Kong
One Piece: Immortal, I Maxed Out Conqueror’s Haki First
- Original Name:
- 空 (kōng)
- Gender:
- Masculine
- Kind:
- Character
- Scope:
- Novel-specific
- Status:
- Active
- Source:
- AI
- Occurrences:
- 147
- Chapters:
- 32
- Context Up To:
- Ch. 897
- Wiki Model:
- Gemini 3.5 Flash Lite
- Updated:
Biodata
| Feature | Value |
|---|---|
| Name | Kong (空) |
| Gender | Male 29 |
| Affiliation | Marines 29, World Government (later Commander-in-Chief of Armed Forces) 184 |
| Occupation/Role | Fleet Admiral (former); Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces 29 49 184 |
| Status | Active; transitioning/preparing to confront the Marine Empire 489 |
| First Appearance | Chapter 8, speaking with Garp by Den Den Mushi 8 |
Appearance
Kong is a burly, dignified man whose presence commands attention at Xia Le’s Rear Admiral commissioning ceremony 29.
Personality
Kong is disciplined and direct. He treats a Marine’s uniform as a symbol of duty, personally straightening Xia Le’s during his promotion and warning him to uphold it 29. His mission briefings are similarly concise, shaped by the urgency of battlefield command 49.
He is also willing to accommodate capable officers. He gives Xia Le more freedom than ordinary academy cadets, accepts his refusal of a Logia Devil Fruit, and arranges a weapon suited to his fighting style 29 30. Though bound by institutional duty and respectful of the World Government's ultimate hierarchy, he maintains a pragmatic and observant view of subordinates like Xia Le, occasionally feeling guilt or regret when political realities constrain exceptional talents 83.
History and leadership
Kong oversees appointments and transfers as Fleet Admiral. When Garp again refuses promotion to Admiral, Kong presses him to reconsider but accepts that he will not take the post 2 8.
After Xia Le’s battle against the Roger Pirates, Kong personally commissions him as a Rear Admiral and requires him to study at the Marine Academy. He offers Xia Le a choice of three Logia Devil Fruits as a reward; when Xia Le declines, Kong instead commissions Seastone-reinforced gloves, consulting Vegapunk to make them possible 29 30 31.
Kong later provides Xia Le with a warship, assigns him to deal with pirate Supernovas at Sabaody, and entrusts him with a confidential delivery to Vegapunk on Egghead 32 40. After receiving plans for Seastone warships, he prepares a large-scale anti-pirate campaign. At a headquarters meeting, he orders officers to search for Roger and suppress piracy worldwide, assigning Xia Le to South Blue 48 49.
As the era shifts and pressure mounts following Roger's execution and subsequent global turmoil, Kong manages the transition of leadership. He eventually steps down as Fleet Admiral to become the Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces, overseeing Sengoku’s appointment 184. Following the massive restructuring and rise of Xia Le’s independent Marine Empire, Kong finds himself politically misaligned with the World Government's secretive, heavy-handed actions while recognizing the unprecedented crisis facing the global hierarchy, ultimately preparing to confront his former student's regime 489 490.
Relationships
- Garp — Repeatedly seeks to promote him to Admiral despite Garp’s insistence that remaining a Vice Admiral gives him more freedom 8.
- Xia Le — Personally promotes and advises him, supports his choice of equipment, assigns him sensitive missions, and recognizes his extraordinary potential—though their divergent paths eventually place them on opposing sides 29 30 32 40 489.
- Sengoku — Consults him when selecting Xia Le for the Egghead delivery and navigates leadership succession with him 40 184.
Notable Quotes
“Young man, the uniform you wear is like your life. Don’t let it become untidy in the slightest.” 29
“Above all, Pirate King Roger must be captured and brought to justice to quell the upheaval caused by his rise!” 49