If a Straw Hat were to die…

Keatsta

Not sure if this thread has been made in the past. It probably has, but chapter 513 really showed how horribly the crew could be devastated by a strong pirate, so it may be worth further discussion.

Correct me if I'm wrong, but there has been two instances in the past where Oda has made the comment that one of the crew will die soon. Otherwise, I wouldn't really even consider it as a possibility. The first time was in reference to the burning of their ship - an emotional scene to be sure, but not what anyone was expecting. The second time was a joke about Brooke joining.

I know very few characters of importance die in One Piece, except in flashbacks. Oda is the type of manga-ka who loves his characters, and can't stand writing them out of the story without sending them off right (hence the mini-arcs). But, he has never shied away from very tragic events. And what could be more emotional than the death of a crewmate? So, what if one of the main crew actually does die? Who would it be? How would it affect them?

Captain Brooke

No SH will never, ever, EVER, die, and the member Oda was talking about was Merry!

brennen.exe

@Captain:

No SH will never, ever, EVER, die, and the member Oda was talking about was Merry!

Well the thread starter said as much, and "No SH will never –--" is a double negative. I suppose you are right though, the SHP's are not immortal, so they will die eventually….if not on screen.

On topic: I highly doubt that it would happen, but if it did my best guess would be someone who's dream had already been accomplished. Oda could also end the story with Luffy dying or something, in one of those "it sucks, but at least he accomplished his goals, saved everyone, and smiled on his death bed". (Like Gol D. Roger did).

Keatsta

Actually, yeah, I could see Luffy dying at the end of the series. Probably doing something awesome like going completely overdrive to beat whoever the last enemy ends up being. He'd say something about how when he beats whoever it was, it doesn't matter if he dies, because he's finished his journey. And if he can't, then he doesn't deserve to keep living. Or something like that, I dunno.

Eat n' Sleep

Oh… fuck this fucking thread. Stupid.

Zik

If a Sh were to die hmmmmmmmmmm

I'd vote for Zoro or Usopp just for the horror and shock of all the fanboys and fanatics. I only like that Zoro has no sense of direction when it comes to his personality(even though sometimes its needed in the crew), green hair, earring, fighting style specifically the sword in the mouth I don't care for any of them, when it comes to swordsman in manga he is on a short list of characters who just don't do it for me and Usopp, well to me it seems he's sometimes the interesting weak guy. I'd have liked it better if Sogeking originally joined the crew lol.

As for the crew they'd be fucked up if one or both died. There'd be such a uproar most likely that Oda would retcon their deaths or fins some bull shhh way to bring them back to life or some bull shh retcon where they weren't actually dead like he does sometimes. I'd prefer if he just ignored all that and had 2 new better nakama join the crew just for fans to bitch about them not living up to the 2 dead SHs.

Shaman monk

to eat n' sleep:why do think its stupid its just what you think if someone would die not that they are actually going to or they should.

on topic:but if i think if someone died it will probably be zoro cause after he beat mihawk he could finally be with kuina (forgot how to spell her name).
edit:the life or a swordsman is a dangerous one too. another reason that i think he might die

Kaze

to bad zik that it will never happen. ha ha.

Zik

@Kaze:

to bad zik that it will never happen. ha ha.

I know I just felt like throwing out my what if's or hopefuls. I know they won't die.

goty

Yay for another potential character bashing thread \o/

Kaze

@Zik:

I know I just felt like throwing out my what if's or hopefuls. I know they won't die.

Well it never hurts to try. maybe if you clap your hands really hard it'll have an opposite effect and kill on of them? xD

Zik

@Kaze:

Well it never hurts to try. maybe if you clap your hands really hard it'll have an opposite effect and kill on of them? xD

It'd be easier if Oda just bumped his head and completely forgot everything about them and just wrote them out of the crew…...

ultimec1a

@brennen.exe:

Well the thread starter said as much, and "No SH will never –--" is a double negative. I suppose you are right though, the SHP's are not immortal, so they will die eventually….if not on screen.

Do you just like to be that guy? Anyways, thet may or they may not die, it is whatever Oda decides for how he wants his storyline to go.
P.S. I was not personally attacking you, just some humor.

Zigee

no sh will die or those 50+ chapters of recruiting a crew member wuld have sucked

Malintex_Terek

I think Luffy dying would hurt the crew's morale, but it wouldn't change their personality or views…they'd go on without him.

Movie 6 showed us that the reverse is not true - Luffy wouldn't be able to "move on" if his friends were gone. I wonder how Oda will depict it now that the crew has been scattered?

Shaman monk

people he said what if a crew member died and who will it be and what will the crews reaction and outcome be. hes not saying that they are going to die.
this post is only for the people who keep on saying that they are not going to die even though we already know that they are not going to die

brennen.exe

@ultimec1a:

Do you just like to be that guy?

I'm sorry, I am afraid I do not understand. I wasn't making fun of Captain Brooke or anything…or trying to be rude if that was what you though? I playing with his words to make him say all the SHP would die.

Ichnob

Stop reminding me of Merry you son of a bitch! T-T

Sarcasm aside, if anyone would, I'd pick Luffy/Zoro at the very end of the series (I know I'm not the first to mention either of these). It'd make sense to me if either did. I can see Luffy dying sometime after he becomes pirate king much like Roger. Same applies to Zoro sometime or even shortly after he defeats Mihawk, thus his name reaching the heavens. Similar to Roger's death, no one can actually take away his title of Pirate King, since no one actually defeated him for that title (nor has found One Piece yet). Even after Luffy does (or doesn't…who knows how Oda will end it), Roger will still be known as the FIRST Pirate King.

kljs

I can only picture Zoro dying minutes after defeating Mihawk in their final duel.

Standing and sheathing his sword, after saying that he has fulfilled his dreams and his promise to Kuina, he dies there and then while standing with a smile on his face.

Then again, NO WAY any Mugiwaras is going to die.

tekko

Brooke, sorry about that but I still don't like him and I'm tired of the Yohohohoho's already besides that he could meet his Nakama , i really hope that on the next chapter Brooke lands next to Laboon plays his song and Dies Happy with him, then the Straw Hats ask Margaret to Join, this way they would have a more balanced crew!

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Zik

@tekko:

Brooke, sorry about that but I still don't like him and I'm tired of the Yohohohoho's already besides that he could meet his Nakama , i really hope that on the next chapter Brooke lands next to Laboon plays his song and Dies Happy with him, then the Straw Hats ask Margaret to Join, this way they would have a more balanced crew!

http://i35.photobucket.com/albums/d197/tekko2/01-2.jpg

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How can he die when he's already dead??? Yohohohhohohoho! Dead joke!

But really Brook is just more comic relief and the musician, he actually can't die now. Tb would be that much more of a wasted arc.

Besides if Margaret joins who's gonna ask her if she wears panties? or what color they are. Important questions that need answers, atleast for the sake of the coloring in her pics.

Not to mention Brook is the undead old man that's mentally unstable and is clearly the Viagra of the crew….

Crossword

Eh, I don't like Brook because he's more of a walking-talking gimmick than an actually character. Take away the corny humor and you don't have too much left. I feel that many of his interactions with the crew just feel forced.

And I bet the Amazons just go commando.

GoustiFruit

Sanji ! I used to like him a lot but he doesn't promise any good development anymore. If they have to meet one strong pretender to join, I hope he would replace Sanji. Even his "dream" is not on par with others.

Deicide

Whoever dies, it should only after he meets his dream.

regasatanum

brooke has no friend except a **** whale so he is dispensable. SH doesnt need a sub standard swordman. Not bashing him am i?

ilman

Nobody's immortal (except keitaro from love hina….love dat series!!) So yeah... they gotta die sometime. But in the comics, not a chance. Even the antagonist live even after getting their glutes whooped !!!.

Maybe the ending could be like FF7, except it won't be RedXIII that will be running, it will be Brooke!!!

Deicide

@regasatanum:

brooke has no friend except a **** whale so he is dispensable. SH doesnt need a sub standard swordman. Not bashing him am i?

Yes, you are.

He's a musician, and a gentleman, and is willing to die for his friends. And Luffy and the crew are his friends as well.

Edit: And I like Brook. He's a fun character that adds to the crew interactions. I like how he is all joking, yet he's serious when things need to be serious. He put himself in the line to protect Usopp and Zoro, and he and Zoro share some respect for each other. Plus, he has his own unique powers that add to the crew capabilities.

m2mmus

i don't really want any of them to die, but, i think it could happen near the end of the series. i like him but i can see Usopp being the prime candidate if someone's going to die. mabye during a critical battle he sacrifices himself for someone else to live or blocks someones attack from hitting someone else. he wanted to be a great warrior of the sea so, i think this and everything else he'd accomplished on his journey would leave him feeling satisfied

myogatheflea

If a Straw Hat were to die, it would have to be Brooke because he's already dead!

Kishido

@GoustiFruit:

Sanji ! I used to like him a lot but he doesn't promise any good development anymore. If they have to meet one strong pretender to join, I hope he would replace Sanji. Even his "dream" is not on par with others.

:getlost:
But to draw a world-card or to met a whale is a big deal…

GoustiFruit

@KiShiDo:

:getlost:
But to draw a world-card or to met a whale is a big deal…

Drawing a card of the world, the world of One Piece, if maybe the most difficult task !
And Brooke has an affro so he can't die !

Kishido

To find an legendary ocean is as difficult as drawing a map.

Zik

I believe Oda will reveal the depth to Brook's character soon enough like real depth.

PPL overlook that Brook really is mentally unstable, similar to a war veteran with ppd. Add in how he utilizes music and his persona of a gentleman and you have a great character. Sometime in the new world that afro will get the spotlight

Deicide

@m2mmus:

i don't really want any of them to die, but, i think it could happen near the end of the series. i like him but i can see Usopp being the prime candidate if someone's going to die. mabye during a critical battle he sacrifices himself for someone else to live or blocks someones attack from hitting someone else. he wanted to be a great warrior of the sea so, i think this and everything else he'd accomplished on his journey would leave him feeling satisfied

If that were the case, I would like to see him dying from the wounds after he defeates a major enemy, thus proving he became a "Brave Warrior of the Sea".

Mugiwara_Shojo

Brook can't and won't die. luffy has been waiting for a musician the whole series. And he feels it is necessary…So everyone who thinks Brook should die has lost their mind. MUSICIANS ARE IMPORTANT!

mintoisgod

@Mugiwara_Shojo:

Brook can't and won't die. luffy has been waiting for a musician the whole series. And he feels it is necessary…So everyone who thinks Brook should die has lost their mind. MUSICIANS ARE IMPORTANT!

Pirates love to sing =D

Mugiwara_Shojo

@mintoisgod:

Pirates love to sing =D

Exactly! Which is why they need brooke to stay on key….
So If anyone dies I think it would be Zoro...The whole Mihawk thing, it makes sense.

Rypkord

As said before if Zoro can find Brookes fruit and die by the hands of a strong swordsman, revive and than be able to kick some ass i think it would make sense. What would be the point to say that DF regrow every 50 years and Brooke just so happens to have been wandering for 50 years for his fruit not to be used in the future in some way.

Cr4zy

what if they all die…

Zigee

I VOTE MARGERET TO JOIN SH! shes HOT!

Captain Brooke

@brennen.exe:

I'm sorry, I am afraid I do not understand. I wasn't making fun of Captain Brooke or anything…or trying to be rude if that was what you though? I playing with his words to make him say all the SHP would die.

…..........................:getlost:, sigh, no since in commenting with a clear response!

Anyway, this is a waste, the SH's will never die on screen, let it die already!

shiba

Actually, I was expecting Zoro to die when he took all of Luffy's pain and fatigue on Thriller Bark. I know Oda avoids death as much as possible, but seeing as this was outside of combat and a free choice, it could've totally happened.

Mugiwara_Shojo

@Captain:

Anyway, this is a waste, the SH's will never die on screen, let it die already!

It's an IF thread, so we can still talk about it. That's why it's an IF thread.

Tony-Tony-Chopper 0

No Straw Hat will die. PERIOD. No more discussion. BUT! If one Straw Hat did die, I would say that it would be Brooke. Don't get me wrong I love Brooke. He's awesome. I just think that he is just a little weak and we already have a swordsman. He just seems like a pile of bones with a violin in the middle, sometimes. And plus, he just doesn't have the character depth like other Straw Hats. :sad:

Balsalm

They'll all die eventually just like everyone else, but this thread is talking about within the current storyline.

I don't really see anyone dying, it's harder to speculate because they all have pros and cons which could which might make them more suitable for death, some more than others. No one is out of reach certainly but I don't think we'll have to be on the lookout anytime soon.

I think it's even more of a possibility to see someone else die, someone who's important to the story and even a popular and good character for the story.

TekkaiJon

actually i dun really care who dies in SH as long as Zoro stays alive haha

pyromonki

I've always wondered what would happen to the crew if they disbanded and Luffy's been executed (after being the pirate king).

I would assume that Usopp would become a captain of his own crew, while the rest would retire back to their old village and live peaceful lives. (well, except for Zoro, he'd probably become a schibukai or something.)

tekko

Luffy, I can actually pretty well see Luffy dying at the end of one piece, like Gold Roger did, oda seems to be leading us to this end since he introduced the Gears techniques, and it would also match Luffy's character besides that I can't figure Luffy having a normal life on his own or building a family since at the end everyone is expected to eventually leave Luffy after they reach their dreams (Ussop will go back to his village and Jaya etc), Luffy doesn't have a dream besides becoming the Pirate King, dying at the end and inspiring the next Pirate generation with his last words seems like the way it should end.

Edit: didn't read pyromonki's post before writting this ,you said it first bro.

AlmostLegendary

hmmm this thread reminds me of this

BinSquarr

Malcolm's gay.

If any Mugiwara die s'gonna be Zoro, right after he achieves the title of the world's greatest swordsman he'll slip his Katana away and die.