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Edward Newgate (Whitebeard)
About
One of the Four Emperors, known as 'The Strongest Man in the World'. Whitebeard ate the Tremor-Tremor Devil Fruit. His final battle and death at Marineford is the most epic sequence in the series.
What Fans Say
Whitebeard died standing — 267 sword wounds, 152 gunshots, 46 cannon hits, and no wounds on his back. Fans call his Marineford last stand the single greatest moment in One Piece history.
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Catchphrases & Famous Quotes
“Ore no nakama wo... kizutsukeruna.”
俺の仲間を…傷つけるな。
English: “Don't... hurt my family.”
Whitebeard's declaration of the one thing he values above all else — his crew are his sons, and he wages the entire Marineford War for Ace.
Techniques & Signature Moves
Whitebeard's Devil Fruit — the Paramecia-type Gura Gura no Mi allows him to create and control powerful shockwaves and tremors. He can crack the air itself, generate tsunamis, and earthquake the ground by thrusting his fist forward. Sengoku states this fruit has the power to destroy the world.
Whitebeard's weapon — an enormous bisento (bladed polearm) infused with his Haki and Gura Gura quake power. A single swing creates shockwaves that can destroy entire warships. Its scale is proportional to Whitebeard himself — who towers over normal humans at over 7 meters tall.
Frequently Asked Questions — Edward Newgate (Whitebeard)
Updated 2026
Who is Whitebeard?
Edward Newgate, known as Whitebeard, was one of the Four Emperors and captain of the Whitebeard Pirates. Called the "World's Strongest Man," he was the closest person to find the One Piece after Roger's death.
How did Whitebeard die?
Whitebeard died at the Battle of Marineford. He was stabbed 267 times, shot by 152 bullets, hit by 46 cannonballs, had half his face destroyed by Akainu, and was killed by the Blackbeard Pirates firing into him at point-blank range. He died standing — never turning his back to an enemy.
What is Whitebeard's Devil Fruit?
Whitebeard ate the Gura Gura no Mi (Tremor-Tremor Fruit), considered the strongest Paramecia. It creates shockwaves powerful enough to generate tsunamis, split the air, and crack the sky. After his death, Blackbeard stole it.
What did Whitebeard say about the One Piece?
In his final moments, Whitebeard confirmed to the world: "The One Piece is real." He also declared that a great war for the throne would soon engulf the world, and the one who finds the One Piece will ignite it.
Did Whitebeard ever lose a fight?
Whitebeard never lost a one-on-one fight. At Marineford he was already terminally ill from disease but still dominated the battlefield. He is considered to have been the equal of Gol D. Roger in his prime.
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