Garp

Biodata

Feature	Value
Name	Monkey D. Garp
Alias(es)	Iron Fist Vice Admiral Garp; Marine Hero; Hero of the Marines; one of the Navy's Four Titans
Affiliation	Marines; Marine Headquarters
Occupation/Role	Vice Admiral
Family	Father of Monkey D. Dragon; grandfather of Monkey D. Luffy; adoptive grandfather of Monkey D. Ye Feng and Monkey D. Avril
First Appearance	Chapter 7 (mentioned); Chapter 15 (in person)

Power Progression

Chapter(s)	Development	Evidence
7	Established as the “Iron Fist” who repeatedly cornered Pirate King Gol D. Roger with his fists alone.	His reputation identifies him as one of the Marines' foremost combatants. 7
15	Revealed proficiency in Observation Haki, Armament Haki, and Moonwalk.	Detects Ye Feng's ambush, shatters his sword aura with an Armament-coated fist, and travels through the air with Moonwalk. 15
123, 154, 155	Demonstrated overwhelming Armament Haki and mastery of all Six Powers while instructing Ye Feng.	His Iron Fist overwhelms Ye Feng's Armament defense, and he demonstrates Soru, Geppo, Paper Art, Rankyaku, Finger Pistol, and Iron Body. 123 154 155
234	Revealed Conqueror's Haki on a massive scale.	His uncontrolled release forces nearly everyone below admiral-level strength in Marineford to the ground and incapacitates weaker personnel. 234
326–328	Displayed world-class Haki combat in his duel with Rayleigh.	His Armament-coated fists, speed, and techniques contend with the Dark King's swordsmanship and sink an entire harbor after their final clash. 326 327 328
340–342	Demonstrated overwhelming large-scale destructive power against Sea Kings.	He launches a colossal Sea King into the air with one punch, releases Conqueror's Haki against pursuing Sea Kings, and destroys water columns while injuring multiple Sea Kings at range. 340 341 342
348	Used Fist Bone: Meteor Shower against pirate vessels.	He bombards and destroys two pirate ships with a barrage of shells. 348

Background / History

Garp is an immensely renowned Marine vice admiral whose fists repeatedly drove Pirate King Gol D. Roger into desperate situations. He is stationed around Marine Headquarters and is a longtime associate of Fleet Admiral Sengoku. 7

After Sengoku receives Vice Admiral Verne's report about the six-year-old Ye Feng and five-year-old Avril's extraordinary Haki and swordsmanship, Garp is stunned by their abilities and ages. 8

Garp travels to Windmill Village to investigate Shanks losing an arm in his hometown and to check on Luffy. There, Ye Feng attacks him with sword aura; Garp destroys the attack with an Armament Haki-coated fist. 15

Recognizing Ye Feng as Gral's killer and Avril as his sister, Garp unilaterally adopts them as his grandchildren, renaming them Monkey D. Ye Feng and Monkey D. Avril. He leaves both children in Dadan's care and says he will return to bring them into the Marines when they are older. 16 17

Years later, Garp brings Avril into the Marines, where she becomes a notable young Marine. He remains in contact with Ye Feng and encourages him to travel to the New World. 36 41

When Ye Feng reaches Marineford, Garp recognizes his growth, becomes alarmed by his peak Swordmaster realm, and attempts to recruit him into the Marines before he can become a pirate threat. 49 50

Garp subsequently escorts Ye Feng through Marine enlistment and takes responsibility for his development, demonstrating the Six Powers and agreeing to train Ye Feng's Haki after the boy reveals his Conqueror's Haki. 53 147 154 155

Although Garp objects to Ye Feng's appointment as CP9 chief because of the organization's covert and immoral work, he ultimately warns Ye Feng to protect his principles. When the World Government's attention turns toward Avril as well, Garp takes her into his own residence and threatens to turn hostile if they attempt to take her. 232 234 235

Appearance

Garp is a middle-aged man recognizable by his dog-head hat during his earlier appearance and his Marine coat marked with “Justice” at Marineford. 7 49

• Often wears a dog-head hat while at Marine Headquarters. 7
• Wears a white Marine coat bearing the word “Justice.” 49
• Uses a large dog-headed Marine warship. 15
• Changes into a clean vice admiral's uniform after his battle with Rayleigh. 328

Personality

Garp is boisterous, irreverent, and frequently sleeps or eats senbei while on duty. He teases Sengoku, ignores formal hierarchy, and openly treats the Fleet Admiral's office as though it were his own. 7 8 50

Despite his rough behavior, he is protective of his family. His investigation in Windmill Village is motivated by concern for Luffy, while his adoption of Ye Feng and Avril reflects both affection and a desire to keep two dangerous prodigies aligned with the Marines. 15 16 50

He expresses affection through blunt discipline, repeatedly using his “Iron Fist of Love” against Ye Feng when the boy calls him an old man or resists him. 16 49 50

Garp is intensely proud of Ye Feng and Avril's talent, routinely attributing their achievements to his own “excellent genes” despite Ye Feng being adopted. He eagerly boasts about Ye Feng before Sengoku and Rayleigh. 59 327

His carefree temperament does not prevent him from becoming deeply serious when his family is threatened. Ye Feng's disappearance from Marineford, his possible corruption within CP9, and the World Government's interest in Avril each provoke visible anger and concern from Garp. 143 232 234 235

Although he is a Marine hero, Garp is uneasy with the Marines' harshest actions. He opposes exposing Ye Feng to the brutality of the Ohara Buster Call and worries that CP9 missions will lead him astray. 192 232 234

Garp fosters an unusually informal atmosphere aboard his warship, where rank is less rigid and the Marines regard one another as companions. 343

Abilities & Skills

Physical Strength

Garp possesses overwhelming fist-based combat strength.

• Repeatedly forced Pirate King Gol D. Roger into desperate situations using only his fists. 7
• Shattered Ye Feng's sword aura with a single punch. 15
• Easily inflicts painful head strikes on Ye Feng despite the latter's high swordsmanship realm. 16 49 50
• Overwhelms Rayleigh in close combat through his immense physical power, forcing the swordsman to rely on superior swordsmanship to offset the difference in raw strength. 326 327
• Launches a Sea King hundreds of meters long into the air with one punch. 340 341
• Destroys incoming water columns and transmits enough force through them to severely injure Sea Kings hundreds of meters away. 342

Haki

Garp demonstrates exceptional proficiency in Observation, Armament, and Conqueror's Haki.

• Detected Ye Feng's surprise attack through Observation Haki. 15
• Coated his hand in Armament Haki to destroy Ye Feng's sword aura. 15
• Used an Armament Haki-coated fist against Ye Feng during their first encounter. 15
• Is described as the Marines' foremost user of Armament Haki, with power sufficient to overwhelm Ye Feng's Armament-coated defense. 123
• Used Observation Haki to locate Ye Feng immediately after arriving at Sabaody Archipelago. 145
• Possesses Conqueror's Haki, which is regarded as unique among the currently known Marines. 148
• His uncontrolled Conqueror's Haki release suppresses virtually all Marineford personnel below admiral-level strength, including Ye Feng. 234
• Uses Haki mastery to fight Rayleigh evenly while withstanding powerful sword slashes with his fists. 326 327
• Releases Conqueror's Haki against the Sea Kings pursuing his warship through the Calm Belt. 341

Six Powers

Garp can use all Six Powers and serves as Ye Feng's instructor in their use.

• Traveled through the air from his warship to Windmill Village's shore using Moonwalk. 15
• Uses Soru to rapidly reach Ye Feng after locating him on Sabaody Archipelago. 145
• Demonstrates Soru, Geppo, Paper Art, Rankyaku, Finger Pistol, and Iron Body for Ye Feng. 154 155
• Uses Soru at a speed far beyond Ye Feng's own during his battle with Rayleigh. 326

Combat Techniques

• Iron Fist of Love — Garp's signature disciplinary head strike, usually inflicted on Ye Feng for disrespect or misbehavior. 16 49 50
• Fist Bone: Meteor — A rapid barrage of air cannons produced by striking the air, used to counter Rayleigh's Slash Storm. 327
• Fist Bone: Meteor Shower — A large-scale shell barrage capable of destroying pirate ships at sea. 348

Marine Influence

Garp has exceptional informal authority within Marine Headquarters.

• Receives considerable latitude from Sengoku despite routinely disrupting his work. 8 41
• Promises Ye Feng special privileges if he joins the Marines. 50
• Kicks open Sengoku's office door, takes Sengoku's chair, and orders him to bring senbei and tea. 50
• Is one of the Navy's Four Titans alongside Sengoku, Zephyr, and Crane, and is revered as the Hero of the Marines and an idol to younger Marines. 58
• Leads elite Marine Headquarters personnel during his East Blue leave and arranges for them to support local Marine forces in his absence. 347
• His arrival at Korod Marine Base is expected to deter pirates due to his combat power being regarded as comparable to an admiral's. 351

Relationships

• Monkey D. Dragon — biological son and Garp's greatest personal disappointment after leaving the Marines to establish the Revolutionary Army. 59
• Monkey D. Luffy — grandson; Garp travels to Windmill Village specifically to find him. 15
• Monkey D. Ye Feng — adoptive grandson; Garp adopts him after recognizing his talent, recruits him into the Marines, trains his Haki and Six Powers, and remains worried that CP9 service will corrupt him. 16 50 53 147 154 232 235
• Monkey D. Avril — adoptive granddaughter; Garp is especially fond of her, brings her into the Marines, and later takes her to live with him to protect her from the World Government. 16 36 41 235
• Fleet Admiral Sengoku — colleague and frequent target of Garp's teasing and insubordination. Their longstanding friendship includes fierce arguments over Garp's family and the Marines' future. 7 8 41 50 115 234
• Vice Admiral Crane — fellow vice admiral who calls out Garp's overbearing behavior and often mediates his disputes with Sengoku. 50 51 115
• Zephyr — longtime comrade and fellow member of the Navy's Four Titans; Garp frequently teases him about the younger generation's relationships. 58 115
• Dadan — coerces her into housing Ye Feng and Avril alongside Luffy and Ace. 16 17
• Gol D. Roger — longtime pirate adversary whom Garp repeatedly pursued. 7
• Silvers Rayleigh — former enemy and friend from Roger's era. Garp questions him about the Roger Pirates before engaging him in a devastating but mutually respectful duel. 145 326 327
• Shakky — an old acquaintance whom Garp addresses by her little-known nickname, Shakuyaku. 145 146
• Ande — a subordinate who witnesses Garp's strength and serves alongside him and Ye Feng during the voyage to East Blue. 326 340 342

Story Role / Major Arcs

Discovery of Ye Feng and Avril

Garp overhears Verne's report on two child Sword Kings and is shocked that Ye Feng already knows Haki at six years old. 8

Windmill Village and Adoption

He arrives in Windmill Village, clashes briefly with Ye Feng, then adopts Ye Feng and Avril into the Monkey D. family and places them with Dadan. 15 16 17

New World Contact

Garp informs Ye Feng that Avril is safe and has joined the Marines, then mocks Ye Feng's poor sense of direction when he announces his journey to the New World. 41

Marineford Recruitment

At Marineford, Garp witnesses Ye Feng's peak Swordmaster strength and resolves to recruit him, fearing that Ye Feng and Avril would be catastrophic threats if they became pirates. 49 50

Ye Feng's Marine Enlistment and Training

Garp leads Ye Feng to the recruitment office to formally enter him into the Marines. After Ye Feng reveals that he awakened Conqueror's Haki, Garp personally undertakes his Haki training and demonstrates the Six Powers for him. 53 147 154 155 201

Sabaody Search

When Ye Feng vanishes from Marineford, Garp joins the emergency response and personally travels to Sabaody Archipelago. He locates Ye Feng with Observation Haki, disciplines him for lying, and reunites with Rayleigh and Shakky at Shakky's bar. 143 145 146

Ohara and CP9 Appointment

Garp unsuccessfully attempts to keep Ye Feng away from the Ohara Buster Call because he does not want his grandson exposed to its brutality. Later, he strongly objects to the Five Elders appointing Ye Feng as CP9 chief and takes Avril under his personal protection when her future is also endangered. 192 193 232 234 235

Op-Op Fruit Incident

Garp is dispatched to secure the Op-Op Fruit ahead of Donquixote Doflamingo, with Crane assigned as support. After the mission, he reports that an unidentified swordsman slaughtered the pirate crew handling the transaction and stole the fruit. 157 177

Garp vs. Rayleigh

Garp confronts Rayleigh at a dark harbor over the whereabouts of the former Roger Pirates. Their high-speed Haki battle devastates and ultimately submerges the entire harbor before the two conclude the duel without a decisive victor. 326 327 328

Return to East Blue

During his annual leave, Garp leads Ye Feng and a Marine force through the Calm Belt toward the East Blue. He treats the Sea Kings' pursuit as a test for Ye Feng, then displays overwhelming strength by repelling and severely injuring the pursuing creatures. 338 340 341 342

Korod Marine Base

Garp arrives at the East Blue's Korod Marine Base amid a pirate crisis surrounding the Heavenly Tribute. Although his presence alone reassures the base personnel, he declines personal involvement and states that Marine Headquarters will send reinforcements with admiral-level combat power. 347 351

Trivia

• Garp is frequently shown eating senbei, and Sengoku threatens to ban him from eating it for a year. 8
• He considers Avril's immediate acceptance of him as her grandfather especially endearing. 16
• His preferred disciplinary method toward Ye Feng is the “Iron Fist of Love.” 16
• He is also fond of donuts and keeps extra bags hidden away, even after claiming to have only one remaining bag. 125
• Garp boasts about Ye Feng's accomplishments as proof of his own merit, despite Ye Feng being his adoptive grandson. 59 327