This article contains spoilers from the One Piece series.
One Piece is currently in the final saga, and fans know very well that in this particular part of the story, the biggest battles will finally unfold. Consequently, this means that the Straw Hat Pirates will have to be more ready than ever before for greater threats. As things stand, some members of the Straw Hat Pirates are already strong enough to face mighty threats. Of course, these include Luffy, Zoro, and Sanji.
A New Straw Hat Is Coming, And He Will Finally Dethrone Zoro In One Piece
Zoro will no longer be the second strongest once this character joins the Straw Hat Pirates in One Piece.
However, some other members are still weak, and this brings down the overall power level of the Straw Hat Pirates. Thankfully, One Piece fans also know that there will be new additions to the crew in the Final Saga, and that they will be powerful. Most recently, Oda has been teasing the joining of Loki to the Straw Hat Pirates, and he would be a welcome addition to the group. But, most fans fail to realize that in the Elbaf arc, fans will see the addition of not just one, but two new Straw Hats, and that is very exciting.
The Straw Hat Crew Isn't Complete Yet
- Luffy Wanted At Least 10 Crewmates
- More Straw Hats Will Appear In The Final Saga
The Straw Hat Pirates are incredibly powerful right now. Led by Monkey D. Luffy, the Straw Hats are currently made up of Roronoa Zoro, Nami, Usopp, Sanji, Chopper, Nico Robin, Franky, and of course, Brook. In the New World, they were joined by Jinbe and there are going to be more additions to the crew as well. While some fans argue that the Straw Hat Pirates are already complete, the fact is that Oda himself prepared for 10 members under Luffy when he started this journey. Luffy also said that, not counting himself, there are 10 people he would like on the crew, at the very least.
The phrase "at least" is incredibly important here. While there will be at least 10 members under Luffy, there could be even more, and that is what makes the final saga as exciting as it is. One thing that fans can say clearly, however, is that the Straw Hat crew is far from being completed and that more members will join at some point, possibly even in the Elbaf arc.
First things first, I've got to get a crew of my own. I think at least 10 members should be good. And I'll also need a pirate flag. Look out world, here I come! I'm Monkey D. Luffy, and I'm the man who will be the King of the Pirates! — Monkey D. Luffy after seeing out on his journey in One Piece.
As things stand, the first member who will join in the Final Saga will be Loki. The Accursed Prince of Elbaf was properly introduced to the fans in the Elbaf arc of the series, and he has already impressed many with his incredible character writing, but also his tremendous strength.
The Final Two Straw Hats Will Be Loki And Ragnir
- Ragnir Has Tremendous Powers
- The Straw Hats Will Gain Another Pet
Loki being a Straw Hat should not come as a surprise to any fan. For starters, Loki is unwanted in Elbaf. The entire country detests him and at the same time, fans also know very well that Luffy enjoys his presence quite a lot. Even though the whole of Elbaf had bad things to say about Loki, Luffy still trusted him easily and even spent time with him carefreely in the Underworld of the country.
Most importantly, however, Luffy could even see that Loki has a kind heart. Luffy's Observation Haki helps him tell the true nature of people far better than some others. Rayleigh mentioned it clearly in One Piece Chapter 895 that Luffy is especially attuned to the true emotions of people. At the same time, fans know very well that Luffy invited Loki to join the crew before the Elbaf flashback began.
I am the Sun God enshrined in the legends of this land. You will not speak to me without permission, human. I consider myself the strongest alive in the Lands. This is the Warland, Elbaf's Kingdom of Violence. The most powerful nation in the world which once lived and breathed warfare. And I'm the Sun God who brings the world to an end, Loki! — Loki introducing himself in the Elbaf Arc.
As such, there is already a basis for Loki to join the Straw Hat Pirates. Of course, one absolutely cannot forget that Loki turned down Luffy's offer to join the Straw Hat Pirates. However, that means little because Loki was not aware of the fact that Luffy is Nika. Loki wants to follow the Sun God, and once the arc is over, he could easily change his mind and follow Luffy. Loki will be the first Straw Hat in the Final Saga.
Say Hello To The New Legendary Devil Fruit User Of The Straw Hat Pirates in One Piece
The Straw Hat Pirates are strong, and a new member has a legendary Devil Fruit in One Piece.
While Loki is the first Straw Hat in the last segment of the story, fans might be confused as to who the second one will be. The answer is none other than Ragnir. Up until now, Ragnir was only seen as Loki's trusted warhammer weapon. Now, it has been confirmed in One Piece chapter 1170 that Ragnir is actually a hammer that's eaten a Devil Fruit and that it is fully animate. Ragnir is even a fighter on its own, and can take on enemies stronger than Yonko Commanders and potentially even guard against the likes of Yonko and Admirals of the One Piece world, such is its strength.
Based on all the characteristics, Ragnir needs to be classified as its own Straw Hat, even though it is an ally of Loki and fights by his side. This is similar to how Karoo is always next to Vivi, but is classified as its own Straw Hat. Ragnir joining the crew would give them a big strength boost that they desperately need at this point in time, but also a fun animal that would serve a big purpose when it comes to light-hearted moments on the ship between different islands.
Ragnir Would Serve As The Next Straw Hat Mascot
Ragnir becoming the 11th Straw Hat under Luffy would be incredibly exciting in many ways. For one, fans know that Ragnir has been guarding the legendary Devil Fruit of Elbaf for many years, which means that it must also hold some sort of connection to the Sun God Nika. Once Ragnir sees Nika, an exciting dynamic between them could kickstart.
More than that, Oda could use Ragnir as a mascot of the Straw Hat Pirates. Fans know very well that Oda turned Chopper into the mascot of One Piece, but with the addition of Ragnir, there could be yet another. This would give the Straw Hat Pirates two mascots, both being incredibly cute in different ways, and it would help One Piece sell more merch. This is something that Oda would definitely love, and fans absolutely cannot wait to see Ragnir join the crew.
Ragnir's inclusion in the Straw Hat Pirates is likely to happen, but it might fall apart because, at the end of the day, Loki could simply choose to go his own way and not side with Luffy. Still, at this particular point in time, Loki and Ragnir are the two likeliest Straw Hats to join Luffy at the end of this arc.
Eiichiro Oda's One Piece focuses on the journey of Monkey D. Luffy and the Straw Hat Pirates as they sail the seas to lay claim to the grand treasure known as the One Piece. The manga is currently in its Final Saga. One Piece will be featured in this week's Weekly Shonen Jump Issue. The official release date of One Piece Chapter 1170 is January 4, 2026. In Japan, One Piece drops at 12AM JST on Monday, which is 11:00 AM EST, or 8:00 AM PT. Fans can read the chapter for free on Manga Plus and the Shonen Jump apps. Doing so will ensure that fans always support the author.