Knowing that they were being monitored by the Marines, the Whitebeard Pirates simultaneously destroyed all 23 patrol ships observing them, in order to hide their movements. In order to match the Marines, they called in all 43 allied pirate crews and sailed into Paradise.
These lies would later be used to turn one of Newgate's allies against him. He then mixed lies into his statement, claiming that Whitebeard knew this, and was protecting him, all in order to groom Ace into the next Pirate King. Roger, in front of the Marine forces and consequently the world. Sengoku announced Ace's origins of being the son of Pirate King, Gol D. Prior to Ace's execution, the normal citizens of Marineford were evacuated from the town, leaving only the Marines to prepare for battle. However, all of them were simultaneously cut off by the Whitebeard Pirates, leaving the Marines blind to the pirates movements. Knowing that Whitebeard would make his move soon, the Marines had 23 patrol ships observing the pirates. However shortly before the execution took place, Blackbeard and his crew commandeered a Marine vessel and sailed away from Marineford. Jinbe, however, caused an outrage in the headquarters in his refusal to cooperate, and was transferred to Impel Down. This was one of the world's most pivotal events. To prevent Whitebeard and his crew's attempt to save their comrade, all of the high ranking Marines (almost one hundred thousand strong), along with the Seven Warlords of the Sea, were called to Marineford to prepare for the war. Ace's public execution was scheduled to take place at 15:00 sharp. The Whitebeard Pirates' 2nd division commander Portgas D. Aware of the Emperors fierce loyalty to their own crewmembers and allies, both Marines and the Whitebeard Pirates alike prepared for war. Despite Newgate insisting otherwise, Ace pursued Teach, until finally dueling on Banaro Island, with Ace losing. Initially, Ace had pursued Teach for murdering their former crewmate, 4th Division Commander, Thatch, for the Yami Yami no Mi, before fleeing the ship. Ace, and handed him over to the World Government for a position in the Seven Warlords of the Sea.
Teach, after he defeated the Whitebeard Pirates 2nd Division Commander, Portgas D. Cancer's name may refer to the Cancer constellation or genus of Cancer crabs.The war was initiated by Marshall D.In Episode 151, he does not have his scar. In the anime, Cancer did not appear next to Stainless in the meeting about Luffy's first bounty.
The following events are Non-Canon and therefore not considered part of the Canon story.Ĭancer was seen at the new Marine Headquarters, attending a meeting alongside other strong Marines about former Admiral Zephyr destroying the first Endpoint in the New World. Later, he was seen alongside Vice Admiral Tsuru, and was shocked when it was revealed that the Whitebeard Pirates had hidden another ship below the bay. joined the battle, Cancer, Doberman, Momonga, and Onigumo stood before him.
Summit War Saga Marineford ArcĬancer was seen behind Vice Admiral Stainless and Vice Admiral Doberman, along with his fellow vice admirals, lined up and ready to fight the Whitebeard Pirates. Cancer wanted to stop Mozambia, but Doflamingo's manipulation was too strong. Doflamingo used his body manipulation ability to make Vice Admiral Mozambia and Vice Admiral Stainless fight each other. Sky Island Saga Jaya ArcĬancer attended the meeting held at Mary Geoise to discuss Crocodile's Shichibukai replacement. It was stated that all vice admirals possess Haki, so Cancer can also use the ability.Ĭancer was first seen sitting next to Vice Admiral Stainless at the meeting about Luffy's first bounty. His physical abilities are unknown.ĭuring the Summit War of Marineford, Cancer wielded a sword. Abilities and PowersĪs a vice admiral, Cancer has authority over lower-ranking subordinates. In the anime, during the Marineford Arc, Cancer was shown with black hair, although the manga itself shows that his hair is light-colored.Īs a Marine, Cancer strongly believes in Justice, though whether he believes in moral justice or absolute justice is not known yet.Ĭancer was shocked to see the Whitebeard Pirates' paddle ship surface after it was hidden under the bay at Marineford. Cancer also wears a suit and tie under his Marine coat. His hair has been shown to be blonde in the anime, but it has been shown in a variety of colors, ranging from blonde to gray, in the digitally colored manga. He has a scar running straight down from his left eye. Cancer is a middle-aged man with slicked-back hair, sunglasses, and is often seen with a cigar in his mouth.