Baroque Works stands out as one of the most devious and nefarious organizations within the One Piece universe. Founded by Crocodile, a former warlord, its primary objective, as depicted in the Arabasta Saga, was the conquest and domination of the Arabasta Kingdom. Even the upcoming second season of Netflix’s One Piece live-action series has teased the presence of this notorious group. Consequently, there is a growing curiosity surrounding the intricacies of Baroque Works. Join us as we delve into the organization’s members, their respective roles, and more.
Spoiler Alert: This article contains spoilers regarding the Baroque Works Organization, its members, and events in the Arabasata arc in One Piece. To preserve the intended experience, we recommend watching the anime or reading the manga before proceeding.
Understanding Baroque Works
Baroque Works, led by Sir Crocodile, is a ruthless crime syndicate comprised of delinquents, mercenaries, bounty hunters, and others. They specialize in infiltration, assassinations, and abductions, all under the guise of establishing a new supreme country in the One Piece universe.
The Baroque Works’ primary operation, “Operation Utopia,” was orchestrated by Crocodile, who masqueraded as the hero of Arabasta, purportedly rescuing the nation from pirates. However, his true aim was to exploit this clandestine network to foment civil unrest in Arabasta, framing the Nefertari family for the ensuing chaos.
Operation Utopia aimed to depose the current Arabasta ruler, the Nefertari family, installing Crocodile as their successor. Additionally, Crocodile coveted the ancient weapon, Pluton, aspiring to attain unparalleled power capable of challenging even the World Government.
Baroque Works’ Rules in One Piece
- Each member of the organization receives a codename to ensure secrecy and facilitate operations.
- Male members received numbered codenames like Mr. 1, Mr. 2, etc.
- Female members were named after weekdays and holidays, such as Miss Wednesday, Miss Goldenweek, etc.
- Each male member was paired with a female counterpart to collaborate on missions, except for Mr. 2, who is an Okama.
- Baroque Works forbade interactions between members and higher-ranking officers to maintain secrecy.
- Members were strictly instructed to obey orders from superiors.
- Outstanding performance led to promotions, mirroring real-world scenarios.
Baroque Works Ranking System
- President and Vice President: Crocodile (Mr. 0) founded and led Baroque Works. Nico Robin (Miss All Sunday) served as vice president, sharing control.
- Officer Agents: The Officer Agents, ranging from Mr. 1 to Mr. 5, were the organization’s top-tier agents, known for their formidable devil fruit powers.
- Frontier Agents: This tier comprises teams ranging from Mr. 6’s to Mr. 12’s. They handle tasks such as leading subordinates and collecting funds at the entrance of the grand line.
- Punishers (Unluckies): Mr. 13’s team, known as the Punishers, oversees communications and executions/punishments.
- Billions: This group consists of 200 subordinates who directly serve Officer Agents.
- Millions: These 1800 agents work under Frontier Agents and are considered disposable.
Baroque Works Members in One Piece
Earlier mentioned, Baroque Works comprises approximately 2000 members. However, we’ll only list those who confronted the Straw Hats or significantly influenced the Arabasta arc:
- Crocodile (Mr. 0)
- Nico Robin (Miss All Sunday)
- Daz Bonez (Mr. 1)
- Zala (Miss Doublefinger)
- Bentham (Mr. 2 Bon Kurei)
- Galdino (Mr. 3)
- Marianne (Miss Goldenweek)
- Babe (Mr. 4)
- Drophy (Miss Merry Christmas)
- Gem (Mr. 5)
- Mikita (Miss Valentine)
- Mr. 7
- Miss Father’s Day
- Mr. 9
- Nefertari Vivi (Miss Wednesday)
Baroque Works’ Current Status
Image Courtesy – One Piece by Toei Animation Studios (IMDb)
After the Straw Hat Pirates and Princess Vivi ended the civil war, Operation Utopia failed, exposing the Baroque Works organization and its founder, Crocodile, to the public.
Consequently, the organization disbanded after being defeated by the Straw Hats, and many members were later arrested by the Marines. Some managed to escape and continue their journey in the main story.
This covers the basics of the Baroque Works organization, including rankings, members/agents, plans, and operations. Manga readers or anime viewers are likely familiar with Crocodile and his plans, but Baroque Works has yet to be explored in the Netflix live-action series.
We’ll update this article with any new information about the organization or changes in the live-action series. Meanwhile, feel free to share your favorite Baroque Works member in the comments.
Pritam Chopra is a seasoned IT professional and a passionate blogger hailing from the dynamic realm of technology. With an insatiable curiosity for all things tech-related, Pritam has dedicated himself to exploring and unraveling the intricacies of the digital world.
