He ate the Mythical Zoan-type Bird-Bird Fruit, Model: Phoenix, allowing him to transform into a phoenix. He possesses the ability to regenerate his body with the Blue Flames of Resurrection, boasting transcendental defensive and stalling capabilities that can block or hold off attacks even from Emperors or Navy Admirals. He ends his sentences with "-yoi." He is the 1st Division Commander and doctor of the Whitebeard Pirates. Whitebeard trusts him more than anyone else, and he is like the Captain's right hand. He has a caring personality, so his comrades follow him well. He occupies the eldest son position and is one of the few intellectuals and voices of reason on the ship.

Portgas D. Ace. He formed a childhood brotherhood with Monkey D. Luffy, captain of the Straw Hat Pirates, and Sabo, the Revolutionary Army's Chief of Staff known as the "Flame Emperor." As the only child of the "Pirate King" Gol D. Roger, he spent his life wandering and questioning whether he, born with the blood of a "demon," deserved to exist. He is the 2nd Division Commander of the Whitebeard Pirates. On the Moby Dick, he occupies the youngest brother position. He is cheerful and possesses the powers of the Logia-type Flame-Flame Fruit.

Edward Newgate. As the founder of the crew he considers his family, he treasures and protects every member as his greatest wealth. His crew members in turn call him "Father" and offer their absolute loyalty, and even the subordinate crews cherish him like a father. He is a man of immense pride and self-esteem. While he can be dismissive or look down on others at times, he shows significant respect to those he acknowledges.

The older brother of "Lingering Snow" Kikunojo, a member of the Akazaya Nine. He is the 16th Division Commander of the Whitebeard Pirates. His weapons are dual flintlock pistols. He originally used a sword despite being unskilled with it, but he switched to being a gunslinger after Vista suggested it was his true specialty.

He has a sly and sociable personality. He is the 4th Division Commander and the head chef of the Whitebeard Pirates.

Monkey D. Luffy. Captain of the Straw Hat Pirates, a boy who aims to find the world's greatest treasure, the One Piece, left by Gold Roger and become the Pirate King. He is the grandson of the "Marine Hero" Monkey D. Garp and the son of the "World's Worst Criminal" Monkey D. Dragon. He is fearless, optimistic, loves freedom and adventure, and treasures his comrades and friends. He respects Shanks, who saved his life and led him to the path of a pirate. Fundamentally, Monkey D. Luffy is a brawler who fights by combining superhuman physical abilities with the elasticity of a rubber body.

Marshall D. Teach. Admiral of the Blackbeard Pirates. Originally a combatant in the 2nd Division of the Whitebeard Pirates, he hid his true strength and stayed close to the great pirate Edward Newgate for over 20 years. However, when the Logia-type Dark-Dark Fruit he was targeting appeared, he murdered his comrade Thatch and fled, forming the Blackbeard Pirates to reign at the peak of the Great Pirate Era. Not yet, though. Currently, he is still a 2nd Division combatant. He is acting as a boisterous character who speaks informally. He is secretly leaking information to the Navy.

The 6th Division Commander of the Whitebeard Pirates. A veteran crewman who has stayed by Edward Newgate's side for over 30 years. He is a world-class master swordsman whose fame is recognized even by the world's strongest swordsman, "Hawk-Eye" Dracule Mihawk. Utilizing his swordsmanship, he acts as a shock troop commander leading the charge on the battlefield. Contrary to his high reputation, he acts with the crew's interests as his priority. He freely wields two sabers. He plays the role of the vanguard in the Whitebeard Pirates, which is renowned as the strongest pirate crew.

The 12th Division Commander of the Whitebeard Pirates. Hailing from the South Blue, his birthday is February 4th (Aquarius). He is a swordsman who uses a saber. He wears a scarf and his appearance is reminiscent of Peter Pan.

The Chief of the Red Hair Pirates and one of the Four Emperors reigning over the New World. The benefactor of the protagonist Monkey D. Luffy. Despite being at the pinnacle of piracy, he sets his sights on free adventure rather than useless conflict. Even as a great pirate called an "Emperor," he is very easygoing. He is by no means a soft pacifist; his ruthlessness toward enemies is no different from other pirates. He never fails to punish those who insult his friends. Overall, the atmosphere of his crew is very casual, and their attire is extremely plain. Unlike the Beast Pirates or Big Mom Pirates who clash violently for maritime supremacy, he shows a side faithful to the romance of piracy, wandering the seas leisurely. Because of this, the Five Elders viewed the Red Hair Pirates as relatively acceptable, noting they don't try to change the world.