Why would anyone join that doesn't have an arc villain that Luffy needs to take out for them? Every other member has had one. Kyros and Law have a better chance than Bart.
Agreed. This is a very valid point. Only Jinbe didn't really "need" the help of Luffy to beat Hody Jones if he actually tried in the beginning. Granted it could of ended up a worse outcome without Strawhat help. Jinbe will need it against Big Mom though.
At this point we should just shut up about Jinbe, we should have back when Luffy asked him to join and he said he would but later, the discussion should have ended there.
I agree for the most part. When Jinbe actually joins and his role on the ship are still debatable until he actually joins. Whenever Jinbe does join affects when the other nakama joins be it before or after successively. Past panels show he could be a helmsman. Skills of Jinbe suggest also boatswain and lifeguard. That is what should be debated if Jinbe is discussed.
I think the role on the ship for whoever joins is being downplayed too much for next nakama. For the most part, the Strawhats don't use their devil fruits or personal weapons for their role. Bartolomeo being the "defender" of the ship is not a plausible role by that logic. Like I've said before, helmsman and lookout are the two most prominent positions left for a nakama to fill. The "candidates" in this Dressrosa arc have not shown skills of either besides Viola but no to her for many reasons already mentioned countless times.
So to the Barto supporters, I say you should beef up your arguments on why he could be a helmsman or lookout…though he ain't joining regardless.