This thread is an analysis and speculation about the loyalty system in the Teach's crew.
Briefly, this is my current top (speculations+attempt at objectivity) of the most loyal subordinates of Blackbeard. For those, who is not tl;dr I will explain further:
1. Kuzan
2. Burgess
3. Wolf
4. Van Auger
5. Lafitte
6. Pizzaro
7. Doc Q
8. Devon
9. Vasco
10. Shiryu
Teach entrusted him with the issue of obtaining Ace's fruit. (important task)
Burgess respects only strength and charisma, and only the cunning and individualistic can betray. Burgess is too "simple" for that (yep, that one panel describe his whole personality)
He worries about the crew, as he discussed with Teach the topic of Shiryu and Kuzan's disloyalty
His emotional and social intelligence is at the level of a child, just like Chopper. He is too naive and simple to betray anyone.
Quite observant and responsible, he remebered about marines and immediately reports the approach of Akainu
In addition to saving Teach's ass in the battle against Law, He is also tactful and thinks through further actions himself. This means that he cares about the consequences and the fate of the crew. Which immediately puts him much higher than thoughtless psychopaths like Vasco Shot
Works well in a team, which means you can easily negotiate and cooperate with him
Tactful and diplomatic, which means you can at least cooperate with him, and not keep him on the crew only through intimidation
Keeps order in the crew
Tries to advise Teach how best to act in a given situation
Cunning, cruel, individualist. Such people may well betray if cooperation does not go according to their plan or agenda.
He is afraid of Teach's punishment. So he respects him and is not inclined to immediately betray him.
Teach would not trust such an important ability (Isle-Isle fruit) to a disloyal member of his team.
As soon as he joined the team, he immediately wanted the status of captain, despite what Teach showed in Marineford, which means that if Teach dies/becomes very weak/loses his charisma, then he is quite capable of betraying
Psychopath and serial killer (she kills beautiful women to collect their heads - vivre card 0650) who doesn't care about the consequences, all she cares about is satisfying her lust for murder. Crazy and mentally unhealthy people are more prone to betrayal. Her loyalty rests on Teach's intimidation and charisma. She is below Doc Q in terms of loyalty as she is mentally unstable and more unpredictable.
A maniac and a psychopath, for whom murder is not even a fetish, but quite a common entertainment. An alcoholic, and therefore more unpredictable than the rest of the crew. Even lower than Devon, because for the sake of satisfaction he is capable of destroying his own allies.
Betrayed others before (Impeldown Incident)
He doubts the logic of Teach's plans and his competence.
A psychopath driven by bloodlust. Most likely, his blade is one of the cursed ones, which is clearly a minus for his loyalty.
He hits in the back if he sees an opportunity, he has no rules and principles at all (except for some of his own that only he himself knows). Even Teach has some principles or rules.
Afraid of nothing, no legends, powerful crews (Garp, Sengoku, whole BB crew etc), life imprisonment in the most cruel prison did not frighten him (Even the steel-tempered veteran-pirate Jimbei was horrified to be there). Therefore, he is not afraid of Teach at all. Psychos like Vasco Shot is also not afraid of anyone, but rather from insanity, while Shiryu was perfectly aware of Garp's and Sengoku's power and still taunted them.
Despite the bloodthirstiness, he is logical, far-sighted, always tries to do everything as carefully as possible and without risks to himself. His survival = the survival of the rest of the team. This is the basis of his loyalty.
Summoning BB enjoyers: @Erkan12 @Blackbeard
Thoughts?
Briefly, this is my current top (speculations+attempt at objectivity) of the most loyal subordinates of Blackbeard. For those, who is not tl;dr I will explain further:
1. Kuzan
2. Burgess
3. Wolf
4. Van Auger
5. Lafitte
6. Pizzaro
7. Doc Q
8. Devon
9. Vasco
10. Shiryu
I think he is most loyal member of BBP and maybe even a close friend
Had a heart to heart talk with Blackbeard during a feast with him (in the world of One Piece, having fun together is one of the main themes of this manga, and very important. Like binks sake and the legend of the god Nika).
A close shot of Kuzan's serious face during Teach's offer to join. Author focuses on Kuzan's emotions, very similar to how Luffy recruited members of his team, but Luffy has something like a family with no close blood, while Teach's team is full of psychopaths and cruel sociopaths, the only exception is our subj - Kuzan
Very similar to Luffy's style of recruitment and atypical for Teach
For the sake of his agenda and Teach's ambitions, he went against Garp (basically against his father)
Didn't do or say anything to Shiryu after he interfered in their duel and attacked Garp. Probably adopted Teach's devious tactics.
Blackbeard immediately turns to Kuzan for an explanation, which means he trusts him a lot in such important matters. Shiryu is also well aware of the Marines, but Teach turned to Kuzan, despite the fact that he is a former admiral and it would be beneficial for him to lie.
Had a heart to heart talk with Blackbeard during a feast with him (in the world of One Piece, having fun together is one of the main themes of this manga, and very important. Like binks sake and the legend of the god Nika).
A close shot of Kuzan's serious face during Teach's offer to join. Author focuses on Kuzan's emotions, very similar to how Luffy recruited members of his team, but Luffy has something like a family with no close blood, while Teach's team is full of psychopaths and cruel sociopaths, the only exception is our subj - Kuzan
Very similar to Luffy's style of recruitment and atypical for Teach
For the sake of his agenda and Teach's ambitions, he went against Garp (basically against his father)
Didn't do or say anything to Shiryu after he interfered in their duel and attacked Garp. Probably adopted Teach's devious tactics.
Blackbeard immediately turns to Kuzan for an explanation, which means he trusts him a lot in such important matters. Shiryu is also well aware of the Marines, but Teach turned to Kuzan, despite the fact that he is a former admiral and it would be beneficial for him to lie.
Teach entrusted him with the issue of obtaining Ace's fruit. (important task)
Burgess respects only strength and charisma, and only the cunning and individualistic can betray. Burgess is too "simple" for that (yep, that one panel describe his whole personality)
He worries about the crew, as he discussed with Teach the topic of Shiryu and Kuzan's disloyalty
His emotional and social intelligence is at the level of a child, just like Chopper. He is too naive and simple to betray anyone.
Quite observant and responsible, he remebered about marines and immediately reports the approach of Akainu
In addition to saving Teach's ass in the battle against Law, He is also tactful and thinks through further actions himself. This means that he cares about the consequences and the fate of the crew. Which immediately puts him much higher than thoughtless psychopaths like Vasco Shot
Works well in a team, which means you can easily negotiate and cooperate with him
Tactful and diplomatic, which means you can at least cooperate with him, and not keep him on the crew only through intimidation
Keeps order in the crew
Tries to advise Teach how best to act in a given situation
Cunning, cruel, individualist. Such people may well betray if cooperation does not go according to their plan or agenda.
He is afraid of Teach's punishment. So he respects him and is not inclined to immediately betray him.
Teach would not trust such an important ability (Isle-Isle fruit) to a disloyal member of his team.
As soon as he joined the team, he immediately wanted the status of captain, despite what Teach showed in Marineford, which means that if Teach dies/becomes very weak/loses his charisma, then he is quite capable of betraying
Cruel and heartless, he does not think about the consequences of his actions or diseases. Obviously not a plus for his loyalty. Sane people are the least prone to betrayal
He is weak, modest and passive. Judging by the interaction between him and Teach, their cooperation only works on Teach's charisma, and not on a mutually beneficial relationship.
He is weak, modest and passive. Judging by the interaction between him and Teach, their cooperation only works on Teach's charisma, and not on a mutually beneficial relationship.
Psychopath and serial killer (she kills beautiful women to collect their heads - vivre card 0650) who doesn't care about the consequences, all she cares about is satisfying her lust for murder. Crazy and mentally unhealthy people are more prone to betrayal. Her loyalty rests on Teach's intimidation and charisma. She is below Doc Q in terms of loyalty as she is mentally unstable and more unpredictable.
A maniac and a psychopath, for whom murder is not even a fetish, but quite a common entertainment. An alcoholic, and therefore more unpredictable than the rest of the crew. Even lower than Devon, because for the sake of satisfaction he is capable of destroying his own allies.
Betrayed others before (Impeldown Incident)
He doubts the logic of Teach's plans and his competence.
A psychopath driven by bloodlust. Most likely, his blade is one of the cursed ones, which is clearly a minus for his loyalty.
He hits in the back if he sees an opportunity, he has no rules and principles at all (except for some of his own that only he himself knows). Even Teach has some principles or rules.
Afraid of nothing, no legends, powerful crews (Garp, Sengoku, whole BB crew etc), life imprisonment in the most cruel prison did not frighten him (Even the steel-tempered veteran-pirate Jimbei was horrified to be there). Therefore, he is not afraid of Teach at all. Psychos like Vasco Shot is also not afraid of anyone, but rather from insanity, while Shiryu was perfectly aware of Garp's and Sengoku's power and still taunted them.
Despite the bloodthirstiness, he is logical, far-sighted, always tries to do everything as carefully as possible and without risks to himself. His survival = the survival of the rest of the team. This is the basis of his loyalty.
Summoning BB enjoyers: @Erkan12 @Blackbeard
Thoughts?
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