Until more than 1000 chapters of One Piece, Monkey D. Luffy has 9 nakama (crews). This means that it is not easy for someone to join the Straw Hat Pirates. Usually, Luffy himself chooses the person he wants to sail with. But if they already become a crew, there are various benefits that they can get after joining the Straw Hat Pirates!

1. Getting the Best Treatment from Chopper

Experiencing pain when traveling far away is normal. When Nami got sick, Luffy decided to find a doctor he could sail with. It was then that he met Chopper on Drum Island. Chopper initially refused Luffy's invitation, but he even joined the Straw Hat Pirates in the end.

Thanks to that, the crew no longer need to worry about health problems because they will most likely always be healthy as long as Chopper is still around.

2. Able to Listen to Nice Music

Listening to music is something that almost everyone needs when traveling far away. It can make someone feel happy until they reach the situation. At first, Luffy didn't think of this until he met a skeleton who would later become his crew.

Brook is a former member of the Rumbar Pirates whose members were killed by a storm. The effect of the Yomi Yomi no Mi fruit makes Brook unable to die even though his body is only a skull and bones. Brook is very good at playing the violin. He can also play Binks' Sake, a song that pirates often sing when partying in the ocean.

3. Tasting Sanji's Finest Dishes

Most people probably can't eat super delicious food every day because good foods are expensive. In contrast to the Straw Hat Pirate crew who can taste 5-star food every day. This is thanks to chef Sanji who can conjure any ingredients into delicious food.

Sanji always gives food to those who are hungry, and women will get special treatment from him other than free food. Whatever dish the crew asks for, Sanji will definitely make it.

4. Able to Travel the World

In real life, traveling around the world is not easy for most people because it costs a lot of money. Meanwhile, the Straw Hats have the freedom to travel around the world using the Sunny Go ship which is equipped with advanced technology. Any danger they face in the ocean can be overcome by this powerful ship.

The Straw Hat Crew can explore various places that even ordinary people cannot visit such as Skypiea or Fishman Island.

5. Might Find One Piece the Treasure

When Gol D. Roger surrendered to the Marines and was about to be executed, he shouted about One Piece the treasure to everyone who witnessed his execution. Roger mentioned that he hid the treasure somewhere in this world. That's what triggered Luffy to start his adventure.

As a Straw Hat crew, you have a very big chance to find One Piece the treasure. This is because Luffy has explored various places and found clues in the form of poneglyphs that will lead to the mysterious treasure itself.

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6. Will Get Protection from “Monsters”

The "monsters" referred to here are the strongest crew members of the Straw Hat Pirates, namely Luffy, Zoro, Sanji, and Jinbei. They are very reliable in combat. Crews like Nami or Usopp usually take cover behind them when danger comes. Even if you can't fight, they will protect you as a nakama.

7. Meet New People and Cultures

During their stay in the Grand Line, Luffy and his friends encountered various people and cultures. This can be seen in the 10th opening video entitled “We Are! (Remix)”. Each place or island they visited had interesting cultures that can be learned.

Luffy has made friends with many people he helped along the way such as Vivi, Shirahoshi, Rebecca, and others. In Dressrosa, Luffy gained an army called "Straw Hat Grand Fleet".

8. Learning New Technologies from Franky

Franky is a cyborg or half-robot, half-human who modifies his own body with the intelligence he has. Franky's knowledge of technology and carpentry is higher than Usopp, who is limited to making weapons for Nami.

Franky's experience allows him to build ships as sophisticated as the Sunny Go. Initially, Franky did not want to join the Straw Hats, but he was happy that Luffy needed him as a mechanic and also a nakama. The rest of the crew can learn the latest technology from Franky.

9. Might Have a Chance to Find and Eat Devil Fruits

Even though none of the Straw Hat Pirates are interested in eating a devil fruit, they do have a chance to get one. This is demonstrated in the Dressrosa arc. When Luffy disguised himself as a fighter named Luci and fought for the Mera Mera no Mi at the Corrida Colosseum.

At that time, Luffy met Sabo who decided to eat the devil fruit after he asked for Luffy's permission. Later, the role of Lucci was given to Sabo. If he didn't meet Sabo, surely Luffy will get the Mera Mera no Mi, although it's not yet known who will eat it.

10. Respected as a Nakama

If you've never felt valued as a friend, join the Straw Hat Pirates. The captain, Luffy, will do anything to save his nakama who are in danger. He would also help them when they face other problems.

You will feel happy if you get that much attention. This is why Nico Robin was able to survive after she intended to surrender herself to the Marines. Robin feels happy that she is needed by Luffy and his friends as a nakama.