Vice Admiral Saul
Vice Admiral Saul is a giant former Marine officer who deserted during the destruction of Ohara after choosing to protect young Nico Robin instead of following orders. He drifted to the island by chance, met Robin on the rocky hillside, and later confronted his former allies to help her escape the Buster Call. Saul now lives on Elbaf where he opened the Walrus Folk School and reunited with Robin after twenty-two years.
Appearance
Vice Admiral Saul is a massive bearded giant who wears a black hat and towers over other characters. His face shows scars and intense expressions marked by sweat drops during confrontations. Saul carries stacks of books while fleeing and uses a partisan weapon in battle.12
Saul's silhouette appears against burning islands and he looms with outstretched hands during rescues. His massive body remains visible even when face-down in shallow water after collapsing.34
Personality
Saul erupts into loud wild laughter with the signature sound DERESHI SHI SHI and praises others for attempting to mimic it. He admits people say he is bad at laughing yet continues the habit even after long separations.56
Saul follows his own sense of justice even when it conflicts with government missions and declares he no longer knows what justice means after defying orders. He urges Robin to live and teaches her to smile during hardship while predicting she will meet nakama.78
Abilities and powers
Vice Admiral Saul demonstrates immense physical strength through powerful jumps that allow him to close distances rapidly during combat on Elbaf. He employs a technique called Vagabond Drill to strike opponents effectively against threats like the Dream Demon. Saul also wields large shields to block escape routes and protect groups from advancing dangers such as fire or sleepwalking children.91011
History
Jaguar D. Saul drifted to Ohara by chance and was labeled a drifter giant when young Nico Robin first encountered him on the rocky hillside. He planned to build a raft due to his injured leg and agreed not to reveal his presence while Robin promised the same.1213
Saul built and tested a raft on the shore while discussing the Void Century and Poneglyphs with Robin. He revealed the government threat to Ohara and reacted with fury upon learning Robin could read Poneglyphs.1314
During the Buster Call Saul deserted the Marines, carried books while fleeing the burning island, and shielded Robin from cannon fire. He was struck by the attack yet urged Robin to escape on his raft before being captured.158
Saul later settled on Elbaf and opened the Walrus Folk School twenty years ago. He reunited with Robin after reading about Vegapunk's broadcast and confirmed his survival during a prank collapse in shallow water.1617
Ohara encounter
Jaguar D. Saul encounters young Nico Robin on a rocky hillside near Ohara after drifting there by chance. He claims prior travel to the Grand Line and observation of Devil Fruit users while encouraging Robin to laugh with him. Saul completes a raft on the shore and reacts with shock upon learning Robin can read Poneglyphs and plans to become an archaeologist.181920
Ohara and Settlement on Elbaf
Jaguar D. Saul drifted to Ohara by chance as a young giant and encountered Nico Robin on a rocky hillside where she kept his secret after their first meeting. He possessed her wanted poster and discussed the risks of Enies Lobby destruction while discovering a Poneglyph during his time there. Saul later settled on Elbaf and opened a school in the same year he received permission from a horned armored warrior at the Owl Library, allowing him to live freely while teaching learned folks.2122
Reunion and Investigations
After the events involving the Buster Call, Saul appears much larger than surrounding characters on Elbaf and reunites with Robin who recognizes him immediately. He expresses long anticipation of seeing her and warns her not to approach while noting her growth since their separation. Saul and Robin later investigate the Owl Library ruins together where he questions the meaning of the events with a confused expression and notes the absence of burned books on completely empty shelves.232425
Relationships
Saul met young Nico Robin on Ohara and quickly formed a bond after she kept his secret. He reacted strongly to her quick answer about keeping secrets and later carried her during the escape while teaching her to smile.128
Saul spoke with Olivia about her story and urged her to return to her hometown after the mission. He later compared adult Robin's appearance to her mother Olivia during their reunion on Elbaf.76
Saul forms a bond with young Nico Robin after she keeps his secret on the hillside near Ohara. He reacts strongly to her quick answer about keeping secrets and later carries her during the escape while teaching her to live. Saul compares adult Robin's appearance to her mother Olivia during their reunion on Elbaf.1826
Saul speaks with Olivia about her story and urges her to return to her hometown after the mission on Ohara. He later settles on Elbaf and opens the Walrus Folk School while protecting children from dangers like sleepwalking incidents and forest threats.272829
Bond with Nico Robin
Saul forms a connection with Nico Robin that allows her to recognize him years later on Elbaf after Vegapunk's broadcast confirms his survival. Robin tearfully confirms that the giant captain's name is Saul while seeking validation from others. He encourages young Robin during her time of fear and later stands beside her observing village situations while investigating ruins.303132
Major battles
Saul confronted Marine forces on the ship after deserting and threw a Marine ship during the battle at Ohara. He used a partisan weapon and questioned Sakazuki about the justice of the Buster Call while shielding Robin.3334
On Elbaf Saul blocked escape routes with large shields to stop sleepwalking children from reaching flames. He was suddenly injured and collapsed after approaching a horned child during the incident.3536
Incidents on Elbaf
On Elbaf Saul blocks escape routes with large shields to stop sleepwalking children from reaching flames during an incident where he is suddenly injured and collapses after approaching a horned child. He is confirmed as a former vice admiral and allows Robin and Chopper to hide in his hair during battle while growling that one opponent should go down soon.373839