Have you ever thought about how strong Gol D. Roger’s crew was in comparison to the Straw Hat Pirates? The latest chapter of One Piece, chapter 1085, reveals a surprising fact that may change your perspective on the matter. Despite being known as the Pirate King, Roger’s crew was weaker than Luffy’s crew. In this article, we will explore the reasons why Gol D. Roger’s crew was weaker and compare it to Luffy’s crew.
In chapter 588, Garp tells Curly Dadan about the heroic story of his rival, Gol D. Roger. He mentioned that Roger never ran away from a fight. However, it turns out that Roger allowed his crew to escape to safety by running away from the fight. This indirectly confirms that Roger’s crew was not as strong as we thought. Although not all of his crew members were weak, not all of them were as strong as Rayleigh, for example. Furthermore, there were even two children on his ship, Shanks and Buggy. According to Roger himself, only two crew members, Rayleigh and Gaban, were the main pillars of his crew. This is similar to Luffy’s crew, where only Zoro and Sanji are likely to assist him in the most difficult situations.
One of the reasons why Roger’s crew was weaker might be due to its larger number of members. In comparison, Luffy’s crew comprises fewer members, but they are all strong fighters. Moreover, Roger was the type of captain who took every responsibility for his crew and protected them alone, earning him respect from Garp. This shows how terrifying Roger’s power was in his prime.
In conclusion, the latest chapter of One Piece gives a clue as to why Gol D. Roger’s pirate crew might have been weaker than Luffy’s crew. Although Roger did not flee from fights, he put his crew’s safety above anything else. This combined with their larger number of members may have contributed to their overall weaker prowess. Nevertheless, we cannot deny that Roger’s power in his prime was frightening, earning him the title of Pirate King.
