Longinus

Biodata

Feature	Information
Name	Longinus (朗基努斯)
Alias(es)	“Holy Light Longinus”; Apophis; “Strongest Warrior Longinus”; Spear of Longinus
Gender	Male
Affiliation	Marines; formerly associated with the G2 Branch
Occupation/Role	Marine officer; Fleet Admiral; covert wielder of the Apophis identity
First Appearance	Chapter 1

Power Progression

Stage / Realm / Level	Chapter	Notes
Major	17	Recognized as a Marine hero after two years of rescuing ships, clearing pirates, and helping suppress wars and riots.
Lieutenant Commander	39 80 87	Operated at Impel Down, where he uncovered King’s schemes and fought escaped prisoners.
Rear Admiral	103	Held flag-officer rank and was regarded as a major Marine combatant.
Captain	114	Promoted after frequent mission completions; granted independent-action authority and entrusted with leading first-year recruits.
Commodore	192 197	Reported directly to Sengoku and the Five Elders after killing King Saint Lucia; later obtained the Devil Fruit weapon that became his spear.
Rear Admiral	264	Led the Elbaf mission and secured the Giant King’s agreement to send twenty Giants.
Vice Admiral	288 379	Reached the same rank as Borsalino and directed high-level battlefield strategy.
Admiral	454	Commanded Marine personnel and rapidly earned their discipline and loyalty.
Fleet Admiral	603	Led the Marines and negotiated directly with the Five Elders at Mary Geoise.

Background / History

Longinus arrived at Falling Leaf Town after a shipwreck and spent three years defending it from repeated pirate attacks. During that period, he hunted Sea Kings with the Seven Star Sword; the sword consumed their life force and souls, feeding that power back into his body and rapidly strengthening his physique. He ultimately defeated Giant Rhinoceros Alex and his crew, then departed to enlist with the Marines. 3 6 7

His power originates partly from a divided soul. Longinus possesses an absolutely rational main personality alongside a Kind Personality associated with Allen’s soul fragments and a Slaughter Personality linked to an otherworldly soul. He can control these personalities and conceal his true nature even from advanced Observation Haki. 6

He joined the Marines both to develop his strength and to search for Demi, his lost love. While presenting himself as a defender of justice, he also sought access to Impel Down and other opportunities to eliminate powerful criminals for the Seven Star Sword’s growth. 6

Longinus later adopted the pirate identity Apophis to pursue Demi, manipulate pirate forces, and search for Poneglyphs. Kuina eventually assumed the Apophis identity, while Longinus publicly revealed his connection to it after becoming Fleet Admiral. 520 742 743

Appearance

Longinus is described as a young, delicate-faced man with determined eyes. He is often noted for his calm bearing, gentle smile, and imposing presence despite his outwardly approachable appearance. 12

• Usually wears a Marine uniform after enlisting.
• Carries a flintlock pistol at his waist. 12
• Can alter his modified body to resemble a cyborg. 299
• Uses a silver-white bracelet that manifests as the Spear of Longinus. 197 733

Personality

Longinus outwardly projects gentleness, composure, humility, and unwavering dedication to justice. He protects civilians, refuses to judge people by appearance, and regularly earns intense loyalty from subordinates and civilians alike. 7 12 454 589

Behind that image, he is calculating and pragmatic. He cultivates public opinion, uses alternate identities, guides opponents into revealing themselves, and distinguishes between protecting ordinary people and showing mercy to those he considers irredeemable. 26 39 80 520 743

He believes justice should not be achieved through passive concession, but he also rejects reckless actions that would worsen the suffering of those supposedly being saved. 12 6 264

Abilities & Skills

Seven Star Sword

A demonic sword stored within Longinus’s body. It devours the life force and souls of those it kills, returning power to him.

• Pierced Alex’s rhinoceros-enhanced hide as though it were paper. 3
• Absorbing Sea Kings allowed Longinus to develop physical power comparable to a Zoan Devil Fruit user within three years. 6
• Can temporarily grant extraordinary recovery by absorbing blood energy. 111
• Causes him to relive traumatic nightmares whenever he uses its power. 6

Haki

Longinus is highly proficient in both Observation and Armament Haki.

• Observation Haki — predicts attacks, reads combat trajectories, detects conversations, and allows him to evade sniper fire and sword strikes. 3 12 35 65
• Armament Haki — hardens his body and attacks, enabling techniques such as Iron Body: Steel Wings. 111
• Advanced Armament Haki — uses flowing Haki to isolate Devil Fruit ability eruptions and redirect their effects. 243
• His Observation Haki is powerful enough for Kaido to specifically acknowledge it, though it cannot fully offset Kaido’s overwhelming physical power. 323

Rokushiki and Martial Arts

Longinus is a master of high-speed Marine martial arts and close-quarters combat.

• Uses Shigan, including Flying Shigan, to eliminate targets at range. 87 111
• Uses Geppo for aerial movement. 609
• Uses Rankyaku alongside Haki-infused strikes. 323
• His speed and strength let him defeat Great Pirates, giant warriors, and large groups of prisoners with minimal effort. 87 111 259 261

Swordsmanship

Longinus is a Swordmaster whose understanding of swordsmanship surpasses Gion’s.

• Read and evaded Gion’s sword trajectories through combined swordsmanship knowledge and Observation Haki. 65
• Used the Seven Star Sword to kill Alex. 3
• His Apophis identity became known as the Crimson Swordsman. 139

Body Modification and Life Return

Longinus possesses exceptional physical control and a modified body.

• Can unlock Seastone handcuffs through precise bodily control. 20
• Uses Life Return to repair his body and regenerate lost limbs. 103 299
• Can alter his body’s appearance to imitate a cyborg. 299
• His internal modifications allow him to use Life Return: Blast Form with reduced risk of internal damage. 459

Spear of Longinus

A silver-white spear manifested from a bracelet created through Vegapunk’s Devil Fruit-item technology.

• Longinus selected a spear due to his preference for ranged combat. 197
• The weapon is described as a holy spear capable of ending an era. 733
• Its power responds to justice, salvation, redemption, and even dark hearts willing to endure judgment. 733

Strategic Intelligence

Longinus is an accomplished investigator, political operator, and battlefield commander.

• Identified King’s likely role in an Impel Down escape scheme and manipulated the situation to force further action. 80
• Investigated King Saint Lucia’s massacres and recognized the threat posed by information connected to an Ancient Weapon. 192
• Rejected Sakazuki’s proposal to use Giants as expendable pawns, prioritizing Elbaf’s long-term alliance. 264
• Directed Issho against Apophis based on the matchup between their abilities. 379

Equipment / Weapons / Items

• Seven Star Sword — soul-devouring demonic blade stored within his body. 3 6
• Spear of Longinus — silver-white spear manifested from a Devil Fruit bracelet. 197 733
• Flintlock pistol — used with Observation Haki to fire directly into Rex’s gun barrel. 12
• White Den Den Mushi — anti-eavesdropping communication snail used during the Elbaf mission. 264
• Griffin / Minos — mount used for mobility and aerial positioning against Kaido. 323 379

Relationships

• Baki — Young follower from Falling Leaf Town who admired Longinus and carried out his requests. 1
• Fitz — His younger brother; worried for Longinus during the Giant Rhinoceros Pirates’ attack. 2
• Demi — Longinus’s lost love, whom he intends to find. 6
• Commodore Adkin — Mentor and supporter who recognized Longinus’s potential, recommended him for elite training, and entrusted him with major assignments. 16 21 30
• T Bone — Friend and fellow Marine recruit who defended Longinus from provocation. 15
• Gregory — Loyal subordinate who deeply admires Longinus’s strength and leadership. 20 64
• Gion — Swordmaster who initially misjudged Longinus, apologized, challenged him, and was defeated by him. 59 65
• Zephyr — Former Admiral and training-camp instructor who recognized Longinus’s exceptional talent and entrusted him with recruits. 64 114
• Sengoku — Senior Marine who values Longinus’s reliability and strategic judgment. 80 192 235
• Sakazuki — Fellow Marine leader with contrasting methods; Longinus opposed his proposal to sacrifice Giants, and later fought him directly. 264 587
• Borsalino — High-level Marine colleague who treated Longinus as an equal and accompanied him to Vegapunk’s base. 197 235
• Kuina — Adopted daughter and successor to the Apophis identity. 743
• Koshiro — Kuina’s father; previously used the Apophis identity in pursuit of Longinus’s protection for Kuina. 743

Story Role / Major Arcs

Falling Leaf Town and Marine Enlistment

Longinus protected Falling Leaf Town for three years, defeated the Giant Rhinoceros Pirates, and left for the G2 Branch after becoming the town’s guardian. 1 3 6 7

Early Marine Career

He gained recognition through rescues, pirate suppression, and intervention in wars and riots, becoming known as “Holy Light Longinus.” He also recruited or inspired future allies such as T Bone and Ugly. 12 17

Marine Training Camp and Impel Down

Longinus entered the Marine Headquarters training camp, defeated Gion, and later played a central role in suppressing the Impel Down crisis, killing prisoners and holding off King. 58 65 87 91

Rise Through the Marines

After promotion to Captain, he commanded recruits, completed missions independently, eliminated King Saint Lucia, acquired the Spear of Longinus, and secured an alliance with Elbaf. 114 192 197 264

Apophis and the Dark Justice Scheme

As Apophis, Longinus operated beyond Marine restrictions to pursue hidden objectives, build influence, and investigate the world’s darkness. He later shared the identity with Kuina and publicly revealed its connection to himself. 139 520 742 743

Fleet Admiral

As Fleet Admiral, Longinus led global pirate suppression, confronted the Five Elders, protected civilians during crises, and advocated forming a new World Government against external threats. 603 609 742

Notable Quotes

“The justice that the Marines protect has never been obtained through concession and compromise.” 12

“I protect the justice of people, not the justice of human trash.” 39

“I am Longinus, the strongest warrior on this great sea!” 259

“Justice is the most inclusive power. As long as it's for salvation and redemption, even a dark heart can provide strength!” 733

Trivia

• Longinus deliberately avoids eating a Devil Fruit because he considers the ocean—and especially super-giant Sea Kings—a more valuable source of future power. 6
• His main personality’s threefold soul pressure produces an aura that makes weaker-willed people more receptive to his leadership. 6
• He considers alternate identities legally separate from his main identity. 6
• He publicly presented Apophis as an identity that anyone seeking to expose the world’s darkness could inherit. 743