Benn Beckman

Benn Beckman (ベン・ベックマン, Ben Bekkuman) is the first mate of the Red Hair Pirates.

Appearance
Beckman is a tall man, at least a foot taller than Shanks. In Luffy's hometown, he sports a black hair tied in a ponytail, and is never seen without his rifle nearby or a cigarette in his mouth. In the current storyline, his hair has turned gray and is cut short. He also now has a large X-shaped scar on his left temple.

His outfit has changed very little from his first appearance; he now wears a black, v-neck shirt with three quarter sleeves (whereas he is previously seen wearing a short-sleeved shirt of a similar color and design) along with loose pants (originally of a dark green color, but presently gray) with numerous pockets on them, tucked inside his buckled boots. Like most of the other Red Hair Pirates, he wears a sash around his waist, to which he attaches his rifle in a pistol-like fashion. The only thing added to his attire is his spiral-patterned cape.

Eichiiro Oda has once said in an SBS that Usopp calls him Shofukutei Nezumi (mouse), because he has a mouse-like head.

Personality
Beckman appears to be a lot less fun-loving than the other members of the crew and a lot more relaxed, acting as the level-headed member. He, along with Lucky Roo and Yasopp, is one of Shanks's most trusted crew members as he is always seen when the Red Hair Pirates are featured, usually when something crucial happens.

At times, Beckman seems amazed at the actions of his captain, such as panicking when Luffy is taken or getting even more drunk when he has already drunk a lot before and when Mihawk brings the news of Luffy's first bounty. He is the first to speak out amongst the crew whenever they appear. He is also the first to ask questions about the crew's situation, such as whether the World Government would try to stop them from seeing Whitebeard.

Abilities and Powers
According to Eiichiro Oda, Beckman has the highest IQ of all the characters introduced in the East Blue saga. Since he is a first mate to a Yonko, he presumably possesses a great deal of strength. During the Battle of Marineford, Admiral Kizaru chooses not to fight him, even though he has just fought the First Commander of Whitebeard's crew and Whitebeard himself. It should be noted that Kizaru has, however, continued his attack on Luffy despite Beckman aiming his rifle at him.

Beckman also single-handedly defeats Higuma's crew of mountain bandits, telling Higuma to bring a warship as backup if he wanted to fight them.

Weapons
Beckman carries a flintlock rifle with him, but he has yet to fire it, instead using it as a club on Higuma's men and as a threat against Kizaru.

Romance Dawn


How Benn Beckman came to be a member of Shanks' crew is unknown.

At Luffy's hometown, Beckman tries to explain his captain's decision on refusing to take Luffy with him to sea. Unfortunately, he finds that his captain leaves him in somewhat of an awkward situation since he seems to enjoy mocking the fact Luffy couldn't swim, leaving Beckman to explain that Shanks really isn't that happy all the time. Later on, after the Higuma Incident, Beckman and Roo take on Higuma's men. He shocks Higuma by taking out every last bandit, leaving only Higuma standing.

Arlong Arc
When Mihawk informs the crew about the up-and-coming Luffy, his crew and the Shichibukai throw a party, already being worn out from another party the night before.

Post-Enies Lobby Arc
Beckman is seen with Shanks on their ship visiting Whitebeard. He is shown unfazed during Shanks and Whitebeard's clash.

Prelude to the Whitebeard War
Since Vice Admiral Momonga has recently mentioned that the Red Hair Pirates have intercepted Kaido, it can be assumed that Beckman is standing alongside his crew.

Marineford Arc
During the Battle of Marineford, Beckman prevents Admiral Kizaru from attacking Luffy and Law, telling Kizaru not to move a muscle while aiming his gun at him. Apparently, he is enough of a threat to make even an admiral raise his hands as sign of surrender (albeit in a somewhat sarcastic way). However, Kizaru makes one last attempt to kill Luffy by shooting his beams at him. Luffy escapes alive in Law's submarine and the pirates leave the battlefield peacefully taking Ace and Whitebeard's bodies with them.

After the War
Beckman is seen at Ace and Whitebeard's funeral somewhere in the New World.

Major Battles

 * Benn Beckman and Lucky Roo vs. Mountain Bandits
 * Red Hair Pirates vs. Kaido and his crew (unseen)

Merchandise
Beckman has been featured in One Piece Gashapon sets and Portrait of Pirates.

Translation and Dub Issues

 * In the 4Kids English dub, Beckman's cigarette is edited out.

Trivia

 * When Oda gave his name, Oda joked he was called "Shofukutei Nezumi" because he looked a little like a mouse. However according to Oda, that was Usopp lying.

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