Evens

Biodata

Feature	Details
Name	Evens (original: 伊文思)
Alias(es)	Evans Thune
Gender	Male
Affiliation	Former Evans Pirates; Marines under Rear Admiral Xia Le
Occupation/Role	Sniper; former pirate; Apprentice Marine; Marine Lieutenant
Status	Active
First Appearance	Chapter 35

Power Progression

Stage / Realm / Level	Chapter	Notes
Supernova pirate sniper	35	Led the Evans Pirates’ resistance on Sabaody; carried a bounty of 320 million Beli.
Apprentice Marine	36	Chose to serve under Xia Le rather than be sent to Impel Down.
Observation Haki awakening	36	Could sense danger, identify distant targets, and improve his shooting precision.
Marine Lieutenant	40	Promoted by Xia Le for his performance and conduct as a Marine.

Background / History

Evens was born in Flevance in the North Blue. His parents died under the oppression of the nobility when he was eight. He went to sea at sixteen, formed the Evans Pirates, and eventually became their captain. Despite his high bounty, his crew had not harmed civilians and had performed good deeds in the places they visited 34.

The Evans Pirates came to Sabaody intending to stay for only one day before continuing toward the New World. They became targets during a Marine operation against five Supernova crews after other pirate groups caused widespread violence 35.

Evens quickly recognized that the Marines pursuing his crew were waiting for reinforcements. He also identified Xia Le as an overwhelming threat after learning that the young Rear Admiral had defeated three of the other Supernova crews 35. Although Evens had a rifle trained on Xia Le, Xia Le’s pressure prevented him from pulling the trigger.

When Xia Le seized Mina and threatened to kill her and the rest of the crew, Evens surrendered to protect his companions. Xia Le then offered the five pirates a choice: serve as Marines under his command or spend their lives in Impel Down’s Level Six. Evens and the others chose Marine service 36.

As an Apprentice Marine, Evens adapted to military life and trained alongside the former members of his crew. He became one of Xia Le’s trusted subordinates and helped establish the group’s identity as Marines 36. After the squad’s successful missions, Xia Le promoted him to Lieutenant and personally gave him advice about using his weapon responsibly 40.

Appearance

Evens is a young man with sharp eyes. He carries a rifle and wears goggles on his forehead when operating as a sniper 35.

• Rifle slung across his back 35
• Goggles worn on his forehead 35
• Marine uniform after joining Xia Le’s command 36
• Lieutenant’s insignia after his promotion 40

Personality

Evens is observant, cautious, and quick to assess danger. He immediately understood the Marines’ pursuit strategy on Sabaody and recognized Xia Le’s overwhelming threat before the officer attacked 35.

He is also protective of his companions. Although he feared the consequences of surrender, he lowered his rifle once Xia Le threatened Mina’s life. His decision preserved the crew rather than risking a hopeless fight 35.

As a Marine, Evens shows a strong desire for genuine justice and peace. He respects Xia Le because he believes Xia Le’s justice is sincere rather than hypocritical 39. His promotion advice specifically warned him not to lose sight of who deserved to be targeted by his weapon 40.

Evens is perceptive enough to take Crocodile’s claim that Xia Le killed a Celestial Dragon seriously. While the rest of the crew dismissed the statement as a joke, Evens noticed that Xia Le never denied it 42.

Abilities & Skills

Sniper Marksmanship

Evens is a highly capable rifleman and served as the Evans Pirates’ sniper. His bounty and reputation made him one of the more dangerous members of the crew 34.

• Can identify and track targets through a scope 35
• Recognized the Marines’ formation and reinforcement strategy from a distance 35
• Was confident he could hit Crocodile from approximately 1,500 meters 38
• Successfully shot Crocodile between the eyes, though Crocodile’s Logia body regenerated around the bullet 38

Observation Haki

Evens had begun awakening Observation Haki by the time he joined Xia Le’s command. His developing perception improved his ability to detect danger and locate targets 36.

• Senses approaching danger
• Detects distant targets
• Supports long-range precision shooting
• Remains insufficient against Logia users without Seastone or Armament Haki 38

Marine Combat Training

After becoming an Apprentice Marine, Evens continued training under Xia Le alongside his former crewmates. He was expected to develop his existing strengths while correcting his weaknesses 36.

• Trained under Xia Le’s command
• Participated in missions against pirate groups
• Worked with Rosinante, Yagyu Hyoe, Slo, Mina, Kira, and Crocodile
• Promoted after demonstrating strong performance as a Marine 40

Equipment / Weapons / Items

• Rifle — Evens’s primary weapon and the basis of his long-range fighting style 35.
• Goggles — Used while operating as a sniper 35.
• Marine uniform and Lieutenant insignia — Received after choosing Marine service and later being promoted by Xia Le 36 40.

Relationships

• Xia Le — Commander and mentor. Xia Le captured Evens’s crew, gave him the choice between Marine service and Impel Down, and later promoted him to Lieutenant 35 36 40.
• Mina — Navigator and crewmate. Xia Le used Mina as leverage during the crew’s capture, prompting Evens to surrender to save her 35.
• Yagyu Hyoe, Slo, and Kira — Former crewmates and fellow Apprentice Marines. They joined Evens in serving under Xia Le 36.
• Rosinante — Fellow member of Xia Le’s command. Rosinante helped welcome Evens and the others as comrades after their capture 36.
• Crocodile — Fellow subordinate of Xia Le. Evens worked alongside him after Crocodile joined the squad and witnessed the transformation caused by his amnesia 38 39.
• Douglas Bullet — Later trainer of Evens and the other members of Xia Le’s group after joining the Marine organization 47 48.

Story Role / Major Arcs

Sabaody Supernova Operation

Evens serves as the captain of one of the five Supernova crews targeted during the Marine crackdown on Sabaody. Unlike the other major pirate crews involved, his crew had not harmed civilians and was considered unusually decent 34.

He ultimately surrenders after Xia Le captures Mina and demonstrates that the crew cannot win a direct confrontation. Evens’s decision allows the entire group to survive and become part of Xia Le’s Marine unit 35 36.

Apprentice Marine Period

Evens helps the former pirates adapt to Marine discipline. He participates in training and later accompanies Xia Le on missions, including the operation against Crocodile on Rien Island 36 38.

During the Crocodile operation, Evens fires the opening shot but discovers that ordinary bullets cannot injure a Logia user. Xia Le teaches him that Seastone, Armament Haki, or another suitable countermeasure is required 38.

Promotion to Lieutenant

After the unit’s successful missions, Xia Le recommends Evens and the other trainees for formal commissions. Evens becomes a Lieutenant and receives a direct reminder to aim his weapon only at those who truly deserve it 40.

Egghead Mission

Evens serves as Xia Le’s adjutant during the secret mission to deliver a Devil Fruit and related materials to Vegapunk on Egghead Island. He carries the mission chest until Xia Le takes it inside the facility 40 42.

Notable Quotes

“I hope for world peace.” 36

“You win!” 35

“For some people, the justice on the cloak behind them is hypocrisy. But the justice behind Xia Le is true justice.” 39