Ross

Biodata

Feature	Value
Name	Ross
Alias(es)	Saint Jaygarcia Saturn; Saint Ross; King of Hueco Mundo; Lord of the World
Species/Race	Human; Celestial Dragon; publicly posed as a self-Resurrected Vastod in Hueco Mundo
Gender	Male
Affiliation	Jaygarcia Family; World Government; Gotei 13; Hueco Mundo; later Cloud Palace
Occupation/Role	Celestial Dragon; Buster Call executor; political leader and reformer; Tenth Division Captain; Captain-General of the Gotei 13; later ruler of the restructured world
Status	Active
First Appearance	Chapter 1

Power Progression

Stage / Realm / Level	Chapter	Notes
G+ strength; Overall Rating A	1	Awakened with a frail body and no abilities or skills; his overall rating initially depended on Celestial Dragon status.
F-rank strength	1	Defeated Erika through the Defeat System, gaining 100 strength and E-rank Marksmanship.
Shichibukai-level physique	66	The Mythical Zoan Watatsumi Fruit dramatically enhanced his physique, Haki, and existing skills.
S-rank / Admiral-class strength	128	Reached 19.68 million strength; possessed S-rank Observation and Conqueror's Haki, with A-rank Armament Haki, Rokushiki, swordsmanship, marksmanship, and body techniques.
S+ strength	133	Killing Brogy granted 500,000 strength and the Sun Saw, raising his strength to 20.24 million.
Awakened Watatsumi power	353	Awakened his Mythical Zoan abilities and used their god-like power to defeat Kaido with a single attack.
SS-class strength	453	Rapidly accumulated experience by drowning Impel Down prisoners, reaching SS-class strength.
SS+ class	453	Expanded Impel Down with seawater control and Sakazuki's magma; reached 200 million strength. Advancing further requires the World Heart.
Soul King fragment-enhanced Enrakyōten	665	Refined Soul King fragments into Enrakyōten, allowing the weapon to deploy two different Bankai simultaneously at power far beyond its original limits.
Cross-world sovereign force	789 801	Demonstrated overwhelming superiority over the Soul Society's final resistance and later bestowed tailored portions of Soul King essence upon his direct confidants in Cloud Palace.

Background / History

Ross awakened memories of a previous life in Mary Geoise during the Marineford Era, year 1500, realizing he had become a Celestial Dragon of the Jaygarcia Family. Initially physically weaker than an ordinary person, he gained the Defeat System, which rewards him for defeating, killing, or incapacitating opponents according to their ratings. He immediately tested it on the captive pirate Erika, receiving his first increase in strength and marksmanship skill. 1

As Saint Saturn's grandson, Ross used his lineage to pressure Fleet Admiral Kong into granting him access to Admiral Zephyr and participation in the Ohara Buster Call. Saturn instead made Zephyr a CP0 instructor for the Jaygarcia Family, establishing Zephyr as Ross's trainer, guard, and deputy. 4 5 14

Ross used the Ohara operation to build his public influence. He publicly announced the scholars' execution, oversaw the Buster Call, and promoted Sakazuki to Admiral after Ohara's destruction, forging a durable political alliance with him. 34 36

As his strength grew, Ross expanded his influence through the Jaygarcia Special Administrative Region, Alabasta, the Mermaid Kingdom, the Mercenary Guild, and later Ross Town. Though he presented reformist policies—including the abolition of slavery—as measures to strengthen the World Government, he also viewed these institutions as tools for consolidating regional power and influence. 209 211 251 292 294

Ross also manipulated historical information to support his ascent. Working with Sola, he destroyed and replaced Poneglyph inscriptions, planned a fabricated Age of Gods narrative, and intended to use the myth of Sun God Nika to destabilize his enemies and conceal the true history. 178 179

Following the Holy Land incident, Ross became increasingly central to World Government affairs, proposing Kong's promotion and CP0's reconstruction. He later inherited the Flower Chamber's authority and demonstrated SS-class power by destroying Impel Down. 288 452 454

After reaching SS+ class, Ross confronted Imu in the Flower Chamber. Imu accepted that Ross had surpassed them and relinquished the chamber, leaving Ross as the sole holder of the World Government's supreme authority. Ross subsequently convened the Five Elders and his closest followers to begin implementing his wider plans. 454 455

Ross later entered the Soul Society's world, initially presenting himself in Hueco Mundo as a self-Resurrected Vastod Hollow. He retained Observation and Conqueror's Haki in his soul-body, along with partial Devil Fruit effects, while Armament Haki could not be used there. 456 458

After entering the Soul Society, Ross became Captain of the Tenth Division and eventually Captain-General of the Gotei 13. He accumulated Soul King fragments, used them to evolve Enrakyōten, and crushed the final resistance led by Ichigo and several opposing captains. 482 665 710 789 791

He later returned to the Pirate World and reorganized it into Cloud Palace, the mortal world, and the cycle of hell, appointing Aizen as Vice-Monarch over the World Government. Ross also granted his original confidants tailored portions of Soul King essence, raising them into a new tier of power. 801 802

Under the later Cloud Palace order, Ross became the sole noble authority while the wider government adopted a meritocratic system intended to allow talented commoners to rise through competition and achievement. 811 855

Appearance

Ross is a tall, handsome young man with an aristocratic and cold presence. He commonly appears in formal suits and World Government attire befitting his Celestial Dragon status. 1 14 300

• Smooth, fair complexion and sharp features. 1
• Deep black eyes described as captivating. 1
• Usually wears tailored black or white suits. 14 300
• Has worn a white World Government cloak. 14
• His transformed Watatsumi form grants him sea-based Mythical Zoan abilities. 66
• In Watatsumi half-beast form, he develops dragon horns, silver divine eyes, and white jade-like skin. 85
• His awakened Watatsumi power is regarded by observers as god-like. 353

Personality

Ross is calculating, ambitious, and intensely pragmatic. He treats status, wealth, public image, and political reform as resources to be leveraged, while pursuing personal strength as the foundation of unrestricted freedom. He recognizes when others are using him and accepts it if the exchange benefits him. 19 21 421

He is ruthless toward opponents, prisoners, and obstacles, often treating powerful enemies as sources of experience for the Defeat System. He has also developed a habit of humiliating swordsmen by seizing their weapons as trophies. 228 230 265

Despite this cruelty, Ross can show patience, respect, and generosity toward people he considers useful, loyal, or capable of growing. He trained Gion, trusted Sola with major research, protected and supported figures such as Rouge, Otohime, Olvia, and Stella, and prefers political control over indiscriminate violence when it is more efficient. 20 108 215 294 438

Ross considers force alone inadequate for long-term rule. He favors binding subordinates and territories to his interests, cultivating capable administrators, and making people voluntarily support his order when possible. 391 447

Although his standards are self-serving, he can require his associates to accept responsibility for harm they cause. When Ginny and Moi caused civilian casualties during a Sea King incident, he ordered them to apologize and pay compensation, offering to cover the cost as a loan if necessary. 449

Abilities & Skills

Defeat System

Ross's system grants rewards for defeating, killing, or incapacitating opponents. Rewards are determined by the target's current overall rating; defeat rewards and kill/incapacitation rewards may both be earned, but each rating can only yield a reward once per person. 1

• Converts defeated enemies into strength gains and skill rewards. 1
• Has awarded Marksmanship, Sun Saw, Sun Shield, Armament Haki, swordsmanship, Conqueror's Haki, and Ancient Language knowledge. 1 8 28 133 134 282
• Ross later concludes that the system strips and absorbs the “luck” or potential of defeated targets. 421
• He believes advancement beyond SS+ requires more than accumulated strength and is tied to the World Heart, the core of his world. 453 454

Mythical Zoan: Watatsumi Form

Ross possesses the Mythical Zoan Watatsumi Fruit, which gives him extensive control over seawater and greatly improves his physical and Haki capabilities. 66

• Levitation — enables flight. 66
• Vertical Sea — controls seawater in combat and for large-scale construction. 62 66 453
• Sea Listening — perceives through seawater; helped elevate Observation Haki to S-rank. 66
• Sea Possession — replenishes stamina with seawater and can rapidly restore injuries. 66 86 151
• Heavenly Downpour — generates seawater. 66
• God Transformation — Mythical Beast transformation. 66
• Awakening — later awakened the fruit's power, displaying overwhelming destructive force against Kaido. 353
• Used sea control to destroy pirate ships, propel vessels through Reverse Mountain, repel Devil Fruit users from the sea, flood Impel Down, and reclaim land. 52 110 229 452 453

Haki

Ross possesses all three forms of Haki and developed them into high-level combat tools. 66 128

• Observation Haki — S-rank by Chapter 66; used to locate people and sense threats over vast distances. 66 212
• Conqueror's Haki — advanced from A-rank to S-rank by Chapter 128; can subdue opponents and later sense the world’s core and boundaries. 128 437 453
• Conqueror's Haki applications — can reach a mysterious spiritual destination and resist the destiny associated with Nika. 441
• Armament Haki — A-rank by Chapter 128; used to block Mihawk's Black Blade and Shanks' Griffin. 128 265
• Internal Destruction — developed an internal-destruction application of Armament Haki by the battle with Count Red. 149
• Soul-world limitation — while in the Soul Society's world, he could use Observation and Conqueror's Haki but not Armament Haki. 456

Ruler's Edict

A named combat technique used by Ross to destroy a pirate ship on his journey with Rouge. 52

Swordsmanship

Ross began with modest sword skill but rose to A-rank swordsmanship by Chapter 128. He uses captured swords in battle and has taken opponents' weapons as trophies. 66 128 230 265

• Killed Vista while wielding Vista's sword, Ryo. 230
• Snapped and seized Vista's sword. 228
• Took Shanks' Griffin after overpowering him. 265
• Received S-rank swordsmanship after killing Rayleigh. 282

Spiritual Power and Soul King Fragments

After entering the Soul Society's world, Ross adapted to its spiritual systems and used Soul King fragments as a resource for himself, his weapons, and his followers. 456 665 801

• Refined spiritual particles into Soul King fragments. 665
• Fused stored fragments into Enrakyōten, greatly increasing the weapon's capabilities. 665
• Granted separate, tailored portions of Soul King essence to his direct Pirate World confidants after establishing Cloud Palace. 801
• Was powerful enough to receive Ichigo's combined Shinigami, Hollow, and Quincy attack without raising a hand to defend. 789

Physical Combat

Ross's raw physical strength became one of his defining advantages after his system rewards and Watatsumi enhancement. 66 133

• Matched Brogy in a direct contest of strength without relying on Devil Fruit abilities. 131
• Defeated Shamrock through superior strategy and force. 86
• Overpowered Marco, Vista, Leviatan, and other Whitebeard Pirates. 228 230
• Could fight two versions of his former self after reaching SS+ class. 453
• His physique later surpassed Big Mom's and enabled him to defeat Kaido with a single awakened Watatsumi attack. 353
• Slaughtered thousands of Wano combatants through physical and sword techniques alone, with Gion estimating that he could kill millions without rest. 340 341

Equipment / Weapons / Items

• Sea God Halberd — Top-tier weapon crafted in the Holy Land using the Watatsumi Fruit; its Sea Condensing Stone construction allows Ross to alter its size and shape. 77
• Sun Saw — Special reward obtained from killing Brogy. 133
• Sun Shield — Skill gained after absorbing Doruy's blood. 134
• Ryo — Vista's sword, used by Ross during the Fish-Man Island battle. 230
• Griffin — Shanks' sword, seized by Ross as a trophy. 265
• Jaygor — Ross's custom flagship, nearly one hundred meters long. 290
• Enrakyōten — A spiritual sword later enhanced with Soul King fragments; it can manifest two distinct Bankai simultaneously at greatly increased power. 550 665

Relationships

• Saint Saturn — Grandfather and fellow Jaygarcia; initially supported Ross's rise, later accommodated many of Ross's demands and defended his political plans. 5 209 215
• Imu — Former supreme ruler of the World Government. After acknowledging Ross's superior strength, Imu vacated the Flower Chamber and yielded authority to him. 454
• Zephyr — Trainer, CP0 instructor, bodyguard, and deputy commander; Ross recruited him by aligning with his desire to eliminate pirates. 7 9 14
• Gion — First wife and principal combat companion; Ross trained and empowered her, later assigning her the title of World's Greatest Swordsman. 36 114 290
• Sakazuki — Political and military ally; Ross promoted him to Admiral and later worked with him to expand Impel Down. 36 453
• Zany — Jaygarcia-raised CP0 bodyguard with a Mythical Zoan Succubus Fruit; Ross values her loyalty and entrusted her with Robin's training. 10 37
• Stella — Loyal attendant and medical researcher; Ross gave her the Heal-Heal Fruit and later supported her Lead Bone Disease research. 14 450
• Sola — Trusted scientist and mother of Ross's first child, Sanji; Ross gave her the Brain-Brain Fruit and entrusted her with an underground laboratory. 108 212 290
• Otohime — Ally and partner in building the Mermaid Kingdom; Ross supports her kingdom as part of his New World influence. 211 292 294
• Rouge — Partner and mother of Ace; Ross protected her and planned for Ace's future training. 52 216
• Olvia — Poneglyph translator whom Ross chose to trust; later accompanied him aboard the Jaygor. 215 290
• Kaido — Initially an opponent defeated by Ross, then a captive and increasingly cooperative subordinate. Ross offered to help him build the Beast Pirates and later allowed him to serve as a Lineage Factor research subject. 353 386 451
• Shirahoshi — Ross and Otohime's daughter, whose exceptional innate Observation and Conqueror's Haki were apparent in childhood. 450
• Yamamoto — As Captain-General, Yamamoto appointed Ross Captain of the Tenth Division and entrusted him with investigating missing souls in Rukon District. 482
• Aizen — Initially a Soul Society associate and rival-like fellow traveler; later appointed by Ross as Vice-Monarch beneath the King, with control of the World Government. 458 573 801
• Scarlet — Dressrosa princess whose potential Ross recognized, later arranging for her to assist Sola with external affairs. 391 396

Story Role / Major Arcs

Rise in Mary Geoise

Ross awakens as a Jaygarcia Celestial Dragon, receives the Defeat System, and begins using his status and new power to establish his own faction. He recruits Zephyr, gains Zany's protection, and builds ties with Sakazuki. 1 4 5 9 14

Ohara Buster Call

Ross serves as the public face of the Ohara operation, oversees the destruction broadcast, and promotes Sakazuki afterward. The event makes his name widely feared and strengthens his influence among the Marines and Celestial Dragons. 21 34 36

New World Expansion

Ross acquires the Watatsumi Fruit, strengthens his personal faction, participates in the Heavenly Hunt, defeats Shamrock, and establishes relationships and proxy powers across multiple regions. 66 77 86 147 292 294

Fish-Man Island and Pirate Suppression

Ross confronts the Whitebeard Pirates on Fish-Man Island, overwhelms Marco, Vista, Carlo, and Leviatan, and uses their defeats to further increase his strength. 228 229 230

Holy Land Crisis

During the pirate assault on Mary Geoise, Ross confronts pirate alliances, defeats Jabba and Rayleigh, and becomes increasingly vital to the World Government's response and reconstruction. 278 282 288

Wano and the Great God Era

Ross intervenes in Wano, treats its destruction as a source of Defeat System rewards, and demonstrates a physical gap so great that Wano's defenders collapse in despair. He later awakens Watatsumi power and defeats Kaido, further advancing his plans to manipulate the coming Great God Era. 333 340 341 353 379

Restructuring the World Government

Ross advances policies to centralize power, weaken slavery-based control, build institutions such as Ross University, and reshape the relationship between the World Government, affiliated nations, and regional agents. 209 251 450

He also promotes a governing model based on long-term interest binding rather than constant brute-force suppression, while maintaining himself as the ultimate authority over the system. 391 447

Impel Down Exhibition

Ross floods and destroys Impel Down to harvest experience from its prisoners, then expands the island with Sakazuki's assistance. This raises him from SS-class to SS+ class and reveals the World Heart requirement for SSS-class. 452 453

Flower Chamber Succession

Following the Impel Down purge, Ross confronts Imu in the Flower Chamber. Imu acknowledges Ross's superiority and leaves the chamber to him, enabling Ross to assume direct control over the World Government's highest authority. 454 455

Soul Society and Cloud Palace

Ross enters the Soul Society, becomes Captain of the Tenth Division and later Captain-General of the Gotei 13. After returning to the Pirate World, he establishes the Cloud Palace and names Aizen Vice-Monarch. 482 710 801

During his time in the Soul Society, Ross expands his spiritual power, evolves Enrakyōten with Soul King fragments, and overcomes the final organized resistance against his rule. 665 789 791

In Cloud Palace, Ross divides the world into Cloud Palace, the mortal world, and the cycle of hell. He elevates trusted followers with Soul King essence and places Aizen over the World Government as his deputy. 801 802

Lord of the World

Ross's later order abolishes inherited noble privilege beneath his own supreme position and promotes competition based on capability. This system allows even common-born people with sufficient talent to rise toward the Five Great Ministers. 811 855

Trivia

• Ross's first recorded system reward was E-rank Marksmanship. 1
• He initially considered strong enemies “experience fodder” and deliberately attracted swordsmen by giving Gion the World's Greatest Swordsman title. 114 174
• Ross regards weapons seized from defeated swordsmen as trophies, a habit explicitly described as his “twisted hobby.” 265
• He named the largest external trading port of the Mermaid Kingdom Ross Town. 292
• His SS+ advancement requires the World Heart, which he interprets as the core of his world. 453
• Ross publicly adopted the identity of a self-Resurrected Vastod Hollow after entering Hueco Mundo. 458
• The title Lord of the World was directly used for Ross after the Cloud Palace order had reshaped the world. 811