Kuzan

Admiral Aokiji is one of the 3 Admirals and was the first one for the Straw Hat crew to meet, and is currently the only one. His only superior, beside the World Government is Sengoku the Buddha.

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 * Japanese Name: 青キジ大将
 * Romanized Name: Aokiji Taishō, Kuzan (real name)
 * English Name: n/a
 * Current Occupation: Marine Admiral
 * Nicknames: "The Blue Pheasant"
 * Affiliations: Marines
 * Japanese VA: Koyasu Takehito
 * English VA: n/a
 * First Appearance: Chapter 318
 * Lastest Appearance: Chapter 439
 * Fighting Style: Devil Fruit powers
 * Devil Fruit: Hie Hie no Mi
 * Meaning: Chilly Chilly Fruit
 * English Name: n/a
 * Type: Logia
 * Effect: Allows the user to transform into ice as well as control it.

Personality
Admiral Aokiji is a sleepy, somewhat lazy fellow, evidenced by the "sleepmask" he constantly wears over his eyes - this is possibly, in a humorous manner, due to the hibernative effects that cold temperatures can place upon living organisms. He even states that he's an upholder of "lazy justice", and always have a relaxed attitude - whether he flirts with Robin and Nami, or announces that he's going to kill Luffy's crew. He also tends to enjoy travelling by bicycle, overtop of the ocean. Aokiji is a loyal follower of the world government (even if he does as he pleases) and carries out his orders, but his sense of justice differs greatly from that of his fellow admiral, Akainu's, "absolute justice".

Abilities and Powers
His logia Devil Fruit powers allow for him to freeze the area and safely cross as well as become living ice, as he is the user of the Hie Hie no Mi (ヒエヒエの実 Ice Ice Fruit). He is called the strongest fighter in the Marines, and the second Marine officer who has defeated Luffy in battle, the first being Captain Smoker.

Attacks

 * Ice Age (氷河時代(アイス･エイジ)): An attack used only near the ocean or other large area of water. Aokiji places his hand in the water, then in an instant freezes it (anything in/on it) completely solid. The actual extend of the ice can stretch for miles and last for over a week.


 * Ice Sabre (アイスサーベル): Aokiji picks up several thin objects, such as blades of grass, and throws them into the air. Then he blows on them with an icy breath that freezes them into a large, jagged, sword of ice.


 * Ice Time (アイスタイム): Aokiji touches his opponent's body then freezes them into a human ice statue. They can remain alive for some time in their icy form, but any decent hit will shatter them to pieces.


 * Ice Block Partisan (アイス塊(ブロック)「両棘矛」(パルチザン)): Aokiji creates several spears made of ice and then hurls them at the enemy.


 * Ice Time Capsule (アイスタイムカプセル): Using his powers, Aokiji slowly encases his enemy in ice. It is undetermined if the enemy is killed or simply frozen in place.

Past Story
Aokiji was revealed to have been at least indirectly involved in the incident at Ohara that prompted the Marines to put a price on Robin's head. At that time, Vice-Admiral Kuzan (クザン中将 Kuzan Chūjō), as he was known before his promotion, appears to have been responsible for the deployment of Cipher Pol No. 9 in pursuit of the "criminal" archaeologists of Ohara. While the full extent of his involvement in the incident has yet to be revealed, it is clear that the destruction of the civilian fleet, ordered by the former Vice-Admiral Sakazuki (now known as Admiral Akainu), came as a complete shock to Aokiji.



The original order that had been sent was for all those that had not been involved with the Ohara scholars and the poneglyphs, to be safely transported off the island. However, Akainu's course of action, which was the complete opposite, seemed to genuinely disturb Aokiji. Like many One Piece characters (e.g. Smoker, and Jaguar D. Saul), after witnessing the senseless killing of so many innocent people, it is possible Aokiji came to realize just how low the World Government's morals had sunk. This is further hinted at when Aokiji helped Nico Robin to escape via the use of his Devil Fruit powers, telling her that he would be quick to come after her, if he ever felt that she was a danger. Like Smoker, Aokiji seems to follow his own sense of justice. Aokiji also appears to have some connection to Luffy, saying he once "owed a favor" to Luffy's grandfather. This is also the only time that Luffy has looked scared or shocked. It is currently unknown what the nature of this "favor" was, or what his grandfather did for Aokiji to incurred this debt.

Aokiji also was good friends with Jaguar D. Saul. Apparently, one of the reasons that he let Robin go 20 years ago is because of Saul.

Present Story
He set into motion the events of the Water 7 arc and Enies Lobby arc.

Having heard about Crocodile's plan in Arabasta, he went there to stop him olny to be turned away by Smoker. After aquiring information, he managed to track the Straw Hat Pirates to Long Ring Long Land. His meeting with the Straw Hats instilled a feeling in Robin, causing her to leave them in Water 7.

Current Events (Spoilers)
Recently, he was in Water 7 talking with Robin secretly. Apparently, Aokiji and Saul are good friends and 20 years ago, he let Robin go because of his friendship with Saul. He also said that he intended for everything to end at Enies Lobby, but he didn't expect the CP9 to lose to the Straw Hats. Aokiji left by appearing to teleport via his ice abilities. A while later, he is seen leaving Dock 1 on his bike while eating one of Sanji's kebab.

Later, he asked for Garp to lend him a ride on his ship back to Marine HQ because riding back there on his bike was 'such a bother'. He witnessed the Straw Hats new ship Thousand Sunny leaping into the air to escape and, seemingly impressed by it, smiled.

Major Battles

 * Vs Jaguar D. Saul
 * Vs Monkey D. Luffy

Trivia

 * He is known to say "Arararara" sometimes.
 * In Japanese Fan Polls, Aokiji is currently the 16th most popular character.
 * When Aokiji was speaking of Robin's past, that any group she joins are wiped out, is really refering to the situation that of Oliva having to lost her group to Marines attacks on her ship. Aokiji was actully testing the Straw Hat Pirate's friendship with Robin. He attempted to end her life only to find in the end of Enies Lobby arc that he was suprised that Robin found an place to belong.

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