Boodle

Boodle is the mayor of Orange Town. He is an ally of the Straw Hat Pirates during the Orange Town Arc.

Appearance
Boodle is an elderly, bespectacled man, with curling gray hair (black in his youth) distinctly bunched atop his head and down both sides of his neck. He typically wears simple, lightweight shirts and shorts with sandals.

During the Buggy Pirates' occupation of Orange Town, he donned a clumsy set of brown leather armor (consisting of chestplate, gauntlets, and greaves), but discarded this after Buggy's threat was ended.

Personality
As one of its original founders, Boodle is fiercely dedicated to Orange Town and its people, sparing time even for specialty merchants like Hocker—and, after Hocker's death, his faithful pet Chouchou. Though usually pragmatic and coolheaded, his dedication can also manifest as a strong, almost childish pride, spurring him to take unnecessary risks.

Abilities and Powers
In his younger days, Boodle was well-built enough to participate in both farming and carpentry work. However, he was never known to possess any combat skills (and at his current age was easily overpowered by both Buggy and Luffy).

While opposing the Buggy Pirates, he armed himself with a spear.

Past
Boodle was one of many refugees from an unnamed town destroyed by pirates, who proposed a new town be built on an uninhabited part of the Organ Islands. His leadership and efforts united countless people through forty years of labor, developing the wilderness into the bustling port of Orange Town.

Over this period, he maintained an especially curious friendship with a pet-food merchant named Hocker, even patronizing his shop when business was low. When Hocker died of illness, his faithful dog Chouchou—who took up a lifetime vigil outside Hocker's shop—fell into Boodle's unofficial care.

A few months after Hocker's death, Orange Town was invaded by Buggy the Clown and his infamous crew. Unable to oppose them, Boodle and his fellow citizens fled the town, once again becoming refugees. Chouchou alone stayed behind, impelling Boodle to periodically sneak back in and feed him.

Orange Town Arc
On one of his feeding trips, Boodle was shocked to see Chouchou being attacked by a caged Monkey D. Luffy. He explained to Luffy and Nami why the dog was defending the pet store. He also tried to stop Nami from attacking Luffy later after the store was destroyed.

Boodle later challenged Buggy himself, leading the pirate to use his abilities to strangle Boodle. Before Buggy could killed Boodle, the mayor was saved by Luffy. Boodle, despite being grateful, demanded to defeat the pirate himself. He was then knocked out by Luffy, who did so to keep him out of the way. Luffy, Zoro and Nami were able to defeat Buggy's crew and drive them out of the town.

After the townspeople drove Luffy and his friends out of town, Boodle and Chouchou went out to the dock and thanked the three for what they had done.

Buggy's Crew Adventure Chronicles
Later, Boodle and the townspeople chased after Cabaji and Mohji, kicking them out of the town.

From the Decks of the World
After two years, Boodle and Chouchou were seen together at the grand opening of the new pet food shop, which he co-owns.

Major Battles

 * Boodle vs. Buggy (interrupted by Monkey D. Luffy)

Non-Playable Appearances

 * One Piece: Become the Pirate King!
 * Set Sail Pirate Crew!
 * Dragon Dream!
 * One Piece
 * One Piece: Pirates Carnival
 * One Piece Treasure Cruise

Trivia

 * Boodle has several meanings in colloquial English, but in the context of the character is most likely meant to reference the poodle dog, reflecting his affinity for Chouchou (as well as his hairstyle).
 * Boodle's favorite food is salmon.

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