Chew
Chew is an officer of the Arlong Pirates and a Japanese whiting fish-type fishman. He serves under Arlong alongside Kuroobi and Hatchan, participating in the crew's control over villages and their defense against intruders. Chew is known for issuing warnings about the dangers of the Grand Line and for engaging in direct confrontations during the crew's operations on the island.
His role includes relaying critical information about external threats such as the Ouka Shichibukai and handling perceived rebellions or attacks from humans. Chew demonstrates loyalty to Arlong through his actions in capturing enemies and participating in battles at Arlong Park.
Appearance
Chew is depicted as a tall fishman with prominent lips and a long nose that stands out in profile views. He wears a striped shirt paired with a necklace during various encounters.12
Close-up illustrations emphasize his fishman features including sharp teeth and intense eyes often accompanied by sweat drops during moments of agitation.34
Personality
Chew displays a cautious and urgent demeanor when addressing potential threats, often warning his crew against underestimating dangers from the Grand Line. He stresses the presence of powerful entities like the Ouka Shichibukai and their connection to the World Government.5
He shows dismissive hostility toward humans he views as naive, instructing them to leave after minor interactions and expressing vengeful intent toward those who interfere with the crew.6
Chew reacts with shock and confusion when confronted with unexpected events such as massive tracks or sudden attacks, revealing a tendency to become unsettled by surprises.64
Abilities and powers
Chew employs water-based attacks including a 100-shot water gun technique that fires multiple streams and a water cannon projectile aimed at hidden targets. He also removes ship rudders from below the hull to control vessel movement.78
Underwater approaches allow Chew to launch dart-based projectile attacks while clinging to surfaces such as ship hulls. His physical strength enables him to smash opponents into walls and overpower them in direct combat.910
Chew clings under the hull and explains that a ship without a rudder has one destination at the bottom of the sea.11
Chew uses a water-based projectile attack against Usopp and fires multiple water streams. He is later engulfed by an explosion from the resulting clash.1213
History
Chew warns the crew about underestimating the situation during early operations. He prepares to respond to perceived rebellion as events unfold at the base.1415
During an encounter inside the structure Chew points at Usopp and states that bad lies will not be tolerated because the intruder attacked Arlong. He notes there is no chance the crew would let the captive go free.16
Island takeover
Arlong Park incidents
During operations at Arlong Park Chew captures intruders such as Usopp and holds injured crew members while questioning events involving Roronoa Zoro.19
Relationships
Chew shares a direct connection with Hatchan as a fellow officer where he considers personal actions toward the injured crew member during a period of confrontation. He expresses thoughts on handling Hatchan himself after the capture and reflects on whether such an act would improve the situation for the other fishman. This interaction highlights the internal dynamics among the officers when dealing with setbacks involving their own group members at the park.2021
Chew participates in discussions with Arlong regarding Nami and the long-term arrangement that keeps her tied to creating maps for the crew. He comments on the nature of the deal during a gathering where Arlong outlines the extended commitment required before any release. This exchange shows how Chew engages with the leadership on matters of control and the treatment of the cartographer who remains under their influence.2223
Chew addresses Usopp during an encounter inside his house and later during a chase where he responds to the intruder's attempts at deception. He advises against continuing with false statements and pursues after an attack occurs. These moments illustrate Chew's direct engagement with outsiders who interfere at the park and his reactions to their tactics.2425
Chew addresses Usopp during the confrontation and advises against continuing with false statements while noting that the crew would not release the intruder.16
Major battles
Nami defeats Chew during events at Arlong Park leaving him bloodied on the ground as Usopp reacts in horror to the outcome.26
Chew steps up alongside Kuroobi when Luffy declares intent to fight Arlong and states that the humans must be taught the difference between the races.27
Chew is struck directly in the face by a fiery projectile called Flame Star and recovers with a darkened expression before charging after Usopp. He later questions whether Luffy is doing what he thinks during the broader confrontation.2829
Chew engages Usopp in a prolonged fight involving evasion tactics where Usopp uses a hammer and rubber band attacks before Chew counters with water projectiles and charges. The battle concludes with Usopp landing repeated hammer strikes that defeat Chew.3031
Chew dodges an attack and delivers a punch that sends Usopp flying. He continues the assault until struck by a hammer and a rubber band before announcing a certain-kill technique and firing at a suspected hiding place.3233