What would you say would be the smartest of the mugiwaras?
Well, probably you can't say that clearly, because there are many ways to see Intelligence. For example, Chopper seems to be quite smart, i mean, he's a doctor.^^ But at the same time he is really naive.
Except for Luffy, everyone is quite intelligent i guess, but personally i would say Robin has the highest IQ.
Sorry for not so intelligent english! 
There is IQ and there is EQ…
Clearly, Robin has the highest IQ, she spent her youth in books and learned to decrypt poneglyphs all by herself at that time. She is the only one in the world known to be able to decrypt poneglyphs, it shows how intelligent she is (while I admit that, as reading poneglyphs is a crime, not many people would even try).
According to Oda, I believe the rankings went something like…Nami, Chopper, Usopp, Sanji, Zoro, Luffy. And I imagine Robin would be tied with Nami, and Franky is probably somewhere with Usopp and Sanji.
Actually I thyink it went something like this. Robin, Nami, Sanji,Usopp, Franky, Brooke, Zorro, Chopper and Luffy.
I dont really know if you can say that luffy is the one that is most dumb. If you start thinking about everything he do he do seems like me making sense. And when he do his Gears, that wouldnt come in a stupids head.
just saying…
Nami was the third most intelligent person in the East Blue saga. 1st was Ben Beckman, 2nd Kuro.
-Oda's SBS questions.
I would say Robin, followed by Sanji.
Sanji isn't smarter then Nami.
As much as I dislike poll threads, I must add to the discussion. Warning, as this has spoilers! This is assuming you have read up to the most recent chapters!!!
Franky is the oldest crew member, but that does not mean he is the most intelligent, but he has his own…"unique" flair. He knows enough about boat engineering to create his own boat designs from scratch; even as a child he just took scrap junk and made workable boats out of them, probably even without a blueprint to begin with. He even knows about various things relavent to the shipwright business, like the Adam the Treasure tree, whose wood can absorb water and reduce damage from the seas. Thanks to Tom and Iceburg, he learned how to hone his skills. On another not, being abandoned as a child, he has a sense of protecting others from being the same, so he acts as the "big brother" figure, whether it be the for the ex-bums of Water 7 and making him his Franky Family, or his new family of the Strawhats. His technological expertise goes so far as to become the first "cyborg," as more than half of his body is made of metal and prosthetics, yet can function as weapons as well. Even though he should have DIED when he was hit by the Puffing Tom, his will to live and seek revenge for his foster-father allowed him to survive and make himself into a human battleship, powered by carbonation like a steamboat is powered by steam. Like a ship that protects the crew from the harsh seas, Franky wishes to protect his family from the harsh world, like Tom did before him.
Robin, being older than most of the crew may be more knowledgable, is not the most intelligent. She know more of the world they live in from memory, but that does not mean she can solve problems quickly or create complex plans. She is the wisest, as she has a a wide array of history and facts of One Piece. If anything, if someone is not sure about the World Government, the Grand Line, or a mystery in general, Robin will be the one to go to to clear it up.
Chopper, although only 15 and naive to the outside world, has the knowledge of a 180 year old doctor (Dr. Kureha, if you recall). He has been trained ever since he was little and to have that much knowledge at such a young age, you have to be a genius with incredible recollective memory. However, his knowledge is extremely limited to the medical profession…we all know how silly he gets when Luffy or Usopp impress him with menial things and lies.
Sanji, while still a girl-crazy fool, has his moments of quick wit and heroic acts. He has a knack for planning things out in advance in the shortest amount of time. For example, he concocted the break-in and entering of Rain Dinners to save the crew from Crocodile by using Chopper as a distraction and causing a panic in the casino in almost no time flat. He even used the perfume he gave Nami to make Chopper track her down if they got lost WAY earlier in Alabasta, just when they got there! In Skypiea, he managed to stall time for Usopp and Luffy to rescue Nami by breaking the insides of the Maxim. And most recently, he used the closing of the doors of the Gate of Justice to create an escape route for the Going Merry, as closing them caused the whirlpools and messed up the aim of the feared battleships. If anything, Sanji is a master of sabotage and chivalry (saving the crew out of tough situations). Like a cook can make you or break you depending on how he prepares his food, Sanji prepares the crew to safety while spoiling the plans of others.
Usopp is smart because of his ability to create the almost impossible weapons. His artistic ability is a facet of his way to "lie" to his enemies, as his weapons hide their power in meek looking forms. He weilds a slingshot, a toy of a child, but can hit from afar with deadly pinpoint accuracy with a multitude of ammunition. To be able to be that flexible to shoot anything from a slingshot is amazing in any respect, as one needs to account for weight, aerodynamics, power of the pull and strength of the slingshot bands to fling them as far as he does. His newest weapon, Kabuto, is also a feat of engineering because he can use the staff part to stick into the ground for stability, and more bands to increase the distance and power of any shot, with a larger bag to hold more ammunition per shot. Kabuto is like a mix between a sniper rifle and a shotgun, depending on the range. And yet, he still uses his original slingshot as a pistol, and has a variety of weapons in his bag, making him like Felix the Cat and his own magical bag, aiding him in any situation.
Nami probably has the best intuition and common sense of the crew, even though her common sense is often dismissed by others and makes her upset. Nami, as we all probably know by now, can draw maps with technical accuracy and a lot of time by eye, but she may rely on tools to aid her. Her sharp eyesight, feelings, and knowledge of the weather is an invaluable asset to the crew, as she can predict storms occuring just seconds away from just senses alone! She must have the most sensitive feeling of air pressure to realize the subtle changes in the atmosphere in order to do such a feat. Also, she probably has the best sense of balance of the whole crew, which is essential to have when manning a boat, as noted by her immidiate use of a Waver in Skypeia. We have seen Nami come up with off-the-cuff ideas like leading Luffy to Enel with the Waver tracks, as well as negotiate a bigger payout from their gold haul in Water 7 thanks to her almost unparalleled desire for money, she knows the value of material things. Combined with 10+ years of studying weather patterns, currents, and islands of East Blue with Arlong, she managed to take that knowledge and become one of the most cabable seafarers of the One Piece World. Ben Beckman, as Oda has pointed out, is probably smarter than Nami by years of experience, but that may change soon enough.
Zoro's knowledge is limited only in his sword-fighting, as we have seen he has a variety of moves in using 1, 2 or 3 swords. However, being so focused in his sword practice, he never had a proper education, thus explaining his non-existant sense of direction (a VERY important thing to know in a world covered mostly with ocean and limited technology). Being as old as he is, he probably does not care to learn anytime soon, but sooner or later he will figure that this will present a huge problem in the years to come. He is the rock to Luffy's insanity more than Nami, because he is trusted to be the first mate and is actually quite sensitive to the feelings of the crew more than anyone despite his hard exterior. He knows the captain has to be strong because "if he falters, he cannot be fit to lead," as noted from the fight with Usopp. His strong, hardened philosophy is mainly from his promise to be the world's greatest swordsman, because in his dream, there is no room for failure; he is either the world's greatest or not, and not means death.
Finally, Luffy is quite possibly the most IDIOTIC person in the crew, but he has his moments where he shines brightly as the captain, and this is usually concerning trying to save his friends and acquiring new ones. His stupidity is possibly a side-effect of his grandfather always concerned into making him into a Marine, combined with the family narcoleptic trait that he, Ace, and Garp share (and probably out of silliness, Dragon may have it too), making him incabable from being awake while being taught anything. Combined with an attention span of a 10-year-old, his childishness and immaturity almost knows no bounds. I say almost because he has moments of maturity, as he would risk his life for them. He believes a pirate is the definition of conviction and power against those who are close-minded, but a pirate is nothing without his crew most of all.
So….that is my whole take on this.
As much as I dislike poll threads, I must add to the discussion. Warning, as this has spoilers! This is assuming you have read up to the most recent chapters!!!
Franky is the oldest crew member
:wassat:
16 carebears.
Robin, being older than most of the crew may be more knowledgable, is not the most intelligent. She know more of the world they live in from memory, but that does not mean she can solve problems quickly or create complex plans. She is the wisest, as she has a a wide array of history and facts of One Piece. If anything, if someone is not sure about the World Government, the Grand Line, or a mystery in general, Robin will be the one to go to to clear it up.
I totally disagree with you in this point. Of course she is the most intelligent within the Strawhats. You didn´t mention that she passed an archeologist exam at the age of 8. Of 8.
And Prof.Clover stated that she has the same genious blood in her venes like her mother. She is not only wise she is also very intelligent.
Like most, I say that Robin is the most intelligent. I agree that everyone has their own specialities, and indeed these are traits which have let the crew survive for so long in the Grand Line. Each member has their own unique ability/train of thought/skill that makes each of them as useful as any other. In light of that, Robin still is the most intelligent of the crew in my opinion. It probably has to do with the fact that she could learn to read a foreign language all by herself at the age of 8, and the experiences she had all the way til before she met the crew has probably honed her instincts.
Speaking of which, Luffy might be the stupidest, he sure has the best instinct in the crew. For battle, and for leadership.
If you notice, Luffy is smarter than he usually seems to be.
I think someone once said that he enjoys "acting" dumb.
Most of his inteligence is fighting based though.
He knew he had to beat Crocodile in order to completely crush the revolution.
He Knew that Rob Lucci was the strongest after one short encounter, not even facing the others.
He knows he has to beat up Mori in order to get the shadows back easier.
But…..he's still pretty dumb.
I guess he is the dumbest of the crew......Actually, i think he's tied with Zoro.....Yoho.....
Both Luffy and Usopp are pretty innovative. Gears, Clima-Tact, Kabuto, every Gomu-Gomu created under pressure. Those things can't be made just like that, and unlike Sanji and Zoro who received training for their respective fighting styles, Usopp and Luffy rely on whatever that comes to their minds at the moment, that's why I think they are just below Chopper in the "Intelligence" department.
Of course, Nami and Robin are the smartest; Nami being a Genius of the Clime while Robin became an Archeologist at the age of 8.
No offense to Zoro Fans, but unlike Sanji, who has showed critical intelligence at the worst moments for the crew, Zoro has rarely showed anything besides his insticts of leading the crew when Luffy is gone. We could also say that Zoro is slightly mature than Sanji and far more mature than the other men of the crew, including chopper.
So, when it comes to innovation, Usopp and Luffy are up there with Franky.
About the thing of Luffy being stupid…...Don't you think it has something to do with the training of Garp and Dragon's revolution? Maybe he just don't want to get involved in such "complicated/pointless" things.
I don't think that's a "knowing" sort of deal, really. It's not like he thought down and pondered strategy all night long, and came out thinking "of course, if I defeat the leader, his followers will be demoralized, so my crewmates can rush in to finish them off."
Also, you notice he has the exact same strategy every time, so it's doubtful that he's actually thinking anything through at all.
Robin, Nami, Chopper, Usopp, Franky seems right in terms of the order of the "smart" Straw Hats. Then Sanji, Zoro, Luffy. Brooke seems like he's somewhere between Zoro and Luffy… actually, he might be even dumber than Luffy.
@Mr.:
I don't think that's a "knowing" sort of deal, really. It's not like he thought down and pondered strategy all night long, and came out thinking "of course, if I defeat the leader, his followers will be demoralized, so my crewmates can rush in to finish them off."
Also, you notice he has the exact same strategy every time, so it's doubtful that he's actually thinking anything through at all.
Robin, Nami, Chopper, Usopp, Franky seems right in terms of the order of the "smart" Straw Hats. Then Sanji, Zoro, Luffy. Brooke seems like he's somewhere between Zoro and Luffy… actually, he might be even dumber than Luffy.
Well, we haven't seen much to jusdge his full inteligence.
But he does seem stupid.
Even though he's the oldest of them all.
Some people say that the every heartbeat us the sound of god, kicking an angel, in the face.
To be fair, each member of the crew has had their spark of intelligence, especially Luffy, who's clearly the most childish and dimwitted of the Strawhats. But, Luffy's a quick thinker, as others have already pointed out. He figured out that Crocodile was weak against water, and not to mention back when they arrived at the Grand Line, he used the cannon to prevent the Going Merry from crashing into Laboon.
I'd have to say that Nami and Robin are the most intelligent.
Rappin' Chopper:
"Yo; I was a reindeer livin' out in 'da snow! But then this old geeza' doctor brought me into his home! After healin' my wounds, I felt real phat. Then, old docta' Hiruk gave me this blingin' hat! My family beat me, shunt me, but it's all tight. Because I'm doin' my doctor remedies all night. I look like freak with my Human Human fruit. But now I'm with some gangsta' pirates who like to steal loot! All the girls like my blue nose. Yeah; it's the way that I get the Record scratching. Usopp's the guy with all 'da glory. He's my main man with all his tight stories. Zolo's Santoryu skills are on ice. You betta' watch out, or you gonna get sliced! Sanji's the cook servin' up the main dish. Don't mess with him, unless that's your wish. Luffy's 'da captain with the straw hat! His Gum Gum skills are real real tight. Vivi's the princess of Alabasta. Now we gotta head there, and we betta' do it faster!"
I sort of think there are several versions of intelligence and each SH has a different version of it. Luffy in particular is a genius on the battle field even if he doesn't really have basic smarts like Nami or Robin. He always seems to invent new attacks on the fly from the moment we meet him (taking full advantage of his Gomu-Gomu powers) and is able to figure out ways to win even when there seems to be no hope, particularly using blood against Crocodile and inventing the Gears. Similarly, Robin's genius appears in regards to her studies in archeology and ancient cultures, Franky in mechanics, Nami in cartography & navigation and so on.
Lol, I always had the impression he fired the cannon to make a hole in the wall and the fact that the ship slowed down due to the recoil was a lucky accident.
Lol, I always had the impression he fired the cannon to make a hole in the wall and the fact that the ship slowed down due to the recoil was a lucky accident.
Ya. I also believe that. If he would have wanted to stop the ship, then using Balloon would have been more simple.
@Kaimei-Karasuhebi:
Ya. I also believe that. If he would have wanted to stop the ship, then using Balloon would have been more simple.
No, ballon would've bounced the ship backwards.
Some people say that the every heartbeat us the sound of god, kicking an angel, in the face.
Luffy is a combat/physics genius. The Laboon thing wasn't the only instance that proved this. His only problem is that he's fairly simple-minded and easy going, and doesn't care about certain things. He's also easily amused. But he comes up with new moves based on the simplest things. He invented a move after observing the Rocketman, after observing Gen-san's pinwheel… hell, even after watching how Kaku and Lucchi did Soru, he was able to imitate it and recognize it. Also, during the Skypeia Arc, Luffy used recoil to attack Enel, knowing that the random ricochet could not be predicted by mantra. That's not something an idiot can do.
Luffy learns things, just not things like history or navigation or swordsmanship. He learns raw combat and the strength to stand up for and protect his nakama. And that's really all he needs.
Nami is the most organized and sensible Mugiwara. Robin is the wisest and most educated on World affairs/historical events. Sanji is the most cognitive thinker: he understands what is needed in order to rectify a situation. For example, he knew in order to stop the Buster Call, he'd need to shut the GoJ. Things like that is excellent assessment of the situation.
Chopper has a vast array of medical knowledge and the lengths of the body, Zoro is also good at general assessment and at understanding the difference between good and evil. And Franky understands not only the mechanics of ship-building, but the needs and wants of others. In other words, Franky is best at reading people's feelings/emotions and providing them with exactly what they need to feel better.
End verdict? No Strawhat is really stupid. They're all smart in their own way.
Yeah but Oda said out of Sanji, Luffy, Zoro, Nami and Usopp Nami was the 3rd smartest in the East Blue Saga.
So really its a contest between Nami, Chopper, Robin and Franky since the last three have joined since Oda said that.
Yeah but Oda said out of Sanji, Luffy, Zoro, Nami and Usopp Nami was the 3rd smartest in the East Blue Saga.
So really its a contest between Nami, Chopper, Robin and Franky since the last three have joined since Oda said that.
I think Oda meant in terms of book smarts, Nami was the 3rd smartest in East Blue. But like I pointed out, they're all smart in their own way. Franky makes people happy, Luffy can beat you up, Nami can navigate and is the most rational (but still lets her emotions get to her), Chopper's medical knowledge is vast, Robin's historical and political knowledge is vast, Zoro knows the difference between right and wrong clearly, Sanji has a cognitive grasp on things, Usopp is imaginative and inventive… To society, Book Smarts may be all that matters, but not when it comes to being a good person.
Well… he meant out of IQ...
Well every character is smart in his or her way.But when it comes to IQ it is Nami or Robin.
I think Nami's the smartest one.
1. Nami
2. Robin
3. Usopp
4. Sanji
5. Franky
6. Chopper
7. Zoro
8. Luffy
And that it goes something like that. ^^^
@Fire Fist:
Luffy is a combat/physics genius. The Laboon thing wasn't the only instance that proved this. His only problem is that he's fairly simple-minded and easy going, and doesn't care about certain things. He's also easily amused. But he comes up with new moves based on the simplest things. He invented a move after observing the Rocketman, after observing Gen-san's pinwheel… hell, even after watching how Kaku and Lucchi did Soru, he was able to imitate it and recognize it. Also, during the Skypeia Arc, Luffy used recoil to attack Enel, knowing that the random ricochet could not be predicted by mantra. That's not something an idiot can do.
Luffy learns things, just not things like history or navigation or swordsmanship. He learns raw combat and the strength to stand up for and protect his nakama. And that's really all he needs.
Nami is the most organized and sensible Mugiwara. Robin is the wisest and most educated on World affairs/historical events. Sanji is the most cognitive thinker: he understands what is needed in order to rectify a situation. For example, he knew in order to stop the Buster Call, he'd need to shut the GoJ. Things like that is excellent assessment of the situation.
Chopper has a vast array of medical knowledge and the lengths of the body, Zoro is also good at general assessment and at understanding the difference between good and evil. And Franky understands not only the mechanics of ship-building, but the needs and wants of others. In other words, Franky is best at reading people's feelings/emotions and providing them with exactly what they need to feel better.
End verdict? No Strawhat is really stupid. They're all smart in their own way.
How about Brooke?
Usopp's intelligence is very overrated IMO, his smartness seems to be seriously limited to weapon building. I mean, we're talking about the guy who was tricked twice like a child by a not-so-bright wolfie man.
Overall, Robin, Nami and Sanji are above him.
well the wolfman is significantly better at lying then Usopp. he even incorporates acting other then mere boasting. and usopp IS a child (i still count teenagers as children)
Aye, when they need to figure out something for the plot.. they will. It's that simple. Don't forget they're not real people, if they were I'm sure they would've been defeated long ago.
Yeah, I know this kinda negates the whole reasoning about many theories, but when you go this forward with a question it really can't be answered.
FFA had a good point when he said that none of them were really stupid. It all depends on what needs to be done and what kinds of skills are needed. Like, many English scholars would say that William Shakespeare (or whoever wrote the plays - there's a debate on whether or not he wrote them) was a sort of genius in terms of writing plays. Mozart was a musical prodigy. Einstein and Hawking are both geniuses of science. There are numerous business men and women out there that you could call geniuses of what they do. I wouldn't call any of these people stupid, but somehow I doubt that Einstein would have written plays like Hamlet or that Mozart could have designed the atomic bomb.
Still, I have to say that Nami could PROBABLY adapt herself to some of the things the others can do - perhaps not to that same degree or proficiency, but she would be a likely candidate for screwing with the enemie's plans if Sanji is unavailable (for that matter she was the one who saved Yosaku's ass back in East Blue so she must have SOME nutritional knowledge as well), and I would be surprised if she didn't know any basic first aid - at least enough to help someone get by until Chopper arrived. For that matter, Franky and Usopp could likely assist each other in their respective endeavors - Usopp's probably the most capable to help Franky with repairs or add-ons to Sunny, and Franky would probably be pretty good at helping Usopp with his gadgets (next best choices would be Chopper, third Sanji - accuracy with instruments).
So I guess the person who would be the smartest Straw Hat would be the person who could fill-in for and adapt to most situations.
I dont really know if you can say that luffy is the one that is most dumb. If you start thinking about everything he do he do seems like me making sense. And when he do his Gears, that wouldnt come in a stupids head.
just saying…
I agree, Luffy has a different kind intelligence though…
Fighting-wise the intelligence would be: Luffy, Zoro, Usopp. They come up with a lot of fighting moves!!!
Brooke doesn't have a brain! LOL
Hohoho. Bone joke.
Guys. In one of the databooks, Oda gave all of the Mugiwara (save Robin, and of course Franky) personality charts. These included their intelligence…
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Brooke doesn't have a brain! LOL
YOHOHOHO!!!!!!!!
I can't believe i didn't think of that!
That's like, totally the kind of "Skull Joke" he or I might make…
The problem with this thread is that it isn't determining who's intelligent, but defining it
No one plots like Gaston
i say the moldy piece of cheese from the old man on longlongring island is more intelligent then Luffy…
Taboo can you really determin something before it's defined? there was some determining in the beginning but then people didnt agree because there was no common definition of the word intelligent.
And i agree Carter.. indeed noone plots quite like Gaston.
What the…? Holy smurf am I slow! Until this statement of yours I never even realized that an octopus is actually serving octopusballs. Talk about not seeing the forest because of too many trees. facepalm
Hey, at least Luffy and Usopp were smart enough to go trough the corridor for "Pirates" when they were at Rain Base. Of course, it's not their fault that Crocodile had set such a ridiculously obvious trap for them.
Mugiwara kaizoku's strengeths:
Luffy - Fighting (Strongest)
Zoro - Fighting (Strong), mature
Nami - Cleverest
Ussop - Creative
Sanji - Fighting (Strong), Agent/Strategizer
Chopper - Inteligent
Robin - Inteligent/wisest, mature, Agent/Information gatherer
Franky - (dont know ?)
Fear is the path to the dark side. Fear leads to anger. Anger leads to hate. Hate leads to suffering.
Let it all go: Fear, doubt, disbelief.
FREE YOUR MIND!
HAHA Kaimei I didn't know you had a profile on this site! lol Do you have any idea who this is? (Probably not)
@Ne0:
Mugiwara kaizoku's strengeths
Franky - (dont know ?)
Franky's most easily able to read the emotions of others. In itself, that requires keen observation and intelligence.
I'm amazed that when Luffy is stretched and snapped, it doesn't trigger remarkable oddness in his brain.
I. e. Post Gear Third Chibi Luffy could have strange flashes of intellect as the density of his brain increases, and Gear Second Luffy would behave in a drunken manner as his rubber body hardens and makes his brain less conductive.
I think Nami's the smartest one.
1. Nami
2. Robin
3. Usopp
4. Sanji
5. Franky
6. Chopper
7. Zoro
8. LuffyAnd that it goes something like that. ^^^
Usopp and Sanji? Smarter than Franky? :blink:
Franky has designed and built many powerful ships and turned himself into powerful cyborg.
If we're talking IQ, Franky is at least somewhere in the top 4.
Franky, by far. Desgining a robotic body alone is far more difficult than graduating on linguistics when 8 or 10 years old. For example, while several people could achieve what Robin did on real life, not even the combinig efforts of several genius, megacorporations, etc, could do an android body like Franky did.
I definitely think Franky should be up there with Nami and Robin. He's a genius shipwright, just as much as Nami's a genius navigator.
To me its
1.Nami
2.Robin
3.Frankey
4.Chopper
5.usopp
6.sanji
7.zoro
8.luffy.
 
