Dr. Kurotsuru
CharacterDr. Kurotsuru is a physician who appears in Ace's cover story during his search for Blackbeard. Because he resembles Marshall D. Teach and wears a coat reading Dr. Black Beard, Ace mistook him for the real pirate.
Appearance
Resembling Marshall D. Teach, Kurotsuru is a portly man with thin limbs, fluffy black hair tucked beneath a bandana on top, and a goatee. Round glasses sit on his face, and he wears a white undershirt bearing a cross, striped trousers, and white shoes, plus a physician's coat labeled Dr. Black Beard on the left with a medical cross at each collar and a pen in its right breast pocket. That strong resemblance is exactly why Ace took him for the genuine Blackbeard.
Personality
Kurotsuru holds a grudge against Ace for the kick to his face, angry enough to take part in tossing the pirate into a river.
History
Mistaking the doctor for the actual Blackbeard, Ace knocked him to the ground with a kick, enraging everyone nearby. After Ace recognized his error, the furious doctor teamed up with an irate cook Ace had skipped paying and a crowd of townspeople to boot the pirate into the river. Two years on, the World Government annihilated the Lulusia Kingdom, and whether Kurotsuru was present on the island at that time is not known.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is Dr. Kurotsuru in One Piece?
Dr. Kurotsuru is a physician who appears in Ace's cover story during his search for Blackbeard. Because he resembles Marshall D. Teach and wears a coat reading Dr. Black Beard, Ace mistook him for the real pirate.
Why did Ace mistake Dr. Kurotsuru for Blackbeard?
Ace mistook Dr. Kurotsuru for Blackbeard because Kurotsuru closely resembles Marshall D. Teach and wears a physician's coat labeled Dr. Black Beard.
What does Dr. Kurotsuru look like?
Dr. Kurotsuru is a portly man with thin limbs, fluffy black hair under a bandana, round glasses, and a goatee. He wears a white undershirt with a cross, striped trousers, and a coat reading Dr. Black Beard.
How did Dr. Kurotsuru react to being kicked by Ace?
After Ace kicked him to the ground mistaking him for Blackbeard, Dr. Kurotsuru grew furious and teamed up with an angry cook and a crowd of townspeople to throw Ace into a river.
What happened to Dr. Kurotsuru after his encounter with Ace?
After his encounter with Ace, Dr. Kurotsuru's fate is not detailed, and whether he was present when the World Government later destroyed the Lulusia Kingdom remains unknown.
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- Created byEiichiro Oda
- Published byShueisha
- Animated byToei Animation
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