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>To that end WHY a character does something can have a lot of context, but ultimately this is the kind of work where they need to shout out their "artist statement" out loud to make a point and grandstand.
I do think it's worth pointing out that the reason why Luffy wants to be Pirate King, which he achieves by reaching the last island, is entirely for freedom. But this is not his endgoal.