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Delacuaji

Character

Delacuaji is a notorious New World pirate captain who joined Whitebeard as a subordinate. He sailed to Marineford with the allied fleet in the effort to rescue Portgas D. Ace from execution.

English Voice: Michael Speck
Japanese Voice: Takahiro Fujimoto
Birthday: September 1st
Age: September 1st
Status: Alive
Crew & Affiliations: Subordinate of the Whitebeard Pirates
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Appearance

Large and rounded with an oddly shaped body, Delacuaji keeps most of himself wrapped in a chartreuse robe whose ruffled sleeves and hood leave only his face and hands on show. His round face carries dark lips, concentric rings circling his eyes, a black goatee, and widely spaced teeth reminiscent of Bluejam's. A pale blue scarf fastened by three linked jewels, a brown vest, and a captain's hat matching his robe and bearing a small skull complete the outfit, and he keeps a saber on hand.

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Personality

Few details of his nature are known beyond a deep loyalty to Whitebeard, shown by his willingness to gamble his own life trying to save Ace rather than escape through the opening Whitebeard's powers had cleared. He is frequently depicted with a smile on his face.

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Abilities

Delacuaji built a fearsome reputation across the New World and rose to become one of Whitebeard's subordinates, a standing that speaks to real strength. He fights as a swordsman, and while the precise measure of his skill is never demonstrated, it is presumed considerable. At Marineford he and his crew arrived among a fleet of forty-two infamous crews assaulting the base to free Ace, and he kept close to Monkey D. Luffy, watching the young pirate press toward the scaffold with the aid of the Choki Choki no Mi. Once the Red Hair Pirates appeared and Sengoku ended the war, the surviving pirates were allowed to depart. Non-canon material later places him among the attendees at Whitebeard and Ace's funeral.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Who is Delacuaji in One Piece?

Delacuaji is a notorious New World pirate captain who serves as a subordinate of Whitebeard and sailed with the allied fleet to Marineford to try to rescue Portgas D. Ace.

What does Delacuaji look like?

Delacuaji is a large, rounded man wrapped mostly in a chartreuse robe with ruffled sleeves and a hood, and he has a round face with dark lips, ringed eyes, and a black goatee.

What weapon does Delacuaji use?

Delacuaji fights as a swordsman and carries a saber.

Did Delacuaji try to escape Marineford?

No, Delacuaji chose to stay and fight to try to save Ace rather than escape through the path Whitebeard's powers had opened.

What happened to Delacuaji after the war at Marineford?

Once the Red Hair Pirates arrived and Sengoku ended the war, Delacuaji was allowed to depart along with the other surviving pirates, and non-canon material later places him at Whitebeard and Ace's funeral.

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