Bounty:
5,046,000,000
Edward Newgate, known as Whitebeard, is recognized as the world's strongest pirate. He is considered the closest to finding the legendary treasure, One Piece. It is widely believed that he once fought on equal terms with the late Pirate King, Gol D. Roger.
Whitebeard seems to suffer from health issues, likely due to his advanced age and past fierce battles with other formidable pirates. He is constantly attended by nurses and connected to IV tubes. Despite these health concerns, he continues to drink rum straight from the barrel. Even with these ailments, he remains the world's most powerful pirate, raising questions about how formidable he must have been in his prime.
When he makes his first appearance, he receives a letter from Red-Haired Shanks, delivered by Shanks' newest crew member, Rockstar. However, without even reading it, Whitebeard discards the letter, stating that if Shanks wants to communicate, he should visit in person. He also instructs Rockstar to tell Shanks to bring an expensive bottle of sake for their meeting. When Shanks finally breaks through a blockade to meet him, Whitebeard addresses him as "boy," highlighting his seniority and respect compared to the younger captain in the "New World" part of the Grand Line.
