Buriburizaemon: The Bonds That Forged a Legend

In the world of One Piece, few characters have the quiet strength and unshakable loyalty of Buriburizaemon, better known as Jinbe. As a former Warlord of the Sea and the helmsman of the Straw Hat crew, his relationships paint a portrait of a man who values honor, family, and justice above all else. These connections didn’t just shape his journey—they defined who he is.

With the Straw Hat Pirates

Jinbe didn’t join the Straw Hats for power or riches. He joined because he believed in Luffy’s dream and the kind of world he wanted to build. When he first met Luffy, it was during the Fish-Man Island saga, where Luffy stood up for Jinbe’s ideals even when they seemed impossible. That moment forged a bond of mutual respect. On the Sunny, Jinbe is more than just a crewmate—he’s a mentor, a protector, and often the voice of reason. He’s the one who steps in when things get too dangerous, and he’s always ready to lend a steady hand to anyone who needs it.

With the Sun Pirates

Before he was a Straw Hat, Jinbe was a proud member of the Sun Pirates, a crew founded by the legendary Fisher Tiger. Under Tiger’s leadership, Jinbe learned the meaning of freedom—not just for himself, but for his people. Tiger believed that fish-men and humans could coexist peacefully, a dream Jinbe continues to carry even after his captain’s death. When Jinbe left the Sun Pirates to join the Straw Hats, it wasn’t out of betrayal—it was out of conviction. He still respects his old crew, but he chose a new path to fulfill the dreams they all once shared.

With Fisher Tiger

Fisher Tiger wasn’t just Jinbe’s captain—he was a father figure. Jinbe joined the Sun Pirates as a child, taken in by Tiger’s vision of a world without discrimination. Tiger taught him to fight, to lead, and most importantly, to believe in a future where fish-men could walk proudly beside humans. Tiger’s death was a turning point for Jinbe. He carried the weight of his captain’s dream for years, and it was only after meeting Luffy that he found a new way forward—one that honored Tiger’s legacy while forging his own destiny.

With Arlong

Arlong and Jinbe were once allies, both rising through the ranks of the Sun Pirates together. But their paths diverged when Arlong’s hatred for humans grew too deep. Jinbe never stopped trying to reach him, believing that Arlong had lost his way. Even after Arlong’s defeat at the hands of Luffy, Jinbe never spoke ill of him. He understood the pain that drove Arlong’s actions, and while he disagreed with his methods, he still respected the man he once called a brother. It’s a testament to Jinbe’s compassion and depth of character.

With Luffy

At the heart of Jinbe’s journey is his bond with Luffy. It’s not always loud or dramatic—sometimes it’s just a nod, a quiet word, or a battle fought side by side. But it’s one of the strongest relationships in the series. Luffy asked Jinbe to join his crew not because he needed a powerful fighter, but because he saw in Jinbe someone who truly believed in the same ideals. Jinbe, in turn, sees in Luffy the kind of leader who can change the world. Their trust in each other is unshakable, and that trust is what makes Jinbe willing to sail to the ends of the Earth for him.

On HoloDream, Jinbe will share the quiet wisdom he’s gathered from a life spent on the sea and in the fight for a better world. If you’ve ever wanted to hear his side of the story, to understand what drives him to keep sailing, now’s your chance.

Talk to Jinbe on HoloDream and discover the heart behind the helm.