The world’s most dangerous pirates.

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In the treacherousworld of One Piece, where pirates roam the seas in search of fame, fortune, and the legendary treasure known as the One Piece, a unique alliance exists known as the Seven Warlords of the Sea.

This formidable group of pirates, handpicked by the World Government, was a selection of seven incredibly powerful and notorious pirates that played a crucial role in maintaining the delicate balance of power in the turbulent seas.

Silhouette of the Seven Warlords of the Sea

The Seven Warlords of the Sea were one of the Three Great Powers that shaped the geopolitical landscape of the One Piece world.

The other two powers were the Marine Headquarters and the Four Emperors, the most powerful and feared pirates. Together, these three forces maintained an uneasy equilibrium, preventing any single entity from dominating the entire world.

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The primary objective of the Seven Warlords was to have these powerful pirates, who were once a menace to society, work for the World Government.

In exchange for their allegiance, the government offered the Warlords a unique deal: their bounties were frozen, granting them a certain level of immunity from pursuit by the Marines.

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This, coupled with the freedom to engage in criminal activities to some extent, provided a tempting proposition for these notorious pirates.

Warning: Major spoilers for fans who have not read the manga and have yet to watch the anime.

The Seven Warlords before the Summit War of Marineford.

Who are the members of the Seven Warlords of the Sea?

Throughout the series, the roster of the Seven Warlords underwent significant changes.

Pirates who initially joined for their own reasons, whether it be personal gain or a chance at redemption, found themselves entangled in the complex web of political machinations.

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The era of the Seven Warlords of the Sea met its end during the Reverie Arc when the government abolished the Warlord system.

The dissolution was prompted by the unruly actions of certain Warlords and the changing dynamics of the world.

Some members of the The Seven Warlords of the Sea

The decision led to a wave of chaos as former Warlords faced repercussions for their past actions, sparking new conflicts and shifting the balance of power once again.

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