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9 facts about Monkey D. Garp

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Here we take a look at some facts regarding the legendary Marine Hero, whose wrath the Blackbeard Pirates had to face.

Marine Hero

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Garp is the father of Monkey D. Dragon, the adoptive grandfather of Portgas D. Ace, and the biological grandfather of Monkey D. Luffy.

Garp's family ties

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Garp was comparable to the Pirate King during his prime. Their battles were tremendous, with them almost killing each other several times.

In his prime days

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Gol D. Roger didn't need a Devil Fruit to be mighty. He became the Pirate King by exploiting his extraordinary abilities as a Haki user, Garp was the same.

No Devil Fruit ability

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Garp is devoted to his duties as a Marine, but has a personal sense of justice, meaning that he often acts according to his own moral code.

Garp is a free-spirited man

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He always refused the promotion because he didn't want to become a personal bodyguard for the Celestial Dragon, whom he personally despised.

Garp didn't become an Admiral

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Garp and Roger teamed up once to fight Rocks D. Xebec and his men, which included Whitebeard, Kaido, Big Mom, and Shiki.

Garp once allied with the Pirate King

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Even as an almost 80-year-old man, many years past his prime, Garp remained strong enough to quickly outmaneuver Whitebeard's right-hand man, Marco.

Even as old man, Garp remains strong

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Destroying mountains with his bare hands was one of Garp’s training routines. During his training to face Chinjao, Garp crushed eight mountains.

Garp's training

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Somehow, Garp has managed to be loyal to both his family of outlaws and the Marine Headquarters.

Garp is eccentric but good-hearted

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