Woop Slap
Woop Slap is a character from the manga series ONE PIECE. He serves as the long-standing mayor of Foosha Village in the East Blue, the peaceful hometown where protagonist Monkey D. Luffy grew up. Although he constantly voices disapproval over Luffy's choice to become a pirate and worries about the village's reputation, he is a deeply trusted leader who genuinely cares for the well-being of both the young pirate and the local community.
Overview
Woop Slap is a character from the manga series ONE PIECE. He serves as the long-standing mayor of Foosha Village in the East Blue, the peaceful hometown where protagonist Monkey D. Luffy grew up. Although he constantly voices disapproval over Luffy's choice to become a pirate and worries about the village's reputation, he is a deeply trusted leader who genuinely cares for the well-being of both the young pirate and the local community.
Appearance
Woop Slap wears a horizontal-striped hat along with eyeglasses. As the years have passed since Monkey D. Luffy's childhood, his hair has turned noticeably white, and he sports a beard on his chin. During later chapters of the narrative, he is occasionally depicted holding a wooden walking stick for support.
Personality
Woop Slap is a stubborn and outspoken elderly man who firmly opposes Monkey D. Luffy's ambitions of becoming a pirate. Whenever news of Luffy's dangerous exploits reaches the village, he yells at the celebrating locals and complains about the damage to the town's reputation. However, this stern attitude masks a deep concern for Luffy's well-being. He demonstrated his dedication to the young boy by prostrating himself before mountain bandits to save his life. He also possesses a contemplative side, occasionally making quiet observations about fate.
Abilities
Woop Slap has no combat techniques or extraordinary abilities described in the narrative. He is an ordinary civilian whose responsibilities lie entirely in his position as the mayor of Foosha Village, where he handles the administrative oversight and daily affairs of the local community.
Background
Woop Slap has served as the mayor of Foosha Village since before Monkey D. Luffy was seven years old, guiding the community over many years. When a young Luffy was captured by the mountain bandit Higuma, Woop Slap interceded directly by bowing down and offering money to spare the boy's life. He joined the villagers in seeing Luffy off when the youth set sail to become a pirate, and he has continuously monitored Luffy's progress through newspapers. Following the massive battle at Marineford, he was among the first to express deep worry over Luffy's disappearance.
Relationships
Woop Slap maintains a watchful relationship with Monkey D. Luffy, scolding his criminal choices while remaining knowledgeable about his family background. He shares a long-standing familiarity with Vice Admiral Monkey D. Garp, acknowledging his legendary military record while complaining about the wild nature of Garp's relatives. He also works closely with Makino, sharing concerns about the village and standing together to see Luffy depart for the sea.
Trivia
Woop Slap's official birthday is February 28. During the global character popularity poll "ONE PIECE WORLD TOP 100" conducted around the release of the series' 1000th chapter, he achieved a surprisingly high rank of 37th overall, partially influenced by organized voting initiatives.