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In One Piece SBS episode 108, a fan asked Eiichiro Oda about Dracule Mihawk. The author’s answer revealed why Hawkeye joined the Cross Guild, along with Crocodile and Buggy.
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Specific fan questions are as follows: “Hello, Oda sensei! In chapter 1058, Crocodile mentioned that Mihawk was called the “Sailor Hunter”. Could this be related to why Mihawk joined the Shichibukai?
Oda replied: “Mihawk is someone who has a grudge against the Marines in the past and has experienced great betrayal. In his feelings of loneliness, he is just like Crocodile, who distrusts people, there is a part of him He sees his title and life as a member of the Shichibukai as a means of protection. Being a Shichibukai, he won’t be chased by the Navy, at least that’s how I think. But now, that position is gone, so the idea now is to hide… behind Buggy’s shadow, I guess.”
What is Cross Guild?
The Cross Guild is a new force in the One Piece world, made up of previous Shichibukai, including Buggy, Crocodile, and Dracule Mihawk. They band together to overthrow the World Government’s plans, acting as a military unit with the aim of shaking up the current system by awarding rewards to the Marines. The idea was to turn the tide, as the Navy now also had to be careful, as anyone could come after them to claim the bounty placed on their heads by the Cross Guild.
The organization had a reward system based on stars and crowns, assigning high value to naval officers based on their status and reputation. For example, Koby, known as “The Hero”, received 5 stars, while Garp, despite being a vice admiral, received 3 crowns due to his legendary reputation.
Although Buggy is recognized as the leader, in reality he only serves as a decorative character, away from the real brains of the operation, which are Mihawk and Crocodile. They are masters behind the scenes, coordinating Cross Guild’s activities, while using Buggy’s image as a cover to protect their identities and keep their activities in the dark.