CG became a Yonko crew because they had Mihawk (Yonko level), Croc ( YC1+ level), and Buggy, who the WG believed to be Yonko level. So CG is almost twice as weak compared to what the WG believes they are. Would they still be a Yonko crew if the WG knew that Mihawk and Croc were the only heavy hitters?
Speculations Would CG have been made a Yonko crew if the WG knew Buggy was fodder?
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No they wouldn't.
The reason why the Cross Guild is a yonko crew is because they think Buggy is comparable to Shanks.
I don't get why this is a hard concept for some.
Probably because they want to downplay how strong a yonko crew is supposed to be.
Have you ever seen a yonko crew with ANYwhere near a combined bounty of just Mihawk and Crocodile? Or close? No. You haven't.
The reason why the Cross Guild is a yonko crew is because they think Buggy is comparable to Shanks.
I don't get why this is a hard concept for some.
Probably because they want to downplay how strong a yonko crew is supposed to be.
Have you ever seen a yonko crew with ANYwhere near a combined bounty of just Mihawk and Crocodile? Or close? No. You haven't.
The criteria to be a Yonko is to be the leader of:
- an empire
- a strong crew/fleet
The territory is obviously there.
This also means that Mihawk and Crocodile is collectively powerful enough to pass the benchmark of how strong a collective Yonko crew is needed to be.
Even Law outright says this: "If Buggy has those two under him, yeah it makes sense he's a Yonko".
I think this makes sense. A top tier (that too amongst the strongest top tiers) is enough to solo multiple standard commanders. The said crew will be weaker of course if people knew Buggy was fodder, but still it's about comparable to a Yonko crew without a (proper) Yonko as well.
Also note that Marco was considered a Yonko candidate as well (inspite of leading a Yonko crew without it's proper Yonko - WB), and he is roughly comparable to King in power. Meaning, top tier power level is not a strict requirement based on precedence as well.
So, Buggy would've had the title regardless.
But if the question is, would CG be seen as a threat comparable to other Yonko crews if they knew Buggy was fodder, instead of Shanks level?
Of course not. The world thinks CG has two characters who are comparable to Shanks in power, the difference between perception and reality is 1 Shanks.
- an empire
- a strong crew/fleet
The territory is obviously there.
This also means that Mihawk and Crocodile is collectively powerful enough to pass the benchmark of how strong a collective Yonko crew is needed to be.
Even Law outright says this: "If Buggy has those two under him, yeah it makes sense he's a Yonko".
I think this makes sense. A top tier (that too amongst the strongest top tiers) is enough to solo multiple standard commanders. The said crew will be weaker of course if people knew Buggy was fodder, but still it's about comparable to a Yonko crew without a (proper) Yonko as well.
Also note that Marco was considered a Yonko candidate as well (inspite of leading a Yonko crew without it's proper Yonko - WB), and he is roughly comparable to King in power. Meaning, top tier power level is not a strict requirement based on precedence as well.
So, Buggy would've had the title regardless.
But if the question is, would CG be seen as a threat comparable to other Yonko crews if they knew Buggy was fodder, instead of Shanks level?
Of course not. The world thinks CG has two characters who are comparable to Shanks in power, the difference between perception and reality is 1 Shanks.
Mihawk + Crocodile do, yeah.
Mihawk takes on Beckman + Roo (assuming Beckman is like a high diff material to Shanks, else Mihawk can take on even more commanders).
Post retcon Crocodile probably takes on other commanders, I think he's around King/Marco level or at least Katakuri level.
Buggy's fodder are all very strong, with prisoners upto level 5 following him.
Point is, Mihawk + Crocodile + fodder collectively are at least as strong as a Yonko crew without the captain.
Cross Guild > all pirate crews aside from Yonko crews, weaker than all Yonko crews (cause Buggy is fodder), as strong or stronger than Yonko crew without captain
Mihawk takes on Beckman + Roo (assuming Beckman is like a high diff material to Shanks, else Mihawk can take on even more commanders).
Post retcon Crocodile probably takes on other commanders, I think he's around King/Marco level or at least Katakuri level.
Buggy's fodder are all very strong, with prisoners upto level 5 following him.
Point is, Mihawk + Crocodile + fodder collectively are at least as strong as a Yonko crew without the captain.
Cross Guild > all pirate crews aside from Yonko crews, weaker than all Yonko crews (cause Buggy is fodder), as strong or stronger than Yonko crew without captain
