Newgate

Biodata

Feature	Value
Name	Edward Newgate
Alias(es)	Whitebeard; “The Strongest Man in the World”
Gender	Male
Affiliation	Whitebeard Pirates (Captain); formerly the Rocks Pirates
Occupation/Role	Captain of the Whitebeard Pirates; former Captain of the Rocks Pirates’ Second Division
Bounty	5,046,000,000 Berries
First Appearance	Chapter 4

Power Progression

Chapter(s)	Advancement	Details
5–10	Early Rocks-era combatant	Already possessed overwhelming physical strength and the Tremor-Tremor Fruit, and was able to fight Garp and Sengoku at the same time during the Navy encirclement. 5 6 9 10
26–28	Demonstrated high-level Haki mastery	Pressured Carl through Armament Haki, Observation Haki, Conqueror’s Haki, swordsmanship, and Tremor-Tremor Fruit attacks during their extended duel. 26 27 28
101	Learned Conqueror’s Haki coating	Studied the technique supplied by Rocks alongside Carl and successfully applied it to Murakumogiri in a clash that split the sky. 101
152–160	God Valley combatant	Clashed with Garp at the opening of the God Valley battle and later fought Sengoku with Tremor-Tremor Fruit attacks powerful enough to shatter the air. 152 157 160
225–226	Established Whitebeard Pirates captain	Overwhelmed Kozuki Oden, who could use Conqueror’s Haki coating, then recruited him and his retainers into the Whitebeard Pirates. 225 226
315–316	Prime-era established power	His extraordinary physical strength allowed him to develop the Tremor-Tremor Fruit into the strongest Paramecia-type power; Charlotte Linlin regarded his participation as a major asset to any alliance. 315 316
398	Recognized as a Four Emperor	Was publicly identified as one of the Four Emperors and the world’s strongest man, with a bounty of 5,046,000,000 Berries. 394 398
461–522	Sustained prime condition	Pure Gold preserved his body at its peak, preventing the decline and accumulated Tremor-Tremor Fruit damage expected from his age and prolonged battles. 461 522
507–528	Marineford-level combatant	Created a seaquake at Marineford, fought Sengoku and Steel Bone Kong, then defeated and killed Blackbeard and several members of his crew despite Blackbeard’s Dark-Dark Fruit. 507 521 526 527 528

Background / History

Newgate was stranded on a deserted island after being blown there by the sea, where he encountered Carl, who had suffered the same misfortune. Intrigued by Carl’s unusually powerful life force, he shared a meal with him and revealed that he was the Second Division Captain of the Rocks Pirates. 5

Carl challenged Newgate in order to earn passage to Hachinosu. Their extended spar demonstrated Carl’s potential, while Newgate’s superior experience and Tremor-Tremor Fruit power ultimately overwhelmed him. Newgate nevertheless acknowledged Carl’s strength and allowed him to sail with his crew. 5 6

During the Navy’s attempt to encircle his ship, Newgate fought Sengoku and Garp simultaneously while Carl held Steel Bone Kong at bay. He did not pursue the retreating Marines, citing the casualties his crew had already suffered. 9 10

Newgate later supported Carl’s rise within the Rocks Pirates, advising him on Devil Fruits, Armament Haki, Observation Haki, and dangerous opponents. He personally trained Carl until Carl awakened Observation Haki after thirteen days. 15 25 26 33

At God Valley, Newgate participated in the decisive war between the Rocks Pirates and the Navy. He initially faced Garp amid the opening clashes, later dueling Sengoku with Conqueror’s Haki-coated Murakumogiri and his Tremor-Tremor Fruit. During the battle, Buckin secretly collected his blood for MADS-related cloning research. 152 157 160

After the Rocks Pirates’ era, Newgate established the Whitebeard Pirates and became one of the dominant powers of the New World. He gathered a large family-like crew, including Marco, and eventually recruited Kozuki Oden and Oden’s nine retainers after defeating Oden in battle and judging that he had not come to plunder. 225 226 294

Newgate later maintained a friendly rivalry with Gol D. Roger. Their crews fought for two days to give their subordinates experience before Newgate and Roger drank together; Newgate subsequently allowed Oden to accompany Roger for one year on Roger’s final voyage. 246 325

When Marshall D. Teach murdered Thatch and stole the Dark-Dark Fruit, Newgate’s family suffered a decisive betrayal. He led the Whitebeard Pirates to Marineford to rescue Ace, refused to abandon his sons after their escape, and remained behind to confront the Marines and Teach. Newgate ultimately killed Teach after defeating Teach’s crew, preventing him from taking the Tremor-Tremor Fruit. 458 483 507 526 527 528

Appearance

At this point in his life, Newgate is a massive young man with a full head of golden hair, making Carl initially fail to recognize him as the future “Whitebeard.” 4 5

• Stands approximately 6.6 meters tall. 4
• Wields an enormous bladed glaive; it was initially described as a four-meter-long weapon and later as nearly ten meters long. 5 25
• His weapon was initially referred to as the Kusanagi Blade, while later accounts identify his principal glaive as Murakumogiri. 9 225 398
• Retains a youthful, battle-hungry demeanor rather than the older appearance associated with the name “Whitebeard.” 4 23
• Even in later years, Pure Gold preserves his body in its prime, preventing the physical decline normally associated with age. 461 522

Personality

Newgate is boisterous, sociable, and fond of drinking, often celebrating victories and reunions with large banquets. He values freedom and treats his subordinates well; his crew includes former slaves, abandoned criminals, and adventurers who follow him on the sea. 5 6 10

Despite his intimidating strength, he is patient with promising allies. He recognizes Carl’s talent early, trains him in Haki, offers practical combat advice, and warns him against rushing his development. 6 15 25 26 39 41

He seeks challenging opponents but is not indiscriminately bloodthirsty. While he is eager for combat, he shows little interest in treasure and avoids needless slaughter of civilians. 23

As captain of the Whitebeard Pirates, Newgate treats his crew as his sons and considers their safety a personal responsibility. He invited Oden to join after recognizing his character, cultivated his commanders through controlled conflicts, and mobilized his entire force to rescue Ace from Marineford. 225 226 309 483

Newgate is merciless toward those who betray his family. Teach’s murder of Thatch and attempt to steal the Tremor-Tremor Fruit provoked Newgate into personally executing his former subordinate rather than accepting his pleas for mercy. 527 528

Abilities & Skills

Tremor-Tremor Fruit

Newgate’s Devil Fruit generates devastating vibrations and shockwaves, capable of shattering the air and producing massive sea disturbances.

• Uses Quake Punch to fracture the space before his fist and launch destructive shockwaves. 6 10
• Used Great Earth Quake to send Garp flying into the sea. 9
• Can channel tremor power through his weapon as a ranged Shockwave attack. 9
• His power was sufficient to make Carl unable to withstand a direct strike during their first serious spar. 6
• His attacks can shatter the air as though it were glass and were publicly described as capable of creating tsunamis and triggering great earthquakes. 160
• Punched an island apart while fighting the Navy at full strength. 225
• Generated a massive seaquake at Marineford by striking the air with both fists, filling the sky with fissures and threatening the battlefield with immense waves. 507
• The fruit’s use ordinarily inflicts hidden damage upon its user, particularly during prolonged combat, but Newgate’s exceptional physique and Pure Gold-preserved body allow him to endure its strain while remaining in his prime. 315 461 522

Haki

Newgate is proficient in multiple forms of Haki.

• Observation Haki — detected the approaching Navy fleet, including Steel Bone Kong, Garp, and Sengoku. 8
• Armament Haki — coats his body and Kusanagi Blade in battle. 26 27
• Conqueror’s Haki — clashed with Carl’s Conqueror’s Haki and pressured him to draw out greater output. 27 28
• Conqueror’s Haki Coating — learned the technique after studying Rocks’ method with Carl and used it to coat Murakumogiri. 101
• Used Conqueror’s Haki coating against Sengoku at God Valley and against Kozuki Oden, overwhelming Oden’s own coated two-sword attack. 157 225

Swordsmanship

Newgate is a highly capable weapon user who combines swordsmanship with his physical power and Haki.

• Wields the Kusanagi Blade in combat against Sengoku and Garp. 9
• Fired repeated waves of sword energy during his duel with Carl. 26
• Used an Armament-coated blade to intercept Carl’s Golden Light Incantation- and Haki-enhanced punch. 26
• Wields Murakumogiri with enough force to overwhelm Kozuki Oden’s Conqueror’s Haki-coated blades. 225
• Slashed Blackbeard with Murakumogiri even after the Dark-Dark Fruit had demonstrated the ability to nullify his Devil Fruit power. 527

Physical Ability

Newgate possesses exceptional raw power, speed, durability, and recovery.

• His physical strength alone impressed Carl during their first exchange. 5 6
• Fought Carl from day until night while continuing to pressure him in close combat. 6
• Withstood Carl’s Palm Lightning despite being injured by the attack. 27
• Was unharmed after his battle with Cthulhu during the attack on the Tyr Kingdom. 44 47
• His natural strength was great enough to elevate the Tremor-Tremor Fruit into the strongest Paramecia-type power, despite the fruit’s severe physical burden. 315
• Remained capable of fighting Sengoku, Steel Bone Kong, Blackbeard, and Blackbeard’s crew during the Marineford conflict without the age-related decline expected by the Marines. 521 522 526 528

Equipment / Weapons / Items

• Kusanagi Blade — a long bladed weapon used for close combat, ranged sword energy, and Tremor-Tremor Fruit-enhanced attacks during Newgate’s early Rocks Pirates period. 9 26
• Murakumogiri — Newgate’s enormous principal glaive and one of the Twelve Supreme Grade Blades. He uses it with Armament Haki and Conqueror’s Haki coating. 101 157 225 398
• Vivre Card — Newgate’s crew used it to locate him after he was stranded on the deserted island. 6
• Pure Gold — preserves Newgate’s physical prime and prevents the aging-related decline expected from his prolonged use of the Tremor-Tremor Fruit. 461 522
• Moby Dick — Newgate’s personal flagship, described as the largest ship in the world. It led the Whitebeard Pirates’ submerged approach into Marineford’s inner sea. 507

Relationships

• Carl — Ally, trainee, and fellow Rocks division commander. Newgate brought Carl to Hachinosu, trained him in Haki, and repeatedly offered advice and support. 6 15 25 26 32 41
• Whitebeard Pirates — Captain and father figure. Newgate regards his subordinates as his sons, protects them fiercely, and leads them personally when a crewmate is threatened. 225 226 483
• Marco — First Division Commander and a trusted son. Marco understands Newgate’s intentions, organizes the crew’s preparations, and was entrusted with protecting the crew during the Marineford conflict. 225 507 526
• Kozuki Oden — Former subordinate. Newgate defeated Oden, invited him to a banquet after determining he was not a plunderer, and later recruited Oden and his retainers into the Whitebeard Pirates. 225 226
• Gol D. Roger — Friendly rival and fellow top pirate. Their crews fought for two days in a friendly contest before the two captains drank together; Newgate later lent Oden to Roger for his final voyage. 246 325
• Portgas D. Ace — Adopted son and Second Division Commander. Newgate led the Whitebeard Pirates into Marineford to save him and refused to abandon the battlefield until his sons had escaped. 483 507 526
• Marshall D. Teach — Former subordinate and traitor. Teach murdered Thatch, stole the Dark-Dark Fruit, sought the Tremor-Tremor Fruit, and was ultimately killed by Newgate. 458 527 528
• Newgate’s crew — Captain. He treats his subordinates well, celebrates with them, and avoids pursuing enemies when doing so would risk further crew casualties. 6 10
• Rocks D. Xebec — Captain of the Rocks Pirates and Newgate’s superior within the crew’s hierarchy. 5 23
• Garp — Marine rival. Newgate fought him alongside Sengoku during the Navy encirclement and faced him again during the opening exchanges at God Valley. 9 152
• Sengoku — Marine rival who fought Newgate alongside Garp. Newgate later fought Sengoku at God Valley and Marineford. 9 157 521 526
• Steel Bone Kong — Marine adversary. Kong led the attempted encirclement of Newgate’s ship and later battled him at Marineford. 8 10 521 522
• Charlotte Linlin — Fellow Rocks division commander; Newgate fought alongside her in the campaign against the Giant Warrior Pirates and the Tyr Kingdom. In later years, Linlin attempted to recruit him into an alliance, though their crews instead fought to test their younger generations. 23 32 44 316
• Golden Lion Shiki — Fellow Rocks division commander. 23 33
• Cthulhu — Opponent in the Tyr Kingdom conflict; Newgate withstood his attacks and defeated him without apparent injury. 44 47
• Buckin — Covert opportunist who collected Newgate’s blood during the God Valley battle for a planned MADS cloning project. 157

Story Role / Major Arcs

Meeting Carl and Setting Sail

Newgate meets Carl while both are stranded, accepts Carl’s challenge, and brings him aboard after recognizing his unusual potential. 5 6 7

Naval Encirclement

He commands his crew against Steel Bone Kong’s Marine fleet and engages Garp and Sengoku in a three-way battle, contributing to the Marines’ withdrawal. 8 9 10

Carl’s Rise in the Rocks Pirates

Newgate supports Carl’s ambition to become a division captain, provides combat guidance, and trains him in Observation and Armament Haki. 15 25 26 41

Wars Against Rival Pirate Crews

He participates in the Rocks Pirates’ campaigns against the Giant Warrior Pirates and X Pirates, while advising Carl about Baroque’s Venom-Venom Fruit. 32 33 34

Tyr Kingdom Campaign

Newgate takes responsibility for fighting the strategist Cthulhu during the invasion of the Tyr Kingdom and emerges without apparent injury. 42 44 47

God Valley Incident

Newgate takes part in the battle at God Valley, where he fights Garp and Sengoku while demonstrating his Tremor-Tremor Fruit and Conqueror’s Haki coating. Buckin secretly obtains his blood from the battlefield for cloning research. 152 157 160

Formation of the Whitebeard Pirates

Following the Rocks era, Newgate becomes captain of the Whitebeard Pirates and a leading New World power. He recruits Kozuki Oden and Oden’s retainers after defeating Oden and recognizing his strength and character. 225 226 294

Roger’s Final Voyage

Newgate and Roger engage in a two-day friendly battle between their crews, then share drinks as old friends. He later agrees to lend Oden to Roger for one year so that Roger can reach the final island. 246 325

Marineford War

After Ace is captured, Newgate leads the Whitebeard Pirates into Marineford through the inner sea. He creates a seaquake with the Tremor-Tremor Fruit, ensures his sons’ escape, remains behind to fight the Marines, and personally kills Teach after Teach attempts to seize his Devil Fruit. 483 507 521 526 527 528

Notable Quotes

“I am Edward Newgate, and you?” 4

“Alright, let’s call it a day. I acknowledge your strength.” 6

“Rest assured, there will be other opportunities.” 10

“The Whitebeard Pirates never abandon their comrades.” 483