Rumors are there that Momo’s impressive skills and loyalty to his friends make him the top contender for the last spot in the Straw Hat Crew!

SUMMARY

With only one new addition remaining, people are speculating who is going to be the final Straw Hat member.
A certain fan comment suggests that Momo’s candidacy for this position would be huge for the series.
His remarkable abilities and loyalty to his friends, strengthens Momo’s claim to be the last Straw Hat pirate.

The One Piece fandom is currently filled with excitement as the epic final war is on its way, promising an explosive conclusion to this beloved series! However, amidst all the ruckus, a very important question has also resurfaced: Who will claim the last spot in the Straw Hat Pirate Crew? Meanwhile, fans are divided between rooting for Lily and Yamato. Amid the argument, there comes a wild card: Momo!

Momonosuke | Credits: Toei Animation

Will Momo’s hidden abilities propel him to this legendary position or will Lily, or Yamato’s tenacity secure it for them as one of the Straw Hats? Several reasons can be attributed to Momo’s support, as fans anxiously await each twist that Eiichiro Oda has in store for us.

Momo might just be the final member of the Straw Hat Crew!

A still from One Piece | Credits: Toei Animation

Momo’s (aka Momonosuke) bid for the final spot in the Straw Hat Crew certainly holds much value. The crew has recruited only one new member since Thriller Bark, so this might be a big chance for Momo to get into the crew. In fact, the way Jinbei was first introduced has set an example of a probable recruiting pattern, which suggests Eiichiro Oda had long started his planning for this last piece of the puzzle.

Although Luffy has already sent an open invitation to both Kinemon and Momo, for the sake of speculation, one could see how Momo has a better chance to eventually join. There are rumors that Momo’s impressive skills and loyalty to his friends make him the top contender for the last spot in the Straw Hat Crew!

The fact that Momo’s storyline still has no clear end, further fuels this fan speculation, as it gives more hope for the viewers to wonder what’s going to happen to him. Will Momo join the Straw Hats or forge an independent path? Rest assured, Oda will masterfully reveal Momo’s upcoming arc, which may tie up to the climax of the series.

When can we expect Momo to join the crew?

Luffy and Momo | Credits: Toei Animation

As the Shogun of Wano, Momonosuke is indeed a worthy contender for the final piece of the puzzle to complete the crew. Although at first, he was unwilling to join the Straw Hats, after receiving Luffy’s heartfelt invitation, there’s a chance he might change his mind anytime. With his skills and bravery, it would make him the best choice to fill the legendary crew.

Also, Luffy calling Momo his “little brother” certainly says a lot about the emotional bond they share, which was achieved through their shared adventures and mutual trust. These qualities, along with Momo’s incredible abilities and loyalty, make him an even stronger candidate for the last position in the Straw Hats.

Although his duties as the Shogun keep Momo from being a full member now, it is certainly an intriguing possibility. His development as a character and, indirectly, his close connections with Luffy suggest much. Only time will tell if he joins the crew, but his so far contributions to the crew, qualifications, and Oda’s genius writing make Momo a prime contender for the seat.