Marco Phoenix Van Pease is one of the most beloved characters for anime fans in general. In almost every rating of characters, it occupies a leading position in popularity. The nickname "phoenix" is due to the devil's fruit of the rarest type - the mythical zoan, thanks to which the pirate gained the ability to turn into a blue-flamed phoenix.
Character and appearance
In the anime, he is portrayed as a tall, thin blond with tousled hair. He wears a bright pink jacket and navy blue pants; the belt is decorated with a blue ribbon. On his chest is a large tattoo in the form of a cross - a symbol of the Whitebeard pirates. Phoenix Marco joined the team of the Strongest Man on Earth about 22 years ago. The exact age is unknown, but, apparently, youth remains thanks to the strength of its fruit Akum no mi. He has a high level of intelligence, has the ability to strategic thinking, which allowed him to become the right hand of Whitebeard. He treats his captain as a father, and to other team members as brothers. After Ace died, he tried hard to protect Luffy.
According to information that the manga author provided on his blog, Marco Van Pease's birthday is October 5, and his favorite food is fried kimchi with crab sauce.
Strength and Abilities
Marco, as a former member of the team of one of the four emperors of the seas, has tremendous power. He has good hand-to-hand fighting skills, perfectly mastered his devilish fruit, thanks to which it has high regeneration. Trained in fencing skills, as well as the will of armament and observation at the level of the strongest world Van Pease. Able to combine khaki abilities with the fruit. In a clash with the naval admiral, Kizaru was not inferior to him at all.
Not strong in long-distance battles, like all fruit trees, it loses its ability from kaeroseki and when completely immersed in sea water.
Famous Battles of Marco Van Peace
Almost all the battles known to date took place in the Whitebeard and Sea Watch pirate war:
- Marco vs. Admiral Kizaru. A skirmish at the very beginning of the Battle of Marineford. Covering his captain, he blocked a shot of light. This was followed by an exchange of weak punches. The pirate mockingly said that he was in pain.
- Marco vs. Squard. Traitor Squard sticks a sword in Whitebeard. Having lost his temper, the hero frantically attacks and kills him, typing his head in Moby Dick.
- Skirmish with Admiral Aokiji. Defending the wounded Luffy, throws the sentinel back. Opponents exchange blows, on which everything ends.
The manga also mentions that during the timeskip, the rest of the Whitebeard team went to the War of Revenge. But in the anime, this moment is not shown.