Boodle
Boodle is the mayor of Port Town who confronts intruders while carrying a spear and wearing armor. He protects the town he helped build over forty years and looks after the dog Chouchou after the owner's death. Boodle is known for standing against Buggy's crew despite the danger and for his deep attachment to the town's memories and residents.
Boodle recovers from a hospital stay and returns to find the town under pirate attack. He interacts with Luffy, Nami, and Zoro while explaining the dog's loyalty and the town's history. His actions include feeding Chouchou and later pursuing the pirates to the harbor after they are driven out.
Appearance
Boodle has curly hair and wears glasses during conversations about the pet food store. He sits on building steps while smoking a pipe and shows an intense expression in close-up views. His armored shoulder pads and spear remain visible when he points toward the dog's injuries or stands in the street.1
Boodle appears bald with a stern expression when addressing worried townspeople near the shelter. He grips a spear with both hands during declarations and wears a wide-brimmed hat while running toward the dock. His face shows furrowed brows and sweat drops in moments of resolve.23
Personality
Boodle holds firm conviction that the shop's master is not dead even after the hospital stay. He views continued guarding by Chouchou as cruel yet acknowledges the memories the store holds for the owner. Boodle states he left the shop in the dog's charge and offers to buy pet food after noting the dog's rough time.45
Boodle declares the town his treasure and vows to protect it with furious resolve when facing pirates. He refuses to let anyone else criticize Luffy and the others for the damage done. Boodle expresses deep gratitude and apology from the dock while waving goodbye and telling the group to live happy lives.678
History
Later events with Chouchou and pirates
Boodle plans to leave the store under Chouchou's watch after a friend opened the pet food shop ten years earlier. He notes the owner told the dog to stay in charge while away and confirms the master went to the hospital three months before his own stay. Boodle later drives the pirates out of the village and heads toward the harbor in pursuit.49
Initial arrival and recovery
Boodle the mayor arrives carrying a spear and confronts the group after identifying himself beside a visible town sign. He is recovering from a recent hospital stay at that time. Boodle explains details about a boy resting at his house nearby while noting the presence of a doctor at the refugee shelter.1011
Town founding
Boodle recounts that the town began as wilderness forty years ago when old timers built it from nothing into a thriving port. He explains they wanted to forget their old town destroyed by pirates and that hard work plus new arrivals grew the settlement. Boodle declares this town's people his treasure during a proud stance in the main street.1213
Town defense and cannon impact
Shelter concerns and aftermath
Relationships
Boodle scolds Chouchou for attacking while claiming intent to help and questions the dog about favorite food inside the store. He smiles warmly in the final panel while speaking to Chouchou and places the dog in charge of the shop during his hospital stay. Boodle stands together with Chouchou on the ground facing upward during later confrontations.518
Boodle reacts with surprise at Luffy's arrival and notes with irritation that Luffy is still alive. He listens to the backstory alongside Luffy and Nami and later expresses shock that the pirates are enraged solely for their chief. Boodle regains consciousness amid the ruined streets while villagers express relief that he is unharmed.197
With Nami and Chouchou
Boodle the mayor walks back down the ruined street with Nami and stops upon seeing Chouchou sitting in front of the smoking wreckage of the pet food store. He shows a grim and serious expression while commenting on what pirates take away.20
With Luffy and Nami
Boodle stands behind Nami holding his spear and looks shocked when Luffy appears in the street. He holds up his hands to calm the situation as Nami shakes her fist at Luffy.20
Major battles
Boodle challenges Buggy directly in front of Drinker Pub and physically strikes the detached hand. He endures repeated strikes from Buggy while bloodied and kneeling yet vows to survive for revenge. Boodle bellows that Buggy cannot understand his feelings for the town and snaps back rejecting the pirate's view of treasure.216
Boodle watches Cabaji's entrance with silent glare and claims Orange Town as his personal treasure. His strike sends Cabaji flying off a rooftop while a pirate calls Boodle a monster in fear. Boodle shouts upward demanding Mohji come down and fight like a man while conveying protective fury over the town.2122
Direct clash with Buggy
Boodle the mayor shouts with wide open mouth and spiky hair while positioned in the center panel during the confrontation. He glares silently with intense eyebrows and later shows a shocked wide-eyed expression with sweat drops.23
Boodle screams furiously at Buggy with his face filling the top panel and demands that Buggy get down from the roof. He gasps as the disembodied hand rockets toward him and begins punching it after being grabbed by the throat.24