Roger Pirates - Immortal User

He would make sure your pantry is stocked, mend broken furniture, and give the children practical survival advice.Crocus would be deeply relieved to see someone caring for vulnerable kids. He would immediately offer medical checkups for all the children and teach you tricks for treating common childhood illnesses.The Apprentice ChaosShanks and Buggy (as kids/teens) would bring pure chaos to your orphanage. Buggy would likely complain about the noise or try to show off to the kids, only to accidentally trip and make them laugh.Big Sibling Energy: Shanks would immediately blend in with the wayward youth. He would share his rations, play games, and tell them exaggerated stories of the crew's adventures to make them smile.The Philosophical ConnectionKouzuki Oden (if present during this era) would be deeply moved by your boundless compassion. He would view your infinite life dedicated to children as the ultimate form of poetry and freedom, likely weeping open-mouthed at your kindness.Core Crew ReactionsGaban and the Crew would turn the meeting into a massive festival. They would teach the older kids how to tie sailor knots, share treasure to help fund your sanctuary, and make sure every child felt safe and fed before the Oro Jackson set sail. The Roger Pirates would react with a mix of intense curiosity, deep respect, and characteristic rowdiness to a situation like this. Because they are a crew that values freedom, family, and the innocence of youth (as seen with Shanks and Buggy), this setup would trigger distinct reactions from key members.Here is how the main personalities of the Roger Pirates would react to meeting you, your home for wayward children, and a Marine delivering a new child.Gol D. RogerInstant Admiration: Roger would burst into loud laughter, instantly loving the noble and chaotic nature of your household.Zero Boundary Respect: He would likely march right in, scoop up a few kids onto his shoulders, and declare himself their favorite uncle within five minutes.The Marine Confrontation: When the Marine arrives, Roger would gleefully mock them. He would grin ear to ear and say something like, "See? Even the Marines know the best place for a kid is with a pirate's friend!"Immortal Curiosity: He would be fascinated by your immortality, likely joking about how jealous he is that you get to watch the world change forever.Silvers RayleighThe Grounded Observer: Rayleigh would assess the situation with a calm, analytical smile, deeply respecting the immense patience required to raise children across generations.Handling the Marine: He would act as the mediator. He would calmly step between the tense Marine and a rowdy Roger, ensuring the child is handed over safely without a fight breaking out.Supportive Gesture: You would find him slipping a heavy pouch of berries onto your counter before leaving, ensuring you have enough funds to feed another mouth.Kozuki OdenEmotional Explosion: Oden would be moved to tears by your kindness and the tragic backstories of the wayward children.Immediate Help: He would immediately offer to cook a massive, messy batch of Oden soup for all the kids, creating absolute chaos in your kitchen.The Marine Reaction: He would completely ignore the Marine's uniform, focusing entirely on the child, demanding to know if the kid has eaten yet.Scopper GabanThe Pragmatist: Gaban would look around the house, immediately calculating the logistics of your life.The Helping Hand: He would notice things that need fixing—a broken chair, a loose roof tile—and quietly get to work repairing them while the others are distracted.Skeptical of the Marine: He would keep a sharp, watchful eye on the Marine, making sure the soldier isn't setting a trap for the crew.Shanks and Buggy (As Apprentices)Shanks' Enthusiasm: A young Shanks would immediately bond with the kids, sharing his straw hat, playing games, and telling them exaggerated stories of sea adventures.Buggy's Reluctance: Buggy would complain about the noise and the mess, acting terrified that the kids might steal his hidden treasures. However, if a kid cried, Buggy would secretly perform a clumsy magic trick with his split-up limbs to make them laugh.The Marine Threat: Both boys would instantly draw their weapons when the Marine appeared, fiercely stepping in front of the children to protect them until Rayleigh calmed them down. Meeting an immortal user who cares for lost children and wins the hearts of the Roger Pirates would spark a mix of loud chaos, soft smiles, and sweet panic across the ship.Gol D. RogerLaughs with pure joy at the sight of children running around the deck.Thinks your endless life is a grand adventure.Teases Rayleigh nonstop when he notices Rayleigh blushing around you.Cheers loudly whenever you feed the kids or scold him for being reckless.Silvers RayleighTries to stay cool and acts like a calm, wise first mate.Secretly stumbles over his words when you hand him a cup of tea.Gets flustered and hides behind his sake bottle if you smile at him too long.Helps you look after the kids while pretending it is just a chore.Kozuki OdenJoins the kids in a game of tag and crashes into the mast.Cheers for your cooking and bangs his fists on the table for more food.Sees right through Rayleigh and openly yells, "Just ask them out already!"Respects your strength and endless patience with the little ones.Shanks and BuggyBuggy complains that the kids are too loud and mess up his maps.Shanks plays pirate games with the children and lets them pull his hair.Both watch you with wide eyes, amazed that you never age a single day.Shanks tries to act brave in front of you and trips over his own feet. Gol D. RogerRoger falls for your boundless warmth and the heavy burden you carry. Seeing you care for abandoned children reminds him of the world's injustices, making his respect and affection for you grow instantly.How he helps: He brings high energy and loud laughter to your home. He loves roughhousing with the kids, telling them grand, exaggerated stories of his sea adventures, and giving them piggyback rides until he is completely worn out.His crush behavior: Roger is completely unattached to subtlety. He will boldly declare how incredible you are in front of the entire crew and the children, flashing a massive grin while scratching the back of his neck, hoping to see you blush.The immortal factor: Knowing you will outlive everyone does not deter him. He views your immortality as a beautiful, enduring legacy, promising to leave you with enough joyful memories to keep you smiling for centuries after he is gone.Silvers RayleighRayleigh develops a deep, quiet admiration for your patience. He watches you manage a household of chaotic children with grace and finds himself drawn to your mature, steady presence.How he helps: Rayleigh is the practical helper. He fixes broken roof tiles, chops a massive supply of firewood, teaches the older kids basic self-defense, and ensures the household budget is organized.His crush behavior: He shows his affection through quiet, attentive actions. He will pour you a drink after the kids go to sleep, sit closely beside you, and offer a soft, charm-filled smirk while listening to you vent about your day.The immortal factor: As a deeply grounded man, he respects the weight of your eternal life. He handles it with a touch of melancholy, gently teasing that he expects you to remember him as your favorite mortal helper.Scopper GabanGaban is captivated by your resilience. Managing wayward children requires immense mental strength, and your ability to do it indefinitely makes him completely lose his heart to you.How he helps: He takes over the chaotic kitchen. Gaban cooks massive, nutritious feasts for the children, teaches them how to map out the stars, and sets up fun, structured outdoor games to tire them out.His crush behavior: He gets surprisingly flustered around you. He will try to act smooth by leaning against a doorframe, only to stumble over his words or accidentally drop a kitchen utensil when you look directly into his eyes.The immortal factor: He treats your immortality with a sense of wonder. He frequently asks what different eras of the world were like, genuinely fascinated by the history you have witnessed and the person it made you.CrocusCrocus connects with you on a deeper level because he also understands the burden of caretaking. He is drawn to your nurturing soul and the quiet strength it takes to never give up on troubled kids.How he helps: He acts as the household doctor. He does full medical checkups on all the children, treats their old scars, brews soothing vitamins, and teaches you advanced medicine to use after the crew leaves.His crush behavior: His usual grumpy demeanor completely softens around you. He will lecture the other crew members to stop making noise so you can rest, and he will subtly slide a cup of calming herbal tea onto your desk with a rare, gentle smile.The immortal factor: From a medical and philosophical standpoint, he is fascinated by your body's eternal youth. He promises to do everything in his power to keep your current mortal family healthy, so you do not have to face the grief of loss anytime soon.Shanks & Buggy (As Apprentices)The boys do not have a romantic crush, but rather a massive, endearing "pupil crush." They view you as an amazing, god-like parental figure and compete fiercely for your approval.How they help: Roger tasks them with chores, so they reluctantly sweep floors and wash dishes. Shanks will actively share his snacks with the lonely kids, while Buggy accidentally performs funny juggling acts that make the toddlers laugh.Their reaction to you: Shanks looks up at you with wide, sparkling eyes, constantly asking if he can join your family when he grows up. Buggy brags about how rich he will be just to see if he can impress you and earn a pat on the head.The immortal factor: The concept of immortality blows their young minds. Shanks thinks it is the coolest thing ever and asks if you ever met ancient legendary figures, while Buggy immediately asks if being immortal means you have a hidden treasure hoard from the past. Gol D. Roger (Captain) Age: 39 Silvers Rayleigh (First Mate) Age: 40 Scopper Gaban (Navigator) Age: 25 Crocus (Doctor) Age: 50 Shanks and Buggy (Apprentices): Age: 11. Kozuki Oden (samurai) Age: 33 Gol D. Roger and his crew share a chaotic, fun-loving personality defined by reckless impulses, intense loyalty, and a dynamic heavily mirrored by Luffy’s modern Straw Hat crew.Captain's Recklessness and Crew's PanicGol D. Roger acts much like an overgrown kid: he is wildly impulsive, stubborn, and quick to anger or laugh.Charging into battles: Roger routinely wants to fight massive fleets or rivals just for the thrill, forcing level-headed crewmates like Scopper Gaban to act as exasperated babysitters.Easily provoked: Roger takes petty offense to being lectured or told to run, often bickering like a child with his own officers.Apprentice Dynamic and BickeringShanks and Buggy's constant fights: As cabin boys, Shanks and Buggy bickered over completely trivial things (like which pole is colder or whether sea treasures are real), mirroring Usopp and Chopper.Roger and Rayleigh's exasperation: Rayleigh constantly has to clean up after Roger's dramatic choices, yet follows him with absolute devotion.The Infamous "Temper and Tears"Unpredictable mood swings: Roger can go from weeping uncontrollably at a touching story or a good sake cup to laughing in the face of death.Childish stubbornness: Whenever Roger sets his mind on a weird whim or a dangerous detour, the entire crew sighs in unison knowing they have no choice

The Oro Jackson is the legendary flagship of the Roger Pirates, built by the master shipwright Tom in Water 7. It is the only ship in history to reach Laugh Tale, the final island of the Grand Line, cementing Gol D. Roger as the Pirate King.Design and MaterialsBuilt from the rare, virtually indestructible Adam Wood—the same premium timber used for the Straw Hats' Thousand Sunny—the ship was designed to withstand the harshest seas. The Oro Jackson featured three masts, a pair of golden mermaids holding a forward-facing cannon as its figurehead, and a massive, polka-dotted egg resting at its center.

The Oro Jackson was the ship built by Tom for Gol D. Roger and the Roger Pirates.[1] It is the only known ship that has sailed to the end of the Grand Line.

Contents 1 Ship Design and Appearance 2 History 2.1 Legacy 3 Trivia 4 References 5 Site Navigation Ship Design and Appearance The Oro Jackson was made from wood hewn from the treasure tree "Adam", the same wood is used during the creation of the Thousand Sunny, the ship that belongs to the Straw Hat Pirates. The figurehead of the ship appears to be a pair of mermaids alongside a forward-facing cannon. The ship had three masts, with red sails and the Roger Pirates Jolly Roger on the front sail, with the name of their captain "GOL D. ROGER" written on it in light colored letters on the sail below, while the top front sail had a another Jolly Roger on it.[2] The sails also have a vertical stripe design. In the center of the ship is a large polka-dotted egg.[3]

Unnamed Roger Pirates Ship The ship's initial appearance.[4] Oro Jackson The ship's full appearance. Oro Jackson's Fore A close-up of the ship's figurehead.

Advertisement History At some point following the formation of the Roger Pirates, the ship was built by Tom at Water 7 in Paradise for the pirate crew, and was sailed from there. 44 years ago, the ship was carrying a large polka-dotted egg.[5]

The ship was later used by the Roger Pirates to sail to God Valley in the West Blue, leading to the crew docking at the island 38 years ago.[6]

In an unspecific Blue Sea region, the ship was involved in the Edd War against Shiki and his fleet of ships. The ship's crew were able to defeat Shiki's fleet and left apparently undamaged.

The Oro Jackson eventually reached Laugh Tale in the New World, becoming the only ship known to do so since the Void Century. Following Roger deciding to disband his crew, Roger disembarked the ship at an unknown location. At the time, the large polka-dotted egg the ship was carrying for decades remained onboard and was the final time it was seen. Some time later, the ship navigated the currents around Wano Country in order to return Kouzuki Oden to his home country.[7] This was the last time the ship was seen, and is currently unknown what became of it.

Legacy While by normal standards, a shipwright who built a pirate ship will not be charged of any crimes as they have no control over the sailors of the ship, Tom was made a special case for building the Oro Jackson, as the client was Roger. Tom was ultimately sentenced to death, though he did proudly proclaim he built the ship, showing neither regret nor denial.[1]

Franky, one of Tom's protégés, dreamed of creating a ship that would surpass the Oro Jackson. Although his dream had been shattered when Tom was executed, it was revitalized upon meeting the Straw Hat Pirates and with the creation of the Thousand Sunny, also built from Adam tree wood. The Thousand Sunny has yet to achieve Franky's dream, though he joined the crew and serves as the shipwright.

Trivia

The crew of the Oro Jackson (the Roger Pirates) had members ranging from grizzled veterans in their 70s down to young apprentices in their teens during their final voyage.Their ages during their legendary journey (24-26 years before the current storyline) are as follows:Gol D. Roger (Captain): 49-51 years old (53 at the time of his execution).Silvers Rayleigh (First Mate): Around 50-52 years old (currently 78).Crocus (Ship Doctor): Around 47-49 years old (currently 73).Kozuki Oden: About 28-29 years old when he joined for their final voyage.Shanks (Apprentice): 12-15 years old.Buggy (Apprentice): Around 12-15 years old (Shanks and Buggy were the same age). Key Roger Pirates' AgesAges of the crew members aboard the Oro Jackson during pivotal points in the story:Gol D. Roger: Lived from December 31 to age 53. He was 39 during the God Valley Incident, and 51 when he fought Kozuki Oden and Whitebeard.Silvers Rayleigh: The Pirate King's right-hand is currently in his late 70s. He was about 40 years old at God Valley.Scopper Gaban: The "Left Hand of the Pirate King" is estimated to be in his mid-to-late 60s. He was significantly younger than Roger and Rayleigh—likely in his early 30s during Roger's final voyage.Crocus: The ship's doctor was approximately 73 years old during the final voyage, and is currently in his early 90s.Shanks & Buggy: The crew's apprentices started as cabin boys; they were 9 and 10 years old respectively at the time of Roger's execution.Kozuki Oden: The legendary samurai joined the crew at age 26 and died in Wano at age 39. Kozuki Oden: The legendary samurai age: 26

The Oro Jackson crew (the Roger Pirates) functioned as a tight-knit, fiercely loyal band of thrill-seekers and combat masters. Led by a charismatic, reckless captain and held together by highly dependable officers, their dynamic balanced heavy drinking and explosive brawling with a profound, unspoken respect for one another.Key PersonalitiesGol D. Roger (The Captain): Bold, reckless, and deeply affectionate toward his crew. He had a legendary knack for turning enemies into friends and shared traits like infectious laughter and fearlessness, much like Monkey D. Luffy.Silvers Rayleigh (The Right Hand): Calm, composed, and the pragmatic yin to Roger’s yang. Known as the "Dark King," he was a highly respected enforcer who kept the chaotic crew grounded.Scopper Gaban (The Left Hand): The tough, focused second-in-command. He was a master tactician and warrior who did not tolerate foolishness or small talk, famously known for his extreme combat strength and eventual life on Elbaf.Crocus (The Doctor): Serious, stoic, and fiercely protective of his friends. He was the ultimate no-nonsense caretaker who strictly regulated Roger's health and was famous for his dry humor.Core Crew DynamicsFree-Spirited Leadership: Roger did not rule through rigid discipline. Instead, he treated his crew like a family, and they trusted him implicitly—often fighting entire armies simply for someone insulting a crewmate.The "Monster" Hierarchy: The crew was defined by a trio of top-tier fighters (Roger, Rayleigh, and Gaban). Their dynamic featured fierce internal sparring and competitive rivalry while maintaining a perfectly balanced chain of command.The Apprentices: The crew also included apprentices like Shanks and Buggy, whose bumbling, comedic sibling-like rivalry provided a lighthearted contrast to the hardened veterans.Adaptability & Oden: The crew's dynamic famously shifted during their final journey when they took in Kozuki Oden, his family, and retainers. Oden’s passionate, adventurous spirit meshed perfectly with the crew's love for partying and discovery.

Roger Pirates 13 Sign In to Save Edit Roger Pirates Roger Pirates Statistics Japanese Name: ロジャー海賊団 Romanized Name: Rojā Kaizoku-dan Official English Name: Roger Pirates First Appearance: Chapter 19; Episode 8[1] Captain: Gol D. Roger Main Ship: Oro Jackson Total Bounty: Over Beli Small5,564,800,000[bounty 1] The Roger Pirates were the pirate crew of the late Pirate King, Gol D. Roger. They were, and remain, the only known crew to traverse the entirety of the Grand Line and reach its final island Laugh Tale.

Active for nearly three decades, the Roger Pirates became legendary for their feats, impacting lands from Skypiea to Wano Country and maintaining rivalries with the likes of Marine Vice Admiral Monkey D. Garp,[2] Edward Newgate's Whitebeard Pirates,[3] and even their lesser known rivarly with Newgate's previous crew, led by Roger's first rival, Rocks D. Xebec.

Even after their captain's execution, this reputation lingered with the crew's surviving members, ranging from first mate Silvers Rayleigh and revered navigator Scopper Gaban to former cabin boys Shanks and Buggy. The first introduction to their crew comes from Buggy, who recalls his days with Shanks as apprentices in their crew.[1] Their captain, Roger, is the first character introduced in the series.[4]

Contents 1 Jolly Roger 2 Crew Members 3 Crew Strength 4 Ships 4.1 Stolen Boat 4.2 Oro Jackson 5 History 5.1 Legacy 6 Trivia 7 Notes 8 References 9 Site Navigation 1/2

The video player is currently playing an ad. Jolly Roger The Roger Pirates' Jolly Roger is a skull with a long, curly mustache resembling Roger's own.

Before Roger grew his mustache, the curly mark represented udon noodles.[5]

Crew Members See also the associated category: Roger Pirates. [v · e · ?]Roger Pirates ‡ Main Crew Gol D. Roger Portrait Captain Gol D. Roger † Silvers Rayleigh Pirate Portrait First Mate Silvers Rayleigh Scopper Gaban Pirate Portrait Scopper Gaban Crocus Pirate Portrait Crocus Moon Isaac Jr. Portrait Moon Isaac Jr. ? Donquino Portrait Donquino ? Millet Pine Portrait Millet Pine ? Rowing Portrait Rowing ? Erio Portrait Erio ? Spencer Portrait Spencer ? Petermoo Portrait Petermoo ? Jacksonbanner Portrait Jacksonbanner ? Blumarine Portrait Blumarine ? MAX Marx Portrait MAX Marx ? Seagull Guns Nozdon Portrait Seagull Guns Nozdon ? Sunbell Portrait Sunbell ? Taro Portrait Taro ? Doringo Portrait Doringo ? Ganryu (Roger Pirates) Portrait Ganryu ? CB Gallant Portrait CB Gallant ? Mr. Momora Portrait Mr. Momora ? Yui Portrait Yui ? Rangram Portrait Rangram ? Mugren Portrait Mugren ? Bankuro Portrait Bankuro ? Yamon Portrait Yamon ? Kouzuki Oden Pirate Portrait Kouzuki Oden † Kouzuki Toki Portrait Kouzuki Toki ‡ † Douglas Bullet Roger Pirate Portrait Douglas Bullet ≠ ‡ Apprentices Shanks Roger Pirate Portrait Shanks Buggy Roger Pirate Portrait Buggy Inuarashi Young Portrait Inuarashi ‡ Nekomamushi Young Portrait Nekomamushi ‡ Companions Kouzuki Momonosuke Child Portrait Kouzuki Momonosuke ‡ Kouzuki Hiyori Infant Portrait Kouzuki Hiyori ‡ [Click here to see the legend of the symbols used]

Along with their captain and first mate, other members also held a specific occupation within the crew, some standard for pirate groups while others more focused on information gathering:[6]

Scopper Gaban: Navigator Moon Isaac Jr.: Tactical officer Crocus: Doctor Donquino: Helmsman Millet Pine: Interrogator Rowing: Scholar Erio: Information broker Spencer: Intelligence officer Petermoo: Gunner Jacksonbanner: Musician Blumarine: Shipwright MAX Marx: Cook[7]

Advertisement Crew Strength The Roger Pirates easily defeat a group of Marines. The Roger Pirates easily defeat a group of Marines.

As their captain was known as the "Pirate King", they were one of the strongest crews of their time, as well as one of the most powerful crews in history. As evidenced by the fact that they were, and continue to be to this day, the first and only known pirate crew to conquer the Grand Line and reach the final island, Laugh Tale, by finding all four Road Poneglyphs. They were able to understand the Poneglyphs after recruiting Kouzuki Oden, and the members of the crew became part of the very few people to discover the true history of the world, the events of the Void Century, and the meaning of the initial D.[8] Because of their abilities and accomplishments, Roger was given the highest known bounty in history by the World Government,[9] with other members of the crew also becoming heavily wanted men whose bounties are still active even though a quarter of a century has passed since the dissolution of the crew.[10]

In addition to their great accomplishments, the Roger Pirates were immensely powerful in battle. This was best shown when they fought the Whitebeard Pirates, another immensely powerful crew, to a draw for four days. Roger, despite being plagued by his terminal illness, clashed evenly with Whitebeard, who was reputed as the "Strongest Man in the World" and was in his prime.[11] Right before battling the Whitebeard Pirates, the Roger Pirates had easily defeated a battalion of Marines, with Roger saying they should have brought Admiral Sengoku or Vice Admiral Monkey D. Garp if they wanted to make it fun.[12] The Roger Pirates also clashed against the powerful Golden Lion Pirates in the Battle of Edd War; despite commanding only the Oro Jackson against the Golden Lion Pirates' massive fleet, the Roger Pirates fought to a draw with the help of a storm and caused significant damage to the fleet.[13] So far, only three men are considered to have been formidable rivals to Roger: Whitebeard,[14] Garp,[15] and the legendary pirate Rocks D. Xebec.[16] Among their most impressive yet unmentioned feats were how the crew managed to continuously fight off and defeat the immortal Knights of God who attempted, yet failed, to take Shanks back for their then captain, Figarland Garling.[17]

Some of the members have displayed impressive mastery over their Haki. Roger, Rayleigh, Gaban, and Oden possess tremendous mastery over all three types of Haki.[11][18] According to Kaidou, Roger's mastery of Haki is what allowed him to conquer the sea despite not being a Devil Fruit user.

Even after being retired from piracy for 23 years, some of them have been shown to still be immensely powerful in their old age. Some characters have chosen to back off rather than risk fighting one of them, including high-ranking Marines[19] and an Emperor like Blackbeard.[20] The former first mate Rayleigh was able to clash evenly with Marine Admiral and Logia user Kizaru;[21] Kizaru stated that the Marines would need to make more preparations than just sending him, some Pacifista, and a Marine battalion to capture the Dark King.[10] Furthermore, Rayleigh's reputation alone was enough to force Blackbeard, an Emperor who possesses the powers of two Devil Fruits, both incredibly powerful and dangerous, to retreat. Gaban, who was called the Left Arm of the Pirate King could pose a serious challenge to one of the Four Emperors, Monkey D. Luffy, without appearing to get serious himself.[22] Gaban was also able to defeat a member of the Knights of God, Shepherd Sommers, quickly and without suffering injuries. In addition to being able to read the Poneglyphs, Kouzuki Oden was an extremely powerful samurai who was the first person to seriously injure the powerful pirate Kaidou, who would go on to become known as the world's "Strongest Creature".[23]

The former apprentice Shanks went on to become a tremendously powerful and infamous pirate after the crew's disbandment. He is extremely skilled at using all three types of Haki and is one of the strongest swordsmen in the world. He would later become recognized as one of the Four Emperors, the four most powerful pirate captains.[16] Notably, the only member of the Roger Pirates known to have consumed a Devil Fruit is Buggy, an apprentice who was one of the weakest members of the crew.[24] Although he is still not a powerful pirate compared to others in the Grand Line, Buggy has been able to garner significant attention and respect just by being part of the Roger Pirates;[25] this enabled him to recruit hundreds of dangerous Impel Down escapees to his crew and receive an invitation to join the Seven Warlords of the Sea.[26] Later, Buggy too would become one of the Four Emperors.[27] However, this is largely due to the many misconceptions made by the Marines.

Advertisement Ships Stolen Boat Rayleigh's stolen boat from his first meeting with Roger. Rayleigh's stolen boat from his first meeting with Roger.

At the start of their journey, Roger and Rayleigh used a boat that Rayleigh stole as his house had burned down. Roger described the ship as small but able to endure storms if handled correctly.[28]

Oro Jackson Further information: Oro Jackson The Oro Jackson. The Oro Jackson.

The Roger Pirates' ship, the Oro Jackson, was constructed by the most skilled shipwright of the era, Tom. It was built from wood taken from the Treasure Tree Adam, which is valued at about Beli200,000,000. When fighting Shiki, the ship had a large cannon in the front surrounded by a pair of mermaids. This cannon was powerful enough to destroy an entire ship.

The construction of this ship led Tom to be branded a criminal, since the ship was affiliated with the Pirate King.

History Roger and Rayleigh meeting for the first time. Roger and Rayleigh meeting for the first time.

The Roger Pirates were formed over 52 years ago when a young Gol D. Roger asked Silvers Rayleigh to join him.[29][30] The Roger Pirates began sailing the Grand Line, and 44 years ago they were already famous and had squabbles with the Kuja Pirates in order to get their First Mate Shakuyaku to join their crew. One day while leading an attack on the Kuja Pirates for the same objective, Roger and his left-hand man Scopper Gaban were lovestruck by Shakuyaku and were easily subdued along with most of the crew barring Rayleigh. While the Kuja attempted to make off with their treasure, the Marine Monkey D. Garp appeared and attacked. Roger rallied his crew, and proceeded to clash with Garp, eventually escaping afterward.[31]

40 years ago, the Roger Pirates sans Rayleigh traveled to Hachinosu and easily wiped out every pirate in line to Shakky's Rip-off Bar, forcing their way inside. While the Rocks Pirates stationed in the bar remained amicable with the crew, Shakky approached Roger asking for Rayleigh's whereabouts. Roger revealed that Rayleigh had remained on the ship, causing Shakky great disappointment. Afterward, Roger called out for Newgate with intentions to drink with him, but Linlin revealed that he had already left.[32] Within the same year, the crew learned that Shakky was abducted and grew furious.[33] One year later, the Roger Pirates reached Lodestar Island, the last island that the Log Pose pointed to, only to learn that it was actually not the last island.[34]

The Roger Pirates arrive on God Valley. The Roger Pirates arrive on God Valley.

38 years ago, when they learned that Shakky had been captured as a potential prize for the Native Hunting Competition on God Valley, they promptly set out to rescue her.[35] Each member of the crew was determined to save Shakky, with Roger at the forefront, proudly proclaiming he would save Shakky singlehandedly only to be run over by his crew. As they got closer in on the island center, the Roger Pirates met heavy resistance by the Marines stationed there, as well as the Rocks Pirates who had come for Shakky as well. The Roger Pirates then found themselves in multiple fights, including Roger briefly clashing with Whitebeard, only to make room for Rayleigh to go save Shakky. As Rayleigh defeated Shepherd Sommers, who was about to kill Shakky, Rayleigh carried Shakky away from the ongoing fighting while the Roger Pirates cleared the path for both of them to escape safely. Roger then switched their goals from saving Shakky to plundering everything and taking all the treasure they could find.

The Roger Pirates found a hoard of treasure and Devil Fruits in the Second Treasury Depot and successfully fought off the Rocks Pirates who had come for it too. Roger, however, suddenly felt a great presence descending on God Valley and decided to head further into the main part of the island while his crew was ordered to get everything to the Oro Jackson.[36] Before returning to his crew, Roger worked together with Garp to fight against the demonized Rocks.[37] After the battle, Rayleigh carried the exhausted Roger back to their ship, while Gaban returned Garp to the Marines.

The Roger Pirates are confronted by the Knights of God. The Roger Pirates are confronted by the Knights of God.

The crew later discovered a 1-year-old Shanks inside a treasure chest they had looted from God Valley. They decided to keep the child, allowing him to serve as a Pirate Apprentice.[38] This action would not be without consequence, however. Once the Knights of God became aware of Shanks' presence among the crew, they attempted multiple times to steal the boy back, but were thwarted each time.[17]

After stealing the message of Charlotte Linlin's Road Poneglyph, Roger learned that there was an island beyond Lodestar.[39][40] At some point, Roger was gravely wounded and needed to heal from his injuries at a hospital in the mountains. When a hundred enemies came to ambush him, Gaban fought them all off and cut down every tree on the mountain, which earned him the epithet "Mountain-Eater".[41]

The following events are non-canon, and therefore not considered part of the canon story.

At some point, the crew encountered the Red Arrows Pirates, though it is unknown how the meeting went or how the relationship between the crews was.[42]

At another point, they defeated the Naguri Pirates, sparing the crew and their captain Naguri's lives.[43]

At some point 30 years ago, a 15 year old Douglas Bullet challenged Roger and lost. He continued to challenge him multiple times and eventually joined the crew in order to continue challenging him. Despite his admiration for Roger and his growing fondness for the crew, two years later he learns about Roger's fatal illness. After learning this, he begins to doubt whether he'll have any more opportunities to succeed Roger. Deciding to abandon his attachment to the crew, he challenges Roger one final time, and loses. After this, Bullet left the crew.[44]

Concludes non-canon section.

The Roger Pirates battle Shiki. The Roger Pirates battle Shiki.

30 years ago, Roger, Shanks, and Buggy read news of the samurai Kouzuki Oden from Wano Country joining the Whitebeard Pirates, where Roger expressed interest in meeting him.[45] Two years later, Roger discovered that he had an incurable and fatal disease and decided to lead his crew on a final voyage across the Grand Line. He recruited Crocus from Reverse Mountain to keep him alive as long as possible.[46] At some point, the Roger Pirates raided an enemy ship and obtained a Devil Fruit called the Bara Bara no Mi, in which Buggy would accidentally eat and gain its powers.[1] 27 years ago, the Roger Pirates fought the Golden Lion Pirates in the Battle of Edd War; the battle was declared a draw with the Golden Lion Pirates taking significant damage.[13] At some point, the Roger Pirates travelled to Little Garden and met Dorry and Brogy.[47]

The crew celebrates Oden's induction The crew celebrates Oden's induction

One year after that on a island, the Roger Pirates crossed paths with the Whitebeard Pirates and battled them for four days. After the battle, Roger asked Whitebeard to allow Oden to join his crew, as Oden was a member of the Kouzuki Family who could read the Poneglyphs and so could help them get to the final island. Whitebeard reluctantly agreed as Oden himself had wished to join Roger, and Oden and his family joined the Roger Pirates as well as Oden's retainers Inuarashi and Nekomamushi, who came on as stowaways.

After adventuring in Skypiea,[48] the Roger Pirates headed to Fish-Man Island, where they found the second Road Poneglyph. Oden, Inuarashi, and Nekomamushi revealed that the final two Road Poneglyphs were in their home countries of Wano and Zou, and the Roger Pirates successfully found them there. Inuarashi, Nekomamushi, and Oden's family were left behind on Wano due to Oden's wife Kouzuki Toki falling ill, but Oden continued sailing with the crew. At some unspecified point, the Roger Pirates got into a conflict with the Maelstrom Spider Pirates, leading Roger to kill the entire crew except the captain.[49]

Roger departs from the crew. Roger departs from the crew.

25 years ago, the Roger Pirates charted the location of the final island using the Road Poneglyphs and made landfall there, with Shanks and Buggy staying behind on another island due to the latter falling ill. On the final island, they found a treasure left behind 800 years ago, by Joy Boy and learned the truth behind the Void Century, Ancient Weapons, and the meaning of the D. Roger decided to name the final island Laugh Tale.[8] After returning from Laugh Tale, Roger disbanded the crew and set off on his own. The crew then took Oden back to Wano, where he intended to open the country's borders to start the new era that Joy Boy wanted, and eventually the rest of the crew went their separate ways.[50]

Advertisement Legacy After the Roger Pirates disbanded, their captain turned himself in to the Marines, and they chose to execute him in his birthplace of Loguetown 24 years ago.[46] But right before his death, Roger shouted out his famous final words to all the attends present, stating that his legendary treasure will be theirs if they find it, thus beginning the Great Pirate Era. Because of their connection to Roger, all the former members of the Roger Pirates were hunted down relentlessly by the World Government.

Roger's former apprentices, Shanks and Buggy were present at his execution, and afterwards they split up to form their own crews, the Red Hair Pirates and the Buggy Pirates respectively.[13] 12 years after Roger's death, Shanks would end up inspiring a young boy named Monkey D. Luffy to become an infamous pirate. 6 years later, Shanks would become recognized as one of the Four Emperors.[16] Buggy and his crew were active in the East Blue until two years ago, when they entered the Grand Line and Buggy became one of the Seven Warlord of the Sea due in large part to his history with Roger.[26] After the system's dissolution, Buggy would then become one of the Four Emperors alongside Shanks (in truth, he is currently serving under Crocodile and Dracule Mihawk, who are using him as a figurehead).

Rayleigh retired from piracy and currently works as a ship coater on the Sabaody Archipelago, though goes on frequent excursions.[51] Crocus returned to Reverse Mountain to take care of Laboon.[46] Oden returned to Wano to assume his role as shogun and open the country's borders, but was killed five years after the crew's disbandment, as he was met with opposition from Wano's false shogun, Kurozumi Orochi, and the Emperor Kaidou.[52] His wife, Toki met her end on that day as well, but not before ensuring the escape and safety of her children alongside Oden's retainers.[53] Inuarashi and Nekomamushi, both retainers of Oden, returned to Zou and ruled over the Mokomo Dukedom together, while patiently planning to avenge him alongside his other retainers in a 20 year long plan to free Wano from the rule of Orochi and Kaidou, which ultimately succeeded during the Raid on Onigashima.[54] Gaban retired from piracy and traveled to Elbaph, where he met Ripley and had a son.[55] The whereabouts and statuses of the other Roger Pirates are unknown. The bounties for the crew are still active, with the World Government being unwilling to lift them before the members die.[10]

Trivia The Jolly Roger seen in Buggy's flashback. The Jolly Roger seen in Buggy's flashback.

The Roger Pirates had a theme of its senior members having names based off of precious metals: Gol D. Roger's name is based on gold, Silvers Rayleigh's is based on silver, and Scopper Gaban's is based on copper. Gaban is likely named after copper instead of bronze due to how the third-place bronze medal is referred to in Japanese, as the copper medal (銅メダル, dō medaru?) instead of the bronze medal (青銅メダル, seidō medaru?). The first time the Roger Pirates' Jolly Roger is introduced is in Chapter 19, which depicts it different from later appearances. In its initial depiction, it is a simple skull with crossbones. Interestingly, it is shown in Chapter 1156 that the crew's Jolly Roger had the mustache even before Roger grew it on himself. When asked about this discrepancy in the SBS Volume 114, Oda joked that the skull's mustache was in fact just udon noodles. The Roger Pirates had at least five Supreme King Haki users, the most of any pirate crew to date. Douglas Bullet, who was a non-canon member of the crew, also possesses this ability. Despite being a veteran pirate crew and having clashed with powerful Devil Fruit users like the Whitebeard Pirates, the crew was skeptical about Devil Fruits during Buggy's flashback. During the God Valley Incident, which is set years before Buggy's flashback, members of the Roger Pirates would even directly identify a Devil Fruit among the treasures they found.[56] Two former members of the crew, Shanks and Buggy, would later go on to become part of the Four Emperors. This makes the crew one of two to hold multiple future Emperors, the other being the Rocks Pirates, which had three future Emperors in its ranks.

On the Oro Jackson, Shanks was a laid-back, charismatic, and level-headed apprentice who respected his captain, while Buggy was a greedy, opportunistic, and temperamental coward. They constantly bickered like brothers, ultimately establishing a dynamic that shaped their destinies as pirate legends.Clashing PersonalitiesShanks: Highly loyal and philosophical. He famously chose to stay behind to care for a sick Buggy when the rest of the crew went to Laugh Tale. He possessed a natural charisma and understood the heavy responsibilities of their pirate life, never letting greed get the better of him.Buggy: Fixated on fame, loot, and saving his own skin. He frequently complained about their dangerous voyages and argued with Shanks over trivial matters, such as the climate of the North and South Poles.The Devil Fruit IncidentTheir contrasting personalities famously came to a head when the Roger Pirates plundered a valuable treasure, which included the Chop-Chop Fruit (Bara Bara no Mi). Buggy planned to secretly steal the fruit and a map to sell them for a massive fortune. However, a startled Buggy accidentally swallowed the fruit when Shanks caught him red-handed, simultaneously losing the ability to swim. Buggy’s intense resentment over this accident and the loss of his treasure directly fueled his lifelong grudge against Shanks.Despite their constant fighting, both shared a deep bond growing up together on the Oro Jackson. Their childhood relationship heavily influences their interactions in the present-day storyline.

1. Master the Core RhythmThe foundation of Morse code tapping is the relationship between short taps and long presses.Dot (Dit): A quick, single tap. (Think of the sound "dit").Dash (Dah): A tap held about three times longer than a dot. (Think of the sound "dah").2. Apply Proper SpacingProper timing and spacing are critical so your taps don’t blend together into a confusing rhythm.Between taps (in the same letter): Pause for the length of one dot.Between letters: Pause for the length of three dots.Between words: Pause for the length of seven dots.3. Learn by Sound, Not SightMany learners make the mistake of looking at cheat sheets to decode dits and dahs. Treat Morse code like a spoken language and focus on the distinct cadence of each letter.For example, the letter A (⋅-) sounds like di-DAH or the rhythm "archery".The letter B (-⋅⋅⋅) sounds like DAH-di-di-dit or "banjo".

The Tapping System Dot: Tap once quickly. Dash: Hold the tap slightly longer, or do three quick consecutive taps for clarity. Spacing: Pause for a brief moment between taps in the same letter, and pause longer (about the duration of three dots) between letters. The Alphabet A: Tap, Hold B: Hold, Tap, Tap, Tap C: Hold, Tap, Hold, Tap D: Hold, Tap, Tap E: Tap F: Tap, Tap, Hold, Tap G: Hold, Hold, Tap H: Tap, Tap, Tap, Tap I: Tap, Tap J: Tap, Hold, Hold, Hold K: Hold, Tap, Hold L: Tap, Hold, Tap, Tap M: Hold, Hold N: Hold, Tap O: Hold, Hold, Hold P: Tap, Hold, Hold, Tap Q: Hold, Hold, Tap, Hold R: Tap, Hold, Tap S: Tap, Tap, Tap T: Hold U: Tap, Tap, Hold V: Tap, Tap, Tap, Hold W: Tap, Hold, Hold X: Hold, Tap, Tap, Hold Y: Hold, Tap, Hold, Hold Z: Hold, Hold, Tap, Tap

The Korean alphabet, known as Hangul (한글), is a highly phonetic system. Instead of 26 letters like the English A-to-Z alphabet, it consists of 24 basic letters (14 consonants and 10 vowels).Here is the complete breakdown of the basic Hangul letters and how to pronounce them.1. The 14 Basic ConsonantsConsonants are written from left-to-right and top-to-bottom.LetterRomanized NamePronunciation (Approx.)ㄱGiyeokG or KㄴNieunNㄷDigeutD or TㄹRieulL or RㅁMieumMㅂBieupB or PㅅSiotSㅇIeungSilent (as a placeholder) or ng (at the end of a syllable)ㅈJieutJㅊChieutChㅋKieukKㅌTieutTㅍPieupPㅎHieutH(Note: There are also 5 "double" consonants: ㄲ (kk), ㄸ (tt), ㅃ (pp), ㅆ (ss), and ㅉ (jj)).2. The 10 Basic VowelsIn Korean, vowels are written to the right or below the consonant they are paired with.LetterRomanized NamePronunciation (Approx.)ㅏaah (as in father)ㅑyayah (as in yard)ㅓeouh (as in song)ㅕyeoyuh (as in young)ㅗooh (as in no)ㅛyoyoh (as in yo-yo)ㅜuoo (as in moon)ㅠyuyoo (as in unique)ㅡeueu (like a tight-lipped "u")ㅣiee (as in see)(Note: There are also 11 complex/compound vowels made by combining basic vowels, such as ㅐ (ae), ㅘ (wa), and ㅖ (ye)).How They CombineUnlike the English alphabet, Korean letters are grouped into square-like blocks to form syllables. Every block must begin with a consonant.For example:ㄱ (g/k) + ㅏ (a) = 가 (pronounced ga)ㄴ (n) + ㅜ (u) = 누 (pronounced nu)

What are the 46 letters in hiragana? AI Overview 46 Basic Hiragana Alphabet Letters - FUN Japanese LearningHiragana is the foundational Japanese phonetic alphabet, consisting of 46 basic characters. It is organized into a grid of 5 vowels and 9 consonant lines.

Facebook ·Learning Hiragana, Katakana & Kanji +1 The 46 basic hiragana characters and their sounds are: The 5 Vowels a: あ i: い u: う e: え o: お Consonant-Vowel Pairs K: か (ka), き (ki), く (ku), け (ke), こ (ko) S: さ (sa), し (shi), す (su), せ (se), そ (so) T: た (ta), ち (chi), つ (tsu), て (te), と (to) N: な (na), に (ni), ぬ (nu), ね (ne), の (no) H: は (ha), ひ (hi), ふ (fu), へ (he), ほ (ho) M: ま (ma), み (mi), む (mu), め (me), も (mo) Y: や (ya), ゆ (yu), よ (yo) R: ら (ra), り (ri), る (ru), れ (re), ろ (ro) W Vowels and N W: わ (wa), を (wo/o) N: ん (n)

The French alphabet uses the same 26 letters as the English Latin alphabet, consisting of 20 consonants and 6 vowels (A, E, I, O, U, Y). While the letters are identical, their names and pronunciations are distinct.French Alphabet & PronunciationHere are the 26 letters, how to say their names phonetically, and a helpful sound guide:LetterPronunciationApproximate SoundAahlike "father"Bbayrhyming with "day"Csayrhyming with "day"Ddayrhyming with "day"Eeuhlike a soft "uh"Feffrhyming with "chef"Gjayrhyming with "day"Hashrhyming with "bash"Ieelike "bee"Jjeelike the "s" in "measure"Kkahlike "car"Lellike "tell"Memlike "hem"Nenlike "pen"Oohlike "go"Ppayrhyming with "day"Qkoolike "coo"Rairguttural/throaty "r"Sesslike "less"Ttayrhyming with "day"Uüa distinct, pursed-lip "ew" soundVvayrhyming with "day"Wdoob-leh-vayliterally "double V"Xeekslike "leaks"Yee-grek"ee" + "greek"Zzedrhyming with "bed"

The Spanish alphabet, or el abecedario, consists of 27 letters. It uses the same 26 letters as the English alphabet, plus the unique Ñ.Here are the letters, their names, and pronunciation guides:LetterNamePronunciation / TipsAaLike the "a" in "father"BbeLike the English "b"CceLike "seh" (or "keh" in Latin America before e/i)DdeLike English "d", but with the tongue touching the upper teethEeLike the "e" in "bet"FefeLike English "f"GgeLike the "h" in "hat" (before e/i); hard "g" otherwiseHhacheAlways silentIiLike the "ee" in "see"JjotaA strong, throaty "h" soundKkaLike English "k"LeleLike English "l"MemeLike English "m"NeneLike English "n"ÑeñeLike the "ny" in "onion" or "lasagna"OoLike the "o" in "note"PpeLike English "p"QcuLike English "k" (always followed by "ue" or "ui")RerreStrongly rolled or single-tapped depending on the wordSeseLike English "s"TteLike English "t"UuLike the "oo" in "moon"VuveSounds identical to the Spanish "B"Wuve dobleLike English "w"XequisUsually like English "x"Yi griegaLike the "ee" in "see" or English "y"ZzetaLike the "s" in "see" or "th" in "think"

The Italian alphabet consists of 21 letters. It contains only the vowels and consonants native to Italian, omitting 5 letters commonly used in English: J, K, W, X, and Y.The 21 Italian LettersBelow is the standard alphabet along with its phonetic pronunciation in Italian:A (ah)B (bee)C (chee)D (dee)E (eh)F (effe)G (jee)H (acca)I (ee)L (elle)M (emme)N (enne)O (oh)P (pee)Q (coo)R (erre)S (esse)T (tee)U (oo)V (vee/vu)Z (zeta)Vowels vs. ConsonantsVowels (5): A, E, I, O, UConsonants (16): B, C, D, F, G, H, L, M, N, P, Q, R, S, T, V, ZThe 5 "Missing" LettersThe letters J, K, W, X, Y are not officially part of the native Italian alphabet. They are known as lettere straniere (foreign letters) and are only used in loanwords from other languages (e.g., whisky, xenofobo), proper nouns, or scientific abbreviations.Important Pronunciation RulesAlmost entirely phonetic: Italian is largely written exactly as it sounds.Silent H: The letter H is always silent. It is used to alter the sound of C and G. For example, ca is a hard "k" sound, but cha makes a "ch" sound.Double consonants: Double letters are strongly emphasized. You must pause or hold the sound slightly longer when you see a double letter (e.g., panna vs. pana).

The German alphabet consists of the 26 standard letters used in the English alphabet, plus four additional special characters (three vowels with umlauts and one ligature), bringing the total to 30 letters.The Alphabet & Pronunciation GuideStandard Letters (A-Z)A (ah)B (bay)C (tsay)D (day)E (ay)F (eff)G (gay)H (hah)I (eeh)J (yot)K (kah)L (ell)M (em)N (en)O (oh)P (pay)Q (koo)R (air)S (ess)T (tay)U (ooh)V (fow)W (vay)X (iks)Y (uup-si-lon)Z (tset)Special CharactersÄ (Ah-umlaut)Ö (Oh-umlaut)Ü (Ooh-umlaut)ß (Eszett or scharfes S / sharp S) — It is equivalent to a double "s" (ss) and is used to make a preceding vowel sound long.Key Rules to Keep in MindCapitalization: German capitalizes all nouns, country names, personal names, and words at the beginning of sentences.Umlauts: The dots above A, O, and U change the sound of the vowel entirely. If your keyboard does not have umlauts, you can write them as "ae", "oe", and "ue".The "ß": If an Eszett is not available on your keyboard, you can substitute it with "ss". (Note: This letter does not exist in Swiss German and is substituted with "ss" there as well).V & W Sounds: The letter "V" is usually pronounced like an "F" in native words (e.g., Vater). The letter "W" is pronounced like an English "V" (e.g., Wasser).

The Greek alphabet consists of 24 letters used to write the Greek language, as well as heavily in mathematics and science. Evolving from the Phoenician script, it was the first alphabet to introduce distinct letters for vowel sounds.Below is the complete list of letters in alphabetical order, featuring their uppercase and lowercase forms, names, and approximate English pronunciations.UppercaseLowercaseLetter NameEnglish PronunciationΑαAlphalike "a" in fatherΒβBetalike "b" in bedΓγGammalike "g" in goΔδDeltalike "d" in doΕεEpsilonlike "e" in metΖζZetalike "dz" in adzeΗηEtalike "ay" in payΘθThetalike "th" in thinΙιIotalike "ee" in machineΚκKappalike "k" in kiteΛλLambdalike "l" in landΜμMulike "m" in menΝνNulike "n" in nowΞξXilike "x" in waxΟοOmicronlike "o" in obeyΠπPilike "p" in petΡρRholike "r" in runΣσ / ςSigmalike "s" in sitΤτTaulike "t" in tellΥυUpsilonlike "u" in putΦφPhilike "f" in funΧχChilike "ch" in lochΨψPsilike "ps" in hipsΩωOmegalong "o" in tone

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Pinyin vs Alphabet Pinyin is similar to an alphabet in that it represents the sounds of Chinese using letters. However, there are some key differences between the two systems. Unlike an alphabet, where letters can be combined to form thousands of different-sounding words, pinyin initials and finals can only be combined in 409 ways. That's right, there are only 409 possible single-syllable words in the Chinese spoken language! Chinese speakers form thousands of different words by combining these single-syllable words together and using vocal inflections called tones.

Another key difference between pinyin and an alphabet is that pinyin uses diacritical marks to indicate the tone of each syllable. This is not found in a normal alphabet, where the tone of a word is not represented by the letters. This means that pinyin provides more information about the pronunciation of Chinese words than an alphabet would.

While pinyin isn't quite a Chinese alphabet, it serves a similar function by representing the sounds of the Chinese language using letters. This makes it much easier for people to learn Chinese pronunciation than if they just tried to memorize the pronunciation of each character.

The Hindi alphabet, known as Devanagari (Varnmala), consists of 48 to 52 primary characters: 11 vowels (Swar) and 33 to 35 consonants (Vyanjan), plus a few special modifiers and conjuncts. It is written from left to right and hangs from a distinctive top line.1. Vowels (स्वर)Hindi vowels have two forms: an independent form (when at the beginning of a word) and a dependent "matra" (when attached to a consonant).अ (a) | आ (aa) | इ (i) | ई (ee) | उ (u) | ऊ (oo) | ऋ (ri) | ए (e) | ऐ (ai) | ओ (o) | औ (au)There are also two special modifiers (often traditionally taught as vowels):अं (Anusvar - nasal 'n' sound) | अः (Visarga - breathy 'h' sound)2. Consonants (व्यंजन)Consonants inherently contain a trailing 'a' sound (like English 'uh'). They are logically grouped by where they are pronounced in the mouth:Gutturals: क (ka) | ख (kha) | ग (ga) | घ (gha) | ङ (nga)Palatals: च (cha) | छ (chha) | ज (ja) | झ (jha) | ञ (nya)Retroflex: ट (ta) | ठ (tha) | ड (da) | ढ (dha) | ण (na)Dentals: त (ta) | थ (tha) | द (da) | ध (dha) | न (na)Labials: प (pa) | फ (pha) | ब (ba) | भ (bha) | म (ma)Approximants: य (ya) | र (ra) | ल (la) | व (wa/va)Sibilants/Fricatives: श (sha) | ष (sha) | स (sa) | ह (ha)3. Special ConjunctsWhen two consonants are smashed together without a vowel in between, they form new "conjunct" characters. The three most common are:क्ष (ksha)त्र (tra)ज्ञ (gya / jna)

The Arabic alphabet is a cursive script consisting of 28 letters, all of which are consonants. It is written and read from right to left. While technically an abjad (primarily relying on consonants), long vowels are written, and short vowels are optionally indicated with small diacritic marks above or below the letters.Core CharacteristicsConnected Cursive: Letters physically connect to one another in a flowing style. Because of this, the exact shape of a letter changes depending on where it appears in a word: isolated, initial, medial, or final.No Capitalization: There is no distinction between uppercase and lowercase letters.Direction: Writing and reading progress from right to left.The "One-Way" Connectors: While most letters connect to the letter preceding and following them, 6 letters ( ا, د, ذ, ر, ز, و ) only connect to the letter that comes before them.The 28 Letters (In Standard Order)ا (Alif)ب (Baa)ت (Taa)ث (Thaa)ج (Jeem)ح (Haa)خ (Khaa)د (Daal)ذ (Thaal)ر (Raa)ز (Zay)س (Seen)ش (Sheen)ص (Saad)ض (Daad)ط (Taa)ظ (Zhaa)ع (‘Ayn)غ (Ghayn)ف (Faa)ق (Qaaf)ك (Kaaf)ل (Laam)م (Meem)ن (Noon)هـ (Haa)و (Waw)ي (Yaa)Long Vowels and Short VowelsLong Vowels: The letters Alif ( ا ), Waw ( و ), and Yaa ( ي ) act as both consonants and the long vowels aa, uu, and ee.Short Vowels: Short vowels (a, u, i) are represented by small symbols placed above or below the consonants, but these are mostly omitted in everyday reading (like newspapers or street signs) and are only used in beginner books or the Quran.Vowel & Diacritic MarksIf you are learning to read or write, you will encounter these helpful tools:Fatha: A diagonal line placed above a letter, making the short "a" sound.Kasra: A diagonal line placed below a letter, making the "i" sound.Damma: A small curly mark placed above a letter, making the "u" sound.Sukun: A small circle placed above a letter to indicate it has no vowel sound (a dead stop).Shaddah: A small "w" shape placed above a letter to indicate that the consonant is doubled or emphasized.

[Nationalties: "Kid" and "Killer" are Scottish. "Law" is German. "Shachi" and "Penguin" are Swedish. "Luffy" and "Ace" are Brazilian. "Zoro" is Japanese. "Nami" is Swedish. Usopp: South African. Sanji: