Kong

Biodata

Power Progression

Background / History

Kong served as a Marine Admiral and maintained a personal friendship with Garp, though Garp's increasing apathy and insubordination after God Valley repeatedly strained their relationship. 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. 67

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 reinforcing Mary Geoise for the upcoming Reverie. 102

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 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

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
• Mobilized forces to strengthen Mary Geoise before the Reverie. 102
• 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. 67 103 172
• Sengoku — Senior subordinate and eventual successor as Fleet Admiral; Kong trusted Sengoku's reliability over Zephyr and Garp. 102 173
• Zephyr — Admiral under Kong's command; Kong relied on Zephyr for sensitive mediation involving Nereus but later grew frustrated by his conduct. 109 166 172
• Nereus — Political and military adversary whom Kong sought to attack at Mary Geoise in retaliation for Salazar and Marine casualties. 119 120
• Saint Nusjuro and the Five Elders — Kong's superiors within the World Government hierarchy; they stopped his attack on Nereus and compelled him to enforce the truce. 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