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Recently, in the One Piece Q&A Session 101, some intriguing details about the Red-Haired Pirate Crew were disclosed.
The Red-Haired Pirates, led by the captain Shanks, were established over a decade ago. They spent a year in Luffy's village, stocking up on supplies before embarking on their grand voyage. It was here that they inspired Luffy to become the Pirate King, setting the stage for the One Piece saga.
Presently, everything about the Red-Haired Pirates remains as mysterious as their formidable captain. Who are they? What powers do they possess? All remains undisclosed. All we know is that the Navy considers the Red-Haired Pirates a balanced group with no apparent weaknesses.
As we know, among the Yonko, Shanks' crew has the fewest members. This is in stark contrast to Whitebeard's crew, which boasts thousands and is divided into numerous divisions. Similarly, Big Mom's crew has a plethora of members, with her children taking the lead. The most populous is undoubtedly Kaido's Beast Pirates, known for its 30,000-strong force and numerous commanding officers. Shanks' crew, however, is only known for a few members such as Benn Beckman, Lucky Roo, and Yasopp.
However, in a recent One Piece Q&A Session 101, some surprising details about the Red-Haired Pirates were revealed, leaving fans astounded. Specifically, author Oda unveiled the names of the remaining members in Shanks' crew, such as Lime Juice, Bonk Punch, Monster, Building Snake, Hongou, and Howling Gab. What's even more remarkable is Oda's emphasis that the Red-Haired Pirates are now a major pirate crew.
In reality, the mentioned names are just the heads of small groups within the crew. This implies there are many more lower-ranking members, though the exact number remains uncertain. Oda's confirmation suggests that the Red-Haired Pirates undoubtedly boast a sizable crew. It's possible that other members are scattered across the New World, not necessarily joining Shanks on his travels.
This isn't surprising, considering Shanks likely draws influence from his former captain, Gol D. Roger. As we know, powerful pirate crews today were once members of other crews; for instance, Big Mom and Kaido were part of the Rocks Pirates. Shanks himself was once part of Roger's crew alongside Buggy. Former members tend to adopt systems they've encountered before. The Beast Pirates and Big Mom's crew, for example, mimic the hierarchical structure used by the Rocks Pirates in the past.
Shanks is now employing what Roger did, where the crew primarily consists of men, each with fairly equal strength. While not as numerous as thousands, it can still be highly effective. This mirrors the success of Roger's crew, the only ones capable of circumnavigating the world, discovering the One Piece treasure, and becoming legends.
As you read this, what are your thoughts? This detail suggests Oda might be preparing to bring extraordinary developments to the Red-Haired Pirates, similar to what the Roger Pirates achieved. To know for sure, let's eagerly await the unfolding events!
