Tsuru

Biodata

Background / History

Garp brings Ye Tong to Tsuru’s private courtyard at Marine Headquarters shortly after arriving at Marineford. Although Tsuru initially refuses to see Garp, he enters regardless; Gion identifies Tsuru as her older sister. 20

Tsuru later calls Ye Tong into the courtyard while speaking with Garp. Ye Tong introduces himself as Grot Ye Tong and applies to become a Marine cleaning soldier, demonstrating that he can make garbage disappear after cleaning it with his broom and bags. Recognizing the ability’s utility, Tsuru directs him to report to Cleaning Department director Carotell and orders Gion to escort him. 21

After Ye Tong leaves, Tsuru questions Garp about his background. She finds it implausible that a twelve-year-old capable of projecting Armament Haki, moving at exceptional speed, and learning Geppo after seeing it once would genuinely seek only a cleaning position. Garp can provide only an ordinary, tragic-looking file and no explanation for Ye Tong’s capabilities. 21

Personality

Tsuru is polite and measured with newcomers, hearing Ye Tong out before assigning him to a suitable department. She does not dismiss his unusual cleaning ability, instead immediately assessing its practical value. 21

She is highly observant and skeptical. Ye Tong’s harmless-looking behavior, claimed obsessive-compulsive cleaning, and unusually humble ambition do not distract her from the mismatch between his age, abilities, and official history. 21

Tsuru has little patience for Garp’s disruptive habits, particularly his littering and tendency to ignore her boundaries. 20 21

Relationships

• Gion — Younger sister. Tsuru instructs Gion to escort Ye Tong to the Cleaning Department. 20 21
• Monkey D. Garp — Fellow Marine and familiar annoyance; Garp disregards her refusal to meet and leaves snack wrappers in her courtyard. 20 21
• Ye Tong — A suspicious but potentially useful Marine recruit. Tsuru approves his placement as a cleaning soldier while privately questioning his true motives and hidden strength. 21
• Carotell — Director of the Navy Cleaning Department; Tsuru assigns Ye Tong to report to him. 21

Notable Quotes

“Such an ability could be useful.” 21

“Get lost!” 21