Garp

Biodata

Feature	Information
Name	Monkey D. Garp
Alias(es)	Hero of the Marines; Iron Fist Garp
Gender	Male
Affiliation	Marines; World Government Air Force
Occupation/Role	Marine Vice Admiral; later Air Force Fleet Admiral / Marshal
Status	Active; participates in the final battle against the Five Elders 176
First Appearance	Chapter 1

Background / History

Garp became a celebrated Marine hero after joining Gol D. Roger against the Rocks Pirates at God Valley. Witnessing the Celestial Dragons' and World Government's darker side there left him deeply dissatisfied with the justice upheld by both institutions; he repeatedly refused promotion as a result. 1 7

Fleet Admiral Kong later ordered him to escort Saint Figarland Shaya. Garp initially rejected both the mission and another offer of promotion, openly refusing to serve Celestial Dragons. He accepted the escort only after Shaya's claim that the World Government had found Roger's location. 7 8

During the voyage, Garp repeatedly abandoned the warship's immediate escort to rescue civilians targeted by pirates. He crushed pirate crews in the South Blue and captured all 327 pirates attacking a merchant vessel, including Brian Rhodes, the “Admiral of the South Blue.” 9 10 Although Shaya turned Garp's captives into slaves, Garp noted that Shaya actively supported his anti-pirate operations and began viewing him as unlike other Celestial Dragons. 9

At Baterilla Island, Garp detected Roger through Observation Haki and rushed to confront him. Shaya eventually arranged for Roger to be publicly arrested by Garp, giving the Marines the prestige of capturing the Pirate King while allowing Roger's family to remain protected. Garp reluctantly accepted the plan, and Roger was arrested in Flevance. 13 16 21

Garp later worked with Sengoku to capture Golden Lion Shiki after Shiki attacked Marineford, destroying a third of the headquarters in the process. 34 He and Sengoku also led the response to Douglas Bullet's challenge, waiting out a three-day Buster Call before taking the exhausted Bullet into custody. 43 44

After returning to Windmill Village, Garp attempted to steer his grandson Luffy toward becoming a Marine. He fought Ace after Ace confronted him over striking Luffy, overpowering the boy's Fire Fist with Haki and knocking him down despite Ace's Devil Fruit abilities and modified body. 123 124 He also intervened in the Goa Kingdom to stop the burning of the Garbage Disposal Site, arguing that its residents were protected by the World Government Constitution. 129

Garp later accepted Shaya's offer to become the World Government Air Force's Fleet Admiral after learning that his son Dragon would join as an Admiral. 142 Rejuvenated through Shaya's modifications, he led the Air Force's assault on Whitebeard and fought Newgate alongside Zephyr during the operation that destroyed the Whitebeard Pirates. 145 148

In the final conflict, Garp joined Shaya's side against the Five Elders and opened the battle by flattening their conference hall with Galaxy Impact. 175

Appearance

Garp is a towering, heavily built man with white at his temples. In his earlier Marine service, he wore a justice coat and was associated with a dog-head helmet and dog-head warship. After Shaya's modifications, he regained a youthful appearance. 10 123 145

• Over two meters tall. 10
• White hair at the temples in his older appearance. 10
• Commonly wears a Marine justice coat. 37 143
• Uses a dog-head helmet while commanding his warship. 123
• Later appears physically youthful despite his age. 145

Personality

Garp is irreverent toward authority, especially the Celestial Dragons. He refuses to kneel, ignores attendants, and repeatedly turned down promotions rather than become more closely tied to the system he resents. The God Valley incident remains a painful subject for him. 7 8

Despite this defiance, Garp takes his role as a Marine seriously when civilians are endangered. He treats defeating pirates as a Marine's duty, rescues merchant crews without seeking recognition, and opposes the Goa Kingdom's mistreatment of the poor. 10 11 129

He is also blunt, mischievous, and prone to laughter in dire situations. His casual behavior conceals a shrewd understanding of Marine politics and an unwavering confidence in his own strength. 7 40 126

As a grandfather, Garp is fiercely invested in Luffy's future and wants him to become a Marine. His concern becomes anger when Luffy declares ambitions to become a pirate or join CP0. 123 125

Abilities & Skills

Haki

Garp possesses powerful Observation, Armament, and Conqueror's Haki.

• Detected Gol D. Roger's presence on Baterilla Island through Observation Haki. 13
• Used Haki to shatter Ace's Logia-based Fire Fist and strike him directly. 124
• Releases black lightning-like Conqueror's Haki in battle. 124 126
• His Haki can generate immense shockwaves capable of devastating large areas. 10 175

Iron Fist Combat

Garp is an elite hand-to-hand fighter whose strikes can defeat powerful pirates in a single blow.

• Knocked out a pirate captain with a seventy-million bounty in one punch. 10
• Captured 327 pirates during the merchant-ship rescue. 10
• Sent Whitebeard flying with a punch during the Whitebeard Pirates' annihilation operation. 146
• Fought Whitebeard in direct Haki-infused combat alongside Zephyr. 148

Rokushiki

Garp has mastered the Rokushiki to a high level, using its speed and mobility to prevent pirates from escaping. 10

• Moves quickly enough to appear to vanish from opponents' sight. 10 124
• Uses aerial movement to descend upon pirate ships and enemy positions. 10 145

Named Techniques

• Iron Fist Impact — A Haki-infused descending punch that unleashes a shockwave powerful enough to destroy multiple pirate ships. 10
• Sea Stone Drop — A high-speed Haki-enhanced punch used to strike Ace through his Devil Fruit defenses. 124
• Galaxy Impact — A massive Haki shockwave attack used against Whitebeard and later to demolish the Five Elders' conference hall. 145 175

Equipment / Items

• Dog-head warship — Garp's Marine warship, used when returning to Windmill Village. 123
• Dog-head helmet — Worn while commanding his forces. 123
• Marine justice coat — Standard outerwear reflecting his Marine status. 37 143

Relationships

• Gol D. Roger — Longtime pirate rival. Garp pursued Roger relentlessly, yet ultimately participated in Shaya's plan to stage Roger's arrest. 13 16 21
• Saint Figarland Shaya — Initially resents him as a Celestial Dragon and rejects his offers of rank and patronage. Garp later cooperates with Shaya's plans and accepts command of the Air Force. 7 16 142
• Sengoku — Fellow senior Marine and frequent partner in major operations, including the captures of Shiki and Bullet. 34 44
• Zephyr — Fellow Marine leader who fights alongside Garp against Whitebeard. 37 148
• Monkey D. Luffy — His grandson. Garp wants Luffy to become a Marine and reacts harshly to Luffy's pirate ambitions. 123 124
• Monkey D. Dragon — His son. Garp accepts the Air Force Fleet Admiral position after Dragon becomes an Admiral, then attacks Dragon during the Revolutionary Army's transition into the World Government. 142 143
• Edward Newgate — Longstanding rival. Garp leads the Air Force's strike on Whitebeard and battles him during the World Government's annihilation operation. 145 148
• Douglas Bullet — Former adversary captured after the G9 Branch Buster Call; later serves under Garp as a Marine Admiral. 44 143

Notable Quotes

“Dealing with pirates running rampant on the seas is our duty as Marines!” 11

“Boy! You need to clearly understand that justice's iron fist cannot be defended...” 124

“Of course, to save people!” 129