Saint Nusjuro

Biodata

Feature	Details
Name	Saint Nusjuro (马骨纳斯寿郎圣)
Alias(es)	Financial God 68
Gender	Male
Affiliation	Five Elders; World Government 107 337
Occupation/Role	One of the Five Elders; financial authority within the World Government 68 108
Status	Active
First Appearance	Chapter 50

Background / History

Saint Nusjuro is one of the Five Elders, the World Government's highest ruling body. He takes a hard-line view of Celestial Dragon affairs, objecting to Austin's involvement in judging Donquixote Doflamingo and maintaining that Celestial Dragons cannot be wrong 50.

During the Ohara incident, Nusjuro confronts Austin over his presence before the Buster Call, accusing him of moving toward war with the World Government 68. He later argues that the Government's financial stability depends on its interests in the world's most profitable industries 108.

When Austin's influence over the underworld expands, Nusjuro repeatedly advocates decisive countermeasures. He proposes intervention against Austin's growing control, recommends deploying CP0 against an impostor when Austin is believed missing, and supports using the situation to either signal Austin or crush his remaining forces 107 259.

As tensions with Austin worsen, Nusjuro favors preserving the Government's position without prematurely destroying the possibility of reconciliation. He participates in discussions concerning the Shichibukai system, the threat posed by Sade, and the consequences of antagonizing Austin 353 354 417 540.

Appearance

Nusjuro is portrayed as a stern elderly man in white robes, usually wearing glasses and carrying a long sword 159 259.

• Stern facial expression and cold demeanor 50 159.
• Wears glasses, which reflect light during tense discussions 259 550.
• Carries the First Generation Onigashima, also referred to as Kitetsu 159 550 733.
• His sword is often visibly drawn or poised when he is angered 337 725.

Personality

Nusjuro is cold, ruthless, and highly protective of the World Government's authority. He regards challenges to Celestial Dragon privilege as unacceptable and reacts sharply when Marine leaders question the Five Elders' decisions 50 159.

He is also pragmatic and strategically minded. His proposals commonly account for multiple outcomes: eliminating threats, preserving political leverage, preventing public embarrassment, and maintaining the Government's prestige 259 354. Despite his aggression, he recognizes when direct conflict with Austin would be too costly and supports delaying hostile plans when necessary 107 417.

Abilities & Skills

Swordsmanship

Nusjuro is identified as a swordsman and consistently carries a named long sword.

• His decisions are described as decisive and direct, traits associated with his swordsman identity 259.
• He uses the First Generation Onigashima / Kitetsu 159 550 733.
• His killing intent is sufficient to make the edge of his sword visibly emerge during the Five Elders' interrogation of Stussy 337.

Strategy and Political Judgment

Nusjuro regularly helps formulate the Five Elders' responses to political and military crises.

• Proposed sending CP0 to test the situation surrounding Austin's apparent disappearance 259.
• Emphasized the financial consequences of losing the World Government's support from profitable industries 108.
• Urged caution over the Shichibukai system and the Government's public standing amid its conflict with Austin 353 354.
• Advocated luring a young king to Mary Geoise in an attempt to eliminate him through the plan called “Capture the Dragon” 725.

Equipment

• First Generation Onigashima / Kitetsu — Nusjuro's long sword, carried throughout his appearances 159 550 733.

Relationships

• Saint Imu — Nusjuro serves under Imu alongside the other Five Elders and fears the consequences of failures that might disturb their ruler 540.
• The Five Elders — Fellow members of the World Government's ruling body; Nusjuro frequently advances their strategic responses to Austin and other threats 107 259 354.
• Austin — A major political threat and recurring subject of Nusjuro's deliberations. Nusjuro has confronted him directly and repeatedly considered measures to contain, test, or eliminate him 68 259 417.
• Donquixote Doflamingo — Nusjuro defends the principle that Doflamingo's status as a Celestial Dragon makes his internal affairs unsuitable for Austin's judgment 50.
• Saint Saturn — Fellow Elder involved in debates over whether confronting Austin is worth the cost 107 459.
• Kong — Nusjuro reprimands the Fleet Admiral for his attitude during discussion of Crocodile's actions 159.

Story Role / Major Arcs

Doflamingo's Shichibukai Candidacy

Nusjuro opposes Austin's involvement in the Donquixote family's affairs and argues that Doflamingo lacks the sea-wide renown expected of a Shichibukai candidate 50.

Ohara and Austin's Rise

He challenges Austin after the Ohara Buster Call, questioning whether Austin intends to wage war on the World Government 68.

Underworld Conflict

Nusjuro argues for action when Austin's underworld influence threatens Government profits, though Saturn warns that open conflict would be too expensive 107 108.

Austin's Disappearance

When Austin is believed missing, Nusjuro proposes deploying CP0 against an impostor, intending either to signal the real Austin or undermine his remaining forces 259.

Shichibukai Crisis

He helps manage the political fallout of Crocodile's imprisonment and argues that the Government cannot yet openly break with Austin 353 354.

Holy Land Schemes

Nusjuro supports plans to draw dangerous young kings into Mary Geoise and eliminate them through the “Capture the Dragon” scheme 725. He also identifies Austin's potential connection to Dante as a threat requiring the child to be brought under Government control 733.

Notable Quotes

“If Austin is still alive and merely in hiding, then eliminating this imposter will serve as a friendly signal.” 259

“Summon him to a meeting at the Holy Land of Mary Geoise, and then... Capture the Dragon!!!” 725