Gordon

Gordon is the former king of Elegia Kingdom and the foster parent of Uta. He is a major character in One Piece Film: Red.

Appearance
Gordon is a tall man with broad shoulders and thin limbs. He has a double chin, and his head is slightly elongated with a scar running across his forehead. The skin on the left side of the scar is of a different color. His head is bald on top, but long gray hair grows on the sides, and he has sideburns. He wears sunglasses and what appear to be headphones. His attire consists of a dull green double-breasted coat with buttons, a frilled white dress shirt and cravat, slim gray pants and leather shoes. He also has a rosary bead with a purple tassel at the hem of his coat.

12 years ago, he lacked the scar on his forehead, had blond hair, and wore a white outfit.

Personality
Gordon is a kind-hearted individual, as he raised Uta despite her being responsible for the destruction of his kingdom, accepting that it was ultimately an accident.

He enjoys music and teaching music, something that he continued doing despite the destruction of his kingdom. After New Genesis failed, he is seen teaching a new generation of musicians.

Abilities and Powers
As a former king, Gordon used to have authority over the citizens of Elegia. He is very knowledgeable in music, as seen in him conducting orchestras in Elegia before the destruction. He also has the teaching skills to help Uta fully develop her singing abilities.

Uta
Uta was raised by Gordon since the age of 9, while also teaching her to develop her singing abilities. He continues to deeply care for Uta after he opposed her plans for New Genesis, going as far to sacrifice his own body to save Luffy and convince Uta to stop her plans.

Shanks
Shanks entrusted Gordon with Uta after he decided to take the blame for Elegia's destruction, indicating the two were on good terms.

Past
12 years ago, Gordon was the king of Elegia until the kingdom was destroyed by Tot Musica. Before that, he also taught music and conducted orchestras. At some point, he found out about Uta's plans for capturing her fans forever in the Uta World.

One Piece Film: Red
Gordon first appeared after Uta had already begun her plans for New Genesis. He saw Luffy, Law, Bepo, and Bartolomeo fleeing from Uta's soldiers and brought them inside some ruins. He explained the situation to them, asking them to help him stop her. When Luffy later faced Uta, Gordon jumped in front of him and took the attack, getting pierced in the stomach in the process. He then tried to convince Uta to stop, but failed. After Shanks and Luffy destroy Tot Musica, he opens a new music school and starts to teach a new generation of musicians.

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