Speed Jiru
Speed Jiru is a character in the manga series ONE PIECE. He serves as the 14th Division Commander of the Whitebeard Pirates, renowned for his surprising speed and agility despite his heavy physique.
Overview
Speed Jiru is a character in the manga series ONE PIECE. He serves as the 14th Division Commander of the Whitebeard Pirates, renowned for his surprising speed and agility despite his heavy physique.
Appearance
He has a rounded, stout physique and a face featuring a pig-like nose. He wears a brown hat trimmed with white, a flowing white cape, and a white robe emblazoned with the Whitebeard Pirates emblem. In combat, he carries a lance and a round shield.
Personality
He possesses deep loyalty and affection for his captain, Edward Newgate, and his fellow crewmates. Demonstrating great bravery and camaraderie, he unhesitatingly risks his life on the battlefield for the sake of his comrades.
Abilities
True to his name, he commands incredible swiftness and mobility that contrast with his bulky appearance. He relies on rapid tactical movement, wielding a lance for quick piercing strikes alongside a round shield for defense.
Background
As the 14th Division Commander of the Whitebeard Pirates, he operated extensively in the New World. During the Summit War of Marineford, he fought valiantly against the Marines and the Seven Warlords of the Sea to rescue Portgas D. Ace. Following the war, he attended the funeral of Edward Newgate and Ace alongside the Red Hair Pirates on an island in the New World.
Relationships
He holds immense reverence for his captain, Edward Newgate, regarding him as a father figure. He shares a strong bond of brotherhood with his fellow division commanders, including Portgas D. Ace, Marco, Jozu, and Vista.
Trivia
His character concept highlights a distinct contrast between his stout body and his title associated with high speed.