Key points
- The marines prevent the pirates from dominating the world of One Piece.
- Some Marines, like Kujaku and Prince Grus, deserve promotions.
- Characters like Bogard and Rosinante demonstrate dedication.
Without the Marines, pirates would be the dominant force in A piece. The people who serve the organization do everything they can to ensure that pirates do not unleash chaos across the world. Of course, some Marines are more dedicated to the cause and put more effort into their work.
Unfortunately, their actions aren’t always recognized. Superiors can be biased and can easily turn a blind eye to a soldier’s accomplishments if they want to. With that in mind, here are some Marines who should get a promotion for their actions.
7 The Kujaku
Current rank: Rear Admiral
Kujaku is the granddaughter of Tsuru, a legendary Marine. Kujaku is fearless and rarely cares about challenges. She is confident in her abilities, which is why she doesn't hesitate to undertake risky missions.
Kujaku possesses the Muchi Muchi no Mi, a Paramecia-type Devil Fruit. The power is tied to his whip. Once a person is hit by an attack, they will inevitably become submissive to Kujaku, following his every command. This ability is not limited to living beings; even inanimate things such as buildings can be turned into obedient slaves. Kujaku was instrumental in saving Koby in Hachinosu. Thus, she has proven herself worthy of a promotion.
6 Prince Grus
Current rank: Rear Admiral
Prince Grus is part of the new generation of Marines. He is one of the few young Marines who have proven that they can handle difficult situations. Grus was first introduced in a cover story involving Bege's family. However, his real debut came in the Egghead story arc.
Prince Grus is a talented fighter, as evidenced by his performance in Hachinosu, where he helped Garp save Koby. Grus used his Gunyo Gunyo no Mi to create clay golems to attack and distract the pirates on Hachinosu. While Grus is immensely talented, he may have to work a little harder to become a vice admiral.
5 Bogard
Current rank: unknown
Bogard is Monkey D. Garp's right-hand man. He has been with the organization for decades and there is no doubt that he is loyal to the Marines. Bogard hasn't seen much combat, but he has a lot of experience. He knows his limits and doesn't just charge recklessly without thinking.
Bogard's rank is unclear, so it's assumed he's at least an Ensign. If that's the case, Bogard definitely deserves to be a Rear Admiral or at least a Commodore. With the story quickly coming to a close, it won't be long before fans learn Bogard's true strength and rank.
4 Rosinante
Last known rank: Commander
Donquixote Rosinante was Homing's son. Unlike his brother, Rosinante was kind and caring. He knew that Doflamingo was walking a path of destruction, so he decided to stop him by going undercover. Rosinante joined the Marines and returned to Doflamingo to monitor his activities.
Rosinante was excellent at his job, and his Devil Fruit played a crucial role in helping him fool his brother and the rest of the crew. Rosinante's Nagi Nagi no Mi nullified the surrounding sound, making him perfect for his ruse. Rosinante obtained all the crucial details regarding Doflamingo, and the latter would never have discovered them if it were not for Vergo. At the time of his death, Rosinante was only a Commander. A man of his caliber should have been at least a Captain.
3 X-Drake
Current rank: Rear Admiral
X-Drake is the captain of SWORD, a top secret organization within the Marines. For years, he remained undercover and made everyone believe he was a Supernova, aiming to become a successful pirate. X-Drake successfully infiltrated the Beasts Pirates to learn more about the Yonko's plans and inform his fellow SWORD members.
X-Drake possesses the Ryu Ryu no Mi, Model: Allosaurus. It is an ancient Zoan-type Devil Fruit that allows him to transform into an Allosaurus. It greatly increases his physical attributes, allowing him to fight stronger enemies without any problems. X-Drake is currently a Rear Admiral, but a promotion is definitely in the works.
2 Cobita
Current rank: Captain
When he was first introduced, no one would have predicted that Koby would become one of the most underrated characters in One Piece. He joined the Marines after Luffy saved him from Alvida's clutches. Later, Garp took Koby under his wing and trained him to become stronger. The training was a resounding success and Koby ended up improving physically and mentally.
Koby was involved in the Rocky Port Incident, which earned him the nickname “The Hero”. Koby was also involved in the massive Battle of Hachinosu, where he managed to destroy Pizarro's giant arm with a single attack. In addition to these feats, Koby also received Garp's approval, who called him the future of the Marines. With all of these things in mind, Koby deserves to be at least a Vice Admiral.
1 Smoker
Current rank: Vice Admiral
Smoker is one of the few recurring characters in A piece who are not affiliated with the Straw Hat Pirates. Smoker debuted in the Loguetown arc, where he defeated Luffy and almost captured him as well. However, Dragon saved his son and foiled Smoker's plans. Smoker did not give up and followed the Straw Hat Pirates to the Grand Line.
Despite his lack of screen time, Smoker is still a fan favorite, and they have high hopes for him. One of the main reasons Smoker deserves a promotion is because he is among the select few Marines who care about the well-being of the people. He is against the manipulation of the news, which the current Marine hierarchy greatly appreciates. For now, Smoker will remain a Vice Admiral, but he will likely lead the Marines.
