About Monkey D. Luffy
Luffy-tarou (ルフィ太郎, Rufitarō?, English versions: "Luffytaro")Luffy-no-Umi (ルフィの海, Rufinoumi?)Joy Boy (ジョイボーイ, Joi Bōi?)
Monkey D. Luffy, commonly known as "Straw Hat Luffy" or simply "Straw Hat", is the founder and captain of the Straw Hat Pirates. He pursues the legendary treasure of the late Gol D. Roger in order to become the new Pirate King and reach a further, untold dream (currently known to only his crew, family and closest friends). He believes that being the Pirate King means having the most freedom in the world.
Born on Dawn Island, Luffy is the son of Revolutionary leader Monkey D. Dragon and grandson of the Marine hero Monkey D. Garp and as such is a member of the Clan of D. Most of his childhood was shaped by Garp and Curly Dadan, under whose care he befriended and swore brotherhood to the late Portgas D. Ace and Sabo. However, he draws his greatest inspiration from the pirate Shanks, who (unwittingly) enabled him to eat the Devil Fruit that turned his body into rubber, sacrificed an arm to save his life, and gifted his signature straw hat as a symbol of their vow to reunite someday, after Luffy became a great pirate.