think anyone in the strawhat crew is a weak line? Dragonball has Kurrirn, Naruto has Sakura, Sailor Moon has Sailor Mercury, X-men has Jubilee, Teen Titans has Beast Boy, almost every show has them. Do you think One Piece has this? Personally, I think that each member of the strawhats are powerful in there own way and given the sitution any one them could be the strongest, what do you think?
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I'd say Chaozu or whatever is more of a weakling than Krillin.
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Well, in terms of battle the weak link would probably be Nami or Usopp, who have the least battle experience and power. Though Usopp, I think, tops Nami in strength as he has all of his different weapons and the one Nami uses was his creation.
In terms of practical everyday type matters, I'd say Luffy (he prefers to play around and adventure than do stuff like that).
But that's just my opinion. I could be wrong.
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I'd have to agree that if there had to be a weak link it would probably be Nami-but all of the Straw Hats are more powerful than another when it comes to different situations so there really is no weak link :)
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I really don't think there is one:
Luffy: Luffy is obviously not the weak link. (Sorry if this isn't obvious to anyone, but I won't go into detail)
Zoro: It has been argued that, aside from fighting, Zoro doesn't add much to the crew. He just sleeps. I disagree. I think he's really important to the group dynamic. He's probably the most reliably levelheaded crew member. He thinks clearly without being distracted by girls or money or flashing lights. He's provides solidity.
Nami: In battle, Nami is not particularly capable. She can hold her own, but she knows where her strengths lie - and it isn't in fighting. Nami is clever. She's able to think ahead. She's charming and sneaky when she has to be. Besides, without Nami the crew would be hopelessly lost. Literally.
Usopp: Usopp's wit and quick-thinking are of value to the crew. He can be very serious and has a good intuition for what's right and what's wrong. Like Zoro, I think he is important to the group dynamic. More on Usopp below.
Sanji: Sanji provides the food. They'd starve without him.
But besides that, Sanji backs up the steadfastedness that Zoro provides. And he really comes through in a pinch!Chopper: Chopper may be meek and unobtrusive, but he's important. Like Sanji and Nami, Chopper has a skill necessery for the well-being of the crew. Namely that he's a doctor. He's also an excellent emergency food supply.
Robin: Ok, I lied. I do think there's a weak link. And I think it's Robin.
More on Usopp:
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At the moment, Usopp is feeling that he is the weak link.
Whether he is or not is not important (although I don't think he is), what is important is that he feels useless and not up to par with everyone else.
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Actually, if you've read the latest chapters in Naruto, you would know Sakura is not the weakest anymore.
I don't think there is a weakest link in One Piece. If I had to choose, I'd choose Robin, mainly because of the recent turn of events. She doesn't seem to be showing any loyalty to the Straw Hats at all, something everybody else has shown. Even Nami when she pretended to kill Usopp.
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Yep, I don't think there's weakest link. Those who has less fighting power replace it with other essential skills of what without the crew would perish. Also they're equally loyal, in their very own way, for the crew and each others.
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And I wouldn't give up for Robin. She was as much as others a part of the crew during Skypiea and Long Ring Long Land. She wouldn't betray the crew without higher priority and if it wouldn't be necessarity. -
I wouldn't give up Robin either, but you have to admit she is of little use to the group. Her position is not exactly wowing. Besides her combat power, she's of little use to the group. Add to that the fact we hardly know anything about her and, no matter how awesome she is, the crew doesn't really need her.
Though, again, that might change.
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Vilda pretty much summed up my feelings.
But more on Robin, from my perspective. While she's very capable, physically and mentally, she doesn't seem all there. She just…..gives up at times. She was willing to die after a failed attempt to stop Crocodile, but she's not willing to help Luffy against CP9. What up with that?
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Personally, I wouldn't say that there is any weak link to the Strawhats. Each of them has their pluses and minuses and they support each other for it.
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If you look at episode 222, it would answer my statement. Though the episode did not originate from the manga but it carries a significant meaning. Usopp & Sanji was saying to forget about Zorro but Luffy said that each of them are one, and they won't be complete even if just one is missing.
As for Robin, I agree with Yoska saying that we shouldn't give up on Robin just yet. Let us not forget that Robin was more than useful during the Skypiea arc. She was the one who found out information about Monbran Cricket, she saved Usopp from falling, she moved Zorro & the rest (who were zapped by Eneru) to safety, and she also helped the Skypiean understand the true meaning of the Golden Bell.
We may see that Robin doesn't interact with the group as much but that is just her personality. It wouldn't be fun if all of the Strawhats has the same attitude and personality. Or perhaps she still cannot give her trust so easliy (remember that everything went against her since she was 8years old).
The recent W7 arc have certainly created a bad impression upon her but we still do not know what really happened in her past or what CP9 spoke to her about. Even with Nami, we didn't know what happened and whether she is good or evil until Nojiko showed up to tell everyone and Usopp appeared to reinforce the story. Even Nami herself refuses the help of the Strawhats (since she still can't trust them & don't want to get them involved) until Arlong betrayed her.Sorry I always get too excited about Robin :P
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Originally posted by Knight
Sorry I always get too excited about RobinForgived :P.
Anyway, like Knight said, Robin tie the crew into larger story and she's important in solving secrets of the One Piece world. Kinda like a walking encyclopedia. I'm all for diversity and her personality's a good addition to the crew, she appleals for those who hasn't find their favourite crew member yet and no point in bringing along a character alike all others.
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In Robin's defence, well, she's just as strong as Luffy or Zoro, and when you're a pirate crew, you need all the muscle you can get. She's also proven her intellegence to them on many occasions. Plus, she is the only person who can read the ponyglyphs and if they do want to get One Piece, they're going to need that. I think she is very useful, she just hasn't had much time to shine yet.
As for weakest link, I would say either Usopp or Sanji. I love Usopp, but he has very low fighting ability, and no real special skill that he brings other than an extra pair of hands. And Sanji…well I just hate him.
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Originally posted by TheTalentedMr.Sanji@Feb 27 2005, 03:09 PM
As for weakest link, I would say either Usopp or Sanji. I love Usopp, but he has very low fighting ability, and no real special skill that he brings other than an extra pair of hands. And Sanji…well I just hate him.
[snapback]8110[/snapback]Usopp was one of the guys who kept repairing Going Merry, and he saved Nami, Vivi, and Zoro from becoming wax figures at Little Garden. And he has the special skill of creativity. Look at his attacks and the stuff he makes! Not to mention he fought decently in the Water 7 Arc.
And I find it weird that you are named "TheTalentedMr.Sanji" yet you hate Sanji. Anyway, he is not the weakest link because he is the cook, therefore he is needed. And if you don't like that reason, I have two words for you: Mr. Prince.
As for me, I don't think there is a weak link in the group.
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Originally posted by Zio+Feb 27 2005, 04:16 PM–>QUOTE(Zio @ Feb 27 2005, 04:16 PM)
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Not… really. Unless that Udon guy from Movie 1 and Hatchan started chains.
Do you know how long it takes (or could take) to sail from one island to another? At least a week or 2.
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**Yeah, but anyone could have done what usopp did.
And as for my nick, I couldn't think of anything better. Oh, and I'm sure they have Burger Kings or something in the grandline**
Not really. Zoro, Nami, and Vivi were trapped by Mr. 3's wax, Luffy was trying to beat Miss Goldenweek's Color Trap (which Usopp helped get rid of), Sanji was talking to Crocodile and beating up the Unluckies, and Carue was with Usopp.
And what the hell does Burger King have to do with Sanji's alter ego?
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Originally posted by TheTalentedMr.Sanji@Feb 27 2005, 05:09 PM
As for weakest link, I would say either Usopp or Sanji. I love Usopp, but he has very low fighting ability, and no real special skill that he brings other than an extra pair of hands.
[snapback]8110[/snapback]I don't know that he has low fighting ability; the guy's almost absorbed more punishment over the series than the rest of the crew combined and he's still walking. Usopp is actually pretty strong, but his fighting style doesn't show it.
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I don't think ANYONE is a weak link. Sure, Nami and Usopp might not be as crazy insane fighters as people who have spent their lives training in one way or another, like Zoro, Luffy, and Sanji. But both have proven that they can hold their own when push comes to shove - particularly Nami.
Also, the team isn't just about battle. Nami is an EXTREMELY vital character. They would all be drowned at sea without her navigation and weather prediction skills - while they only truly pointed this out once, there's no telling how many times Nami has saved their lives with her direction. Further more, Usopp repairs the ship and does handyman work - this should not be overlooked. The ship might not have made it as far as Water 7 without Usopp. He has also made explosives and weapons that HAVE helped in battle - for one, the weatherstaff, annoying as it could be, saved Nami's life (which is pretty much like saving ALL of their lives), and his slingshot, while not quite as powerful as a strike from Zoro, has done the job on many occasions.
Me personally, the only character I see as a weak link is Robin, and it's not a weak link in the way that's being discussed here, so I'm not even going to get into it.