One Piece: Every Time A Straw Hat Pirate Left The Crew (& Why)

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Since Monkey D. Luffy first formed the Straw Hat Pirates by joining forces with Roronoa Zoro, his crew has steadily grown into one of the most important groups in One Piece history. After departing the East Blue, the Straw Hat Pirates immediately took down a Warlord of the Sea, setting the tone for their disruptive exploits over the following years. At this point in the story, Luffy has already become an Emperor of the Sea.

However, as with any established pirate crew, the Straw Hat Pirates have faced their share of trials and tribulations. They have nearly died on numerous occasions, not to mention losing people close to them. More importantly, some of Luffy's subordinates have occasionally left his side for one reason or another. In each instance, the rest of the crew banded together, eventually welcoming their allies back into the fold with open arms.

Updated on August 28, 2024, by Ajay Aravind: The Final Saga is finally looming over One Piece, but the story is likely to go on for some more time. Luffy and his crew are going to find the titular treasure one day, making him the next King of the Pirates. Although the Straw Hats are best known for staying together no matter what, some of them have occasionally left the crew. As such, we've updated this article with some more relevant information.

Nami Steals The Going Merry To Pay Arlong & Free Her Town

Debut: Episode 1 "I'm Luffy! The Man Who Will Become the Pirate King!"

Age	Birthday	Bounty	Japanese VA	Funi English VA
20	July 3	366,000,000 Berries	Akemi Okamura	Luci Christian

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Nami serves as the navigator of the Straw Hat Pirates, and she's one of the best at what she does. Although Nami is the second person to join Monkey D. Luffy, the cat burglar is actually the first member of the Straw Hat Pirates to appear on-screen in the first episode. She seemingly joins the crew in Orange Town, but during the lead-up to the Arlong Park Arc, she double-crosses One Piece's protagonists and departs from the crew.

As the Straw Hat Pirates battle Don Krieg aboard the Baratie, Nami steals the Going Merry and leaves for Cocoyashi Village. She does so in order to return home and buy her hometown's freedom from the Arlong Pirates, only for the Fish-men to immediately break their agreement. Her friends are initially dismayed, but eventually discover her reasons. Luffy and the Straw Hat Pirates subsequently go to Arlong Park to help Nami, at which point she firmly joins the group and leaves her old life behind.

Vivi Remains Behind In Alabasta To Govern Her Kingdom

Debut: Episode 62 "The First Obstacle? Giant Whale Laboon Appears"

Age	Birthday	Bounty	Japanese VA	Funi English VA
18	February 2	None	Misa Watanabe	Caitlin Glass

As the princess of Alabasta Kingdom and heir to its throne, Nefertari Vivi is arguably the most high-profile individual to join One Piece's Straw Hat Pirates. Vivi infiltrates Baroque Works before aligning with Monkey D. Luffy and his allies, and after discovering the secret identity of its leader, she and the crew travel to several islands in an effort to take back control of her kingdom. Vivi quickly warms up to her new friends, and the Straw Hats eagerly return the favor.

During their adventure to defeat Crocodile and stop a civil war from erupting in Alabasta Kingdom, Nefertari Vivi officially joins the Straw Hat Pirates. In any case, despite her attachment to the Straw Hats, her duties as the future monarch of Alabasta mandate that she stay behind and part ways with the Straw Hat Pirates when they leave the island. However, Vivi will always remain an honorary member of the crew, and in the coming war against the World Government, her allegiance to the Monkey D. Luffy will almost certainly be a vital asset.

Chopper Briefly And Unwillingly Joins The Foxy Pirates

Debut: Episode 81 "Are You Happy? The Doctor Who is Called a Witch!"

Age	Birthday	Bounty	Japanese VA	Funi English VA
17	December 24	1,000 Berries	Ikue Otani	Brina Palencia

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Tony Tony Chopper, the doctor of the Straw Hat Pirates, is recruited by Monkey D. Luffy during the Drum Island Arc. After learning from Dr. Hiriluk and Kureha — two of One Piece's most innovative doctors — for several years, the adorable reindeer hybrid eventually accepts the Straw Hat Pirates' offer to join their ranks. His presence comes as a blessing to the crew as they keep getting injured during their various adventures.

Chopper's commitment is unwavering, but because of circumstances outside his control, he is briefly removed from the ranks of the Straw Hat Pirates. Davy Back Fights allow pirate captains to poach members from their rival crews, and when the Foxy Pirates challenge One Piece's protagonists, they're successful in stealing Chopper for several episodes. Thankfully, the Straw Hat Pirates ultimately defeat their dim-witted opponents, saving fans from any more of the group's aggravating behavior.

Usopp Quits After Challenging Luffy During The Water 7 Arc

Debut: Episode 8 "Who Will Win? Showdown Between the True Powers of the Devil Fruit!"

Age	Birthday	Bounty	Japanese VA	Funi English VA
19	April 1	500,000,000 Berries	Kappei Yamaguchi	Sonny Strait

Usopp is one of the first members of Monkey D. Luffy's crew, joining the Straw Hat Pirate's during their battle with Kuro in the Syrup Village Arc. Although Usopp initially planned on sailing to sea by himself, Luffy and Zoro invite him aboard the Going Merry after saving Syrup Village. In spite of his nervous disposition, Usopp proves himself to be an important member of the crew in almost every major arc. While generally timid, he demonstrates the occasional burst of courage that makes his cowardice more tolerable.

However, during One Piece's Water 7 Arc, many of Usopp's insecurities and shortcomings finally boil over, resulting in his dramatic departure from the Straw Hat Pirates. Upset about the impending loss of the Going Merry and his own weakness, Usopp challenges Luffy to a fight. Usopp is consequently defeated and expelled from the crew. After assisting in a grueling battle against the forces of CP9 and the World Government, Usopp and the Straw Hat Pirates save Nico Robin. At this point, Usopp sees the error of his ways and apologizes to his captain, once again joining his friends on the journey across the Grand Line.

Nico Robin Surrenders Herself In Order To Save The Crew

Debut: Episode 67 "Deliver Princess Vivi! Luffy Pirates Depart"

Age	Birthday	Bounty	Japanese VA	Funi English VA
30	February 6	930,000,000 Berries	Yuriko Yamaguchi	Stephanie Young

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Nico Robin joins the Straw Hat Pirates at the end of the Alabasta Kingdom Arc, and in the process, she finds a long-term home for the first time since a Buster Call destroyed her homeland of Ohara. Having been ostracized and hunted for a bounty, the Straw Hats become the family she never really had. The Devil Fruit-wielding archeologist stays with the crew until Water 7, at which point she makes what could be considered One Piece's ultimate sacrifice. All Robin wanted in life were friends who accepted her.

As soon as she finds that among the Straw Hat Pirates, she gives it all up in an effort to save them from being affiliated with her in the eyes of the World Government. Recognizing her noble decision, Monkey D. Luffy and his crew fight tooth-and-nail against the forces of CP9 in order to rescue her. Eventually, they are victorious in their battle, and although the Straw Hat Battles officially become enemies of the World Government in the process, their efforts to save Nico Robin are completely worth the trouble.

Sanji Grudgingly Returns Home To The Germa Kingdom

Debut: Episode 20 "The Famous Cook! Sanji of the Floating Restaurant"

Age	Birthday	Bounty	Japanese VA	Funi English VA
21	March 2	1,032,000,000 Berries	Hiroaki Hirata	Eric Vale

By the time One Piece's timeskip occurs, the members of the Straw Hat Pirates are firmly established as life-long allies. This includes Sanji, the crew's cook who joined Monkey D. Luffy way back during the East Blue Saga. However, even a long-standing member of the Straw Hat Pirates like Sanji isn't without his struggles. After being notified that his estranged father, Vinsmoke Judge, has betrothed him to one of Big Mom's daughters, Sanji takes his leave from the Straw Hat Pirates and departs for Whole Cake Island.

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Because of threats to the life of his mentor Zeff and the other Straw Hat Pirates, Sanji abandons Monkey D. Luffy and his allies to once again assume his position as a prince of the Germa Kingdom. Alongside several members of the crew, Luffy and the Sanji Retrieval Team travel to Whole Cake Island, going as far as to challenge Big Mom, an Emperor of the Sea, in order to bring him back. Ultimately, Big Mom turns against the Vinsmoke Family as well, allowing Sanji to finally return to the Straw Hat Pirates.

Jinbe Leaves The Straw Hats But Promises To Return

Debut: Episode 430 "A Warlord in Prison! Jinbe the Knight of the Sea"

Age	Birthday	Bounty	Japanese VA	Funi English VA
46	April 2	1,100,000,000 Berries	Katsuhisa Hoki	Daniel Baugh

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Luffy first meets Jinbe when he breaks into Impel Down, quickly making friends with the former Warlord of the Sea. The escape the prison together and head to Marineford, where Jinbe ultimately saves Luffy's life by blocking one of Akainu's magma fists. The attack leaves a scar on Luffy's body but also demonstrates the nobility of Jinbe's sacrifice. After the Fish-Man Island Arc, the Straw Hat captain asks Jinbei to join his crew, but he denies the request because he still has something left to finish. Luffy agrees, but states that Jinbe would be considered a Straw Hat regardless.

Jinbe plans to formally tender his resignation to Big Mom, because what is a mere Emperor against the future King of the Pirates. When he does inform her of his decision, she tries and fails to steal his life using the Soul-Soul Fruit. By the end of the Whole Cake Island Arc, Jinbe once again takes his leave from the Straw Hats, stating that he will rejoin the crew in Wano Island. Once he flees Totto Land along with the former Sun Pirates, he meets the Straw Hats directly on Onigashima. Jinbe has never left the crew since.

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