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Arthur

Character

Arthur is a notorious New World pirate captain who fought as one of Whitebeard's allied subordinate captains. He joined the rescue effort at Marineford during the Summit War, placing himself between the Marines and Ace's group.

Status: Alive
First Appearance (Manga): Chapter 556: Justice Will Prevail!!
Crew & Affiliations: Whitebeard Pirates (ally)

Occupations

PiratePirate Captain
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Appearance

A curly brown beard frames Arthur's face, and his hair stays tucked beneath a light purple turban. He layers a blue vest over a brown garment stamped with a kanji character, which reads differently between the manga and his concept art, while the lower hem carries round, ornamental shapes. His hands appear to taper into fairly sharp claws.

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Personality

What can be drawn of Arthur comes through in his deeds. Risking his own life to guard Ace marks him as someone who holds loyalty and friendship dear, and his willingness to raise arms against Marine Headquarters shows he is far from short on courage.

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History

Arthur built a fearsome name for himself in the New World and aligned with Whitebeard as one of his subordinate captains. When Portgas D. Ace was slated for execution at Marineford, Arthur led his crew into the Whitebeard Pirates' rescue, and the allied fleet of forty-three captains stunned the waiting Marines by appearing out of nowhere just off the shore. He charged through the breach Little Oars Jr. opened, flanked by Hangan and Reforte, cheered Whitebeard on after Squard's betrayal, and later stood watch over Ace and Luffy as they traded their final words, fending off any continued attacks. Though never shown trading blows directly, he was seen carrying a sword and is presumed a swordsman worthy of his reputation. Once the Red Hair Pirates showed up and Sengoku declared the conflict over, Arthur withdrew among the survivors who were allowed to depart.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Who is Arthur in One Piece?

Arthur is a notorious New World pirate captain who fought as one of Whitebeard's allied subordinate captains, joining the rescue effort at Marineford during the Summit War against Ace's execution.

What did Arthur do during the Battle of Marineford?

Arthur led his crew into the Whitebeard Pirates' rescue attempt, charged through the breach that Little Oars Jr. opened while flanked by Hangan and Reforte, and later stood watch over Ace and Luffy as they traded their final words, fending off further attacks.

What does Arthur look like in One Piece?

Arthur has a curly brown beard and hair tucked beneath a light purple turban, and he layers a blue vest over a brown garment stamped with a kanji character, with hands that appear to taper into sharp claws.

What weapon does Arthur use in One Piece?

Arthur is seen carrying a sword and is presumed to be a swordsman worthy of his fearsome reputation, though he is never shown trading blows directly.

What happened to Arthur after the Battle of Marineford?

Once the Red Hair Pirates arrived and Fleet Admiral Sengoku declared the conflict over, Arthur withdrew among the survivors who were allowed to depart.

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This content is original writing by Daddy Jim Headquarters based on the One Piece anime series, manga, and official materials. Episode and chapter references are cited where applicable.

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