Eiichiro Oda admits that WhiteBeard came from an unexpected model in real life

One piece It is a gold standard when it comes to the strongest anime pirates, representing legendary characters that are the power of nature on the battlefield and shape the free sea with their tremendous force, influence and ambitions. Edward Newgate, otherwise known as WhiteBeard, is one of the legends, someone who held the title of the strongest man in the world, capable of splitting heaven and the sea by its power.

While WhiteBeard inspired a new wave of pirates One piecethe creator of the Eiichiro series ODA has been inspired by a real character behind Whitebeard. It is not uncommon for ODA to draw inspiration from individuals in the real world, be it actors, musicians, athletes or more. In the case of Whitebeard, however, Oda revealed that he personally knew Whitebeard's real modelWhich makes him special.

Eiichiro Oda built Whitebeard differently

Whitebeard is the absolute power of nature

• The first appearance of the manga: Chapter 159
• The first look of an anime: Episode 95

Whitebeard is one of the most influential pirates in one piece, known to be the biggest rival of anyone but the late pirate king, Gol D. Roger. Unlike other powerful pirates with the ambition to find a treasure with one piece and become the king of the world, he just wanted to find a family where he would feel a sense of belonging, comfort and peace. However, if he had the same ambitions as D. Xebec Rocks, Whitebeard would easily require the title of King of the World.

One piece of fans love Whitebeard not only for his stunning power, but also for his personality. He was a compassionate and thought -out captain, someone who had a father's attitude to the crew members with whom he considered his own children. He also had high moral standards, refused to persecute wealth or power for selfish reasons. Instead, he decided to prefer his family's security and appreciated their loyalty over everyone else.

One piece is real.

But the legendary man like Whitebeard didn't have a happy ending in one piece. Fans know that he met with a tragic end in Marineford in the hands of Blackbeard and his crew after he was weakened by Akain and the rest of Marines. Yet he died heroic death because he remained without scratches on his back. His death is one of the greatest and most unforgettable characters in one piece and leaves behind the inheritance, which is still echoing throughout the sea.

Eiichiro Oda modeled Whitebeard after the real pub owner

Whitebeard's inspiration in real life

• The WhiteBeard's real model is the owner of the pub.

It is no secret that Eiichiro Oda draws inspiration from real life and Whitebeard characters was no exception. The legendary pirate was just one of the many characters with one suitcase that ODA modeled after a real character. However, he was not based on a popular actor, musician, singer or athlete, but on a simple but charming man. Who would think the legendary pirate like Whitebeard was based on such a simple person?

According to Eiichir's commentary ODA contained in One Piece Yellow: Grand Elements Data Book and shared by the popular side of One Piece Fan on X (formerly Twitter), WhiteBeard was modeled as a pub owner, often often with his editor. Unfortunately, this owner of the pub died, but Oda described him as someone charming and cool at the same time.

Here is Eiichir's report on graduation of the pub owner:

The owner of the bar, which I visited several times with my editor, died. He was a charming man and became a model for Whitebeard. Line Whiteebeard says when first appears:

“I'm not talking about any snot-carned, you damn fool” is exactly what the old man once told the customer. He would sit in the middle of a bar associated with his nose, claiming that alcohol was his cure, and told us stories about World War II. When I told him I pulled him into my manga, he was pleased.

-Eiichiro oda

In one piece of Whitebeard, which fans often call “Sickbeard”, he also had medical equipment to his nose because of his decreasing health. He was over 70 years old, but he would drink even if he was already sick. Obviously, the ODA was heavily drawn from the owner's personality and lifestyle to shape Whitebeard. Without this man, ODA could draw Whitebeard differently.

Whitebeard also shares similar features with Japanese monk

Whitebeard and Musashibo Benkei Parallels

While Eiichiro Oda revealed the model of the real life of Whitebeard, fans know that Whitebeard was also inspired by Japanese warrior Monch Musashibo Benkei because both share similarities.

According to Japanese folklore, Musashibo Benkei was five times larger than an ordinary man, not to mention that he also had monstrous power.

In addition, Benkei also dominated the weapon called Naginata, while WhiteBeard dominated the massive Tomoe type Naginata called Murakumogiri. The most interesting thing is that Benkei also died in a permanent position, with his body punctured arrows and spears reminiscent of Whitebeard who died calm, with his body seriously injured One piece.