Sengoku

Biodata

Feature	Information
Name	Sengoku (战国)
Alias(es)	Buddha Sengoku 260
Gender	Male
Affiliation	Neo Marines; formerly the Marines
Occupation/Role	Neo Marines Admiral; former Marine Fleet Admiral 346
Status	Active
First Appearance	Chapter 74

Background / History

Sengoku served as Marine Fleet Admiral during Luo Wen’s rise. After Admiral Aokiji reported being decisively defeated, Sengoku convened the Marine leadership and chose to maintain friendly relations with Luo Wen rather than provoke a direct conflict, overruling Akainu’s opposition. 74

The Buster Call incident involving Gion and Tokikake placed Sengoku under pressure from the Five Elders. He and Tsuru sought a way to limit the damage to the Marines’ already depleted leadership, while Sengoku personally argued that the two officers’ actions did not warrant execution. 107 108

The Five Elders’ decision to install Whitebeard Jr. as a Seven Warlord triggered a wave of resignations led by Zephyr and several senior officers. Sengoku accepted responsibility for the Marines’ failure, pledged to petition for Whitebeard Jr.’s removal, and ultimately confronted the Five Elders with an ultimatum: remove Weevil or accept his resignation. 255 257 258

After the Five Elders refused, Sengoku pursued Whitebeard Jr. himself. Transforming into a giant golden Buddha, he killed Weevil and returned with the body to restore Marine morale, despite knowing the act would hasten his removal from office. 260

The Five Elders retained Sengoku temporarily to oversee Portgas D. Ace’s execution at Marineford. Though personally conflicted because of Karp’s connection to Ace, he accepted the assignment as his final duty as Fleet Admiral and publicly declared an end to the Great Pirate Era. 261 302

Luo Wen’s arrival at Marineford shattered the Marines’ position. After witnessing the World Government’s defeat and the collapse of Marine ideals, Sengoku ordered the surviving Marines to comply with Luo Wen’s demand for Visual Transponder Snails rather than sacrifice themselves needlessly. 328 329 341

Sengoku initially refused Luo Wen’s offer to defect, choosing to remain with the Marines. However, after reaching Dressrosa, witnessing Luo Wen’s resources and the Neo Marines’ prospects, he abandoned that resistance and formally joined the organization as an admiral. 342 345 346

Personality

Sengoku is deeply committed to the Marines and repeatedly tries to protect their personnel, even when doing so puts him at odds with the Five Elders. His attempts to spare Gion, Tokikake, and the officers driven away by Whitebeard Jr.’s appointment show that he values comrades over blind obedience. 107 108 255 258

His duty can make him severe and conflicted. He accepted responsibility for Ace’s execution because he believed refusing would only leave the burden to someone else, and he was prepared to restrain Karp if necessary. 261

Sengoku’s patience has limits. The Five Elders’ disregard for the Marines and Weevil’s protected status eventually drove him to act independently, declaring that even a Buddha could feel anger. 260 261

Abilities & Skills

Buddha Transformation

Sengoku can transform into a giant golden Buddha approximately thirty meters tall. 260

• His transformed state vastly increases his physical power.
• He used it to overwhelm Whitebeard Jr., whose weapon broke when attempting to block Sengoku’s attack. 260
• He fought alongside the Admirals and Five Elders against Luo Wen at Marineford. 328

Buddha Impact

Sengoku releases golden shockwaves from his palms in Buddha form. 260

• A single Buddha Impact instantly killed Miss Bakkin and incapacitated Whitebeard Jr. 260
• He used the technique alongside the Admirals’ strongest attacks to counter Luo Wen’s assault on Marineford. 328

Command and Strategic Leadership

As Fleet Admiral, Sengoku directed Marine operations, convened the top command structure, and managed the political fallout of World Government decisions. 74 257 302

• He recognized that pursuing Luo Wen directly after Aokiji’s defeat would be dangerous and initially favored maintaining cordial relations. 74
• He understood the officer defections caused by Whitebeard Jr.’s appointment as a crisis threatening the Marines’ foundations. 258
• After joining the Neo Marines, he helped assess Issho’s strength and supported his appointment as Admiral Fujitora. 367 368

Relationships

• Luo Wen — Initially regarded Luo Wen as a dangerous but useful figure; later opposed him at Marineford, then joined his Neo Marines as an admiral. 74 341 346
• Tsuru — Longtime comrade and chief of staff. They jointly worried over Gion and Tokikake, and Tsuru remained at Sengoku’s side during his conflict with the Five Elders. 107 261
• Aokiji — Sengoku’s favored successor as Fleet Admiral. Aokiji’s eventual defection deeply disheartened Sengoku before they became Neo Marines colleagues. 341 342
• Kizaru — A longtime subordinate whose departure for the Neo Marines further demonstrated the collapse of Sengoku’s Marines. 342
• Karp — Fellow veteran and former Marine hero. Sengoku accepted the Ace execution mission partly because he believed only he could stop Karp if Karp lost control. 261
• Zephyr — Former comrade and later Neo Marines rival. Zephyr’s taunts pushed Sengoku to compete for an admiral position and work without pay. 345
• Gion — A valued Marine officer whom Sengoku tried to protect from the Five Elders’ punishment after the Buster Call incident. 107 108
• The Five Elders — Sengoku’s former superiors and principal political antagonists. Their treatment of the Marines, refusal to remove Whitebeard Jr., and coercive orders led to Sengoku’s resignation. 258 261

Story Role / Major Arcs

Luo Wen’s Emergence

Sengoku learns of Aokiji’s defeat and recognizes Luo Wen as a Four Emperor-level threat. He manages a divided leadership meeting and prevents Akainu from forcing an immediate confrontation. 74

Buster Call Fallout

He attempts to shield Gion and Tokikake from the Five Elders’ demand for execution while trying to preserve Marine strength amid Luo Wen’s growing influence. 107 108

Whitebeard Jr. Crisis

Sengoku loses Zephyr and numerous senior officers over the Seven Warlords appointment. He challenges the Five Elders’ decision, resigns when they refuse to reverse it, and personally kills Whitebeard Jr. 255 258 260

Paramount War

As Fleet Admiral, Sengoku oversees Ace’s execution and the defense of Marineford. Luo Wen’s intervention defeats the World Government’s forces and breaks Sengoku’s faith in the existing Marine system. 302 328 341

Neo Marines Defection

After Aokiji and Kizaru leave, Sengoku eventually joins the Neo Marines himself. He receives the rank of admiral and becomes a competitive counterpart to Zephyr. 342 345 346

Neo Marines Expansion

Sengoku helps recruit and evaluate Issho, supports Fujitora’s admiral appointment, and participates in the Neo Marines’ later campaigns against the World Government. 367 368 390

Notable Quotes

“Buddhas have anger too!” 260

“I have committed no crime. I don't need to redeem myself.” 261

Trivia

• Sengoku’s decision to kill Whitebeard Jr. was made after he had already accepted that his tenure as Fleet Admiral was ending. 260
• Zephyr’s mockery led Sengoku to volunteer for eighteen-hour workdays without salary in an attempt to surpass him. 345
• The Neo Marines’ six admirals include Sengoku, Zephyr, Gion, Aokiji, Kizaru, and Fujitora. 368