Captain Nezumi

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Appearance

Captain Nezumi wears a labeled cap that identifies him as the Marine 16th Branch captain along with a dark uniform featuring epaulets. His face shows rat-like features including a mouse-ear hat design that draws comments from others during encounters.1 2

During official duties Captain Nezumi maintains a smug grin with narrowed eyes and confident posture while flanked by Marine soldiers. He later appears with a scarred stitched face when pouring sake at a gravesite.3 4

Personality

Captain Nezumi displays a corrupt and greedy nature by accepting bribes and laughing while praising those who understand how the world works through such payments. He dismisses concerns about the condition of stolen money by stating that money is money regardless of stains.5 6

Nezumi acts with smug authority when declaring himself to villagers and demands respect while threatening those who question him. He mocks others as naive for believing they can buy freedom through long-term savings.7 8

History

Bribe acceptance at Arlong Park

Captain Nezumi first appears receiving a monthly bribe payment from an unseen speaker while standing near small buildings and palm trees. He agrees with Arlong that money is reliable and accepts an offer of a lift from Hatchan to return to his ship.9 10

Dockside transport

Nezumi first engages with Hatchan at the dock where the fishman arrives to provide transport back to the Marine ship. He comments on Hatchan's appearance in a mocking tone while officers issue urgent orders for his escort. Hatchan responds politely by offering a ride on the octopus pot and apologizes for any rudeness from crew members.11 12

Village confrontations

Nezumi later arrives in Cocoyashi Village to accuse Genzo of rebellion over weapon possession and demands to be guided to Nami's house. He confronts Bellemere after learning she has children and strikes her while yelling her name.13 14

Cocoyashi Village arrival

Nezumi arrives by ship in Cocoyashi Village and declares his identity while demanding to be led to Genzo. He orders retrieval of the man and later guides Marines to Nami's house after learning of her location. During the visit he confronts Nami directly about her criminal status and dismisses her claims of protection.15 16 17

Seizure and bounty request

Nezumi leads Marines to seize Nami's accumulated savings of 93 million beli and later contacts headquarters to request a bounty on Luffy after the Arlong Pirates defeat. He declares that all riches from Arlong Park now belong to him.18 19

Nezumi contacts headquarters via Den Den Mushi after the Arlong Pirates are defeated and formally requests a bounty on Luffy and his crew. He identifies the target as an enemy of the government and forwards a photograph while demanding dead or alive capture authorization for all nations.20

Grave visit

Nezumi later visits Bellemere's grave on a hilltop and reflects on seeing her daughters. He states his intent to live life to the fullest while noting that all will do their best from that point onward.21 22

Relationships

Captain Nezumi maintains a corrupt alliance with Arlong by accepting bribes and agreeing that money is the most reliable thing in the world. Arlong offers him drinks and protection from reports to headquarters during their meetings.10

Nezumi interacts with Nami by accusing her of being a criminal and ignoring her claim of protection under the Arlong Pirates. He later receives a direct attack from Nami who references past harm done to Nojiko.23 24

Discussion with Nami

Nezumi questions young Nami inside the Marine office about her thoughts on Bellemere's happiness. He recounts Bellemere's past as a hell-raiser and her discovery near death on a battlefield before she returned as a Marine and later left the village with the infants.25 26

Confrontation with Bellemere

Nezumi reacts with fury upon learning Bellemere has children and strikes her violently while she stands protectively in front of young Nami and Nojiko. He later confronts Nojiko directly about past events during the search of the house.27 28 29

Major battles

Captain Nezumi arrives in Cocoyashi Village after the defeat of the Arlong Pirates and declares that he will take credit for the victory while ordering the Straw Hats to surrender their weapons. Zoro responds by grabbing and twisting his head causing Nezumi to scream in pain.24 30

Nezumi lies on the ground after the confrontation and threatens the group while complaining that he still needs about 1000 more beatings. Nami delivers a spinning kick to his face during the same encounter.31 32

Arlong Park confrontation

Nezumi observes the fight against Arlong and sweats nervously while questioning the reason the humans go so far. He watches as Momoo the sea cow is summoned and rampages through the area after Arlong refuses to fight directly.33

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