Key recommendations
- The marines stop the pirates from dominating the world of One Piece.
- Some riflemen, like Kujaku and Prince Grus, deserve promotions.
- Characters like Bogard and Rosinante show dedication.
Without the marines, the pirates would be the dominant force One piece. The people who serve the organization do their best to ensure that pirates do not wreak havoc around the world. Obviously, some Marines are more dedicated to the cause and put more effort into their work.
Unfortunately, their actions are not always recognized. The higher ups can be biased and easily turn a blind eye to a soldier's accomplishments if they choose. With that in mind, here are some Marines who should get a promotion for their deeds.
7 Kujaku
Current rank: Rear Admiral
Kujaku is the niece of Tsuru, who is a legendary marine. Kujaku is bold and not at all fazed by challenges. He has confidence in his abilities, which is why he does not hesitate to undertake risky missions.
Kujaku possesses the Muchi Muchi no Mi, a Paramecia-type Devil Fruit. Power is tied to her whip. Once a person is hit by an attack, they will inevitably become subordinate to Kujaku, following her every command. This ability is not limited to living things; even inanimate things like buildings can be turned into obedient slaves. Kujaku was instrumental in saving Koby in Hachinosu. So he proved that he deserves 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 themselves capable of handling difficult situations. Grus was first introduced in a cover story involving Bege's family. However, his proper debut came in the Egghead 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 both attack and distract the pirates on Hachinosu. While Grus is extremely talented, he might 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 been involved in many fights, but he has plenty of experience. He knows his limits and doesn't recklessly charge without thinking.
Bogard's rank is unclear, so he is assumed to be at least an Ensign. If that's the case, Bogard certainly 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 power and rank.
4 Rosin
Last Known Rank: Commander
Donquixote Rosinante was the son of Homing. Unlike his brother, Rosinante was kind and caring. He was aware that Doflamingo was on 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 the Devil Fruit played a crucial role in helping him fool his brother and the rest of the crew. Rosinante's Nagi Nagi no Mi canceled out the surrounding sound, making it perfect for his cunning. Rosinante gained all the crucial details related to Doflamingo, and the latter would never have found out if it weren't for Vergo. At the time of his death, Rosinante was only a Commander. A man of his caliber should at least be 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 stayed undercover and made everyone believe that he was a Supernova, with the goal of becoming a pirate of great importance. X-Drake successfully infiltrated the Beasts Pirates to learn more about Yonko's plans and inform his fellow SWORD members about them.
X-Drake possesses Ryu Ryu no Mi, Model: Allosaurus. It's 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 with ease. X-Drake is currently Rear Admiral, but a promotion is definitely on the cards.
2 Kobe
Current rank: Captain
At the time of his introduction, no one would have predicted that Koby would become one of the most underrated One Piece characters. He joined the Marines after Luffy rescued him from Alvida's clutches. Garp later 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 on Hachinosu, where he managed to destroy Pizarro's giant arm with a single attack. In addition to these feats, Koby also received the support of Garp, who called him the future of the Marines. With all these things in mind, Koby deserves to be at least a Vice Admiral.
1 Smoking
Current rank: Vice Admiral
Smoker is one of the few recurring characters in the One 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 didn't give up and followed the Straw Hats into 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 that he is among the select few Marines who care about people's well-being. He is against the manipulation of news, which the current hierarchy in the Navy is quite fond of. For now, Smoker will remain a vice admiral, but he will likely be the one leading the navy.
