Gerotini
CharacterGerotini, nicknamed Ball Fingers, captains the Puddle Pirates, a crew that answers to the Red Hair Pirates. Frog-like in look and speech, he is fiercely devoted to Shanks and ready to face powerful foes despite his own admitted weakness.
Appearance
Gerotini has a distinctly amphibian look, with an oval head, short blonde hair that runs down into sideburns meeting a small beard, narrowed eyes, a completely flat nose, and an upper lip that points at its center. His fingertips swell into ball shapes, the trait behind his epithet. He dresses formally in a pale green top hat and a tuxedo finished with a bowtie.
Abilities
His speech is peppered with frog-themed slips and the recurring verbal tic ribbit, and though he knows his own strength is limited, his loyalty to Shanks runs deep enough that he will throw himself against formidable enemies for his leader's sake. Commanding the Puddle Pirates gives Gerotini authority over his crew, but he and his men carry a reputation for being weak, in line with the other subordinate crews of the Red Hair Pirates.
History
Together with his crew and the wider Red Hair fleet, Gerotini sailed to Elbaph to meet with Shanks. When the Kid Pirates struck the island, he and his men moved to confront them and ordered them to leave; finding their warning ignored, Gerotini heeded Shanks' instruction and pulled back to Elbaph.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is Gerotini in One Piece?
Gerotini is a pirate captain nicknamed Ball Fingers who leads the Puddle Pirates, a crew under the command of the Red Hair Pirates. He has a distinctly frog-like appearance and speech, and he remains devoted to Shanks despite acknowledging his own limited strength.
What crew does Gerotini command?
Gerotini commands the Puddle Pirates, a crew that serves under the Red Hair Pirates. Like other subordinate crews within Shanks' fleet, the Puddle Pirates carry a reputation for being weak fighters.
Why is Gerotini called Ball Fingers?
Gerotini earned the epithet Ball Fingers because the tips of his fingers swell into round ball shapes. This unusual trait pairs with his frog-like face and his recurring verbal tic of saying ribbit.
What did Gerotini do when the Kid Pirates attacked Elbaph?
When the Kid Pirates struck Elbaph, Gerotini and his men moved to confront them and ordered them to leave. After the Kid Pirates ignored the warning, Gerotini followed Shanks' instructions and pulled his crew back.
What does Gerotini look like?
Gerotini has an amphibian appearance, with an oval head, short blonde hair leading into sideburns and a small beard, narrowed eyes, and a flat nose. He dresses formally in a pale green top hat and tuxedo with a bowtie.
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- Created byEiichiro Oda
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- Animated byToei Animation
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