Justice

The meaning of Justice is to punish a criminal that has done something wrong in a suitable menner that fits their crime.

Justice can be served by a criminal in many ways from recieving a fine, serving time in prison or execution to name but a few. The classic view how a criminal should serve justice is thought of as "an eye for an eye", which means if they have done something wrong they deserve a punishment as great as the crime they committed. If a killer murders someone then according to this term it means they themselves should face death as a suitable form of Justice.

One Piece
Justice has been used many many times in the series; the CP9 use this term agianst Iceburg, the Marines use this term to catch pirates and criminals.

Justice is used in an archetypical pattern, someone would talk about "ridding the world from evil". It's not known why the World Government used it too much or where it come from. This remains a mystery as of now.

However, there are people like Aokiji who use justice in different ideals.

Currently only two types justice are shown in the series:

Absolute Justice
Absolute Justice (絶対的正義, Zettai-Teki Seigi) is the belief that many marines hold.

What is Absolute Justice?
Marines following the rule of Absolute Justice will be noted to display some or all of the following views:


 * 1) Anyone in the way can be killed in the name of justice.
 * 2) Sacrificing themselves or others when they are fighting for justice.
 * 3) Using brutal acts or extreme force to capture or kill any criminals
 * 4) Even if the person is innocent, the marines will not hear any "excuse" and will arrest anyone that they feel is a threat.
 * 5) Even petty offences (such as merely raising a pirate flag but doing no pirating in the process) can be treated as an serious offence.
 * 6) Any signs of reluctance or weakness from fellow marines in following orders to capture criminals is not tolerated.
 * 7) Anyone connected to criminals, no matter who they are, can be arrested even if they have not done anything.
 * 8) Anyone seen helping criminals or hindering the efforts of Marines is liable to arrest.
 * 9) Following the orders given out by Governmental officals without question.

It's origins is unknown, why the marines thinks this way is shrouded in mystery.

Absolute Justice in the Story
The first mention of Absolute Justice was spoken by John Giant. Absolute Justice plays a major role in the story.

Moral Justice
Moral Justice: Much like "human justice".

What is Moral Justice?
Marines following the rule of Moral Justice will be noted to display many or all of the following views:


 * 1) Turning a blind eye to one act of injustice if another more serious one has been avoided by the criminals actions.
 * 2) Ignoring petty offences.
 * 3) Showing sympathy towards the actions of an individual for one reason or another and refusing to carrying out justice on them.
 * 4) Recognising citizens caught up the actions of criminals as mere victims of injustice.
 * 5) Allowing a criminal to escape on the promise that next time things will be different.
 * 6) Directly disobeying orders from higher ranks to comprehend a criminal on moral grounds.
 * 7) Refusing to take credit or accept promotions due to the aid of criminals.
 * 8) Aiding or ensuring the safety of fellow Marines and civilians above all else.
 * 9) Questioning any orders given out by Governmental officals.

Moral Justice in the Story
This justice is very rare because not many Marines used it. However the Straw Hats have encountered Marines over the course of their journey who have been shown Moral Justice, resulting in some rather strange enemies. Known Marines include: Smoker, Tashigi, Aokiji, Saul, Garp, and 2 of the Buster Call Vice Admirals.