User blog:GrilloSama/Jinbe For 1st Mate

OK, I already know wht you're thinking. "There's no way Jinbe would become 1st Mate or Vice Captain!!! THAT'S ZORO'S POSITION!!!!!!!"

Yea yea yea, but hear me out. (Before I begin, I want to say that I love Zoro. He's definately one of my favorite characters, but I'm putting my faandom aside and thinking about this logically.)

Firstly, Zoro was never officially given that role. His official role on the crew is "Swordsman". Which means the position is open. Zoro has been compared to a 1st mate and has been mistaken as a 1st mate, but he was never given the position officially. But ask yourself, Who fits the role better? The job of the 1st Mate is to lead the crew in the captains absence. To take command if need be and also advise the Captain on tough and crucial decisions.

And I'm not saying Zoro can't fill the role. Zoro has shown times where he could be strategic but Jinbe has been a pirate for 15 years. Not only that, but he was a captain that not only negotiated deals with the World Government but also one with Big Mom.

Being a veteran pirate and a fishman, Jinbe also knows the seas much better. He's wiser and more experienced.

Jinbe was also there with Luffy in some of his most important moments. Jinbe was there to encourage Luffy after Ace died. JINBE GAVE LUFFY SOME OF HIS BLOOD. Zoro and Luffy are close. Its obvious they have a bond. Zoro was willing to give up his life and dream to save Luffys. But so did Jinbe. Jinbe put his life on the line to get Luffy out of Marineford. He took a magma fist through the chest to protect Luffy from Akainu. Also, go back and look at Luffy and Jinbes interactions. In my opinion, Jinbe and Luffy have a much closer bond.

In a recent chapter, Jinbe was able to inspire the Sanji Rescue Team after Pedro's death (similar to how he did Luffy when Ace died). I really think Jinbe would make a perfect 1st mate. I'm not saying its going to happen. I actually doubt it would happen, but I think its a fun theory.

Tell me what you think. Did I make some valid points or am i trippin?