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Nagels Pirates

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The Nagels Pirates are a non-canon North Blue crew under the captain Nagels. Strong enough to overrun half of Welbems Island in a matter of months, they turned that conquest into a kingdom and then spent years trying, and failing, to crush the island's defiant southern half.

Captain: Nagels
Region: North Blue
Total Bounty: at least 62,000,000 Berries
First Appearance: One Piece novel Law: The Hour of Kikoku, Chapter 1: Romance Dawn
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Overview

Operating out of the North Blue, the Nagels Pirates are a non-canon band first referenced in the novel Law: The Hour of Kikoku. Their roster carries an unusually heavy concentration of wanted men, counting at least twenty bounty heads, and the crew fields enough fighters to outmatch half an island's defenders. Only two members are named on record: the captain, Nagels, and Sheronia, whose combined bounties total no less than 62,000,000 Berries, with Nagels alone accounting for 60,000,000 of that figure.

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Role

The crew's signature feat is raw conquest. Roughly two years before the novel begins, Nagels led them in an assault on the northern half of Welbems Island, and through sheer numbers and force they took full control of the region in less than three months. Nagels then founded a kingdom named for himself and ruled the captured north. Hungry for the rest of the island, the pirates mounted repeated raids against the southern half, but the combined resistance of Hakkuro Village and its neighboring settlements turned them back every time. When the novel opens, they commit to a far larger campaign, sending an army against the south by both land and sea in a single coordinated push.

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Notable Members

Nagels captains the crew and reigns as the self-styled king of the territory they seized, carrying the heaviest bounty among them. Sheronia is the only other identified member, wanted for a comparatively modest 2,000,000 Berries. Beyond these two, the bulk of the crew remains unnamed, though their numbers and the large pool of bounties in their ranks point to a formidable fighting force.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the Nagels Pirates in One Piece?

The Nagels Pirates are a non-canon North Blue crew led by Captain Nagels, first referenced in the novel Law: The Hour of Kikoku. Their roster carries an unusually heavy concentration of wanted men, counting at least twenty bounty heads.

What did the Nagels Pirates conquer?

The Nagels Pirates conquered the northern half of Welbems Island in under three months through sheer numbers and force, after which Captain Nagels founded a kingdom named for himself over the captured territory.

Who are the named members of the Nagels Pirates?

Nagels captains the crew and carries the heaviest bounty at 60,000,000 Berries. Sheronia is the only other identified member, wanted for 2,000,000 Berries.

Did the Nagels Pirates conquer all of Welbems Island?

No, the Nagels Pirates repeatedly raided the southern half of Welbems Island, but the combined resistance of Hakkuro Village and its neighboring settlements turned them back every time.

What is the Nagels Pirates' total bounty?

The Nagels Pirates' two named members carry a combined bounty of at least 62,000,000 Berries, with Captain Nagels alone accounting for 60,000,000 of that total.

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