Marshall D. Teach

A pirate who murdered his own crewmate to pursue his ambitions.

Marshall D. Teach was part of the Whitebeard Pirates until he leaves and starts his own crew after murdering Thatch. He is known for his role in the war at Marineford, where he captured Ace and later killed Whitebeard, seizing his Devil Fruit power through an unknown method. His actions have made him a central figure in the shifting balance of power following Whitebeard's death.

Quick Facts

Affiliation: Blackbeard Pirates
Devil fruit powers: Yami Yami no Mi and Gura Gura no Mi

Reader's Guide

Marshall D. Teach, known as Blackbeard, is a former member of the Whitebeard Pirates who murdered his crewmate Thatch to steal the Yami Yami no Mi. He later captured Portgas D. Ace, leading to the war between the Whitebeard Pirates and the World Government. After Whitebeard's death, Teach stole his Gura Gura no Mi power, becoming the first person to wield two Devil Fruit abilities. Two years later, he was recognized as having assumed Whitebeard's position among the Four Emperors.