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"Massacre Ruler" Orlumbus is a former adventurer who is the admiral of the Yonta Maria Grand Fleet from the Standing Kingdom[3] and the captain of the seventh ship of the Straw Hat Grand Fleet.[4] He joined as a gladiator at the Corrida Colosseum to compete for the Mera Mera no Mi.[1] After the final battle against Donquixote Doflamingo, Orlumbus pledged his loyalty to Monkey D. Luffy and became a pirate.[4]

He is an ally of Luffy during the Dressrosa Arc, and one of the central characters from The Stories of the Self-Proclaimed Straw Hat Grand Fleet Cover Page Serial.

Appearance[]

Orlumbus is a huge man that resembles a stereotypical pirate captain. He has a deep frown and thick chin with stubble. He wears his long blond hair in braids with four slung over his shoulder. He has a large, masculine upper-body and a small lower-body with small legs.

He wears a bicorn with a small skull on the front over a black bandanna with orange spots. There are four braids coming down from his hat, it is unknown if it his hat or his hair (like Buggy). He wears a buckled strap over his bare chest under a navy blue (red in the anime) naval long-coat.

Gallery[]

Orlumbus as a Child
Orlumbus as a child.
Orlumbus' Manga Color Scheme
Orlumbus' color scheme in the manga.
Orlumbus Digitally Colored
Orlumbus' color scheme in the digitally colored manga.
Orlumbus Toy Portrait
Orlumbus after being transformed into a toy in the anime.
Orlumbus Anime Concept Art
Orlumbus' concept art from the anime.
Orlumbus After Waking Up
Orlumbus in underwear and nightcap after waking up.

Personality[]

Orlumbus seems to be quite self-confident, since he held up the defeated Fighting Lion to show everyone his strength.[3]

He seems to be really committed to protocol as he stays on schedule, keeps everything tidy, and is always ready to give out orders, even to enemies (who in actuality follow them before realizing he is about to attack them).

Unlike most of the people who were released from Sugar's curse, Orlumbus is not shown to be swayed by greed as he chose to engage the Donquixote Pirates instead of their enemies. After Doflamingo was defeated, Orlumbus became very loyal to Luffy and pledged the allegiance of his fleet to help the Straw Hats in the New World.

Orlumbus is a dedicated scholar. Even as a child, he enjoyed studying, and in his adulthood, he has a collection of books for his leisure.

Orlumbus can be compassionate as he gave supplies to the citizens of the poor country he tried to raid.

It appears that Orlumbus is prone to exaggerating his exploits. While others refer to him as the "Made-Up Explorer",[1] he calls himself the "Pioneer Explorer" instead.[7]

Abilities and Powers[]

He is the admiral of a fleet numbering approximately 4,300 soldiers and 56 ships, showing tremendous leadership capability. His strength allowed him to be considered one of the favorites to win the last D-block. To prove it, the spectators who witnessed this block considered the idea that he could be defeated by Rebecca impossible, which in fact did not happen.

Orlumbus is also an expert scholar as he is very orderly and has a fair collection of books in his possession.

Physical Abilities[]

Orlumbus has enormous physical strength, as he could lift a lion with just one hand and also squeezing it.[3] During the fight against the Donquixote Pirates, Orlumbus could effortlessly throw Zoro all the way from the Flower Hill (turned into the New King's Plateau by Pica) to the Old King's Plateau with astounding velocity. He is also left handed.

He also possesses great stamina, as he bounced back immediately after being hit by Lao G, a powerful martial artist. Even after being scratched by a lion, he only sustained a minor injury and didn't flinch at all.[11]

Techniques[]

  • Teitoku Hug (提督ハグ, Teitoku Hagu?, "Admiral Hug"): Orlumbus utilizes a bear hug, which, combined with his size, can easily crush a group of people. This is first seen used against a group of the Donquixote Pirates' footsoldiers.[12] It is called Commodore Hug in the FUNimation adaptations.
  • Teitoku no Igen "Seiretsu" (提督の威厳「整列」, Teitoku no Igen "Seiretsu"?, "Admiral's Dignity: 'Ten-Hut'"): This technique involves Orlumbus yelling at his opponents to follow his command. Orlumbus is first seen using this technique to stop some subordinates of the Donquixote Family.[13] It is called Commodore Dignity: Atten-hut in the FUNimation adaptations.
    • ' (?"Halt"): A non-canon extension of Teitoku no Igen'. After calling this to his fleeing opponents, they will come to a complete stop.[14]
    • ' (?"About Face"): A non-canon extension of Teitoku no Igen'. After stopping, the opponent will unconsciously turn around.[14]
    • ' (?"Sound Off"): A non-canon extension of Teitoku no Igen'. After having his opponents stop, he makes the sound off.[15]
  • Teitoku Killer Bowling (提督キラーボウリング, Teitoku Kirā Bouringu?, "Admiral Killer Bowling"): Orlumbus grabs one of his opponents and uses them as a bowling ball to hit more opponents. It is used in conjunction with "Admiral's Dignity: Ten-Hut."[13] It can also be used without "Admiral's Dignity: Ten-Hut" as seen when Zoro needed his technique to help him reach Pica.[16]

Weapons[]

He uses a whip quite proficiently as a weapon in battle, having defeated Agyo through the use of one.[3]

History[]

Past[]

Orlumbus was born in a poor family in the Standing Kingdom and he was an avid reader and scholar. At some point, he did something that made him known as the "Made-Up Explorer".[1] Some time after this event, the king of the Standing Kingdom supposedly made him an official explorer, making him an admiral and giving him command over a massive fleet which would later come to be known as the Yonta Maria Grand Fleet. After this, Orlumbus officially began traveling the seas as an adventurer. With his ability to command such a large fleet so skillfully in the New World, he earned the epithet, "Massacre Ruler". The fleet continued to gather fame during their travels to the point where it has been said that those who could manage to sink it would be able to make a name for themselves which consequently boosted Orlumbus' already rising reputation even further.[17]

Dressrosa Saga[]

Dressrosa Arc[]

Hakuba Defeats D Block Competitors

Orlumbus and the rest of D Block is defeated by Hakuba.

Orlumbus entered the Corrida Colosseum to compete for the Mera Mera no Mi.[1] For the battle royale, he was placed in D Block.[18]

As D Block's battle royale began, Orlumbus was seen preparing to fight, glaring fiercely at his competition.[19]

He later defeated the Fighting Lion.[3] When Cavendish's alter-ego Hakuba suddenly surfaced, he proceeded to strike down all the remaining fighters in D Block. Orlumbus fell victim to his attack and was defeated.[20]

Sometime after D Block, Orlumbus was transformed into a toy and forced to work in the underground trade port. When Sugar fell unconscious, he returned to his original form.[21]

After Doflamingo trapped Dressrosa in his "Birdcage", Orlumbus and the other Colosseum fighters escaped to the surface through an opening created by Pica when he rearranged the land with his ability.[22]

Luffy and the Corrida Colosseum Gladiators Going After Doflamingo

Orlumbus with Luffy, Zoro, Law, Ucy and the other Corrida Colosseum combatants are on their way for Doflamingo.

When he found Luffy, Zoro, and Law, Orlumbus stated that he will take Doflamingo's head. Therefore, he joined forces with Luffy's group alongside the Chinjao Family, Hajrudin, Suleiman, Ideo, Ucy, Blue Gilly, Cavendish, Abdullah, Jeet, Elizabello II, and Dagama. When some of the former toys came for the heads of Luffy, Zoro, and Law, Orlumbus and the allied Colosseum fighters fought them off. They later march towards the royal palace and began to battle against Pica, who appeared as a massive stone giant.[23]

When Pica attacked, Chinjao and Elizabello II shattered his stone hand, enabling the group to move forward. Orlumbus and the other allied fighters fought through Doflamingo's troops. Pica then attacked with his other arm, causing Orlumbus and some of the other allies to fall back. After avoiding Pica's strike, they were surprised to see Luffy, Zoro, Law, Abdullah, Jeet, and Ucy climbing on Pica's arm. They were also amazed when Luffy shattered Pica's stone head. When Pica's giant stone body stopped moving, Orlumbus and his allies continued on with their assault.[12]

Orlumbus was then seen reaching the first level of the King's Plateau, together with the other colosseum fighters.[24]

With Zoro fighting Pica and Sabo fighting the Marines, the Colosseum fighters charged up the new King's Plateau and easily defeated the Donquixote Pirates' troops standing in their way. They later reached the first level and got ahead of Luffy.[25]

Lao G Attacks Orlumbus

Lao G attacks Orlumbus.

After reaching the second level, the Colosseum fighters were confronted by four of the Donquixote Pirate officers. During the skirmish, Lao G punched Orlumbus in the face. The Colosseum fighters later banded together to create an opening for Luffy and Cavendish.[26]

Orlumbus Helps Zoro With Teitoku Killer Bowling

Orlumbus helps Zoro defeat Pica.

Orlumbus was shown to still be active in the fight later, engaging the numerous Donquixote Pirates' troops rather than an officer. The adventurer later assisted Zoro by forcibly getting a group of enemies to stand in formation using an as-of-yet unknown technique and strike them down with another foot soldier in a fashion similar to bowling. Orlumbus then stated that he would leave Pica to Zoro.[13]

When Pica was heading towards the Old King's Plateau in the giant Pica statue, Orlumbus assisted Zoro by throwing him towards his adversary, enabling Zoro to defeat Pica.[27]

After witnessing Pica's defeat at the hands of Zoro, he was seen grinning at the victory.[28] When the Birdcage started shrinking, Orlumbus was told by Sai to wake up their fallen allies before the Birdcage reaches them.[29]

After Mansherry healed the injured, the gladiators defeated the remaining Donquixote Pirates on the New King's Plateau to help the citizens flee from the shrinking Birdcage.[30] Using Bartolomeo's barrier, the gladiators worked together in pushing the Birdcage back.[31]

Once Luffy finally defeated Doflamingo, the gladiators witnessed the collapse of the Birdcage.[32]

Three days after Doflamingo's defeat, the Marines were mobilized to pursue Luffy and his allies. Orlumbus utilized his Yonta Maria Grand Fleet of 56 ships to assist the Straw Hats and their allies in escaping Dressrosa. Orlumbus allowed them to board his flagship, the Yonta Maria. Orlumbus, along with his 4,300 crewmembers, asked to join Luffy's pirate alliance.[7]

When Luffy was asked to perform a sakazuki ceremony to complete the agreement for an alliance, Luffy declined, much to the others' shock. Once Luffy explained that they can do whatever they want, the allies decided to forge the alliance anyway, forming the Straw Hat Grand Fleet. Sai, Bartolomeo, Leo, Cavendish, Ideo, Orlumbus, and Hajrudin sat down and drank their sake cups. Afterwards, they held a feast to celebrate their victory over Doflamingo.[4] After the feast, Orlumbus and the other leading allies received Luffy's Vivre Card and parted ways.[33]

Whole Cake Island Saga[]

The Stories of the Self-Proclaimed Straw Hat Grand Fleet[]

After parting ways with the other members of the Straw Hat Grand Fleet, Orlumbus and his fleet set out to sea. Orlumbus then spoke to the king of the Standing Kingdom and resigned as an adventurer.

Orlumbus' First Pirate Expedition

Orlumbus' first "pirate act" is to help a poor city by giving them supplies.

Orlumbus later started his day as a pirate at 6 AM by folding his pajamas. At 10 AM, Orlumbus checked the cleaning of his ship. Orlumbus then bid the Standing Kingdom farewell as the king and his army assaulted his stolen fleet with cannon fire. After leaving the kingdom behind, Orlumbus began writing a piracy plan. Sometime later, Orlumbus and his fleet began attacking an island. However, after finding out that the citizens were poor, Orlumbus decided to give them supplies.[34] Afterwards, Orlumbus and his fleet left the island.[35]

Major Battles[]

  • Orlumbus vs. Corrida Colosseum D Block gladiators
  • Corrida Colosseum gladiators vs. Donquixote Pirates

Merchandise[]

Video Games[]

Support Appearances[]

Trivia[]

  • Orlumbus' name comes from the famous Italian explorer Christopher Columbus.
    • Orlumbus is a pun on "Columbus" and Ō, which means "big" in Japanese. On the other hand, co/ko, means "small" in Japanese.
    • The Yonta Maria Grand Fleet that Orlumbus leads is a pun on the Santa María, one of the ships used by Columbus in his first voyage. San can mean "three" in Japanese, while yon can mean "four".
    • His favorite food is boiled eggs, which might be a reference to Egg of Columbus.
  • Orlumbus and Ideo are the only representatives of the Straw Hat Grand Fleet not to single-handedly defeat an officer of the Donquixote Family (although Orlumbus did help Zoro defeat the Elite Officer Pica).
  • Orlumbus' birthday, June 23, comes from his name since 6-23 can be derived from Ooron-busu.[9]
  • Orlumbus' favorite food is boiled eggs, and his least favorite food is capricious cooking.[36]

References[]

  1. 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 1.4 1.5 1.6 One Piece Manga and Anime — Vol. 71 Chapter 704 and Episode 633, Orlumbus makes his debut.
  2. One Piece Anime — Episode 632, A number of participants of the battle royale cameo as silhouettes during Gatz' announcement.
  3. 3.0 3.1 3.2 3.3 3.4 3.5 One Piece Manga — Vol. 74 Chapter 733.
  4. 4.0 4.1 4.2 4.3 4.4 One Piece Manga and Anime — Vol. 80 Chapter 800 and Episode 745, The Straw Hat Grand Fleet is formed.
  5. One Piece Manga — Vol. 90 Chapter 904, cover story: The Stories of the Self-Proclaimed Straw Hat Grand Fleet Vol. 34.
  6. One Piece Manga and Anime — Vol. 71 Chapter 706 and Episode 654.
  7. 7.0 7.1 7.2 One Piece Manga — Vol. 80 Chapter 799.
  8. SBS One Piece Manga — Vol. 83 (p. 190), Orlumbus' age is revealed.
  9. 9.0 9.1 SBS One Piece Manga — Vol. 89, https://one-piece.com/special/sbs/detail/7.html, Orlumbus' birthday is revealed.
  10. 10.0 10.1 10.2 10.3 Vivre Card - One Piece Visual Dictionary (Card #0848), Information about Orlumbus is revealed.
  11. One Piece Manga and Anime — Vol. 74 Chapter 733 and Episode 665.
  12. 12.0 12.1 One Piece Manga and Anime — Vol. 75 Chapter 749 (p. 4) and Episode 685, Orlumbus performs Admiral Hug.
  13. 13.0 13.1 13.2 One Piece Manga and Anime — Vol. 77 Chapter 770 and Episode 708.
  14. 14.0 14.1 One Piece Anime — Episode 694.
  15. One Piece Anime — Episode 770.
  16. One Piece Manga and Anime — Vol. 78 Chapter 778 (p. 6-7) and Episode 719.
  17. One Piece Manga and Anime — Vol. 80 Chapter 800 (p. 8) and Episode 745, The fleet's reputation is mentioned.
  18. One Piece Manga and Anime — Vol. 71 Chapter 706 and Episode 652.
  19. One Piece Manga and Anime — Vol. 73 Chapter 722 and Episode 652, Orlumbus prepares to fight in D Block's battle royale.
  20. One Piece Manga and Anime — Vol. 74 Chapter 734 and Episode 666.
  21. One Piece Manga and Anime — Vol. 75 Chapter 743 and Episode 677.
  22. One Piece Manga and Anime — Vol. 75 Chapter 747 (p. 2) and Episode 682.
  23. One Piece Manga and Anime — Vol. 75 Chapter 748 (p. 8-16) and Episode 684, Orlumbus and the other Colosseum fighters join up with Luffy.
  24. One Piece Manga and Anime — Vol. 75 Chapter 750 (p. 15-16) and Episode 687, Orlumbus and the other colosseum fighters reach the first level.
  25. One Piece Manga and Anime — Vol. 75 Chapter 751 and Episode 688.
  26. One Piece Manga and Anime — Vol. 76 Chapter 753 and Episode 690.
  27. One Piece Manga and Anime — Vol. 78 Chapter 778 (p. 4, 6-7, 19) and Episode 719, Orlumbus flings Zoro towards Pica.
  28. One Piece Manga and Anime — Vol. 78 Chapter 779 (p. 3) and Episode 720, Tank was glad about Zoro's victory.
  29. One Piece Manga and Anime — Vol. 78 Chapter 784 (p. 3) and Episode 726, Elizabello II, Orlumbus, and Chinjao are told by Sai to wake up their fallen allies before the Birdcage reaches them.
  30. One Piece Manga and Anime — Vol. 79 Chapter 787 and Episode 730.
  31. One Piece Manga and Anime — Vol. 79 Chapter 788 (p. 5) and Episode 730.
  32. One Piece Manga and Anime — Vol. 79 Chapter 791 and Episode 734.
  33. One Piece Manga and Anime — Vol. 80 Chapter 801 and Episode 746.
  34. One Piece Manga — Vol. 90 Chapters 903910, cover story: The Stories of the Self-Proclaimed Straw Hat Grand Fleet Vol. 33-40.
  35. One Piece Manga — Vol. 91 Chapter 913, cover story: The Stories of the Self-Proclaimed Straw Hat Grand Fleet Vol. 41.
  36. SBS One Piece Manga — Vol. 92 (p. 146), Orlumbus' favorite and least favorite foods are revealed.

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