Summary
- The World Government in One Piece has concealed many secrets, and only a few characters, including some of the oldest, possess knowledge of the true history of the world.
- These old characters like Sengoku, Brook, and Kureha are sought after for their knowledge, as pirates and others want to learn more about the world.
- Giants like Hajrudin, Oimo, Kashii, and Jarul are physically stronger than most individuals and are among the oldest characters in One Piece.
The world of One Piece is filled with all sorts of mysteries. Most of these secrets have been hidden by the World Government, out of fear that people might launch a rebellion. There are only a few characters, who know the truth, but they have either feigned ignorance or gone into hiding.
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Many of these characters are gray and weak; thus, they cannot defend themselves from any threats. Pirates and other people who want to learn more about the world have sought out these old One Piece characters because of their knowledge.
UPDATED on August 15th, 2024, by Suzail Ahmad: If the Final Saga of One Piece has proven anything, it is that the older characters are not to be messed with. Fans have had the opportunity to see characters like Monkey D. Garp who is almost 80 years old, beat up several members of the Blackbeard Pirates. Aside from Garp's demolition of Hachinosu, there have been many instances where older characters have wreaked havoc.
These characters have a ton of fighting experience, so they know how to maneuver themselves out of a difficult situation. Additionally, most old One Piece characters have superior Haki as they have mastered its use over the years. With that in mind, here are some of the oldest One Piece characters.
The ages of the Gorosei have not been confirmed, but it is heavily implied that they are over 100 years old.
20 Tsuru
Age: 76
- Devil Fruit: Woshu Wosho no Mi
Tsuru joined the Marines many years prior to the current timeline. She is treated as a legend by the Marines because of her past achievements. Tsuru was feared by Doflamingo, who was one of the most evil characters in the series.
When it came to strength, Tsuru was not a pushover. She ate the Woshu Woshu no Mi, a Paramecia-type Devil Fruit that allowed her to clean the malice from the hearts of criminals. As a Vice Admiral, Tsuru could also use Haki without any problems.
19 Rayleigh
Age: 78
- Devil Fruit: No
Silvers Rayleigh was the right-hand man of the late Gol D. Roger. In fact, Roger's first crew member was Rayleigh. The two were joined by many people, and ultimately they came to be known as the Roger Pirates.
Silvers Rayleigh is an exceptionally skilled fighter who could easily hold his own against an Admiral, which was a big achievement. He was also adept at using Haki, and he even passed his knowledge on to Luffy.
18 Garp
Age: 78
- Devil Fruit: No
Monkey D. Garp is known as the Hero of the Marines. He was very young when he joined the organization, but it didn't take him long to become popular. Once Garp attained the position of Vice Admiral, he started rejecting promotions. Garp remained a Vice Admiral because he did not want to work directly under the thumb of the Celestial Dragons.
Presently, Garp is 78 years old, which makes him one of the oldest active Marines. His age doesn't seem to affect him at all, which shows how impressive he is as a fighter. Garp possesses all three types of Haki, and he can use them expertly. So, it's hardly surprising that he was the only Marine who came close to catching Gol D. Roger.
17 Sengoku
Age: 79
- Devil Fruit: Hito Hito no Mi, Model: Daibutsu
Prior to the time skip, Sengoku was the Fleet Admiral of the Marines. Sengoku is one of the two Marines who are able to use all three types of Haki. His strength was acknowledged by Roger, who specifically mentioned him along with Garp as the only Marines who stood a chance against him.
He possesses the Hito Hito no Mi, Model: Daibutsu, a Mythical Zoan-type Devil Fruit that allows him to transform into a giant golden Buddha. Sengoku is presently 79 years old, making him one of the most experienced fighters in the series. He is wise and knowledgeable about many different things. He is also one of the few surviving people from the era of Gol D. Roger.
16 Hajrudin
Age: 81
- Devil Fruit: No
Hajrudin is the captain of the New Giant Pirates and a member of the Straw Hat Grand Fleet. He debuted in the Dressrosa arc as a participant in the tournament taking place in the Corrida Colosseum. Hajrudin wanted to get his hands on the Mera Mera no Mi, which he believed would make him unstoppable.
Hajrudin is a giant, hailing from Elbaf, which means that he is physically stronger than most individuals. Like all the other members of his race, he is among the oldest One Piece characters.
15 Brook
Age: 90
- Devil Fruit: Yomi Yomi no Mi
Brook is the musician of the Straw Hat Pirates. Before joining the crew, Brook used to be a member of the Rumbar Pirates. He sailed with them until they were all killed by poisoning. Brook's Yomi Yomi no Mi revived him again, and he remained on the ship.
Brook wandered the seas till he found Thriller Bark, where his shadow was stolen by Gecko Moria and used to revive Ryuma's corpse. Brook tried to reclaim it, but he failed to beat Ryuma. Eventually, he was helped by the Straw Hat Pirates. At the time of his debut, Brook was 88 years old, and currently he is 90 years old.
14 San Juan Wolf
Age: 99
- Devil Fruit: Deka Deka no Mi
San Juan Wolf is one of the Ten Titan Captains of the Blackbeard Pirates. At some point, he was captured by the World Government and imprisoned on Level 6 of Impel Down. He remained there until Blackbeard gave him the opportunity to break out and join his crew.
San Juan Wolf possesses the Deka Deka no Mi, a Paramecia-type Devil Fruit that allows him to increase his size. He can become big enough to stand on the ocean floor, which makes him the tallest character in One Piece.
13 St. Jaygarcia Saturn
Age: Over 100
- Devil Fruit: Unconfirmed
St. Jaygarcia Saturn is the main antagonist of the Egghead arc. As the Godhead of Science and Defense, Jaygarcia Saturn took it upon himself to eliminate Vegapunk and ensure that the scientist would not escape from the island. Despite looking like an old man, St. Jaygarcia Saturn is one of the strongest characters in One Piece.
He possesses Conqueror's Haki, with which he is able to knock out characters even if they are far away. Additionally, he has access to a Yokai form, allowing him to morph into Gyuki. In his transformed state, Jaygarcia Saturn's size increases by several folds. He gains multiple limbs that can pierce through the most rigid objects.
12 St. Ethanbaron V. Nusjuro
Age: Over 100
- Devil Fruit: Unconfirmed
St. Ethanbaron V. Nusjuro is the Godhead of Finance. Like the other Gorosei, his name was also revealed in the Egghead arc. Ethanbaron V. Nusjuro arrived on the island after Saturn used a summoning circle.
St. Ethanbaron V. Nusjuro can turn into Bakotsu, a Yokai that looks like a dead horse with no skin. While using the Yokai form, Ethanbaron V. Nusjuro can move at very high speeds. He can blitz most of his opponents and freeze them. The slashes generate so much power that they can bypass the defense of the Pacifista.
11 St. Marcus Mars
Age: Over 100
- Devil Fruit: Unconfirmed
St. Marcus Mars made his way to Egghead Island after Jaygarcia Saturn used a summoning circle. Marcus Mars is a ruthless individual who is willing to kill anyone who tries to stand in the way of the World Government.
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St. Marcus Mars' Yokai form is based on Itsumade. Whenever he enters the Yokai form, Marcus Mars can move at lightning quick speed, making it nearly impossible to hit him. St. Marcus Mars also has top-notch regeneration, so he can recover from almost any kind of injury within seconds.