Kuzan, also known as Aokiji, is one of the most mysterious characters in the One Piece world.
Below, let’s take a look at interesting information about Kuzan to learn more about this former navy admiral!
1. Basic information
Aokiji is better known by the name Kuzan.
Before the timeskip, Kuzan was a member of the Marines, which made him an enemy of Luffy in Long Ring Long Land and Marineford.
2. As for justice, Kuzan is not as difficult as Sakazuki or Borsalino
During his time in the Navy, Kuzan sometimes applied justice more flexibly and more leniently than Sakazuki’s view of justice, which was too harsh.
3. During the Battle of Edd, Kuzan acted as a Marine
In Strong World, Kuzan was at the Marine Headquarters along with Garp, Tsurru and Sakazuki.
4. There are signs that Kuzan doesn’t like Crocodile
In One Piece chapter 321, Kuzan considers himself indebted to Luffy for helping defeat Crocodile.
5. Survived a Haki attack
Kuzan was attacked by Whitebeard with a Haki-coated weapon, but he survived the attack uninjured.
A similar trick was also performed by Sakazuki at Marineford, when attacked by Marco and Vista.
6. Quit the Navy after losing to Sakazuki
When Sengoku resigned as Fleet Admiral, he nominated Kuzan as his successor.
After the duel at Punk Hazard with Akainu, Aokiji was severely burned and left with a long scar from his neck down to his entire shoulder and the right upper part of his body.
7. Appearance and date of birth were inspired by actor Yusaku Matsuda
Many One Piece characters are inspired by famous Japanese actors.
8. Collaboration with Blackbeard
Based on the conversation between Gorosei and Sakazuki, it is known that Kuzan cooperated with the Blackbeard pirate group.
9. Of all the naval admirals, Kuzan is the youngest
Kuzan’s age after the timeskip is 49 years old.