Lord Holdem
Lord Holdem is a Beast Pirates Headliner and Lion Smile user who operates in the Bakura District. He serves under Kaido's forces and directs subordinates such as Gazelleman in capturing targets. Holdem becomes known for holding O-Tama captive in the jaws of the lion beast on his body while confronting intruders and later leading destruction in Kuri-Okobore Town.
Appearance
Lord Holdem possesses a massive torso that dominates scenes with an open shirt and striped armbands. A lion head visibly protrudes from his abdomen as part of his Lion Smile ability. The figure later appears as a horned minotaur-like form during street confrontations and as a large tiger-like figure when leading operations.123
Holdem wears dark patterned pants, boots, and a hat with a circular emblem. His right fist often appears clenched and raised during confrontations. The lion beast on his torso displays a striped pattern along with sharp teeth and a growling expression.42
Personality
Lord Holdem displays an aggressive mood when subordinates report and when addressing captives. He angrily orders the girl to stop staring at his face and demands why she looks at him defiantly. Holdem laughs loudly while ordering attacks and states he loves the sorrowful screams of inferior commoners.56
Holdem reacts with shock to news of damage to his residence and accuses groups of destroying his house through sumo wrestling. He threatens to crush the hostage immediately if anyone moves and refuses to return the captive while insulting challengers.78
Abilities and powers
Lord Holdem uses the Lion Smile ability that allows a living lion beast named Kamijiro to protrude from his stomach. The lion head can lunge outward from his body as an attack and holds captives within its jaws. Holdem directs the lion's actions from on top of the beast during confrontations.1910
Holdem leads Beast Pirates in operations that include directing the destruction of multiple bridges and port ships. He declares the next target with a raised finger and states that ships will never sail again while laughing about the plan succeeding.1112
History
Capture of Tama
Bakura District capture
Confrontation in Bakura Town
Operations in Kuri
Holdem later leads Beast Pirates in Kuri-Okobore Town where he questions why bandits continue stealing food. He directs destruction of bridges linking regions and laughs triumphantly as ships burn at the port.1811
Holdem later appears in Kuri-Okobore Town confronting bandits over repeated food thefts and demands explanations from captured villagers. He grabs individuals by the collar while roaring accusations and threatens groups to extract information about ongoing raids.1920
Relationships
Lord Holdem maintains direct command over Gazelleman who reports captures and receives orders to present useful individuals immediately. The headliner evaluates captives based on their demonstrated skills such as taming animals and decides their immediate utility for larger plans involving rebel leaders.2122
Holdem interacts with his own stomach lion Kamijiro through constant bickering that subordinates treat as routine despite the shared body causing internal attacks. He questions O-Tama directly about her abilities after the lion's actions subside and uses her presence to target larger threats like the Atamayama thieves.2324
Major battles
Lord Holdem confronts Luffy after the destruction of his house and holds O-Tama hostage in the lion jaws. He laughs while questioning how Luffy plans to save the girl and orders the lion to rip the target to pieces. Luffy-taro defeats Lord Holdem with a single blow that sends him flying.325
Holdem shouts his own name in rage during the fight in the Flower Capital. The crowd yells his name as he is sent flying backward with crash lines and dust. Townspeople later identify Luffy as the one who sent both Yokozuna Urashima and Holdem flying.2627