One Piece chapter 1087 marked Oda's return after a substantial hiatus, and fans were highly satisfied with the impressive display featuring the renowned character, Garp, from the One Piece world. The entire chapter revolved around the intense clash between Garp and the Blackbeard Pirates, which had been ongoing for a while.
This enduring battle finally reached its climax in One Piece 1087, amidst the remarkable action and heart-wrenching flashback sequences that defined the chapter. Additionally, Oda unveiled some intriguing details, including the current bounties of various Marines. Of course, the esteemed Hero of the Navy, Garp, was among them.
The Cross Guild And Marine Bounties
The recent Reverie in the One Piece world brought about a significant shift in power dynamics. The Seven Warlord System has been abolished, making way for the introduction of the ground-breaking scientific weapons known as the Seraphims, created by Vegapunk. To add to this transformation, several former Warlords have united under the leadership of the ingenious Jester Buggy and formed a formidable organization called the Cross Guild. With an impressive bounty of 3.189 billion berries, Buggy has also been officially recognized as one of the Four Emperors of the Sea.
Among the notable members of the Cross Guild are Crocodile and Dracule Mihawk, both of whom now follow Buggy's command. This criminal organization poses a direct challenge to the World Government, with their ultimate objective of establishing dominance over the era. They seek to create a force strong enough to stand against the Navy and provide a secure sanctuary for all pirates. However, Buggy, their leader, also harbors ambitions of uncovering the legendary treasure, the One Piece.
The Cross Guild has caused numerous problems for the World Government, including the issuance of bounties for Marines. In the world of One Piece, bounties were traditionally placed on pirates, encouraging individuals to capture them. However, the situation has now reversed, as the Marines themselves are being targeted with bounties by the Cross Guild. This means that they are now hunted just like pirates, with the Cross Guild offering rewards to those who capture them. Unlike the straightforward bounty system used by the Marines, the Cross Guild utilizes a more complex approach. The Marines typically assign a set reward for an individual, with occasional adjustments based on the circumstances surrounding the pirate in question.
The Cross Guild has a unique way of acknowledging the worth of different marines. Instead of traditional bounties, they use stars and crowns to symbolize their value. Each star represents a staggering 100 million berries. Therefore, a marine officer with a one-star bounty is valued at 100 million berries. If their bounty reaches five stars, it would indicate a remarkable 500 million berries. However, for bounties exceeding a billion berries, the Cross Guild uses crowns as symbols. A single crown is equivalent to a billion berries, and the pattern continues indefinitely.
Garp's Status In The World
Garp is undeniably a legendary figure in the world of One Piece. Among all the members of the Navy, Garp stands out as the most influential personality. He has earned the coveted title of the Hero of the Marines through his unwavering determination and incredible strength. Garp's exceptional combat abilities have allowed him to go head-to-head with the mightiest characters in the One Piece universe, including Roger, Rocks, and Whitebeard. It is his long-standing rivalry with the Pirate King, Roger, that has solidified his reputation as one of the most feared Marine officers in history. Throughout the story, various characters have attested to the terror evoked by Garp, referring to him as a demon. Notably, both Chinjao and Shakky have acknowledged his fearsome presence. Given his remarkable persona, it comes as no surprise that Garp carries an exceedingly high bounty on his head.
His journey to fame began 38 years ago in the Grand Line during the God Valley Incident. Joining forces with Roger, he successfully brought down the notorious Rocks. However, the Navy attributed this victory to Garp, thus cementing his formidable power in the eyes of the world.
From then on, he continued to grow stronger, his repeated clashes with Roger only adding to his legend. Garp's reputation and strength were well-earned, which is evident in the high bounty placed on him by the Cross Guild, despite his advanced age at the time when the bounty system was established.
Garp's Bounty
The Cross Guild has issued a bounty of three crowns for Monkey D. Garp, equating to a hefty 3 billion berries. This exorbitant amount is comparable to the bounties placed on the heads of the members of the Four Emperors of the Sea by the Marines. Taking down Garp would earn the person responsible the same sum of 3 billion berries, which interestingly matches Luffy's current bounty. Despite his advanced age, Garp is considered just as dangerous as Luffy himself.
Fans have also discovered the bounties of the Admirals in the One Piece world. Each Marine Admiral carries a bounty of three crowns, totaling 3 billion berries, just like Garp. This revelation, although confusing to fans, aligns with Garp's legendary status and suggests he may even be stronger than any Admiral featured in the story.
The Cross Guild recently implemented its own bounty system, which differs from the Navy's longstanding system. For example, renowned figures like Roger and Whitebeard likely accumulated their bounties over time. Despite their advancing age and diminishing strength, their highest bounties remained unchanged. In fact, both Roger and Whitebeard possessed exorbitant bounties at the time of their deaths, a testament to their enduring reputation.
Contrary to this, Garp's bounty was established when he was already advanced in years, taking into account his waning strength. In his prime, Garp's bounty would have been significantly higher, perhaps nearing 5 crowns at the very least. Nonetheless, his current bounty of about three crowns is still remarkably high, highlighting that even in his old age, Garp remains a formidable force capable of challenging the Emperors of the One Piece world.