Kizaru

Biodata

Feature	Value
Name	Borsalino 1
Alias(es)	Kizaru 1
Gender	Male 1
Affiliation	Marines; Marine Headquarters 1 25
Occupation/Role	Marine Admiral; one of the Marines’ strongest fighters 3 25
Devil Fruit	Glint-Glint Fruit 1
Status	Alive; remains active at Marineford after his defeat by Jiang Lin 32 40 42 43
First Appearance	Chapter 1, “Have You Ever Been Kicked by Light?” 1

Appearance

Kizaru is a middle-aged man with facial hair and a distinctive yellow-and-white outfit 1.

• Glasses: Pale yellow 1.
• Clothing: Dark yellow clothes patterned with pale yellow lines 1.
• Cape: White, with the word “Justice” displayed prominently on the back 1.
• Posture: Often stands or walks with his hands in his pockets, including when confronting Rayleigh 2 4.

Personality

Kizaru usually behaves with relaxed amusement, even toward dangerous or unusual opponents. After discovering that Jiang Lin possesses identical light powers, he calls the situation bothersome and leaves rather than investigating. His casual manner also extends to collateral damage: he pays no attention to the mangrove destroyed by his kick 1 2.

His composure has limits. Jiang Lin’s deception irritates him, and the compressed-light attack at Sabaody provokes an angry counterattack. At Marineford, a serious injury briefly replaces his flippancy with genuine wariness and recognition of Jiang Lin’s growing threat 1 4 32.

Kizaru’s actions do not always match his stated opposition. After telling Jiang Lin that he cannot let him through, he deliberately leaves a gap. This does not establish a change of allegiance: he later blocks the Whitebeard Pirates, attacks Luffy, and directs Marine soldiers against the pirates 32 40 42.

Abilities & Skills

Glint-Glint Fruit

Kizaru uses the Glint-Glint Fruit to transform into light, move at extraordinary speed, and produce destructive light attacks. His power becomes Jiang Lin’s first copied Devil Fruit ability 1 2.

• Light transformation: Converts his body into light to travel, retreat, and reappear at another location 27 31 32.
• Light-Speed Kick: Delivers a light-powered kick capable of destroying a Yarukiman Mangrove and producing a violent explosion against the ice at Marineford 2 40.
• Laser Beam: Fires yellow beams from his fingers or hands. He wounds Nami with a finger-fired beam and later uses paired beams against Jiang Lin 3 32.
• Yata Mirror: Uses light-based movement to evade attacks, including Jiang Lin’s descending kick 3.
• Yasakani Sacred Jewel: Crosses his arms and unleashes a dense barrage of light projectiles. At Marineford, he directs the technique at Whitebeard 27.
• Ama no Murakumo Sword: Forms a sword from light and charges Jiang Lin with it after recovering from the compressed-light attack 4.

Combat Mastery and Endurance

Possessing the same Devil Fruit does not initially give Jiang Lin Kizaru’s proficiency or physical endurance. Their Sabaody battle exposes that difference as Jiang Lin tires while Kizaru continues fighting 2 3.

• Reserved strength: Holds back during the Sabaody confrontation; both Rayleigh and Jiang Lin recognize that he has not used his full power 4.
• Recovery: His wounds swiftly heal after Jiang Lin’s concentrated rays pierce him. He also remains combat-capable after coughing blood from a Tremor-Tremor strike 4 32.
• Speed advantage: Evades Jiang Lin’s first attempt to seize him with Black Vortex and retreats before Jiang Lin can pursue 32.
• Close-range vulnerability: Repeated Black Vortex pulls eventually let Jiang Lin catch him and land a damaging Tremor-Tremor attack 32.

Equipment / Items

• Black Den Den Mushi: Strapped to his left hand and used while searching for Sentomaru 1.
• Justice cape: Worn during combat; Jiang Lin’s light attacks punch holes through it at Sabaody 3.

Story Role / Major Arcs

Sabaody Archipelago

Kizaru encounters Jiang Lin while looking for Sentomaru. Jiang Lin pats his shoulder and pretends to know Sentomaru’s location, keeping close long enough to copy the Glint-Glint Fruit. Their first exchange reveals identical speed and Light-Speed Kicks, but Kizaru chooses to leave 1 2.

After warning Sentomaru about Jiang Lin, Kizaru reappears near the Straw Hats and wounds Nami. Jiang Lin retaliates, beginning a prolonged light-against-light battle through the forest. Kizaru assesses the previously unknown pirate as worthy of an 800-million-Beli bounty; Jiang Lin counters with 600 million 3.

Rayleigh intervenes, but Jiang Lin insists on another attempt. His compressed-light rays pierce Kizaru, surprising the Admiral with an application of his own power he had not considered. Kizaru’s wounds heal, and he charges with his light sword. Rayleigh takes over when Jiang Lin reaches exhaustion 4.

Jiang Lin’s First Bounty

Jiang Lin’s wanted notice identifies him as “D” and sets his bounty at 600,000,100 Beli. Jiang Lin attributes the additional hundred Beli to Kizaru’s defiance after their earlier bargaining and wonders how the Admiral selected the code name when he had not told him about the “D” in his name 12.

Marineford War

Kizaru occupies one of the three Admirals’ golden thrones at Marineford. Seeking to reduce Marine losses by eliminating the enemy leader, he attacks Whitebeard with Yasakani Sacred Jewel. Jiang Lin intercepts the barrage with an identical technique, making their renewed confrontation part of the worldwide broadcast 25 27.

When Jiang Lin’s apparent attack on Whitebeard is revealed as cooperation, Kizaru joins the Marine response aimed at stopping him from acquiring Whitebeard’s power 28 29.

After Hancock fails to stop Jiang Lin, Kizaru confronts him directly. Jiang Lin combines Black Vortex, phoenix flames, and the Tremor-Tremor Fruit to overcome his speed and inflict a serious injury. Kizaru acknowledges him as a threat the entire world must take seriously, then quietly allows him to pass toward Akainu 31 32.

Kizaru subsequently guards the route over Little Oars Jr.’s body, preventing the pirates from entering the Square. Luffy charges him out of resentment over Sabaody, but Ivankov’s Death Wink knocks Luffy clear of Kizaru’s attack. Kizaru later continues directing Marine attacks as Jiang Lin publicly challenges the World Government 40 42.

Relationships

• Jiang Lin — Recurring opponent and the original source of his copied Glint-Glint powers. Kizaru’s initial curiosity develops into serious respect after Jiang Lin injures him at Marineford 1 2 32.
• Sentomaru — Marine associate whom Kizaru searches for at Sabaody and warns about Jiang Lin’s abilities 1 3.
• Silvers Rayleigh — Opponent who protects Jiang Lin and the Straw Hats. Kizaru remains wary of him even while fighting Jiang Lin 4.
• Monkey D. Luffy — Pirate target whose attack on a Celestial Dragon prevents Kizaru from simply releasing him. Luffy later confronts him over the Straw Hats’ separation at Sabaody 4 40.
• Sengoku — Fleet Admiral overseeing the Marineford operation. Sengoku reacts with concern when Kizaru is injured and apparently defeated 29 32.
• Whitebeard — Enemy leader whom Kizaru targets to limit Marine casualties 27.

Notable Quotes

“Never mind! Since you don't know where Sentomaru is, I'll be going.” 2

“Kid! I never imagined you'd become this strong. It seems you've grown into someone even I can't underestimate... no, someone the whole world can't underestimate!” 32