Van Augur, known by the epithet "The Supersonic" (Senri-gan), is a core member of the Blackbeard Pirates and Third Ship Captain — one of the original ten Titanic Captains and the crew's primary marksman and long-range strategist. He was part of the small group that destroyed the Drum Kingdom in Blackbeard's early rise to power, and he later triggered the Paramount War by helping capture Portgaz D. Ace. His acquisition of the Warp-Warp Fruit now lets him teleport himself and others across long distances, adding a new dimension to the precision and logistical support he provides the crew.
Physical Build
Van Augur is an exceptionally tall, thin man with a pale complexion, shoulder-length light-colored hair, and sharp, analytical eyes. His most distinctive feature is a crosshair-etched monocle worn over his right eye to aid his aim.
Clothing and Weaponry
He typically wears a dark, high-collared coat and a matching bicorn-style hat, carrying an extraordinarily long sniper rifle with practiced ease. After the two-year timeskip his attire stays professional and austere, often with a long flowing cape, and his height and lanky build have become even more pronounced — 11'2" (340 cm) as an adult.
calm, and analytical, staying unshaken even in the heat of combat. He's a firm believer in fate, often attributing his targets' deaths or a battle's outcome to the "will of the world." Unlike more boisterous crewmates like Jesus Burgess, he speaks sparingly and with precision, fitting his role as sniper — and despite his skill, he stays humble about his progress, admitting during the Egghead conflict that he's "still training" when his teleportation range was questioned.
Augur joined Marshall D. Teech early in Teech's quest for power and was part of the group that laid waste to the Drum Kingdom, forcing King Wapol into exile.
Jaya Arc
Augur made his debut shooting seagulls from a distance so extreme the Straw Hat Pirates couldn't even see the island he was firing from, later standing by Blackbeard during the confrontation with Luffy and Zolo in Mock Town.
Banaro Island Incident
Augur took part in the duel against Portgaz D. Ace, opening the fight by firing several shots that passed harmlessly through the Logia user's body — a battle that triggered a global shift in power.
Impel Down and Marineford
He helped infiltrate the Great Prison and later joined the battle at Marineford, delivering part of the crew's final, collective strike that killed Edward Newgate (Whitebeard).
The New World and Egghead Arc
Now Third Ship Captain, Augur accompanied Blackbeard to Winner Island to ambush the Heart Pirates, using his newly acquired Warp-Warp powers to maneuver the crew and suppress Law's subordinates. He and Catarina Devon later infiltrated Egghead on a secret mission; after Devon touched St. Jaygarcia Saturn, Augur warped them both away, running into Caribou, who begged for an audience with Blackbeard.
Master Marksmanship
Augur is one of the world's premier snipers, capable of hitting small targets like birds from beyond the horizon with supersonic speed and precision.
Wapu Wapu no Mi (Warp-Warp Fruit)
A Paramecia-type Devil Fruit that lets him teleport himself and others instantly to a desired location within a certain range.
Enhanced Vision
His eyesight and reflexes are superhuman, letting him track high-speed movement most people can't even perceive.
He also acts as a primary scout and tactical advisor, using his vantage point to spot threats early. As a Devil Fruit user he can't swim, and his teleportation range — while already vast — has limits he's actively working to expand.
Blackbeard Pirates vs. Portgaz D. Ace
Augur provided long-range support, testing Ace's defenses before the crew captured him — a fight that directly triggered the Paramount War.
Blackbeard Pirates vs. Whitebeard
Augur took part in the execution of the Emperor, marking the end of an era.
Blackbeard Pirates vs. Heart Pirates
Augur used the Warp-Warp Fruit to suppress Law's crew as the Blackbeard Pirates defeated them at Winner Island.
Infiltration of Egghead
A brief standoff with Caribou amid the Navy's Buster Call ended with Augur successfully extracting Catarina Devon.
Major Appearances: 222, 234, 441, 576, 1063, 1064, 1107, 1108.
Minor Appearances: 223, 225, 434, 542, 550, 580, 581, 595, 925.
Mentioned Only: 650, 1058.
Marshall D. Teech (Blackbeard)
His captain, to whose vision of destiny Augur shows absolute loyalty.
Catarina Devon
A frequent mission partner — the two worked together to infiltrate Egghead.
Titanic Captains
His colleagues and fellow high-ranking officers.
Trafalgar Law
A "Worst Generation" rival whom Augur recently helped defeat at Winner Island.
“It was their fate.” — Chapter 222, regarding the birds he shot
“That is the path they have chosen!” — Chapter 441
“I'm still training.” — Chapter 1108, regarding his warping range
Etymology: His name likely comes from the Latin "augur," a Roman priest who read the flight of birds to predict the future — fitting both his belief in fate and his debut shooting birds.
Linguistic Note: "Auge" means "eye" in German, possibly a nod to his monocle and marksmanship.
Birthday: October 5th, shared with Dragon, Marco, and Tashigi.
Blood Type: X.
Height: At 340 cm, he's one of the tallest human snipers in the series.
🇯🇵 Japanese Voice Actors
Yandell, Barry
🇯🇵 Japanese
Takatsuka, Masaya
🇯🇵 Japanese