Speed Jiru
CharacterSpeed Jiru is the former commander of the Whitebeard Pirates' Fourteenth Division, a lance-and-shield fighter who answered the call to Marineford. Loyal to the bone, he stood among the captains who battled to pull Ace from the executioner's block, and he shares his birthday with Whitebeard himself.
Appearance
A jousting lance and a golden heater shield mark Speed Jiru as a fighter, the shield carrying a Whitebeard crest in purple. He cuts a stout, middling figure draped in a white robe with brown sleeves and leggings, every piece stamped with his captain's insignia, and tops the look with a brown fez bearing the same mark.
Personality
Devotion to Whitebeard defined him. He was prepared to throw his own life away charging into Marineford to save Ace, never wavering in his allegiance to the crew.
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History
He first appeared in Marineford's bay among Whitebeard's forces gathered to rescue Ace, helping shield Luffy when Kizaru struck and joining the push into the plaza. He wept at his captain's resolve to die for his sons and again at Ace's final words, then withdrew with the survivors once Shanks and Sengoku brought the war to a close. A year on, the Whitebeard remnants lost the Payback War to the Blackbeard Pirates and vanished into hiding.
Playing on his name, the anime gives him blistering speed: he dodges one of Kizaru's light beams and tears through Marine ranks in an instant, though his oddly shifting build in those scenes may be nothing more than inconsistent art.
Frequently Asked Questions
What happened to Speed Jiru in One Piece?
Speed Jiru fought at Marineford as commander of the Whitebeard Pirates' Fourteenth Division, helping shield Luffy from Kizaru and joining the push to save Ace. He withdrew with the surviving Whitebeard Pirates once the war ended, and his status became unknown after the crew's remnants lost the Payback War to the Blackbeard Pirates and vanished into hiding.
Who is Speed Jiru in One Piece?
Speed Jiru is the former commander of the Whitebeard Pirates' Fourteenth Division, a lance-and-shield fighter who answered the call to Marineford. His loyalty to Whitebeard led him to fight for Ace's rescue alongside his fellow captains.
What did Speed Jiru do at the Battle of Marineford?
At Marineford, Speed Jiru helped shield Luffy when Kizaru struck and joined the push into the plaza to rescue Ace. He wept at Whitebeard's resolve to die for his sons and again at Ace's final words, then withdrew once Shanks and Sengoku brought the war to a close.
What weapons does Speed Jiru use?
Speed Jiru fights with a jousting lance and a golden heater shield bearing the Whitebeard crest in purple. He is a stout, middling figure who wears a white robe stamped with his captain's insignia.
Does Speed Jiru share anything with Whitebeard?
Speed Jiru shares his birthday, April 6th, with Whitebeard himself. This detail underscores his deep devotion to the captain he was prepared to die for at Marineford.
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Rights holders
- Created byEiichiro Oda
- Published byShueisha
- Animated byToei Animation
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