The Straw Hat Pirates are one of the most renowned crews in the world of One Piece. Hailing from the East Blue, this crew is filled with some exceptional individuals all of which are part of the reason why the crew is feared across the world.
Luffy and the Straw Hats keep growing in terms of both strength and stature as they progress and get closer to the end of their journey. Just as Luffy has learned things from his crewmates, they've done the same and been inspired by him on countless occasions now.
9 Zoro Learned To Value His Friends More Than His Dream
Roronoa Zoro joined Luffy's crew in Shell's Town and was the first person that the Straw Hat captain recruited. Initially, Zoro's dream was all about getting stronger and beating the man who held the title of the World's Strongest Swordsman. However, with time, Zoro's priority shifted drastically as Luffy and his crew took precedence over his own dream.
By performing the countless miracles that he did, Luffy made Zoro believe that he was a man worth sacrificing himself for. Zoro willingly gave up his dream and his life on Thriller Bark to save the crew from Kuma.
8 Nami Learned That Not All Pirates Are Evil
Nami grew up in Cocoyashi village where Arlong's tyranny completely destroyed her childhood and turned her life upside down. Due to what Arlong had done, Nami hated pirates and would never drop down to their level; however, meeting Luffy in Orange Town changed that.
Nami witnessed the selfless and carefree nature of the Straw Hat captain and decided to join hands with him. Later, when Luffy defeated Arlong, she ended up joining the crew.
7 Usopp Learned To Stand Up For Someone's Dreams
Usopp joined the Straw Hat Pirates in Syrup Village after the Black Cats Pirates' fall. Although Usopp was very cowardly, along the way, he's become incredibly brave and has, in some ways, already accomplished his dream.
Usopp used to run away from all sorts of challenges initially but during the Alabasta arc, he stood up for not just his dream but also for Luffy's. Having seen Luffy fight against the odds all along, Usopp stood up for his dream, which was something new at the time.
6 Sanji Learned To Rely On His Friends
Sanji is the Straw Hat Pirates' cook and he joined them on Baratie, the ocean-going restaurant. He is a very kind and selfless person and is always willing to fall for the sake of those he loves, as seen when he was ready to die for Zeff to save his dream, and later when he almost died for the crew on Thriller Bark.
In the Whole Cake Island arc, Sanji once again sacrificed himself to protect those he loved; however, Luffy knocked some sense into him. He learned to rely on all the crewmates who love him and a demonstration of that was given to the fans on Onigashima when he asked for Robin's help.
5 Chopper Learned What A True Pirate Is
Tony Tony Chopper spent quite a rough time on Drum Island, having been kicked out of his group by reindeer and then hated by humans. When Hiluluk took him in, Chopper learned the meaning of a pirate flag and what being a pirate truly represents; however, it wasn't until he met Luffy that he actually saw what a pirate was.
Luffy's brave display against Wapol to save a pirate flag showed Chopper what a pirate is supposed to represent and seeing that, he was inspired to become a pirate himself.
4 Robin Learned To Improve For Someone Else's Sake
After the tragedy of Ohara, Nico Robin went from one organization to another and did what she needed to do to survive. She often betrayed those she worked with because they didn't consider her a human, to begin with. However, when she joined the Straw Hat Pirates, she finally found a family.
Luffy gave her a home and taught her to trust again, so much so that she was ready to die to protect the crew from a Buster Call on Water 7. When the crew was separated by Kuma, Robin worked for Luffy's sake above her own.
3 Franky Learned That Luffy Could Perform Miracles
Franky was once an antagonist in One Piece, however, after his journey with the crew to Enies Lobby, he ended up becoming a Straw Hat.
Initially, he hated Luffy for tearing down the Franky House and the two even fought in the Water 7 arc; however, after seeing him fight at Enies Lobby, Franky learned that Luffy was capable of performing all sorts of miracles. He placed his trust in the Straw Hat captain and managed to escape with his men from the judicial island of the World Government.
2 Brook Found A Man Worth Fighting For In Luffy
Brook was once a member of the Rumbar Pirates and after their captain contracted an illness, he assumed the role of the captain. Unfortunately, Brook ended up dying along with his crew after an enemy attack. His Devil Fruit restored him back to life but he never became a pirate until he met Luffy on Thriller Bark.
After seeing Luffy take down Moria and Oars, Brook realized that Luffy was a man worth fighting for and offered his services to him when he invited him to the crew.
1 Jinbe Learned That Luffy Was The Man His People Needed
Jinbe and Luffy met each other in Impel Down and fought together there and on Marineford. Although Jinbe immediately took a liking to Luffy, he didn't gain respect for him until the very end of the Paramount War. Since then, Jinbe has been ready to give his life up for Luffy's sake if need be.
He strongly believes Luffy will become the Pirate King, but more importantly, he also learned that the Straw Hat captain is the only person who the Fishmen and the Merfolk can rally behind and believe in.