Straw Hat Pirates/Allies

Throughout the series there have been people who have either traveled with one or all of the Straw Hat Pirates for a short period of time or aided them in one way or another. Many of these individuals would be considered temporary pirates in a way. Along with those individuals, there has also been various groups that have assisted the Straw Hats in their adventures. These groups have helped the Straw Hats either to reach a certain goal or to defeat a common enemy.

Individuals
Among those, there are more notable persons:


 * Vivi and Carue, as they traveled with the crew for almost the entire Alabasta Saga, and even considered permanently joining them but due to her promise it seems that she is always welcome back.


 * Jinbe, who was invited to join the crew, but declined due to unfinished business. He promised that once his business is concluded, he will return to the Straw Hats, and join them if they still want him.
 * Trafalgar D. Water Law, who has formed an alliance with Luffy to take down the Yonko Kaido. Law has traveled with the Straw Hats since they left Punk Hazard

Groups
Among those, there are more notable groups:
 * The Whitebeard Pirates and their allies, who despite only allied themselves with Monkey D. Luffy in Marineford due to the order of the captain, continue to protect him saying that they will fulfill their father final order.
 * The Heart Pirates who formed the first pirate alliance with The Straw Hats.
 * The Straw Hat Grand Fleet who increase The Straw Hats power and reputation in the New World.