Discussion Garp Discussion Thread

[bittman]

I thought this was a bit obvious, especially after seeing how WG handled Crocodile and Smoker.

Even if Roger "turned himself in", he would have turned himself in to Garp personally most likely, knowing Garp would respect the decision regardless of the purpose.

And then, in true WG fashion, they would label Garp as the "hero of the marines" for capturing the Pirate King. Much in the same way that Smoker got a promotion for not-capturing Crocodile in order to cover up that the pirates were not a law unto themselves.

Of course Garp did many heroic things through his life, but I believe the title "Hero of the Marines" has always been for his "capture" of Roger.

 

[Anduren]

@bittman
The reason you pointed out as obvious is exactly the reason I always thought that Garp was called the hero of the marines because of "capturing" Roger. But if that was the case, there would have been no reason for Garp to visit Roger in prison after he was caught as Roger would've had plenty of time to discuss his conditions of turning himself in with him personally even if Roger personally requested to meet Garp while in prison.

I think Garp went to visit Roger in prison for the same kind of reason he went to visit Ace in prison before the execution: For old time's sake since they have not met in a long time, one last time before he dies.

Its very much possible that he really IS called hero of the marines for "capturing" Roger. Maybe its just a hunch, but something about that scene is making me think it wasn't Garp that Roger turned himself in to.

 

[Jorge D. Dragon]

I always thought he is Garp the Hero, because of cornering Roger countless times. It was even mentioned by people of Water 7, when he got there to visit Luffy.

 

[BlindMunkey]

I always thought he is Garp the Hero, because of cornering Roger countless times. It was even mentioned by people of Water 7, when he got there to visit Luffy.

i could be wrong isn't it [also if not just] Garp the Fist.

and i also believe Garp's title of Hero didnt come from "capturing roger". its something he earn through out his career for the service as marine. making him hero of the marine.
only Oda can clarify it for us.

 

[MaiSiaoSiao]

i could be wrong isn't it [also if not just] Garp the Fist.

and i also believe Garp's title of Hero didnt come from "capturing roger". its something he earn through out his career for the service as marine. making him hero of the marine.
only Oda can clarify it for us.

Reason for being called Garp the HERO
He fought with roger countless times in the past and were on par.Not many marines could do that.Maybe except for Kong or Sengoku.And many people said that Garp cornered Roger many times in the past too.

Reason for being called Garp the FIST
Because his weapon of choice is his fist. Earlier on in the anime,he "punched" cannonballs towards the SHs.Then he punched a hole through the wall at water 7.Recently,the war at marineford.He prevented marco(in full phoenix form and flying)from rescuing Ace.By punching him in the face.Now the most recent one.He punched a member of the BB pirates.
Now name me a scene where Garp fought seriously with swords and guns.Thus earning him the nickname Garp the Hero/Fist

 

[BlindMunkey]

@ MaiSiaoSiao
i said correct me if im wrong not explain me why he is called what he is called. but thanks nonetheless.