Biodata
| Feature | Value |
|---|---|
| Name | Kuzan 398 616 |
| Alias(es) | Aokiji (青稚) 63 616 |
| Gender | Male 616 |
| Affiliation | Straw Hat Pirates; formerly the Marines 538 616 |
| Occupation/Role | Former Marine Admiral; Straw Hat Pirate 587 616 |
| Status | Active 834 |
| First Appearance | Chapter 63 63 |
Power Progression
| Stage / Realm / Level | Chapter | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Improved strength as a former Admiral | 825 | After training with the Straw Hat Pirates, Aokiji says he is stronger than when Akainu last defeated him. Akainu notices the increase when they clash again 825. |
Background / History
As a Marine Admiral, Aokiji was sent by Fleet Admiral Sengoku to capture Reno near Water Seven. He confronted Reno and his crew, particularly Robin, but Reno escaped after their ice-and-lightning clash. Aokiji reported the failed mission and Reno’s abilities to Sengoku 63 64.
Aokiji later fought alongside the Marines against Reno and intervened to shield Kizaru from Reno’s attack, though Kizaru still lost an arm. In another confrontation, Reno defeated Aokiji and Akainu, and both were taken away in Seastone shackles 70 71 243 245.
During a later encounter with the Straw Hat Pirates, Aokiji initially threatened the crew over their growing strength and Robin’s ability to read Poneglyphs. Bai Luo’s mechanical beast Tiger Fiend fought him to a draw, after which Aokiji left without pursuing them. Following Sengoku’s departure as Fleet Admiral, Aokiji lost the contest for the position to Sakazuki and resigned from the Marines 399 400 532 537 538.
Aokiji subsequently traveled with the Straw Hats. After seeing their resolve, he chose to join them, and Luffy accepted him into the crew despite Robin’s concerns about his past. His change of allegiance caused a public stir and angered Sakazuki 610 611 616 618. As a Straw Hat, he helped Bai Luo free prisoners in Wano and later fought Akainu on the opposing side of a war against the Marines and World Government 682 692 825 834.
Appearance
Aokiji is a tall man who wears sunglasses 587 616 825.
- He removes his sunglasses when speaking seriously to Akainu about joining the Straw Hats 825.
- While serving as an Admiral, he is seen riding a bicycle across an ice-covered sea 63.
Personality
Aokiji often speaks and acts lazily, but becomes serious when a fight or a threat to others demands it. He is disturbed by Zephyr’s plan to use an explosive weapon and intervenes when Bullet kills a Marine Vice Admiral 63 243 453 587.
His loyalties are guided by his own judgment rather than a fixed allegiance. He spared Saulo in the past, came to respect the Straw Hats’ convictions, and later told Akainu that he did not regret joining them. He initially hoped to avoid a fight to the death with his former colleague, but resolved to fight without holding back when Akainu threatened to kill him 610 659 825.
Abilities & Skills
Ice-Ice Fruit
Aokiji can generate ice and extreme cold on a vast scale 64 587.
- Freezes stretches of sea and ships; on one occasion, the ice extended for hundreds of miles 64 587.
- Creates constructs including an ice bird, defensive walls, and an ice blade 64 70 682.
- Froze the guards at Usagi-i without harming the prisoners 692.
- His ice can counter tsunamis, though Reno’s Hagoku shattered three walls he raised to protect Kizaru 70 107.
Haki and Combat Judgment
- Uses Observation Haki to assess threats in battle 118 243.
- Recognizes Gyuki-maru’s unusual physical state and detects his presence before Bai Luo points him out 682.
- Served as an examiner during the Marines’ search for new Admirals, identifying Fujitora and Aramaki as standout candidates 151.
Relationships
- Nico Robin — Aokiji was a benefactor from her past. She later thanks him for sparing Saulo, though she initially questions the risk of admitting him to the Straw Hats 588 611 659.
- Bai Luo — Fought Bai Luo’s mechanical beast Tiger Fiend, then traveled and worked with Bai Luo, whose invitation prompted him to join the crew 400 610 682 692.
- Luffy — Aokiji once threatened Luffy’s crew; Luffy later accepted him as a Straw Hat Pirate 399 611.
- Sakazuki / Akainu — Former colleague and rival for the Fleet Admiral position. Akainu regards Aokiji’s joining the Straw Hats as betrayal and attacks him with lethal intent 537 618 825.
- Kizaru — Former colleague whom Aokiji tried to protect from Reno. After leaving the Marines, Aokiji challenges Kizaru’s reliance on orders and offers to hold him off for the Straw Hats 70 793 789.
- Zephyr — Former teacher. Aokiji is disappointed by Zephyr’s plan to use an explosive weapon and freezes him to stop it 587.
- Saulo — Aokiji spared his friend in the past, for which Robin later thanks him 659.
Notable Quotes
“Although I have joined the Straw Hat Pirates, at least I don't feel my choice is wrong right now.” 825