Tsuru

Donquixote Doflamingo

Tsuru has a history with the Donquixote Pirates, having pursued them on numerous occasions before the crew’s captain, Donquixote Doflamingo, became a Warlord of the Sea. When Doflamingo causes a scene at a meeting of Warlords in Mary Geoise, she calmly tells Doflamingo to “be a good boy” and stand down, maintaining an authoritative tone in his presence. After Doflamingo and his crew had been defeated and arrested, Tsuru looked after Doflamingo until they arrived at Impel Down. Doflamingo seems to hold some respect for her, as he addresses her as “O-Tsuru-san” (おつるさん?), and Tsuru’s retorts have twice caused Doflamingo to admit that he cannot get the best of her. Meanwhile, Tsuru sees some value in Doflamingo’s insight into the underworld and asked for his opinion on the future of the pirating world after his defeat. However, she denied Doflamingo’s request for access to newspapers in Impel Down.

Tsuru has vast knowledge of criminals from various parts of the world, being able to instantly recognize Laffitte and explain his history to Sengoku. She is present at important meetings concerning the Three Great Powers, such as the meeting to determine Crocodile’s successor in the Seven Warlords of the Sea. Tsuru is said to be second to none in experience and knowledge and acted as a renowned staff officer for Fleet Admiral Sengoku before his retirement.

Devil Fruit

Tsuru ate the Woshu Woshu no Mi, a Paramecia-type Devil Fruit that allows her to literally “wash and hang out to dry” people and objects as if they were clothes, turning them into flat and malleable like fabric. This disables the opponents by rendering them unable to move. This power can also “clean” a limited amount of evil off the victims, which is considered a dangerous ability against pirates.

Weapon

In her youth, she is seen with a flintlock rifle. How proficient she is in using it is unknown.

Haki

As a Marine Vice Admiral, Tsuru holds proficiency in Haki, specifically both Armament and Observation Haki.

Tsuru joined the Marines 56 years ago along with Sengoku and Monkey D. Garp. 27 years ago, Tsuru was walking with fellow vice admirals Garp, Jaguar D. Saul, Kuzan, and Sakazuki. Garp asked her if he could borrow a ship, but she refused because he always broke them. At some point prior in her life, Tsuru started a family and had a granddaughter named Kujaku 26 years ago, who would go on to follow in her footsteps and become a Marine Rear Admiral. Thirteen years ago, Tsuru was stationed in the North Blue, where she continuously pursued the Donquixote Pirates at the time. Donquixote Doflamingo noted that her chases stopped after Rosinante had left the crew, which led Doflamingo to suspect that his younger brother was giving away his crew’s location to the Marines. Three days before the scheduled exchange between the Marines and Diez Barrels for the Ope Ope no Mi, she was stationed at Swallow Island following Rosinante’s intel that Doflamingo and his crew would be there, unaware that they actually had gone to Minion Island instead. She was then contacted and informed by the Marines scouting Minion Island about the fire at Barrels’ hideout and ordered them to investigate the coast while avoiding being spotted. As Doflamingo and his crew were leaving the island, Tsuru’s ship fired at them, forcing them to flee.

Sky Island Saga

Jaya Arc

Tsuru was present for the meeting at Mary Geoise to choose a replacement for Crocodile among the Seven Warlords of the Sea. Before the meeting commenced, Doflamingo forced vice admirals Mozambia and Stainless to fight each other, but Tsuru recognized the use of his ability and told him to stop. When Laffitte intruded into the meeting, Tsuru identified him and explained his background to Sengoku.

Summit War Saga

Marineford Arc

Tsuru was present at Marineford in preparation for war against Whitebeard. Tsuru said some comforting words to Garp concerning the upcoming execution of Portgas D. Ace but he replied with laughter, stating that she should be shown sympathy rather than comforting him. Upon Whitebeard’s arrival, she commented on the illogicality of his position and joined the other vice admirals when his division commanders began their attack. Although Vice Admiral Yamakaji expressed concern for her safety, Tsuru stayed on the front lines, stating that there was no safe place to hide. Tsuru observed that Little Oars Jr. was bigger than any giant. After having dealt with several pirates using her powers, Tsuru received Sengoku’s order to prepare for the next part of the Marines’ plan, so she returned to the plaza behind the Encircling Wall. After Shanks’ arrival and call for a ceasefire, she stood down along with the other Marines.

Dressrosa Saga

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

One Piece Film Z

After the destruction of Firs Island, Tsuru attended a meeting with other Marine officers to discuss the threat of Z. After Borsalino acquainted Sakazuki of Z’s return, Tsuru reiterated the present about Z’s former rank and his strength. Concludes non-canon section.

Dressrosa Arc

After the Donquixote Pirates had been defeated, Tsuru sailed along with both Sengoku and Hototogisu. After a conversation concerning Doflamingo’s crew, Sengoku offered Tsuru some okaki. Three days after Doflamingo’s downfall, Tsuru and Sengoku arrived at Dressrosa and met up with Admiral Fujitora. Tsuru asked Fujitora why he did not capture Monkey D. Luffy and Trafalgar Law. The admiral explained that he made his decision based on the roll of a dice and that the pirates had been lucky for two days in a row. Fujitora then gave Tsuru his dice and declared that if it rolled on any number other than one, he would go after the pirates himself. After Luffy and his group had escaped, the Marines left Dressrosa while escorting Doflamingo. While guarding Doflamingo’s cell, Tsuru reminded Doflamingo of the reality that he lost and then listened to his comment about how the war for the title of Pirate King will begin. Later, the Marine convoy came under attack by Jack of the Beasts Pirates, who sought to rescue Doflamingo. Two of the Marines’ four ships were sunk but they managed to defeat him. The following events are non-canon, and therefore not considered part of the canon story.

Wano Country Saga

One Piece Stampede

Tsuru appears at the Marine Headquarters listening to Brannew’s discussion about Douglas Bullet and the current situation on Delta Island. Concludes non-canon section.

Final Saga

Egghead Arc

Weeks later at New Marineford, Tsuru and Sengoku were reading up on the news about T Bone having been murdered by an unknown assassin who was motivated by the money rewarded by the Cross Guild for eliminating Marines, thanks to their established bounty system on Marines. Both were concerned with the threat the Marines were now facing from both pirates and common people. Hina then informed them that Garp, Kujaku, and SWORD had headed to Hachinosu to rescue Koby, which shocked both Tsuru and Sengoku. Later during the Egghead Incident, Tsuru and Sengoku listened to Vegapunk’s broadcast while onboard her battleship.