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One Piecefans have long wondered what Oda intends to dowith the Straw Hatscome the end of the series, romantically speaking. The crew has quite a lot of exciting dynamics at play, and at the same time, there are also certain other relationships outside the crew that Oda has given some special attention to.
Naturally, the protagonist of the series, Monkey D. Luffy, is at the center of all these conversations, and fans are deeply invested in knowing who Luffy will end up with at the end of the story. While Nami is a big candidate, it seems that Oda has other plans.
Oda Forbids Romance Among The Straw Hat Pirates
When it comes to romance inthe Straw Hat Pirates, fans know very well that Oda doesn’t want it to happen. Even though Luffy and Nami have a lot of shippers due to all the brilliant moments the two have shared together, their relationship is more along the lines of best friends.
Luffy, help me! — Nami
Misinterpretation of Oda’s intent is quite common among the fans, and when it comes to Luffy and Nami’s relationship, fans know very well that it’s quite common. Oda doesn’t intend for Luffy and Nami to end up together. In fact, Oda doesn’t wantany of the Straw Hatsto end up together. This includes Sanji and Nami, and also Robin and Franky, who also have many shippers. Here’s what Oda had to say about romance in the Straw Hat crew:
Q: Who does Nami like?
Oda: Hmm, in a romantic sense? I don’t think there will be any romance among that crew. Nami probably sees all the good aspects/qualities of those guys, but One Piece isn’t a romance. Maybe a lot of girl readers ask this kind of question. Boys are not interested at all. One Piece is basically a shonen manga, manga for boys, so romance isn’t depicted.
This is only one part of the whole truth that Oda stated about romance among the crew members. WhenOne PieceLive Action began, Steve Maeda himself confirmed that Oda’s only main condition for the team was to avoid any romance between the Straw Hats. In his words, romance among the Straw Hats was “forbidden.”
Luffy Mostly Wants To Be A Pirate
Luffy Doesn’t Look Like Someone Who Wants Big Responsibilities
While romance is a big part ofOne Piecein the grand scheme of things, it doesn’t seem thatOda is willing to have Luffy end up with someone anytime soon. Come the end ofOne Piece, Luffy might still be free since he values his freedom the most. Luffy doesn’t look like someone who will ever settle down. His love for adventure ensures that he will keep sailing the seas forever. That said, Luffy could still get together with one person, if Oda wants to.
Luffy And Hancock Could End Up Together
If Oda absolutely wants Luffy to end up with someone,it’ll likely be Hancock. After all, these two have had a one-sided romance build up already, and in the end, if Luffy ever wants to get together with someone, it’ll probably be her. This is also because Hancock won’t restrict Luffy’s freedom, just as Gloriosa got together with someone on the high seas and then returned to Amazon Lily with her illness cured.
One Piece Chapter 1152 will be out in one week. As usual, One Piece is going to drop on Sunday. In Japan, One Piece drops at 12AM JST on Monday. However, the vast majority of international readers will see the chapter available on June 22. The official release date of One Piece Chapter 1152 is July 25, 2025. Fans can read the chapter for free onManga Plus.
