Garp

Biodata

Feature	Details
Name	Garp
Alias(es)	Marine Hero
Gender	Male
Affiliation	Marines; Marine Headquarters
Occupation/Role	Vice Admiral; commander of the Dog Head Warship
Status	Secretly arrested by the CP Agency on suspicion of leaking World Government secrets to the Revolutionary Army 428
First Appearance	Chapter 21

Background / History

Garp was a veteran Marine of exceptional standing, with seniority comparable to the Admirals and Fleet Admiral. Although repeatedly offered an Admiral position—including a vacant seat—he consistently refused promotion. Marine Headquarters nevertheless gave him use of a vacant Admiral-level office in the Fortress of Justice, while ordinary Marines treated the title “Marine Hero” with absolute respect. 21 40

He fought alongside Bogard at the God Valley battle. His long-running pursuit of the Roger Pirates became legendary: the crews had clashed countless times, usually ending with Roger’s crew withdrawing rather than risking a prolonged Marine engagement. Despite this, Garp considered Roger a pirate friend and trusted that Roger would not seek to revive the Ancient Weapons. 32 38 46

At Polis Island, Garp intervened in the conflict involving Roger, Rayleigh, and Ortolan. He fought Roger directly, then chose to recover the unconscious Ortolan rather than continue the futile pursuit of Roger’s departing ship. Seeing Ortolan’s potential, Garp brought him to Marineford and advocated giving him a chance to join the Marines despite his connection to Charlotte Linlin and Bane Saronis. 33 34 36 37

Garp later became one of Ortolan’s principal mentors. He trained Ortolan’s Armament Haki, arranged his placement in Zephyr’s Officer Training Camp, and helped contain Ortolan’s full-moon berserk episodes through shackling and physical force. 37 38 53

Following Roger’s execution, Garp regretted his role in enabling the Great Pirate Era and was assigned by Kong to deal with the Freedom Army. His loyalty to Marine duty repeatedly conflicted with his relationships with Roger and his son, Dragon. 112

Garp learned of Roger’s peaceful life on Bartilra Island and met Roger privately before the latter surrendered to the Marines. Although he insisted that he was a Marine, Roger regarded him as a trustworthy friend and relied on him with an undisclosed request. 93 94

He later took leave in the East Blue to care for Dragon’s son, Luffy. Garp placed Luffy with the mountain bandit Dadan in Windmill Village and hoped to raise him into a Marine. 170 184 200 221

Appearance

Garp is a burly, physically imposing Marine veteran whose casual presentation contrasts sharply with his rank and strength.

• Wears a Marine Justice Cloak when on duty. 33 56
• Commands a warship marked by an iconic dog-head figurehead. 31 32
• Often wears a flashy beach shirt and shorts beneath his Justice Cloak. 56
• Habitually carries and consumes large quantities of senbei, usually accompanied by green tea. 38 40

Personality

Garp is easygoing, loud, and frequently irresponsible in ordinary matters. He snacks openly during training, avoids work when possible, takes frequent trips to the East Blue, and has a reputation for turning routine assignments into chaos. Sengoku generally avoids assigning him non-urgent work for that reason. 38 55 109

In a crisis, he immediately becomes focused and dependable. Sengoku and other senior officers trust his combat ability and response to major threats, as demonstrated when he was sent to Ranky Island and later committed to personally leading support fleets during the Whitebeard conflict. 58 63 360

Garp rejects the belief that a person’s morality is determined by their lineage. Though initially shocked by Ortolan’s pirate parentage, he ultimately maintained that good and evil are choices, not inherited traits. 36 37

He is unwilling to compromise on certain principles, a trait Kong believed made him unsuited to become Fleet Admiral despite being qualified for Admiral. His family ties also trouble him deeply: he worries about Dragon, protects his grandson, and struggles to balance duty with compassion for Roger’s family. 68 93 112 184

Abilities & Skills

Physical Strength and Haki

Garp is a top-tier combatant whose Haki and physical force place him among the strongest figures in the Marines.

• His serious punches exert overwhelming pressure even before making contact. 33
• He fought Roger on equal terms, with their Haki clash stalling both attacks before they physically connected. 33
• He initially restrained his power while civilians remained near the battlefield. 33
• Kaido was explicitly described as unable to match Garp at Ranky Island, though still capable of delaying him. 65
• He can use Geppo repeatedly to travel through the air at high speed. 63

Fist Bone: Starfall

A high-power Armament Haki punch launched while Garp propels himself forward like a meteor.

• Used against Roger during their battle on Polis Island. 33
• Its pressure was enough to make Ortolan believe a direct hit could kill him. 33

Fist Bone: Galaxy Shatter

A documented combat technique used against Roger.

• Deployed during Garp’s top-tier battle with Roger. 33

Sea Bottom Drop

A grappling technique in which Garp seizes and attempts to slam an opponent into the ground.

• Used after he closed the distance on Roger and grabbed his shoulder. 33
• Roger countered by threatening Garp’s arm with a sword slash, forcing Garp to adapt. 33

Training and Mentorship

Garp trains through constant physical exertion and teaches that conviction gives power to Haki.

• Uses a metal training post tough enough that Ortolan could not leave a fist mark on it. 38
• Encouraged Ortolan to strike objects harder than his own Haki in order to surpass his limits. 38
• Believes conviction cannot be taught directly and must be discovered personally. 38
• Personally restrained and beat Ortolan during full moons to prevent destructive berserk episodes. 53

Equipment / Weapons / Items

• Dog Head Warship — Garp’s distinctive, high-performance Marine warship; fast enough to be compared with the Oro Jackson and used as a fleet flagship. 32 59 109 171
• Justice Cloak — Marine Vice Admiral cloak, which he casually handed to Ortolan before fighting Roger. 33
• Senbei and green tea — His habitual snacks, supplied in bulk aboard his warship and available as a personal Headquarters privilege. 38 40

Relationships

• Roger — Longtime pirate rival and acknowledged friend. Garp relentlessly pursued him but trusted his character, struggled with Roger’s surrender, and was personally relied upon by Roger at Bartilra Island. 32 38 46 94
• Sengoku — Old comrade and senior Marine colleague. Sengoku finds Garp unreliable in routine work but trusts him in critical situations. 21 55 58
• Ortolan — Recruit, subordinate, and mentee whom Garp brought into the Marines despite his pirate lineage. Their relationship developed into close banter and mutual respect. 34 37 38 54
• Bogard — Garp’s adjutant and longtime companion, who fought alongside him at God Valley. 35
• Kuzan — Garp’s “half-disciple,” frequently accompanying him on missions. 46
• Dragon — Garp’s son and leader of the Freedom Army. Their estrangement and Dragon’s dangerous work cause Garp persistent guilt and concern. 53 170 221
• Luffy — Garp’s grandson, whom he hoped to raise as a Marine; he placed Luffy in Dadan’s care in Windmill Village. 184 200 221
• Charlotte Linlin — Pirate adversary whom Garp has fought; Ortolan compared Garp’s senbei habit to Katakuri’s appetite, prompting Garp to admit he wanted to try Linlin’s Tea Party snacks. 38
• Dracule Mihawk — Target of Garp’s repeated New World pursuit; Garp defeated him on several occasions but allowed him to escape. 164 171 179 184

Story Role / Major Arcs

Roger Pirates and Polis Island

Garp was dispatched alongside Sengoku as the Marines prepared for pirate conflicts involving Roger, Big Mom, and Shiki. He refused the vacant Admiral position, pursued the Roger Pirates to Polis Island, and fought Roger after saving Ortolan from Roger’s attack. 21 29 33

Ortolan’s Recruitment

After recovering Ortolan from the battlefield, Garp sought to recruit him. He accepted Ortolan’s stated desire to choose his own path despite his lineage, brought him to Marineford, and ensured his admission to Zephyr’s training program. 34 36 37 40

Ranky Island and MADS Operation

When Sengoku ordered the interception of the MADS research team, Garp abandoned his usual idleness and led the Dog Head Warship toward Ranky Island. He confronted Kaido and Charlotte Linlin while Ortolan and Borsalino secured Vegapunk. 58 63 65

Roger’s Surrender and Execution

Garp investigated Ortolan’s report that Roger was living on Bartilra Island, met Roger before his surrender, and led the Marine fleet to Loguetown for Roger’s execution. The Great Pirate Era that followed left him regretful and burdened by responsibility. 93 94 109 110 112

Mihawk Pursuit

At Sengoku’s direction, Garp was sent to the New World to hunt Mihawk as a demonstration of Marine authority. He repeatedly defeated Mihawk but did not ultimately capture him. 164 171 179 184

Family and Luffy

Garp arranged to care for Luffy after Dragon planned to leave the child in Windmill Village. He later became distressed when Dragon’s interference resulted in Luffy eating the Rubber-Rubber Fruit, complicating Garp’s hopes of bringing him into the Marines. 170 184 200 340

CP Agency Arrest

Garp was reportedly secretly arrested by the CP Agency on suspicion of leaking World Government secrets to the Revolutionary Army. 428

Trivia

• Garp has refused promotion to Admiral multiple times, despite being treated with rank and privileges comparable to the Marines’ highest leadership. 21 40
• He once claimed he might become an Admiral “next year” if he felt like it. 39
• His Dog Head Warship is so fast that Ortolan jokingly wondered whether its figurehead improved its speed. 93
• Ortolan considers Garp a major obstacle to his career advancement because of Garp’s aversion to promotion and office politics. 56