Sengoku

Biodata

Feature	Information
Name	Sengoku (戦国)
Alias(es)	“Buddha” Sengoku 127 235
Gender	Male
Affiliation	Navy Headquarters
Occupation/Role	Fleet Admiral of Navy Headquarters; later retired and succeeded by Ling Xuan 252 268
Status	Retired
First Appearance	Chapter 125

Personality

Sengoku is a decisive Navy leader who prioritizes justice, institutional stability, and the protection of his personnel. When Kaido and Big Mom attacked a Navy branch, he immediately intended to retaliate with Navy forces, even before the Five Elders ordered him to stand down. 199

He is also politically astute. Sengoku recognizes Ling Xuan’s victories as an opportunity to elevate the Navy’s standing, publicize its achievements, pressure the Five Elders, and advance the abolition of the Shichibukai system. 171 190 241

Despite his authority, Sengoku trusts his longtime comrades and ultimately chooses to step aside for a new generation rather than retain the prestige of the Fleet Admiral position. 235 252

Story Role / Major Arcs

Recognition of Ling Xuan

Sengoku detects the aura produced by Ling Xuan’s swordsmanship at the Elite Training Camp and identifies it as that of a top-tier Great Swordsman. He investigates alongside Garp and Tsuru, then learns that the source is Zephyr’s young trainee. 125 126

Ling Xuan’s potential immediately sparks friendly rivalry among Sengoku, Garp, and Zephyr, each showing interest in taking the prodigy as a disciple. 126

Support after the CP Organization Battle

After Ling Xuan returns from defeating an Admiral-level CP0 combatant and destroying an island, Sengoku is stunned by the report and convenes Garp, Zephyr, Aokiji, Kizaru, and Akainu to address the consequences. 154

Although alarmed by the scale of Ling Xuan’s actions, Sengoku accepts that the Navy must stand behind him. Tsuru reassures Ling Xuan that Sengoku can take responsibility for the fallout from CP0 and higher authorities. 154

Publicizing Ling Xuan’s Achievements

Following Ling Xuan’s actions against Doflamingo and Kaido’s Calamities, Sengoku sends Kizaru to Dressrosa to handle Doflamingo’s transfer and assigns Vice Admiral Hiken to prepare a report for the World Economy News Agency. He intends to use the incident to raise Ling Xuan’s public reputation and advance the end of the Shichibukai system. 171

Sengoku later commits Navy Headquarters to protecting Ling Xuan, ordering the Admirals to warn Kaido and Big Mom and authorizing force if they refuse. 175

Conflict with the Five Elders

When Kaido and Big Mom attack the G3 Branch Base, Sengoku prepares a direct response with Garp and Zephyr. The Five Elders override him, ordering the Navy not to act and to recall its forces, leaving Sengoku furious at the Navy’s enforced inaction. 199

After Ling Xuan defeats Kaido and Big Mom in Wano, Sengoku reports the victories to the Five Elders and recommends Ling Xuan as his successor. Their fear of Ling Xuan’s strength leads them to reject the proposal initially and dispatch CP0 to verify the report. 241 242

Retirement and Succession

Sengoku considers abdicating after Wano proves that Ling Xuan can defeat both Kaido and Big Mom. He concludes that the old generation should clear the way for the new era. 235

He formally retires and establishes trials among the Headquarters Admirals to choose the next Fleet Admiral, defining the necessary qualities as strength and the support of subordinates. 252 254

Ling Xuan defeats Akainu during the strength test with True Iaido: Primordial Chaos, after which Sengoku oversees a secret ballot among the high-ranking officers. 256 By the time of Sengoku’s retirement banquet, Ling Xuan has assumed the Fleet Admiral position. 268

Retirement

As a retired senior officer, Sengoku continues to support Ling Xuan’s plans despite the risks of confronting the Five Elders and reshaping the world order. 268 269

A year into Ling Xuan’s leadership, Sengoku joins Garp, Zephyr, and Tsuru at Navy Headquarters after piracy has been eradicated and the Navy has reached an unprecedented peak. 293

Relationships

• Ling Xuan — Successor as Fleet Admiral. Sengoku recognizes Ling Xuan’s potential early, promotes his achievements, and supports his rise despite the political danger posed by the Five Elders. 126 171 241 268
• Monkey D. Garp — Longtime comrade and frequent sparring partner. Their exchanges are often comedic, but Garp trusts Sengoku’s judgment and supports his decisions for the new era. 125 235
• Tsuru — Trusted fellow veteran and adviser. Tsuru encourages Sengoku’s decision to retire and helps him assess the changing balance of power. 235 252
• Zephyr — Old comrade and Ling Xuan’s instructor. Zephyr worries that Sengoku’s public support of Ling Xuan will make him a target, while Sengoku accepts the risk as necessary. 176
• The Five Elders — Political superiors whose orders repeatedly conflict with Sengoku’s sense of justice and operational judgment. Sengoku leverages Ling Xuan’s accomplishments to pressure them into accepting a changing Navy hierarchy. 199 241
• Vice Admiral Hiken — Subordinate entrusted with refining and distributing reports on Ling Xuan’s achievements through the World Economy News Agency. 171

Notable Quotes

“Everyone, we cannot let a hero bleed and shed tears!” 175

“I won't do anything I'm not confident about.” 190

“Fellow comrades, a new era is dawning. Let us old folks clear some obstacles for the new era!” 235