Wetton Pirates
CharacterThe Wetton Pirates are an anime-only crew captained by Wetton, debuting in the Ruluka Island arc. They burned down Ruluka in their youth before disbanding, after which their leader reinvented himself as the island's mayor.
Overview
This crew appears solely in the anime, introduced during the Ruluka Island arc. Their flag is distinctive: a blue bull's head ringed at the nose in yellow with matching yellow eyes, set against the standard crossbones. The bull is shaped like the letter W, a probable nod to their captain, since it is the first letter of his name.
Role
In their early days under a young Wetton, the crew left a trail of destruction, most infamously torching the island of Ruluka. Their pirate career ended not in battle but in ambition: the group broke up once Wetton sought a quieter, more secure life and took office as Ruluka's mayor. The newly created Ruluka Government even adopted the old crew's Jolly Roger as its official emblem.
Notable Members
Wetton served as captain and sailed aboard the ship Tarielishin, carrying a bounty of at least 14,800,000 Berries. Fifty years after the crew disbanded, he was finally arrested by Rapanui Pasqua. With his capture, whatever remained of the old crew and its government fell inactive, except for those members taken into custody alongside him.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Who are the Wetton Pirates?
The Wetton Pirates are an anime-only crew captained by Wetton, introduced in the Ruluka Island arc. In their youth they burned down the island of Ruluka before disbanding.
Who was the captain of the Wetton Pirates?
Wetton captained the Wetton Pirates, sailing aboard the ship Tarielishin and carrying a bounty of at least 14,800,000 Berries.
What happened to Wetton after the crew disbanded?
After the Wetton Pirates disbanded, Wetton sought a quieter, more secure life and became mayor of Ruluka Island. Fifty years later, he was finally arrested by Rapanui Pasqua.
What does the Wetton Pirates' Jolly Roger look like?
The Wetton Pirates' flag features a blue bull's head ringed at the nose in yellow with matching yellow eyes, set against the standard crossbones, with the bull shaped like the letter W.
Why did the Ruluka Government adopt the Wetton Pirates' flag?
The newly created Ruluka Government adopted the Wetton Pirates' old Jolly Roger as its official emblem because former captain Wetton became the island's mayor after disbanding the crew.
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