But in the beginning of the story, Luffy said he wanted 10 crewmates to join him. There's forums online discussing what position the new person would have. They currently have a captain, first mate, navigator, cook, doctor, gunner, shipwright, scholar/historian, musician and helmsman. They don't have a lookout or a quartermaster. A lookout makes more sense for the 10th crewmate since the quartermaster is just an extra. I think they should get someone that can fly since they currently dont have good air support.
Do I think Yamato or Carrot will join the crew? No. They've travelled with several people for long periods of time and then not included them in the crew (like Vivi). There's been no hints that Luffy wants to invite either of them.
Makes sense. I guess I feel uncomfortable for another person to join 1000 chapters in. I got used to the current members' dynamic. Imo Jimbei hasn't gotten used to being a Straw Hat yet, so adding another crewmember on top of that.... Hm.
I get you. I honestly feel the same way. There's supposed to be like 4-5 more years left (so 200-300 more chapters). Hopefully Jinbe and whoever joins next (if Oda doesnt change his mind about adding one more person) assimilates into the group before the end. Also, lately the crew is all split apart. There hasn't been many crew bonding chapters since Jinbe joined. It was more like going straight to war. He hasn't really been given a chance to truly become part of the group. He barely even appears.
And all crewmates got their own sob story that led them into joining the crew. Jinbe didn't really get that. He just popped up after being MIA for a while and joined the crew. He didn't get an arc that focused on him like everyone else did. His joining was abrupt
Is that so? I wasn't aware that we were already around 70% done with OP. I agree with everything you've said. Thanks for responding with such sincerity and clarity!
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Bellamy kinda fits the mold. He's prob gonna be one of the best dyers out there, making endurable flags. I dont personally want him to join (I don't really like him lol) but he suits the theme of best ___smth___. And he has Luffy's vivre card. ╮(￣▽￣)╭
Makes sense to me. Even though he retired from being a pirate and is currently making flags and stuff, I do think we'll see him again
As of now, the crew is at a solid ten members. Each one has an ambition and title: greatest swordsman, greatest navigator, greatest sniper, greatest cook, greatest doctor, greatest archaeologist, greatest shipwright, greatest musician, greatest helmsman, and of course, the Pirate King. What would Carrot and Yamato be? There really aren't any more core roles to be filled. I suppose they could be part of the fighting team, but not sure if their aspirations match those of the PK's crew.