Masira
Masira is the boss of the Masira Pirates, a salvage crew that claims sunken ships in its territory. He holds a bounty of 23,000,000 Beli and operates a large monkey-faced salvage vessel. Masira is known for his enthusiastic commands during salvage operations and his later cooperation with the Straw Hat crew and Mont Blanc Cricket to locate the Knock Up Stream.
Throughout his encounters Masira demonstrates both territorial aggression and eventual alliance with outsiders who share his interest in ancient relics. His actions include confronting intruders, battling sea monsters, and participating in ship repairs and feasts before the ascent.
Appearance
Masira wears an orange vest labeled MASIRA along with large headphones also marked MASIRA that feature monkey-like ears and teeth. He keeps goggles on his forehead or over his eyes during dives and displays a wide toothy grin in many situations.12
Masira possesses a star-shaped scar on his left shoulder and wears dark spotted pants along with an armband labeled MASIRA. His spiky hair and muscular build emphasize his ape-like silhouette when he stands on deck or shore.3
Personality
Masira reacts with embarrassment when questioned about his appearance and denies resembling a monkey while smiling. He blushes visibly with a heart symbol appearing beside his cheek during such exchanges.4
Masira shows enthusiasm for salvage work by loudly ordering his crew and inviting observers to watch the operation. He later expresses happiness at meeting the Straw Hat crew and declares the rum tastes great during a celebratory feast.56
Abilities and powers
Masira delivers a powerful underwater punch called Monkey Punch that strikes a giant sea monster directly in the face and produces shockwaves through the water. He swims downward while wearing goggles and later dives headfirst into the ocean to investigate trouble.7
Masira commands his crew to attach lifting cradles and raise sunken ships from the seabed using ropes and hooks. He coordinates with Shoujou to locate ocean currents and positions his vessel near whirlpools during the approach to the Knock Up Stream.58
History
Masira first encounters the Straw Hat crew during a salvage attempt when Robin requests permission to observe the process. He agrees enthusiastically and directs his crew to attach cradles to a massive sunken ship on the ocean floor. The operation proceeds with ropes and hooks lowered toward the vessel while Sanji, Zoro, and Luffy explore nearby in barrel suits.9
Initial Salvage Operations
Masira first confronts the Straw Hat crew over salvage rights and declares every sunken ship belongs to him as his territory. He agrees to let the visitors observe after a brief exchange and orders his crew to begin lifting operations.1011
Masira dives to confront a sea monster that attacks his divers and later reacts with shock when an unknown force pulls a ship upward from below. He laughs upon learning the Straw Hats originate from East Blue and continues salvage work alongside his brother Shoujou.12
Jaya
Masira and Shoujou panic outside Mont Blanc Cricket's house after hearing a gunshot and fearing for their boss. They scream loudly at the windows demanding to know what happened and accuse the visitors of harming Cricket before peeking inside with tears and shouts.13
Masira and Shoujou later assist Mont Blanc Cricket by repairing the Straw Hat ship and offering lodging after a meal. They participate in a feast and present ancient bird relics that match descriptions in Noland's log before helping locate the Knock Up Stream.1415
Relationships
Masira leads the Masira Pirates whose crew performs loud music and reacts with excitement to his commands while operating the salvage vessel. The crew pulls ropes to rescue him during attacks and emphasizes teamwork as Masira Pirates.1016
Masira works closely with Shoujou who identifies Luffy's group as enemies of his brother and later joins Masira in celebrating the discovery of the golden bell's sound. The pair panic together outside Cricket's house and offer to reinforce the ship for the ascent.1714
Masira works with Shoujou to explain the historical use of Southbirds by sailors and demands the crew catch one to head south. He presents artifacts from years of diving and confirms the Southbird remains real and native to the island.18
Masira joins Shoujou and Mont Blanc Cricket in celebrating the sound of the golden bell heard from the sky. He agrees that the City of Gold exists above and shares the emotional confirmation with tears in his eyes alongside the others.19
Major battles
Masira battles a colossal sea monster underwater after it lunges at him during a dive. He escapes its jaws and lands a decisive Monkey Punch that causes the creature's eye to widen in pain before returning to the surface.7
Masira attacks the deck of the Straw Hat ship in rage after realizing intruders have entered his territory and stolen treasures. He rampages until interrupted by the arrival of a giant sea creature that swallows the vessel.2021
Masira swings down from trees with a Big Chop attack aimed at Bellamy after Cricket is pinned and injured. He lands near Bellamy's crew and later cries out in horror with Shoujou at the sight of the wrecked ship.2223