Boodle is the mayor of Orange Town in the East Blue. He is famous for his dog-like face, caring heart, and strong bonds with the people in his town. At 75 years old, he stands 172 cm tall and loves to eat salmon. He wears armor to protect his home and often acts before thinking when his town is in danger. Boodle rebuilt Orange Town from scratch after pirates destroyed his previous home, and he is extremely proud of what it has become. His most memorable moment is when he bravely tried to stand up to Buggy and later poured out his gratitude to Luffy D. Monkey and his crew for saving the town. He is recognized by his funny habit of using the word "as if" in almost every sentence.
Boodle looks like an elderly man with a strong dog-like face and pure white hair, matching his age.
He is usually dressed simply, but when Orange Town was attacked, he wore armor that protected his upper body.
Boodle cares deeply about Orange Town and its people.
He is known for always putting the town first and earning the trust and respect of the townsfolk.
He can become extremely emotional, especially when the town is threatened.
Boodle uses the word “as if” a lot, even though it does not always fit what he is saying.
He sometimes acts without thinking if he thinks it will help the town.
Boodle was not born in Orange Town, but in the Organ Islands in East Blue.
About 42 years ago, after losing his home to pirates, he worked with townspeople to build Orange Town from a wasteland.
Little by little, they built houses, attracted more people, and turned it into a proud port town.
Boodle became its longtime mayor and knows everything about the town.
The Buggy Pirates Attack
When the Buggy Pirates attacked Orange Town, Boodle was deeply hurt.
He felt even worse when the pet food shop, owned by the loyal dog Chouchou, burned down.
The sight of Chouchou’s sadness made him want to fight back for the town.
Boodle planned to face Buggy by himself.
He put on armor and was ready to go, even though he didn’t have much of a chance.
However, Luffy D. Monkey stopped him before he could get hurt.
Luffy and his crew ended up defeating Buggy and saving the town.
Boodle was knocked out by Luffy for his own safety during the fight.
When he woke up, the enemies were gone and the townspeople were safe.
Showing Gratitude
Some townspeople said bad things about Luffy and his crew, but Boodle got angry at them.
He ran after the Straw Hats, crying and thanking them as they left the island.
After the Incident
Boodle continued to be a good mayor.
Later in the story, two years after the Marineford War, Boodle is seen healthy and smiling as he hears news about Luffy and his friends.
Egghead Arc Appearance
Boodle shows up again during the Egghead Arc, happily listening to Vegapunk's announcement with Chouchou and a young girl from the town.
Boodle is trusted by everyone in Orange Town.
He is close to Chouchou, the brave dog who helped protect the pet food shop.
His deep feelings for the townspeople are shown by his actions and words.
People often write Boodle's name incorrectly.
It is spelled “Boodle” with a "B", not “Poodle” with a "P".
His favorite food is salmon.
He appears for the first time in Volume 2, Chapter 12 of the manga, titled "Dog."
His most common saying is “as if.”
“I am the long-serving mayor of this town, as if!”
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