Nosgarl
CharacterNosgarl is a notorious pirate captain operating in the New World who threw in his lot with Whitebeard. He answered the call at Marineford, joining the fight to pull Portgas D. Ace from the executioner's block.
Appearance
Years show on Nosgarl, an old man whose pale hair rises into shapes suggesting horns. He wears spectacles above a hooked nose and favors antique pirate garb complete with a cloak and heeled footwear. In keeping with many figures in the series, his legs run notably short and thin against the bulk of his torso.
Personality
Little of his character has been detailed beyond a fierce devotion to Whitebeard, a loyalty proven by his readiness to gamble his own life in the bid to rescue Ace.
Abilities
Carving out a feared name across the New World speaks to his strength, and that standing was enough for Whitebeard to accept him as an ally. In a fight he relies on a firearm.
During the clash at Marineford, Nosgarl and his crew threw their lot in with the Whitebeard Pirates to save Ace. He was caught off guard when Marines suddenly poured out of a concealed passage during the battle, and he withdrew once the Red Hair Pirates arrived to bring the war to a close.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is Nosgarl in One Piece?
Nosgarl is a notorious pirate captain from the New World who allied himself with Whitebeard and joined the fight at Marineford to save Portgas D. Ace from execution.
What does Nosgarl look like?
Nosgarl is an elderly man with pale hair that rises into horn-like shapes, spectacles over a hooked nose, and antique pirate garb, along with notably short, thin legs compared to his torso.
Why did Nosgarl fight at the Battle of Marineford?
Nosgarl and his crew allied with the Whitebeard Pirates at Marineford in an effort to rescue Portgas D. Ace from the Marines' execution.
What weapon does Nosgarl use?
Nosgarl relies on a firearm in battle, a fitting weapon for a pirate captain feared across the New World.
Why did Nosgarl retreat from the Battle of Marineford?
Nosgarl withdrew from the battle once the Red Hair Pirates arrived and brought the war to a close.
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- Created byEiichiro Oda
- Published byShueisha
- Animated byToei Animation
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