Sengoku

Biodata

Feature	Details
Name	Sengoku (仙石)
Alias(es)	“Buddha” Sengoku 17
Gender	Male
Affiliation	Marine Headquarters; Sengoku–Garp faction 16
Occupation/Role	Former Marine Fleet Admiral; Chief Inspector of Marine Headquarters 381 394
Status	Active 561
First Appearance	17

Power Progression

Stage / Realm / Level	Chapter	Notes
Marine Admiral	17	Publicly known as the Marines’ only active Admiral at the time. 17
Marine Fleet Admiral	95	Succeeds Kong after Kong becomes Commander-in-Chief of the World Government Armed Forces; replaces his former motto with “Absolute Justice.” 95
Chief Inspector	381, 394	Retires from active command after Wright succeeds him as Fleet Admiral, remaining in the Marines as Chief Inspector. 381 394

Background

Sengoku led the Sengoku–Garp faction alongside Garp, Tsuru, and Kuzan. The faction is characterized by a commitment to justice tempered by moderation, despite its obligation to stand with the World Government. 16

As an Admiral, Sengoku recognized Wright’s unusual potential after Garp brought him to Marineford. He arranged Wright’s entry into the Headquarters Recruit Training Camp after learning of his Devil Fruit, swordsmanship, and two awakened forms of Haki. 18

When he succeeded Kong as Fleet Admiral, Sengoku concluded that no individual could truly “reign over the world” during the Great Pirate Era. He replaced the plaque in his office from “Justice that Reigns Over the World” to “Absolute Justice,” intending to make the Marines themselves a genuine symbol of justice. 95

Appearance

During his active service, Sengoku is associated with sunglasses, a braided beard, and a Marine cap topped with a seagull ornament. After retiring as Fleet Admiral, he stopped dyeing his hair; his afro and long braided beard became snow-white. 17 95 394

• Wears sunglasses and a braided beard. 17
• Adopted a seagull-topped military cap upon becoming Fleet Admiral. 95
• Retired appearance includes a white afro and long white braided beard. 394

Personality

Sengoku is a calculating administrator and strategist who considers both military strength and political consequences. He sought to strengthen Marine Headquarters into a force capable of suppressing piracy rather than merely preserving a balance with pirates. 95 239 274

Although easily irritated by Garp’s behavior, Sengoku maintains a long-standing partnership with him. He also places considerable trust in capable younger Marines, repeatedly backing Wright’s promotions, projects, and strategic proposals. 17 18 238

Abilities & Skills

Human-Human Fruit, Model: Great Buddha

Sengoku possesses a Mythical Zoan Devil Fruit that grants him the Great Buddha Form and powerful shockwaves. 373

• Can transform into the Great Buddha Form. 373
• Releases high-powered shockwaves. 373
• The fruit is noted to enhance intelligence as well as combat strength. 373

Conqueror’s Haki

Sengoku is one of the very few Marines confirmed to possess Conqueror’s Haki. He explains that it reflects someone who holds the world in their heart, whether they seek to dominate or protect it. 173

• Recognized Wright’s awakening of Conqueror’s Haki as extraordinary for a Marine. 173
• Advised Wright to conceal the ability until he reached Admiral rank. 173

Strategic Command

Sengoku coordinates Marine operations, personnel assignments, promotions, and long-term force development.

• Entrusted Wright with intercepting the Hobby-Hobby Fruit to prevent it from causing a national-scale tragedy. 65
• Stationed Wright at the G-5 Branch to reform the New World outpost and counter the Four Emperors. 173
• Used Wright’s victory over Kaido and public reputation to advocate for expanded Admiral-level Marine strength. 238 239 274
• Served as commander-in-chief during the war against Whitebeard, assigning the Admirals, Shichibukai, Garp, Zephyr, and Issho to distinct roles. 348

Relationships

• Monkey D. Garp — Fellow leader of the Sengoku–Garp faction and long-time comrade; their constant arguments contrast with their mutual trust and shared history. 16 17 95
• Wright — Junior Marine whom Sengoku recruits, promotes, entrusts with strategic missions, and eventually recommends as his successor for Fleet Admiral. 18 65 238 380
• Tsuru — Chief of Staff and fellow member of Sengoku’s faction; collaborates with him on intelligence analysis and war planning. 16 324 347
• Rosinante — Sengoku’s adopted son and an undercover intelligence asset whose information Sengoku uses against the Donquixote Family. 64 107
• Sakazuki — Fellow senior Marine and rival candidate to Wright for Fleet Admiral; Sengoku oversees the process that culminates in their Punk Hazard duel. 381 382 385
• Issho — Sengoku approves Wright’s recruitment of Issho while keeping Issho’s strength confidential; later supports his exceptional promotion to Admiral. 161 386
• Kong — Sengoku’s predecessor as Fleet Admiral; Sengoku succeeds him after Kong becomes Commander-in-Chief. 95

Story Role / Major Arcs

Arc / Event	Role	Chapter
Wright’s recruitment	Evaluates Garp’s new recruit and arranges Wright’s admission to the Headquarters Recruit Training Camp.	18
Donquixote Family operations	Uses Rosinante’s intelligence against Doflamingo’s organization and supports Wright’s operation to secure the Hobby-Hobby Fruit.	64–67
Marine expansion	Supports Wrightforged Crystal and Beacon research, recognizing their potential as strategic Marine equipment.	45, 108, 143
G-5 Branch reform	Assigns Wright to command the isolated New World branch after Wright survives a clash with Kaido.	173
Rise of “Orange Valiant”	Promotes Wright to Admiral Candidate after his battle with Kaido, then advances the plan to add a fourth Admiral position.	238, 274
Summit War	Commands the Marine operation against Whitebeard while coordinating the Admirals, Shichibukai, Garp, Zephyr, and Issho.	348, 353
Fleet Admiral succession	Nominates Wright as his successor, supervises the Wright–Sakazuki duel, and accepts Wright’s victory.	380–385
Retirement	Steps down as Fleet Admiral and becomes Chief Inspector after Wright assumes command of Marine Headquarters.	381, 394
Conflict with the World Government	Supports Marine Headquarters’ unified rejection of the World Government’s decision to dismiss Wright.	561

Notable Quotes

“Absolute Justice!” 95

“Conqueror’s Haki... means, having the World in your heart!” 173

Trivia

• Sengoku’s name, センゴク, was sometimes rendered as “Xianshi” in early folk Chinese translations; the text identifies “Sengoku” as the intended rendering. 274