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The Hero of the Marines

Monkey D. Garp, known as “Garp the Fist”, is one of the strongest and most respected Marines in One Piece. As the grandfather of Monkey D. Luffy and the man who once rivaled Gol D. Roger, Garp is a legend in the world of piracy and justice.

Despite his high status, Garp is known for his carefree personality, love of freedom, and refusal to follow corrupt Marine policies. His loyalty to justice and his personal relationships make him one of the most morally complex characters in One Piece.

Garp’s Attributes

Attribute	Details
Full Name	Monkey D. Garp
Race	Human
Affiliation	Marines, Former Marine Vice Admiral
First Appearance	One Piece Chapter 92 / Episode 68
Created by	Eiichiro Oda
Age	78 (Post-Time Skip)
Height	9’5″ (287 cm)
Weight	Unknown
Hair Color	Gray
Eye Color	Black
Occupation	Marine Hero, Trainer, Luffy’s Grandfather
Family	Monkey D. Dragon (Son), Monkey D. Luffy (Grandson)
Signature Techniques	Haki Mastery, Fist of Love, Cannonball Throws

Garp’s Legacy: The Hero Who Fought Roger

Rivalry with Gol D. Roger

Garp and Roger fought multiple times, with neither gaining a true victory.
Roger respected Garp, even entrusting him to take care of his son, Ace.
Their battles earned Garp the title “Hero of the Marines.”

Rejecting Admiral Promotions

Despite being strong enough to be an Admiral, Garp refused multiple promotions.
He hates the corrupt Marine system, preferring to be a Vice Admiral with more freedom.

Training the Next Generation

Trained Koby and Helmeppo, turning them into strong Marine officers.
Tried to train Luffy, but Luffy wanted to be a pirate instead.

Garp’s Role in Major One Piece Arcs

Water 7 & Enies Lobby Arc (First Major Appearance)

Garp meets Luffy after Enies Lobby, revealing their grandfather-grandson relationship.
He introduces Koby and Helmeppo, showcasing his mentorship role.

Marineford War (Ace’s Execution & The Greatest Conflict)

Garp is forced to fight against the Whitebeard Pirates as a Marine.
Torn between duty and family, he struggles as Ace faces execution.
He lets Sengoku hold him down as Luffy breaks through, proving his conflicted heart.
After Ace’s death, Garp nearly kills Akainu in rage, but is stopped by Sengoku.

Post-Timeskip (Retirement & Training Koby)

Garp retires from active duty but continues training young Marines.
He helps Koby and Helmeppo rise in rank, making them future Marine leaders.

Egghead Incident (Fighting the Blackbeard Pirates)

Garp leads a rescue mission to save Koby from Blackbeard.
He fights against Kuzan (Aokiji), his former student, proving he is still one of the strongest fighters.
He is severely injured, but his final fate is currently unknown.

Garp’s Fighting Style & Powers

Despite being an old man, Garp is one of the physically strongest characters in One Piece.

Monster Strength (The Fist of Love)

Can punch through mountains and ships with raw power.
Once threw a cannonball larger than a battleship.

Advanced Haki Mastery

Armament Haki (Busoshoku Haki): His punches are strong enough to injure even Devil Fruit users.
Conqueror’s Haki (Haoshoku Haki): Implied to have it, given his legendary status.

Endurance & Durability

Took hits from Roger, Whitebeard, and Aokiji without showing much damage.
Can fight for long periods without tiring, proving his stamina is insane.

Leadership & Training Ability

Trained Koby, Helmeppo, and Luffy (to some extent).
Has an eye for talent, recognizing future Marine leaders.

Key Relationships

Monkey D. Luffy (Grandson & Pirate)

Tried to train Luffy into a Marine, but failed.
Loves Luffy, but challenges him as a Marine to uphold justice.
Let Luffy escape after Enies Lobby, showing his true care for family.

Portgas D. Ace (Adopted Grandson)

Raised Ace because Roger asked him to.
Loved Ace like his own, but refused to betray the Marines to save him.
Regrets Ace’s death, nearly attacking Akainu in rage.

Gol D. Roger (Greatest Rival & Friend)

Roger and Garp respected each other deeply despite being enemies.
Roger entrusted Ace to Garp, proving their bond went beyond battle.

Koby (Student & Future Marine Hero)

Garp trained Koby, making him one of the fastest-growing Marines.
Sees Koby as the next generation of true justice in the Marines.

Garp’s Strengths & Weaknesses

Strengths

Physically one of the strongest Marines—rivaled Roger in his prime.
Master of Haki, using raw power to defeat even Logia users.
Unbreakable will, always standing by his beliefs.
Loyalty to justice, but not blind to Marine corruption.

Weaknesses

Conflicted emotions, as seen in Marineford.
Refused to become Admiral, limiting his influence.
Age may have slightly weakened him, though he is still powerful.

Memorable Quotes from Garp

“Justice will prevail, you say? But of course it will! Whoever wins this war becomes justice!”
“Luffy! I wanted you to be a Marine, not a pirate!”
“If you want to fight me, pirates, then prepare yourselves!”
“Sengoku, hold me back… or I’ll kill that bastard Akainu myself!” (After Ace’s death.)
“No matter what path my grandson chooses, he will shake the world!”

Conclusion

Monkey D. Garp is one of the greatest warriors in One Piece, balancing his duty as a Marine with his love for his family. He is a symbol of raw strength, discipline, and honor, proving that not all Marines follow blind justice.

Despite facing heartbreak at Marineford, Garp continues to influence the future of the Marines, training Koby and fighting to protect his ideals. His legacy as the Hero of the Marines will never be forgotten, and if he returns for one final fight, the world will tremble once again.

As Gol D. Roger himself once said:
“Garp… you and I are the only ones who can fight on equal ground.” ⚓👊🔥