Luffy is the captain of the Straw Hat Pirates, and dreamt of being a pirate since childhood from the influence of his idol and mentor Red-Haired Shanks. At the age of 17, Luffy sets sail from the East Blue Sea to the Grand Line in search of the legendary treasure, One Piece, to succeed Gol D. He's known for his signature straw hat and elastic limbs, Luffy always remains optimistic no matter the danger he encounters. With a pure heart, he easily wins over his crew's loyalty.