Bounties also exist in the pirate world, just like in the world of cowboys and the Wild West. Pirate bounties are rewards, usually in monetary form, offered to anybody who has information about a pirate or bandit so they can get captured or, worse, killed.
In the “One Piece” anime series, ironically, the characters who are publicized or posted as “Wanted” with a bounty reward on top take it as a compliment since they treat this as a reflection of their respect and fame. The higher the bounty placed on you, the more popular you are. Here are the highest pirate bounties in “One Piece.”
Most Wanted: Gol D. Roger – ฿5,564,800,000
By the way, that symbol is neither the US dollar nor the Japanese yen, but Beli, the currency in the anime. Gol D. Roger is dead now, so those hunting him down have succeeded. However, in his life, he was a legendary pirate. The captain of the Roger Pirates, he carried the title of Pirate King and owned the coveted One Piece treasure.
Furthermore, he was also the first person to locate the last island of Laugh Tale, where, of course, the treasure he would own was found. Justice has been served on both sides because nobody really actually got to win the prize money because of his death due to an incurable disease.
Runner-Up: Whitebeard – ฿5,046,000,000
Several lists have various takes on the ranking for this category, but the PVP Live team, in second place, is Whitebeard. This hero protected all members of his fleet and treated them as family. In that regard, he did anything in his capacity to also protect this family of his, even if this meant shaking the ground at the expense of others.
He also fought for freedom, especially keeping slavery at bay from the Fishmen, which is why the government regarded him as “dangerous.” They wouldn’t want a pirate to become the symbol of freedom. So, they would do anything to track him.
Other High Pirate Bounties In ‘One Piece’
Kaido – ฿4,611,000,000
Kaido of the Beasts also has an exceptionally high pirate bounty on top of him. After all, he is known as the Strongest Creature in the World, the head of the Beasts Pirates, and among the Four Emperors of the Sea. This reputation has supplemented his immense physical prowess and invulnerability.
He also holds a Devil Fruit, which gives him the superpower to transform into a massive dragon, allowing him to fight hard and destroy all things around him. He has also been involved in the Wano Country takeover and the creation of the alliance with Big Mom, demonstrating his influence in the pirate world. However, right now, whether he is dead or alive is unknown.
Charlotte ‘Big Mom’ Linlin – ฿4,388,000,000
If Disney’s “The Little Mermaid” has Ursula, “One Piece” has Big Mom, except that this fat lady doesn’t wear black, but fancy pink. She is also one of the strongest pirates in the anime. In fact, the Five Elders once singled her out as one of the very few people who could stop Blackbeard and his evil.
She is also the rose among the thorns, being the only female member of the Yonko, a group allied with Kaido during the Wano Country Arc. Moreover, she also leads a powerful and vast pirate army known as the Charlotte Family, which consists of 85 kids. It’s a family business as the husbands and daughters are also involved here.
Shanks – ฿4,049,000,000
Regarded as the most mystical character in “One Piece,” Red-Haired Shanks is capable of sitting down and conversing with the Five Elders, who are the administrators of the World Government, the Ministry of Magic in “One Piece.”
Interestingly, in the manga, this Sea Emperor’s identity remains in question even after a thousand chapters. But you cannot deny his immense power, which makes him feared in the pirate world. Chilling here because the three numbers in his bounty are pronounced the same way as his given name is.
Marshall ‘Blackbeard’ Teach – ฿3,996,000,000
If there’s Whitebeard, there’s also Blackbeard. This world-class badman can do what other Devil Fruit wielders cannot. He has and devours two Devil Fruits, which means he is capable of unleashing the darkness and earth-shattering power of the Quake-Quake Fruit that will push his enemies to kneel before him.
In fact, even the government in “One Piece” is shaking with fear, knowing what he can do. So much so that they declared him a Warlord of the Sea but without a bounty. Can you blame them?
Dracule Mihawk – ฿3,590,000,000
Dracule Mihawk being part of this list only shows that good looks do not mean you’ll be spared from the authorities’ hunt. Regarded as the World’s Greatest Swordsman, with a bounty that can let you survive for years, his power and reputation, together with his unwavering skill with the blade, he once sparred with Shanks, which only showcased his strength. He is feared across the seas.
Despite his solitary nature and inability to manage a pirate crew, Mihawk catapulted himself to fame. His role as one of the Shichibukai once offered him immunity from government action. He was also actively involved in events like the Marineford War, which only revealed his formidable combat abilities.
Those are the highest pirate bounties in the anime. The illustrious “One Piece” series follows the adventures and misadventures of Monkey D. Luffy and his crew, known as the Straw Hat Pirates, as they search for the titular mythical treasure, and find his way to become the next King of the Pirates.
Right now, “One Piece” is not just a manga and anime but also a live-action series, which you can stream now on Netflix.
