
Nami seen here sadly stabbing her shoulder where her Arlong Pirates crew tattoo is before Luffy steps in to stop her. However, Arlong calls in a favor from a Navy friend upon realizing he may have to honor his promise with Nami (foreshadowing the corruption of the World Government, which is expanded upon later in One Piece).
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Taking over Cocoyasi village (Nami’s hometown) years before the story's start, Nami has spent her entire teenage life and even some of her childhood life as the Arlong Pirates navigator.ĭuring this time, Nami also works towards her own goal of having 100 million Beli to give to Arlong to free the village, which Nami eventually amass. While Crocodile educates viewers and the Straw Hats on just how far down the rabbit hole goes for the dark side of piracy, Arlong gives everyone a surface-level glimpse of what unchecked piracy can create. Pluton could destroy every nation in the modern world in addition to providing a means of fighting the World Government, solidifying him as one of the most frightening antagonists in One Piece.Ĥ) Arlong Captain Arlong of the Arlong Pirates seen here battling Luffy (Image via Toei Animation) It’s revealed Crocodile’s goal was to revive the ancient weapon Pluton. Luffy beaten by Crocodile in their first fight before being left for dead in the desert. Crocodile gives viewers their first look at the true dark side of the Great Pirate Era, showing the flaws in the Shichibukai arrangements where innocent people and nations suffer due to this unchecked power.īeing the invisible hand instigating Alabasta’s rebellion, Crocodile flaunts his clout and pompousness throughout the arc multiple times, shown via his popularity with the citizens of Alabasta and leaving Luffy for dead, various times without learning his lesson, respectively. Many One Piece villains embody the saying “absolute power corrupts absolutely,” and there’s only one villain so far who has represented this more than Crocodile.

Teach AKA Blackbeard (Image via Reddit) 5) Crocodile

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The five best antagonists in One Piece (October 2021) The original Schichibukai plus Jinbe's eventual replacement, Marshall D. However, not all One Piece antagonists are created equal, and today we’ll be discussing the top 5 One Piece antagonists (so far). One of the longest-running anime of all time, One Piece has given fans some memorable moments and unforgettable opposition throughout its run. One Piece provides fans with many great antagonists to rally against, but not all are created equal, and there are some easily identifiable top antagonists.
