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There are war arcs and then there is perfection or as some would call it, the Marineford War Arc. Eiichiro Oda started laying the foundation of the war almost a hundred chapters before it ensued. As we gradually reached the battlefield, the stakes were ramped up with all the big shots assembled in one place.
ThroughoutOne Piece, there are many exciting moments but the hype of Marineford is still unmatched. When one thinks about the true MVP of the Marineford War, Akainu comes to mind for single-handedly restraining many pirates.
His contribution to the war made him one of the most hated characters of the series, but most fans would admit that without him, the war wouldn’t have been nearly as enthralling. However, there is another character who played an integral role during the war and could be throned as the true MVP of the Marineford War arc.
The True MVP of the Marineford War isn’t Akainu but Sir Crocodile
The strongest man ofOne Piece, Whitebeard, had come to save Ace along with his crew. Luffy brought along the criminals of Impel Down. The Navy was stationed to ensure that Ace’s execution wouldn’t get interrupted. From the moment the war began till Shanks’ arrival, Akainu ensured that he handled the warring factions, whether it was the Whitebeard Pirates or the rookies.
Despite the presence of many strong Marine officers, Akainu had to do many things all by himself. He played a huge role in all the integral developments of the war including Whitebeard and Ace’s death. If it weren’t for the many pirates, he could have killed Luffy as well.
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After the Marineford War arc, Akainu becamethe most hatedOne Piecevillainalongside Blackbeard. Even though fans hated him, they couldn’t undermine his role in the war. However, the best highlight of the Marineford Arc far surpassed Akainu’s menace. Sir Crocodile stole the spotlight from everyone with his glorious comeback and his antics during the war.
Crocodile’s Impressive Comeback and Character Development
Before Marineford, our last interaction with Crocodilewas during Alabasta. He was the first villain who managed to overpower Luffy. At that time, Crocodile was stoic and evil. He became the best villain for many fans, but his character experienced a huge turnaround in Marineford. He made a memorable comeback, and from that point,Eiichiro Odabegan to show different aspects of his character.
From the almost childish banter with Luffy to not acting up around Ivankov, we saw a completely new side of Crocodile. As soon as he entered the battlefield, he attacked Whitebeard, who was much more powerful than him. His baseless pride was both admirable and foolish to witness. He truly respected Whitebeard, as he became enraged when Whitebeard let Squard stab him.
He sparred with the Marines as well as the pirates. Hisbrief tussle with Doflamingowas a great insight into how both characters perceived the pirate world. He even believed that he could sneak up on Mihawk, but failed miserably. Even though he continued to make a fool of himself by challenging some of the strongest characters, he also had many admirable moments.
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Crocodile’s experience with his Devil Fruit powers was exceptional and it showed when he stalled Akainu successfully. He even helped Luffy escape the battlefield alive. Throughout the war, Crocodile either made us laugh or jump up with excitement as he continued to do what he felt was right. He was truly the most valuable player of the war who ramped up the enjoyment levels with his presence.
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Laveena Joshi
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Laveena is an anime content writer at FandomWire. Having written more than 800 articles, she’s an expert in mainstream shonen series, ranging from the bizarre world of JoJo’s to the expansive worldbuilding of One Piece.With her formal education in Journalism and Mass Communication, she explores entertainment journalism through the lens of anime and manga, from mainstream and classic titles to niche and obscure ones.
