Garp

Biodata

Background / History

Garp selected Noxia while passing through the East Blue and brought him to Marineford’s Elite Training Camp roughly a year before Noxia awakened his system. Noxia regards him as the benefactor responsible for his opportunity to train at Headquarters. 1 2

At age 57, Garp returned to Marineford from a successful mission. He was enthusiastically received by the younger Marines, then immediately complained that the crowd was preventing him from reaching food. 2

During this visit, Garp delivered a letter from Noxia’s family after stopping at the East Blue’s 16th Branch. He also checked on Noxia’s standing in the Elite Training Camp, criticized his lack of visible progress, and stated that he would attend the final assessment the following year. 2

Three years before the present story, Garp became estranged from Rear Admiral Shizi following the reported death of Portgas D. Rouge during the Marine pursuit of Gol D. Roger’s family. Shizi believed Garp had personally led the pursuit that killed Rouge and her unborn child, though she also admitted that he did not know Rouge was her adopted daughter. 30

In reality, Roger entrusted his wife and child to Garp before his death. Garp later delivered an infant named Ace to residents in the East Blue and periodically visited him there. Noxia’s account of this child led Shizi to contact Garp, allowing the two former comrades to reconcile. 25 31

Appearance

Garp is an older, travel-worn Marine with disheveled hair, often presented with a broad grin and an informal bearing. 2

• Usually wears the authority of a Headquarters Vice Admiral, though his behavior is notably casual. 2
• Is associated with eating senbei, which he was audibly crunching during Shizi’s late-night call. 31

Personality

Garp is boisterous, approachable, and highly popular among younger Marines. He responds warmly to their excitement, laughs readily, and speaks with blunt confidence about the success of his missions. 2

Despite his casual manner, he holds high expectations for promising recruits. His support for Noxia took the form of a recommendation to the Elite Training Camp, but he does not hesitate to admonish Noxia for appearing stagnant and demand a top evaluation from Zephyr. 1 2

His actions regarding Ace indicate a willingness to protect an infant connected to his longtime enemy, even while the Marines were pursuing Roger’s family. 31

Abilities & Skills

Armament Haki

• Recorded at Master level by Noxia’s Character Detector. 2
• No named Armament Haki techniques have been shown. 2

Observation Haki

• Recorded at Master level by Noxia’s Character Detector. 2
• His physical attributes could not be read by the detector because of the vast gap between him and Noxia. 2

Rokushiki

• Recorded at Master level by Noxia’s Character Detector. 2
• No individual Rokushiki techniques have been identified. 2

Hand-to-Hand Combat

• Recorded at Master level by Noxia’s Character Detector. 2
• Garp is regarded by Noxia as a peak powerhouse of the world. 2

Relationships

• Romanov Noxia — Benefactor and supporter; Garp selected Noxia for Marineford’s Elite Training Camp, delivered letters from his family, and expects him to excel by graduation. 1 2
• Rear Admiral Shizi — Longtime comrade whose relationship with Garp fractured after Rouge’s reported death; they reconciled after Shizi contacted him about Ace. 26 30 31
• Portgas D. Rouge — Roger entrusted Rouge and her child to Garp before his death. Shizi initially believed Garp had pursued Rouge to her death. 30 31
• Portgas D. Ace — Garp delivered the infant Ace to residents in the East Blue and occasionally visited him afterward. 25 31
• Gol D. Roger — Longstanding enemy since the fall of the Rocks Pirates; despite this enmity, Roger entrusted his family to Garp before dying. 30 31
• Sengoku — Fellow Marine who, alongside Garp, defeated Shiki when he attacked Marine Headquarters. 30
• Zephyr — Fellow senior Marine; Zephyr knew neither Shizi’s connection to Rouge nor the reason for her later estrangement from Garp. 30