Shu

Biodata

Appearance

Shu keeps his face covered by a white cloth, giving him a quiet and intimidating appearance. He is later seen wearing a hat above the cloth. 28 151

• Wears a Marine coat bearing the word “Justice.” 32
• His hands turn gray when activating his Devil Fruit ability. 32

Personality

Shu is taciturn and initially difficult for Wuli to communicate with, but he is calm and dependable under pressure. He takes command during a New World storm, later requesting formal command authority because Wuli lacks experience in naval operations. 28 30

He is highly loyal to both his subordinates and Wuli. After being unable to assist effectively against a Sea King, he is ashamed of his weakness and resolves to train until he can fight beside Wuli rather than merely watch. 43

Shu admires Wuli but also treats him as a personal goal to surpass. After his promotion, he commits himself to Headquarters’ training camp in the hope of someday matching Wuli's strength. 157

Abilities & Skills

Rust-Rust Fruit

Shu possesses the Rust-Rust Fruit, an ability capable of corroding swords through contact. Zoro remains careful not to let Shu touch his blades because Shu previously rusted away Yubashiri. 32

• His gray-coated hands are used offensively in battle. 32
• He creates an eroding vortex that reduces its target area to dust; Zoro narrowly avoids it during their rematch. 35
• He turns incoming cannonballs crimson after striking them, causing them to explode harmlessly away from his ship. 48
• During the harbor evacuation, he rusts the pirates’ metal cannons into ruin and corrodes the One-Eyed Dragon captain's weapon. 61 62

Combat Ability

Shu is a capable close-range fighter and a determined combatant, though he is ultimately outmatched by the post-training Zoro. 32 35

• Challenges Zoro to a rematch after encountering the Straw Hat Pirates. 28 32
• Endures Zoro's Three-Sword Style: Tornado and counterattacks from within the technique. 35
• Refuses to abandon his duel or allow Zoro to reach Wuli. 34 35
• Is saved by Wuli when Zoro's Armament Haki-enhanced Tiger Hunt becomes impossible for him to block. 35
• Intercepts the One-Eyed Dragon captain before he can board an evacuating civilian ship. He later exploits the pirate's distraction to corrode his weapon and land a punch. 61 62

Naval Leadership

Shu displays strong judgment as a Marine officer despite Wuli holding the practical command authority of their partnership. 30

• Guides their warship through a violent New World storm toward clear skies. 28
• Organizes the rescue of civilians while Wuli distracts a Sea King. 42
• Orders the crew to trust Wuli rather than interfere in the Sea King battle, believing assistance would only distract him. 43
• Captures pirates aboard two moored ships so that more than six thousand civilians can use the vessels to evacuate. He also arranges for civilians aboard the ships to sail them. 58 59
• Leads Marines against pirates in the burning town and helps ferry its residents to safety. 53 54

Relationships

• Wuli — Assigned Marine partner. Shu requests authority to command their ship due to Wuli's inexperience, while Wuli later protects him from Zoro and trusts him to lead civilian rescues. Shu worries for Wuli during his fight with Shiryu, is relieved when he returns alive, and hopes to become strong enough to match him. 30 35 42 67 151 157
• Roronoa Zoro — Former Enies Lobby opponent and rematch rival. Shu seeks to defeat Zoro again but is overwhelmed by Zoro's improved strength. 28 32 35
• Marine crew — Shu commands and protects the soldiers aboard his and Wuli's warship, directing them during the Calm Belt rescue and joining them in Wuli's civilian rescue mission. His defense of the evacuation ship restores their morale. 42 50 61
• Onigumo — Shu openly challenges the vice admiral after Onigumo's fleet fires on their Marine ship without warning. He remembers Onigumo also disregarding fellow Marines at Enies Lobby. 48
• Whitebeard refugees — Shu investigates the hidden Whitebeard Pirates flag and initially suspects the rescued civilians of disguising themselves as pirates. 44
• Hina — Joins Shu in welcoming Wuli back to Marine Headquarters after Wuli had been feared lost at sea. 151 152

Story Role / Major Arcs

Partnership with Wuli

Following the World Military Draft, Shu is assigned as Wuli's partner. He demonstrates his judgment by navigating their ship through a dangerous storm, then leads the pursuit when they encounter the Straw Hat Pirates' Thousand Sunny. 28

Although both men hold the rank of colonel, Shu explains that Wuli possesses the real command authority; Wuli agrees to let Shu take charge so he can learn from Shu's operational experience. 30

Conflict with the Straw Hat Pirates

Shu takes responsibility for fighting Zoro, seeking a rematch after their Enies Lobby encounter. He stalls Zoro to protect Wuli after Zoro becomes hostile over Wuli's knowledge of Luffy's past. 31 34

Zoro defeats Shu's defenses with Haki-enhanced Three-Sword Style: Tiger Hunt. Wuli intervenes with a water barrier, saving Shu and beginning his own duel with Zoro. 35

Calm Belt Rescue

When their warship finds civilians being attacked by a Sea King, Shu supports Wuli's decision to intervene. He assumes command of the rescue while Wuli battles the monster alone. 41 42

Shu is unable to join Wuli against the Sea King and is overcome with guilt as Wuli struggles. The experience strengthens his resolve to become powerful enough to stand at Wuli's side in future battles. 43

Buster Call Incident

Shu helps defend their ship when Vice Admiral Onigumo's fleet attacks it with cannon fire, then confronts Onigumo over the reckless assault. 48

After learning that a Buster Call will destroy a burning town, Shu immediately volunteers to follow Wuli into the danger zone and rescue civilians despite the vice admirals' orders. 50

As the evacuation proceeds, Shu leads Marines in fighting pirates and guiding civilians aboard ships. When their warship proves too small for the thousands awaiting rescue, he commandeers two pirate ships for them. He later protects a departing ship from cannon fire, destroys the pirates' cannons with his Rust-Rust Fruit, and intercepts a captain trying to reach its passengers. 53 54 58 61

Battle with the Blackbeard Pirates

Shu watches anxiously as Wuli confronts Shiryu of the Rain. He judges that merely keeping Shiryu occupied would be an achievement, given the disparity between the fighters, and urges Wuli to escape as the battle grows more dangerous. 67 69 75

Wuli disappears after his clash with Shiryu breaks apart their warship. Shu and the other Marines want to continue searching, but Shu is assigned to escort captured pirates to Impel Down; civilians help with the search in their place. 77 78

Promotion and Training

Marine Headquarters commends Shu for his conduct in the battle and promotes him from colonel to commodore. He and Hina greet Wuli when Wuli returns safely to Headquarters, and Shu explains what happened after Wuli vanished. 151 152

When Wuli leaves on a separate assignment arranged by Garp, Shu attends the Headquarters training camp required of newly promoted commodores. He vows to work hard there and hopes someday to become as strong as Wuli. 156 157