Garp

Biodata

Feature	Value
Name	Garp (Monkey D. Garp; 卡普) 8
Alias(es)	Marine Hero; Hero of the Marines 8 15
Gender	Male
Affiliation	Marines; later retired 8 313
Occupation/Role	Marine Headquarters Vice Admiral; mentor to Zhong Hao; commander 8 14 281
Status	Retired, living freely after the war 313
First Appearance	Chapter 8

Background / History

The Marines elevated Garp as the Marine Hero partly to counter the Great Pirate Era. His reputation rests on having forced Roger into desperate situations more than ten times, making him a major public symbol for the Marines. Dragon's defection was concealed in part because any scandal connected to Garp could damage that image. 8

Before the main events, Garp pursued Roger to Fish-Man Island and accidentally destroyed half of it during their battle. The incident left King Neptune wary of him, though Queen Otohime considered Garp unusually straightforward and free of racial prejudice for a high-ranking Marine. 66

Garp returned to Foosha Village after two years away and met Zhong Hao, who directly asked to become stronger under him. After Zhong Hao challenged him and answered his question about justice honestly, Garp accepted him as a disciple. 8

Appearance

Garp is an exceptionally tall, heavily muscled Marine with a heroic-looking face that contrasts sharply with his careless habits.

• Usually wears a dog-headed cap and a Marine coat. 8
• Stands over two meters tall. 8
• Has a beard and distinctive hawk-like eyebrows slanting toward his temples. 18
• His physique remains explosively muscular even when he removes his shirt. 19

Personality

Garp is loud, uninhibited, and frequently childish. He laughs boisterously, eats compulsively, pranks subordinates, picks his nose in formal settings, and routinely provokes Sengoku. Despite this, he does not put on airs around ordinary soldiers and is deeply respected by rank-and-file Marines. 13 15 18

He believes in Marine justice rather than blind obedience to the World Government. Garp openly agrees that government rules can restrain justice, supports Zhong Hao's independent status, and consistently judges people by their actions rather than their official standing. 14 51 211

Garp is particularly protective of those he considers family. He expresses affection through training, punches, teasing, and practical support rather than direct sentiment; Zhong Hao recognizes that even Garp's “Fist of Love” is an expression of care. 14 246

Abilities & Skills

Overwhelming Physical Strength

Garp is among the Marines' strongest combatants, relying primarily on raw physical power and fists.

• His instinctive punch protected Zhong Hao from the Lord of the Coast's attack. 12
• He defeated Zephyr in a fist clash, remaining motionless while Zephyr was forced back. 15
• He killed Big Mom Pirates commander Cracker during the Whole Cake Island battle. 283
• He can leap into a battlefield with enough force to crack the ground into a large pit. 246

Conqueror's Haki

Garp possesses Conqueror's Haki and can use it to suppress or incapacitate large groups.

• He used his Haki during Zhong Hao's spar with Smoker to trigger Zhong Hao's unstable Conqueror's Haki release. 16
• He ended the armed clash between legitimate Marines and World Government plants by releasing Conqueror's Haki. 246
• He understands that widespread Conqueror's Haki use has range and mental-stamina limitations in battle. 14

Armament Haki

Garp can harden his fists with Armament Haki.

• His Armament-coated fist clashed directly with Zephyr's blackened fist. 15
• He tested Zhong Hao's physical strength and advised that awakening Armament Haki requires specialized training or dangerous combat. 179

Mentorship and Combat Instruction

Garp trains Zhong Hao through extreme physical conditioning and direct, practical advice.

• He oversaw swimming, running, weightlifting, and swordsmanship training. 12
• He taught Zhong Hao the Six Powers after initially refusing because Zhong Hao was not formally enlisted. 13
• He explained the combat uses of Finger Pistol, Iron Body, Soru, Geppo, Rankyaku, Kami-e, and the importance of Life Return. 13
• He advised Zhong Hao to spar with different swordsmen to develop Armament Haki, explaining that each swordsman's Kendo creates a different sense of danger. 180

Relationships

• Zhong Hao — Disciple whom Garp treats as family; he backed Zhong Hao's external-Marine status, monitored his conduct, and remained proud of his growth. 8 14 246 281
• Sengoku — Longtime comrade and close friend; they frequently argue, but Sengoku repeatedly relies on Garp's judgment. 14 16 301
• Bogart — Garp's adjutant; Garp entrusted Zhong Hao to Bogart when he departed Foosha Village. 9
• Zephyr — Contemporary and friendly rival; they clash physically, train Marines from the same generation, and jointly trained Genghu. 15 156
• Tsuru — Decades-long comrade with a family-like dynamic; she can physically reprimand Garp when he acts improperly. 20 65
• Dragon — Garp's son, whose departure from the Marines remains a personal regret for him. 14 68
• Luffy — Garp's grandson; Luffy wanted Genghu as a companion and imagined defeating Zhong Hao to “rescue” him. 179 313
• Genghu — Sea beast left in Garp's care by Zhong Hao; Garp comforted it after Zhong Hao departed and later trained it with Zephyr. 74 156
• King Neptune and Queen Otohime — Fish-Man Island's rulers; Neptune distrusted Garp due to the damage from his old battle with Roger, while Otohime saw him as a potential ally. 66 67

Story Role / Major Arcs

Zhong Hao's Recruitment and Training

Garp meets Zhong Hao in Foosha Village, accepts him as a disciple, and begins personally training him. He later supports Zhong Hao's proposal to serve justice as an external Marine member rather than submit to the Marine chain of command. 8 14

Marine Headquarters Incident

Garp proudly introduces Zhong Hao to Zephyr's recruits, then uses his own Conqueror's Haki during Zhong Hao's duel with Smoker. Zhong Hao's resulting uncontrolled burst incapacitates much of Marine Headquarters, while Garp dismisses the chaos with pride in his disciple. 15 16

Fish-Man Island Visit

Garp accompanies Zhong Hao to Fish-Man Island despite his old history there. His presence initially creates tension, but he accepts Queen Otohime's banquet and makes clear that he will not interfere in Fisher Tiger's affairs. 66 67

Support for Zhong Hao

When the World Government orders the Marines to punish Zhong Hao for killing corrupt nobles, Garp immediately defends his disciple. His support helps unite the senior Marines against the government's pressure. 51

Growing Opposition to the World Government

Garp supports legitimate Marines during their clash with World Government plants and recognizes Zhong Hao's broader effort to change the Marines from within. By the time the Marines consider separation, he has long ceased to care about the World Government's authority. 246 247 292

New World Campaign

After Zhong Hao kills Kaido, Garp praises his disciple's growth and helps lead a fleet of thirty warships into the New World. During the battle against Big Mom's forces, he kills Cracker. 281 283

Retirement

Following the final conflict, Garp retires. With Ace no longer a pirate, he is able to be close to him openly and spends his days wandering freely or playfully beating up his grandson. 313

Notable Quotes

“As long as you are truly just, this old man will support you. But I will keep watching you.” 14

“You little brats did well!” 246

“Well done! I can still vividly remember how you held your head high and demanded that I teach you how to grow stronger. Now you've grown to the point where you can take down Kaido.” 281

Trivia

• Garp considers the dog-headed prow of his warship his personal seat and normally beats up anyone who sits there; he makes an exception for Zhong Hao. 14
• He is extremely fond of donuts and rice crackers, often competing with Zhong Hao to eat the most. 18 64
• Garp's personal copy of the Devil Fruit Encyclopedia was kept crushed beneath his bed. 20
• While asleep, he can stand upright with a swelling snot bubble on his nose. 12