Shiryu
Shiryu is the former head guard of Impel Down whose strength matches that of Warden Magellan during periods when the warden is unavailable. He later joins the Blackbeard Pirates as captain of the second ship after escaping during the prison breakout and is known for his ruthless actions toward prisoners as well as his use of the Clear-Clear Fruit to turn invisible in later confrontations.
Shiryu participates in the defense of Impel Down before aligning with Marshall D. Teach and the escaped Level Six criminals. He appears at Marineford among the Blackbeard Pirates and later takes part in operations on Hachinosu and against figures such as Garp.
Appearance
Shiryu wears a dark double-breasted coat with a circular belt buckle and a captain's hat along with an eyepatch over one eye. He carries a sword at his side and is often shown smoking a cigar with smoke effects visible near his face. Close-up depictions emphasize his stern expression, intense eyes, and slight smile along with a cross-shaped earring.12
Shiryu appears in silhouette with dark shading and a serious gaze before later panels show him with a wide grin and visible teeth. He stands with his sword drawn amid chains and fallen guards while wearing a long coat and hat during action sequences.21
Personality
Shiryu treats prisoners as amusement and shows no concern when accused of cutting them down without reason. He replies coldly that he does not care about cutting down trash and continues his actions with a dismissive attitude even when warned by superiors.34
Shiryu expresses infinite boredom that makes him want to die while smoking and acknowledges his death row sentence without further chances. He agrees to keep warnings in mind yet proceeds with his tasks in a confident and smirking manner.56
Abilities and powers
Shiryu strength matches Warden Magellan when Magellan is unavailable and he serves as the main threat during those periods. He engages guards with his sword on Level 4 and slices through them while apologizing for cutting them down.78
Shiryu obtains the Clear-Clear Fruit and uses it to turn invisible during confrontations. He performs a surprise stabbing attack from invisibility and laughs while commanding his target to eat the attack.910
Shiryu obtains the Clear-Clear Fruit which allows him to turn invisible and launch surprise attacks. He uses this ability during confrontations and laughs while questioning intruders who recognize the power as belonging to another user.1112
Shiryu is confirmed as the captain of the second ship within the Blackbeard Pirates and maintains this role during operations across the New World. He communicates with other crew members while holding a Den Den Mushi and displays a wide grin during such exchanges.1314
History
Impel Down
Shiryu serves as head guard on Level 6 and comments on the escape situation while offering to lend a hand after targets move upward through a hole to Level 5. He confirms he will move to respond and receives assignment from Magellan to confront Blackbeard.158
Shiryu first appears in the monitor room during the Impel Down crisis where he reacts to the prisoners' movements and offers assistance after noting the targets have moved upward through a hole. He identifies the situation as the prison's failure and suggests informing higher authorities while standing before screens displaying the chaos.1617
Shiryu is present after defeating guards in the monitor room area and warns staff not to tattle or Magellan will come. He stands over fallen guards holding a rifle with blood stains visible.1819
Marineford
Blackbeard invites Shiryu to join his crew after the Impel Down breakout and Shiryu thanks him for saving them while stating he already knows the consequences of staying. Shiryu later appears at Marineford among the escaped Level Six criminals and confirms he is sticking with them.2021
Shiryu later appears at Marineford among the escaped prisoners and confirms his allegiance to the group when questioned by Sengoku. He states he is sticking with the criminals and shows satisfaction at being present during the unfolding events.2223
Joining the Blackbeard Pirates
After the breakout Shiryu accepts an invitation from Marshall D. Teach to join the crew while acknowledging the risks of remaining behind. He expresses that he has been waiting for such an opportunity and thanks the group for the rescue during their departure from the prison.24
Relationships
Shiryu interacts with Magellan who warns him about remaining on death row and assigns him tasks while noting he will likely return Shiryu to a cell afterward. Shiryu acknowledges the warning and proceeds with the orders given.56
Shiryu receives an offer from Marshall D. Teach to join the crew and responds that he has been waiting to meet a man like him. He later criticizes the crew's carelessness with an annoyed tone while traveling with them in the New World.2526
Shiryu interacts with Marshall D. Teach by accepting the offer to join the crew and later warns about the group's carelessness during their travels on a log raft. He responds with a smirk to the invitation and expresses prior anticipation for meeting such a leader.2427
Shiryu communicates with Lafitte via Den Den Mushi while reacting to reports about ongoing activities and chuckles about a certain individual's survival. He maintains his role as second ship captain during these exchanges aboard the crew's vessels.2829
Major battles
Shiryu engages in combat on Level 4 by slicing through guards with his sword in a dynamic action pose. He later appears among five enemies including Blackbeard and is recognized by marines during the chaos on Level 4 Inferno Hell.130
Shiryu performs a surprise stabbing attack on Garp during the confrontation on Hachinosu and laughs while announcing his name. Marines recognize him as the attacker from Impel Down after he stabs Garp in the torso from invisibility.1031
Hachinosu confrontation
Shiryu engages in combat on Hachinosu where he appears alongside other crew members and notes concerns about excessive damage during the events. He stands present as the group deals with intruders and the island's reactions.323334
During the clash involving Garp Shiryu uses invisibility to stab the target from hiding and laughs after the attack lands. Marines recognize him as the former Impel Down figure responsible for the strike while he smirks in the aftermath.3536