Gion

Biodata

Feature	Information
Name	Gion (邸园)
Alias(es)	Momousagi; General Gion
Gender	Female
Affiliation	Saint Gawain's entourage; formerly Marine Headquarters
Occupation/Role	Chief Guard and combat instructor; former Marine Vice Admiral and Admiral candidate
First Appearance	Chapter 25

Background

Tsuru gave Gion her first sword when she was six years old. At twenty-three, having become a master swordsman, Gion killed the pirate swordsman Vidis and claimed his famous blade, Juzawa. She later defeated Tokikake in a duel and won Feiyan; he had not beaten her since. 167

Before joining Gawain, Gion worked in the Marine Headquarters Staff Office as a Vice Admiral and one of the Navy's two Admiral candidates. She initially declined Gawain's request to become his guard because of her staff duties, despite wanting the position. 25 26

After witnessing Gawain's overwhelming Conqueror's Haki at Marineford, Gion accepted his invitation. She considered him a future trendsetter and chose to follow him out of curiosity for the ambition behind his power, rather than merely fulfilling an assignment. 27 28

Gion quickly became Gawain's chief guard and instructor, accompanying him from Sabaody to Fish-Man Island and beyond. Three months after leaving Marineford, she returned to collect her belongings and gave Gawain her first sword, Rokumei Kotetsu. 29 167 168

Appearance

Gion is a tall woman, standing approximately 2.7 meters tall, with thick, long black hair and a pale-pink beauty mark at the corner of her mouth. She carries her sword at her waist and is noted for her long legs. 26 335

• Long black hair, which can be manipulated with Seimei Kikan. 91 200
• Pale-pink beauty mark beside her mouth. 26
• Usually keeps one hand near the hilt of Kompira while on guard. 28 33
• Her sword's hilt is crafted in platinum and gold. 26

Personality

Gion is disciplined, direct, and highly professional. Even before accepting Gawain's offer, she prioritized her Marine Headquarters duties over a role she personally preferred. Once she commits, she is fiercely vigilant about Gawain's safety and insists on remaining near him even when he becomes capable of protecting himself. 26 31 202

As an instructor, she is demanding and unsentimental about pain. She pushes Gawain through punishing combat training, arguing that he must endure hardship in training rather than be caught unprepared by enemies. 116 159 204

Gion takes pride in the Navy and her own swordsmanship, but Issho's criticism of the institution prompts her to reconsider her personal biases. She ultimately believes that Gawain's justice can accomplish more than the Navy's while avoiding its institutional restraints. 61 158 167

She also has a teasing, competitive side, especially around Boa Hancock. Their rivalry frequently escalates into verbal disputes and physical confrontations. 112 115 171

Abilities & Skills

Swordsmanship

Gion is a master swordswoman, regarded as the world's strongest female swordsman. Her primary weapon is Kompira, a Supreme Grade Sword tailored to her height, wrist strength, and fighting style. 167 169 342

• Uses both left-handed and two-handed sword techniques. 40 448
• Her Ittoryu Arashi shredded a Kraken's tentacles after she crossed more than 500 meters in three seconds. 40
• Produced a sword aura that split Amazon Lily's coastal sea for over two kilometers. 106
• Created a nearly two-kilometer rift across the ocean with Kompira. 169
• Seeks to forge Kompira into a Black Blade through lifelong dedication to swordsmanship. 169
• Her technique Sobek's Rending Tooth Cauterization manifests a giant crocodile-like image during a clash. 453

Haki

Gion possesses advanced mastery of the three forms of Haki.

• Armament Haki — Coats her blade, fists, and kicks with powerful Armament Haki; she defeated the Kraken with an Armament-coated punch and captured Enel using Seastone and Haki. 40 191
• Observation Haki — Detects powerful presences, hostile intent, and concealed threats; she exposed Absalom's invisible weapon despite his Transparent-Transparent Fruit. 33 419
• Conqueror's Haki — Joined Sengoku in resisting Gawain's Conqueror's Haki during the Marineford incident. 27

Rokushiki and Leg Techniques

Gion is skilled in Geppo and close-quarters leg combat in addition to swordsmanship.

• Used Geppo to kill Vander Decken. 66
• Her Armament-coated kick sent Vista flying several hundred meters. 148
• Was assigned to teach Sanji leg techniques due to his refusal to fight with his hands. 335

Seimei Kikan

Gion can use Seimei Kikan to control her body with precision.

• Shakes water from her body and hair through controlled vibrations. 202
• Explains that Seimei Kikan can control bodily details such as hair length and hairstyle. 91 200
• Uses the technique as part of her physical conditioning and combat expertise. 91

Combat Instruction

Gion serves as one of Gawain's principal trainers, focusing on stamina, combat fundamentals, Armament Haki, Tekkai, and swordsmanship. 38 116 204 394

• Proposed using Kuma's Paw-Paw Fruit to expel Gawain's fatigue and multiply his training efficiency. 40
• Oversees repeated high-intensity sparring sessions, even after Kuma removes Gawain's injuries and fatigue. 116 159
• Tested Gawain's bioelectric perception by silently attacking him and throwing Armament-coated baseballs at him. 201

Equipment / Weapons / Items

• Kompira — Gion's Supreme Grade Sword, custom-made to suit her physique and swordsmanship. She hopes to turn it into a Black Blade. 169
• Juzawa — A famous blade Gion seized from the pirate swordsman Vidis after killing him at age twenty-three. 167
• Feiyan — A famous blade she won from Tokikake in a duel. 167
• Rokumei Kotetsu — Her first sword, originally given to her by Tsuru; Gion later gifted it to Gawain. 167 168

Relationships

• Saint Gawain — Her lord, chief-guard assignment, and student. Gion initially joins out of interest in his ambition, becomes his demanding instructor and protector, and later accepts that they have become equals. Her gift of Rokumei Kotetsu reflects her deepening feelings for him. 27 116 167 202
• Tsuru — Mentor and maternal senior whom Gion calls “Sister Tsuru.” Tsuru gave her first sword and supports her decision to follow Gawain. 28 167
• Sengoku — Former Fleet Admiral and superior. He reluctantly approves Gion's transfer, recognizing both her strength and Gawain's potential. 27 28
• Tokikake / Chaton — Fellow Admiral candidate whom Gion defeated in a duel. He pursues her romantically, while she openly rejects him. 28 167
• Boa Hancock — Rival. Their mutual hostility repeatedly erupts into confrontations, particularly over Gawain. 115 116 171
• Bartholomew Kuma — Training partner whose Paw-Paw Fruit removes Gawain's fatigue and injuries. Gion watches him closely whenever he uses his powers on Gawain. 40 116 159
• Sanji — Student assigned to learn leg techniques under Gion. 335
• Issho — Fellow member of Gawain's group whose criticism of the Navy causes Gion to reflect on her own institutional perspective. 158
• Shirahoshi — Gion reassures and protects her during the Fish-Man Island conflict; Shirahoshi calls her “Sister Rabbit.” 64

Story Role / Major Arcs

Recruitment at Marineford

Gawain singles Gion out as his sole choice for a bodyguard. Her initial refusal triggers a confrontation between Gawain and the Marines, after which she agrees to join him as both guard and instructor. 25 26 27 28

Fish-Man Island

Gion supports Gawain's intervention in Ryugu Kingdom affairs, defeats the attacking Kraken en route, and later kills Vander Decken with Geppo. 30 40 66

Amazon Lily Training

Gion intensifies Gawain's physical and combat training with Kuma's assistance. Hancock's arrival creates a lasting rivalry, as both women clash over their concern for Gawain. 115 116 119

Sky Island

Gion captures Enel with Seastone and Armament Haki. After Gawain gains the Goro Goro no Mi, she helps test his enhanced perception and gradually recognizes that he no longer requires constant protection. 191 201 202

Later Engagements

Gion trains Sanji in leg techniques, disarms Absalom on Thriller Bark, and joins Fujitora in pursuing Gecko Moria. She later confronts Kaido directly, though her swordsmanship proves insufficient against his full strength. 335 419 448 453