Biodata
| Feature | Details |
|---|---|
| Name | Kong (空) |
| Gender | Male |
| Affiliation | Marines; World Government |
| Occupation/Role | Marine Admiral; later Fleet Admiral |
| First Appearance | Chapter 66 |
Power Progression
| Stage / Realm / Level | Chapter | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Marine Admiral | 67 | Held the rank of Admiral while issuing orders concerning Nereus at Sabaody Archipelago. |
| Fleet Admiral | 102 | Chosen to succeed the deceased Fleet Admiral Salazar; the World Government ordered him to prioritize the defense of Mary Geoise before the Reverie. |
| Fleet Admiral succession arranged | 173 | Promoted Sengoku to Fleet Admiral after judging Zephyr unreliable and Garp unwilling to accept the position. |
Background / History
Following the God Valley Incident, Kong was one of the Marines' few active top-tier combatants. Of the Navy's three Admiral positions, one Admiral had retired and another had been killed by Rocks, leaving Kong as the sole serving Admiral until the next generation of Admirals was appointed. 34
At Sabaody Archipelago, Kong ordered the Marines to ignore Nereus and allow him to leave, while Garp openly challenged the decision as a dereliction of duty. Kong recognized that ordinary reinforcements would be ineffective against Nereus without an Admiral-level combatant present, and that pursuing the Fish-Man into the sea would be futile. 66 67 69
Kong blamed Garp's refusal to act for the subsequent attack on the Sabaody Marine base and World Government office, initially believing Nereus to be responsible before learning that the attacker was apparently Rocks. 68 69 During this period, he also realized that Garp no longer fully trusted him following God Valley. 69
Following Fleet Admiral Salazar's death, the Five Elders selected Kong as the next Fleet Admiral. His appointment was effectively settled before the formal process concluded, but the World Government immediately redirected his attention from Salazar's death toward repairing and reinforcing Mary Geoise for the upcoming Reverie. 102
Kong struggled with the lack of available high-level Marine personnel during the lead-up to the Reverie. When Zephyr encountered Nereus amid simultaneous pirate attacks on Marine branches, Kong and Sengoku rushed to provide support, as Kong feared that the loss of another Admiral would destroy the Navy's hard-won prestige. 109
Kong later led Marine reinforcements to Mary Geoise after reports of Nereus's attack. Driven by anger over Salazar's death, he launched a full-force Haki-infused punch at Nereus, only for Saint Nusjuro to intercept him. Kong forcibly redirected the attack rather than strike a Five Elder, causing his own power to become unstable. 119 120
The Five Elders then ordered Kong to accept their agreement with Nereus: recognition of Nereus as King of the Ryugu Kingdom, admission to the Reverie, and the revocation of bounties on Nereus and his associates. Kong objected on behalf of Salazar and the Marines killed by Nereus, but was reminded that the Navy existed to execute World Government orders rather than act on personal judgment. 120
As part of the subsequent truce, the World Government prohibited Nereus, the Fleet Admiral, and the Admirals from directly escalating conflict with one another, while allowing lower-ranking personnel to act against individual offenders. Kong was left responsible for communicating these politically damaging terms to the Navy and ensuring that his subordinates did not reignite the conflict. 121 122
Kong was particularly concerned that the World Government's treatment of Salazar's death would undermine Marine loyalty and make ordinary soldiers feel like expendable cannon fodder. Tsuru, Garp, Sengoku, and Zephyr were comparatively calm about the order, leaving Kong to balance the Navy's institutional interests with his duty to the World Government. 121 122
Kong later sent Zephyr to mediate the conflict between the Ryugu Kingdom and the Dole Kingdom. He selected Zephyr because of his prior encounters with Nereus and his standing within the Navy, though he privately believed Zephyr's survival in those encounters owed more to luck than an ability to defeat Nereus. 166
As Fleet Admiral, Kong struggled to contain disorder among senior Marines, including complaints arising from Zephyr and Garp's conduct. He ultimately chose Sengoku as his successor, citing Zephyr's unreliability and Garp's refusal to take the role. 121 172 173
Personality
Kong is duty-conscious and deeply invested in the Marine institution. Salazar's death and the Navy's casualties at Nereus's hands provoked genuine anger, and he found it unacceptable that the World Government would abandon revenge for political expediency. 119 120
He values military discipline and proper conduct, correcting Garp for calling him “Brother Kong” while on duty. However, he is also constrained by the World Government's authority; unlike Garp, he refuses to openly defy the Five Elders even when he disagrees with them. 67 120
Despite his commitment to the chain of command, Kong does not treat Marine casualties lightly. He worried that simply relaying the World Government's truce order would damage morale and cause soldiers to question whether their deaths had any meaning. 121 122
Kong is frequently frustrated by Garp and Zephyr's lack of discipline, yet his decision to appoint Sengoku as Fleet Admiral demonstrates his practical judgment about the Navy's leadership needs. 103 172 173
Abilities & Skills
Physical Strength and Haki
Kong possesses enough physical power and Haki to launch himself with explosive force and crack the Red Line beneath his feet.
- Concentrated all of his Haki into a full-power punch against Nereus. 119
- His launch toward Nereus produced sonic booms. 119
- Could forcibly halt and redirect his own attack to avoid striking Saint Nusjuro, though doing so disrupted the power within his body. 120
- The Five Elders doubted that he could defeat Nereus alone. 120
Command
As Fleet Admiral, Kong directed Marine deployments and managed high-ranking officers.
- Ordered Marines at Sabaody Archipelago to ignore Nereus. 67
- Determined that deploying ordinary Marine forces against Nereus without Admiral-level support would be ineffective. 66 69
- Mobilized forces to strengthen Mary Geoise before the Reverie. 102
- Rushed with Sengoku to support Zephyr when Nereus confronted him. 109
- Implemented the World Government's truce with Nereus and managed its communication throughout the Navy. 121 122
- Sent Zephyr to mediate the conflict between the Ryugu Kingdom and the Dole Kingdom. 166
- Convened meetings to address complaints against Garp and Zephyr. 172
- Selected Sengoku as the next Fleet Admiral. 173
Relationships
- Garp — Longstanding friend, though Kong is regularly angered by Garp's insubordination, refusal of promotion, and informal behavior while on duty. Kong also came to believe that Garp no longer fully trusted him after God Valley. 67 69 103 172
- Sengoku — Senior subordinate and eventual successor as Fleet Admiral; Kong trusted Sengoku's reliability over Zephyr and Garp. Sengoku accompanied Kong when he rushed to support Zephyr against Nereus. 102 109 173
- Zephyr — Admiral under Kong's command; Kong rushed to support Zephyr when Nereus confronted him, later relying on him for sensitive mediation involving Nereus despite privately attributing Zephyr's earlier survival to luck. Kong eventually grew frustrated by Zephyr's conduct. 109 166 172
- Tsuru — Senior Marine officer whom Kong consulted while determining how to communicate the Nereus truce to the Navy. She considered the World Government's order easier to manage than Kong did. 121 122
- Nereus — Political and military adversary whom Kong sought to attack at Mary Geoise in retaliation for Salazar and Marine casualties. Their direct conflict was subsequently restricted under the World Government's agreement with Nereus. 119 120 121
- Saint Nusjuro and the Five Elders — Kong's superiors within the World Government hierarchy; they stopped his attack on Nereus, compelled him to enforce the truce, and treated the Fleet Admiral as a subordinate required to execute their will. 120 121
- Salazar — Predecessor as Fleet Admiral. Kong considered Salazar a prestigious and serious senior, and resented the decision to shelve vengeance for his death. 102 119 120
Notable Quotes
“Garp, use your rank while on duty.” 67
“How can this be?! Do you know how many Navy soldiers that guy killed!” 120