As a longtime fan who has followed Luffy’s adventures since his debut, I must admit that my perspective on whether he is a hero or not has been a rollercoaster ride. While it’s true that Luffy’s bravery and loyalty are undeniable, his actions sometimes leave me questioning his heroism.


We cannot deny that Luffy is brave and loyal, he will do everything to defend his friends, however, is this enough to call him a hero? While it’s true that he has done many noble things, he is still a pirate with a history of wrongdoing.

Chapter 1131 of One Piece prompted fans to discuss whether Luffy is actually a hero. It resulted from a post by user Geo_AW, who wrote: “Kinda lost respect for Luffy cause swinging on a guy in chains who can’t defend himself kinda low.” This includes when Luffy attacked a chained Loki who called Shanks a “cowardly pirate,” provoking the Straw Hat captain.

One Piece, Eiichiro Oda, Shueisha, 1997

In the comments section, numerous supporters stood up for Luffy, justifying his actions by pointing out he’s a pirate and such underhand tactics are to be expected. Nevertheless, it was noted that Luffy isn’t as morally upright as many believe, with instances of him striking a woman or setting free vile criminals. Consequently, these individuals argued that assaulting Loki, even when he’s unarmed, aligns perfectly with Luffy’s behavior when provoked by an insult to his comrade. However, it was also acknowledged by some that Luffy didn’t perform at his peak this time.

In other words, Luffy often lets dangerous individuals like killers, human traffickers, and others of ill repute go free. This is typical for Luffy, which makes it amusing when people genuinely attempt to portray him as a saintly or morally upright figure – HeroDarkyDark.

He’s a pirate, that’s what they do – SAHtoshiDude.

It’s astonishing that a pirate, who was brought up in the wild, has a tendency to physically assault women, steal supplies, and flee with valuable antique swords, doesn’t abide by the rules of fair combat, isn’t he? – Paraphrased by me.

As a dedicated fan, let me add another thought: Those who claim Luffy is a pirate and that’s why he behaves in such a manner are mistaken. In my view, Luffy is not just a selfish pirate; instead, I perceive him as more heroic than piratical. By the end of the series, I believe his true nature will be fully understood – shay2242.

Honestly same swinging on a chained man is crazy – Ashwolfenson.

Everyone seems to be defending Luffy lately, but let’s be honest, that last move of his wasn’t great. We all adore him, and it’s okay to acknowledge when he makes a mistake. After all, even our favorite characters have their off days.

If you’re interested in delving deeper into the incident causing the fan discussion, consider reading chapter 1131 of “One Piece” available on MangaPlus.

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2024-11-22 12:32