Edward Newgate

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Appearance

Edward Newgate appears as a massive man with a large crescent-shaped mustache. He is often shown hooked up to various medical IVs while holding a giant sake bowl. Later depictions include a bandaged head and a scarred face with intense glare and sharp-toothed expression.1 2 3

Newgate is depicted with long white hair, full beard, red facial markings, and a flowing white-red cloak in wanted posters. His wanted poster shows a dramatic scarred face and open mouth.4

Personality

Edward Newgate values family above all else. He states that he has wanted a family ever since he was a kid and refers to his crew as sons while thanking them in his final moments.5

Newgate maintains a stern and unyielding presence even after death. His body remains upright despite severe wounds and he is described as the very image of a monster who continued cutting down enemies.5

Abilities and powers

Edward Newgate is identified as the user of the Gura Gura no Mi. He is titled the World's Strongest Man and captain of the Whitebeard Pirates with a bounty of 5,046,000,000.6 7 8

Newgate demonstrates overwhelming haki that forces Blackbeard's crew to recoil. He wields a massive bisento to shatter rock and strike with immense force during confrontations.9

History

Legendary status

Edward Newgate features in discussions among the Gorosei as a notable figure in the pirate world. His name arises during conversations about legendary status and ongoing threats that require attention from the highest authorities.10

Marineford

Marineford conflict11

Newgate dies at Marineford after sustaining two hundred sixty-seven sword wounds as well as one hundred fifty-two bullet wounds. His body remains standing and unyielding with half his face gone.5

Ace's pursuit

Newgate features in flashbacks tied to Portgas D. Ace's early determination to make his name known after facing rejection from townspeople who feared any child of Roger. The young Ace vows to race up the stairs of the great ocean until reaching the top after losing an initial fight and reflecting on his path.12

Later reflections

Newgate notes that an island was meant to be barren with no food during reflective moments amid his activities. He appears in lower right with a distinctive pose in later scenes.13 14

Youth

Early encounters15

Newgate participates in events on Hachinosu where Shakuyaku announces her departure from the Kuja Pirates. He is present among reacting characters during disorder involving other pirates.15 16

Rocks Pirates era

Newgate appears in scenes set during the Rocks Pirates era where he interacts with other prominent pirates including Roger. Pirates react with surprise upon learning he has departed and express a desire to share drinks with him while Roger suggests charging expenses to Rocks or Newgate.17 18

Disorder on Hachinosu

Newgate is referenced during periods of disorder on Hachinosu where questions arise about his location amid unfolding events. He is noted in contexts involving Shakuyaku and other pirates reacting to announcements and departures.19

Relationships

Edward Newgate treats his crew as sons and receives their loyalty in return. His crew screams in horror at his death and later maintains graves for him alongside Portgas D. Ace.5 20

Newgate interacts with Shanks who notes that the old man never changes. Miss Bakkin claims a past romantic connection and asserts that Weevil is his only blood-related son.1 21

Newgate draws the focus of Portgas D. Ace who roars that their target is Whitebeard Edward Newgate while leading his crew in the chase. Monkey D. Luffy appears alongside them in related scenes.22 23

Newgate receives an officer's cautious mention of his title when questioning the authenticity of a lineage claim made by another party.24

Miss Buckin

Newgate draws interest from Miss Buckin who expresses personal interest and later claims connections through her son Weevil. She seeks inheritance and proof of lineage while questioning whether others accept Weevil as his son.25 26

Shakuyaku

Newgate receives attention from Shakuyaku who states she has only ever had eyes for him. This comment arises in conversations among pirates during social gatherings on islands.27

Shanks

Newgate is visited at his grave by Shanks who reflects on his worthiness of respect despite past enmity. The site includes a tattered black flag and stands alongside the grave of Portgas D. Ace on a hilltop overlooking the sea.28 29

Major battles

Edward Newgate is shown reclining with eyes half-closed and stern expression as crew members shout that their target is Whitebeard Edward Newgate during confrontations at sea.30 31

Final stand

Newgate appears in a towering central silhouette during intense confrontations with half his face missing and his body pierced by countless blades yet remaining upright. This image captures his unyielding stance amid overwhelming opposition.32

Island encounter

Newgate is warned against threatening a child with a blade during an encounter that prompts a bearded elder to order him to shut it and not pull the blade on a kid. The moment highlights caution in his interactions.33 34

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