Jesus Burgess
Jesus Burgess is a member of the Blackbeard Pirates who serves as captain of the first ship in their Yonko crew. He is known for his immense physical strength displayed in public confrontations and tournaments as well as his role in the crew's operations across the seas. Burgess participates in hunts for powerful abilities and supports the crew's ambitions under Marshall D. Teach.
His actions include early sightings in towns where he defeats opponents and later involvement in major conflicts such as the battle on Banaro Island and the events surrounding the Corrida Colosseum. Burgess demonstrates loyalty to the crew while pursuing personal gains like the Mera Mera no Mi.
Appearance
Jesus Burgess wears a wrestling mask along with spotted pants and a fur-trimmed outfit that accentuates his massive muscular frame. A crescent moon symbol appears on his belt buckle during crew gatherings. He later appears in a black outfit with a large belt buckle while displaying a wide grin.12
In later scenes Burgess is shown with long hair and striped pants during intense actions. He removes his mask to reveal his face while laughing loudly in front of crowds at the Corrida Colosseum.34
Personality
Jesus Burgess laughs loudly and triumphantly in many situations including after victories and during crew arguments. He defends his attachment to items with heated retorts when questioned by Shiryu about carelessness.56
Burgess shows excitement when declaring it is time to hunt prey and reacts with wild laughter upon realizing situations involving rivals. He boasts about his powers while dismissing concerns from others in the crew.78
Abilities and powers
Jesus Burgess possesses the Buff-Buff Fruit which grants him superhuman strength allowing him to lift and throw massive mountain fragments overhead with one hand. He uses this power to assist crew members by sending objects across distances during conflicts.910
Burgess employs techniques such as the Wave Motion Elbow attack inside arenas and transforms to deliver massive arm strikes labeled LARIA~T and GAILLEON. His attacks cause structural damage to the Corrida Colosseum and create large impacts upon landing from great heights.1112
History
Early encounters
Early crew operations
Burgess stands among the Blackbeard Pirates when a powerful blast sends him and Van Auger tumbling backward across the area. The incident unfolds during crew movements that place multiple members in close proximity to explosive forces. Later scenes place him in the background with his characteristic large frame and hat visible among gathered pirates. These early moments establish his consistent presence within the group across scattered locations and encounters.1516
Corrida Colosseum
Burgess appears among spectators watching arena events unfold and reacts to heated exchanges between fighters such as Cavendish and Bartolomeo. His presence is confirmed among the winners of tournament blocks alongside figures like Lucy and Bartolomeo. These observations occur as the competition progresses through multiple stages with shifting crowd reactions and official rulings.171819
Dressrosa period
Post-Dressrosa activities
Relationships
Jesus Burgess shares a boisterous camaraderie with the rest of the Blackbeard Pirates during moments of crisis and planning. He laughs alongside them when discussing past fights and reacts with the group when their captain faces sudden attacks. This bond shows in how the crew calls out in alarm for their captain while Burgess remains part of the collective response.23
Burgess receives direct communication from Lafitte when the crew searches for his location after operations. The exchange reveals concern from other members who demand he report his position to avoid involving Doc Q in further trouble. Such contact underscores his active link to the group even when separated.24
Burgess draws immediate reactions from crewmates when demonstrating his abilities in front of them. The group expresses shock at his displays of power and questions how he positioned himself ahead during encounters. These moments highlight the mix of surprise and familiarity within the team dynamic.25
Public perception
Burgess draws commentary from spectators who identify him explicitly as a member of the Blackbeard Pirate crew during arena disturbances. His actions prompt warnings that he cannot be trusted despite any temporary perception of him as a potential ally. These public reactions highlight the wariness surrounding his affiliation even in moments of apparent assistance.2627
Crew coordination
Burgess maintains contact with Lafitte and other crew members who seek his location after operations conclude. The communications convey urgency for him to report his position while he remains near sensitive sites. Such exchanges underscore ongoing coordination within the group even when members operate separately.28
Major battles
On Banaro Island Jesus Burgess participates in the fight against Ace but is ordered to stay back as flames engulf the area. He later engages in the Corrida Colosseum tournament where his spiked armor is shattered by Lucy's direct strike.1429
In Dressrosa Jesus Burgess lands with a colossal impact and threatens to kill targets while attempting to steal the Gomu Gomu no Mi but is quickly defeated by Sabo who confronts him about past events. Spectators debate his trustworthiness as a pirate during the confrontation.3021
Corrida Colosseum
Burgess confronts Luffy directly in arena corridors where he laughs about crew trust issues involving Aokiji and identifies the Straw Hat by name. The exchange leads to a Den Den Mushi conversation with Marshall D. Teach that references the Mera Mera no Mi and past connections to Ace. Burgess expresses satisfaction at the prospect of the fruit entering his possession while Luffy vows to prevent that outcome.31
Burgess prepares a powerful strike that shakes the colosseum structure and draws warnings from spectators about dodging the next attack. His armor sustains heavy damage during the exchange while Lucy delivers a roaring counter that further disrupts the surroundings. The sequence leaves visible structural harm to the arena and prompts urgent calls for others to flee the vicinity.323334
Dressrosa
Burgess lands in the city with an impact that cracks the ground and draws mixed reactions from citizens who debate whether to view him as hope or a dangerous pirate. From a rooftop vantage he laughs triumphantly and threatens to eliminate targets while attempting to seize the Gomu Gomu no Mi from a weakened opponent. The arrival prompts immediate concern among onlookers about his intentions and reliability.352736