Yeah but even so, all of the rookies at this point are supposed to be comparatively respected for their accomplishments, but imagine putting some of them in Luffy's previous positions. The defeat of Arlong, the defeat of Baroque works, the defeat of Enis Lobby. They must have experienced similar challenges to earn the bounties they have. Could something like a cavalry in your body solve those problems?

I'd have to say though....most of the higher-level Baroque works members had far more practical abilities...