Jaguar D. Saul
Jaguar D. Saul is a giant drifter who washes ashore near Ohara and forms a bond with young Nico Robin during the island's crisis. He is known for revealing his full name to Robin and for his involvement in the events that lead to the island's destruction by Marine forces. Jaguar D. Saul plans to build a raft after injuring his leg and later carries Robin while fleeing from warships.
Throughout his encounters Jaguar D. Saul demonstrates a distinctive laugh and expresses regret over the unfolding events. He discusses the Void Century with Robin and later appears in her memories as someone who respected a shared will. His actions include standing at the Northwest Shore hideout and confronting Marine officers during the attack on Ohara.
Appearance
Jaguar D. Saul is depicted as a massive bearded giant with a scarred face. He wears a black hat and stands out due to his enormous size compared to the rocky terrain around Ohara. His expressions often include sweat flying from his face during intense moments.1
In later scenes Jaguar D. Saul appears with a large spotted body while holding a rifle. He is shown sitting with a serious profile and glaring with sweat drops visible on his face. His stature remains prominent even when waist-deep in water holding a wooden raft overhead.23
Personality
Jaguar D. Saul frequently bursts into wild laughter described as DERESHI-SHISHI. He encourages young Nico Robin to laugh more and notes that people have told him he is not good at laughing. This trait appears even during tense exchanges where he insists he is not interested in secrets.4
Jaguar D. Saul shows deep remorse by clutching his head with both hands while tears stream down his face. He apologizes repeatedly to Robin upon realizing the scale of the destruction around Ohara. His reactions include alarm when sensing the attack on the island from his Northwest Shore hideout.56
History
Arrival at Ohara
Jaguar D. Saul first encounters young Nico Robin on a rocky hillside near Ohara after struggling in the surf. He lies face-down before her and reveals his full name while planning to build a raft due to his injured leg. He discusses his family line and the meaning of the D. in his name during their initial conversation.78
The attack on Ohara
Jaguar D. Saul builds and tests a raft on the shore while talking with young Nico Robin about her mother and the forbidden Void Century. He stands alone on the rocky Northwest Shore looking out to sea when he senses the attack on Ohara and reacts with alarm. Explosions echo as warships appear on the horizon.910
Escape from the island
Jaguar D. Saul carries young Nico Robin while charging through water and debris during the confrontation with Marine forces. He erupts from the water in rage questioning the justice of the actions and uses an attack called ICE TIME CAPSULE to freeze waves around the ships. He sets Robin down on the shore and urges her to run while coughing heavily.11
Early encounters near Ohara
Jaguar D. Saul first meets young Nico Robin during a rainstorm after she flees from angry villagers and pirates who blame her for their troubles. He reveals knowledge of her background and shares that he too appears on a wanted list. In the course of their time together he locates a Poneglyph and notes the potential for Enies Lobby to face destruction.1213
Reunion on Elbaf
Relationships
Jaguar D. Saul forms a close connection with young Nico Robin after their meeting near Ohara. He praises her laugh and shares stories about his family line while she introduces herself simply as Robin. Their bond continues in later memories where he states it is his duty to observe her life choices because he respected a shared will.416
Jaguar D. Saul expresses sorrow over the events involving Nico Robin's mother Olivia during the Ohara incident. He appears in Robin's memories regarding her life choices and is referenced by Spandam in claims about those events. Later flashbacks show him as a silhouette carrying child Robin amid destruction.1718