[HIDER][b]Name:[/b] Ghus
[b]Title:[/b] Shipwrecker; Sea Lion
[b]Bounty:[/b] $100,000,000
[INDENT]Ghus' infamy began at the island estate of the Showmanners, a wealthy family from the North Blue who found their fortune in the carnival and circus industry. Ghus was meant to be a headliner in one of their newest shows. Although in the Grand Line and New World, despite being rare, many were aware of the existence of Minks. However, in the seas before the Reverse Mountains, they were merely some sort of myth, if not just a strange creature. This was the perfect place for Ghus to show himself to the world. As he was introduced to the massive crowd that had gathered, he flashed them a smirk before breaking free from his chain bindings and causing havoc. Sparks of electricity emanated from his body before letting loose a heavy blow, breaking the main pillar holding up the tent they were in. As he fled, at the harbor, Ghus rammed through a few ships leaving holes and broken frames before diving into the sea. His bounty continued to increase as he sunk the ship of every bounty hunter and marine that crossed his path.[/INDENT]
[b]Crew:[/b] Ghus Pirates
[b]Occupation/Skillset:[/b][LIST][*][b]Shipwright[/b]: Ghus’ proficiency in carpentry and knowledge on various ships are all thanks to the  few years he spent working for the shipwrights of Fishman Island. There he learned not only how to repair and build a ship, but also wreck and dismantle one; it was part of his job description.
[*][b]Fisherman[/b]: Born at sea and living most of his life either above or under it, Ghus was eventually going to learn the skills necessary one needed to survive. Although his abilities as a navigator were novice-like, to say the least, his capabilities as a deep-sea fisherman was quite different. Even before his time at Fishman Island, Ghus was fond of diving deep into the sea, in raging waves or thunderous storm, in search of something to either eat or fight against. Basically, he’s an incredible swimmer and is knowledgeable when it comes to marine life.[/LIST]
[b]Age:[/b] Thirty-One 
[b]Age Appearance:[/b] Thirty-One 
[b]Appearance:[/b][HIDER][CENTER][img]https://i.imgur.com/KlDNTPN.png[/img]

Ghus is approximately ten feet tall and weights around three hundred and twenty pounds.[/CENTER][/HIDER]
[b]Allegiance:[/b] Pirate
[b]Personality:[/b] In a nutshell, although bright-eyed and thrill-seeking, Ghus is extremely straightforward and often tactless. Some might consider him arrogant or prideful, but its usually just him speaking his mind. An innately hard worker, Ghus often overworks himself to achieve whatever he sets his mind to; this also leads to his stubborn nature to creep out from time to time. Not one to succumb to his rage, he sometimes lashes out when upset or over petty issues. His loyalty is something not easily gained, making him quite strict and stern even among allies. Against adversaries, although calm and collected, it isn’t usual for Ghus to break out in laughter as he shows little to no mercy; fighting is something he obviously enjoys.

[b]Laugh:[/b] Ashishi[INDENT]The english onomatopoeia for seals and sea lions are “ow ow” and “arf arf”. No japanese one exists, so I went with the japanese term for Sea Lion, which is Ashika and derived his laugh from that. [/INDENT]
[b]Birthplace:[/b] Whitey Peak, New World[INDENT]Ghus comes from a tall artic, snow-filled island close to the Red Wall. This is the home of a Mink tribe that prefers and thrives in cold climates. The large mountain in the center of the island is igloo-like in appearance and is surrounded by incredibly frigid waters. The only means of food here are the fishes that live beneath its frozen, slush-like waters. The process of “fishing” usually involves breaking of the thick ice above before diving deep beneath the thick and opaque waters. This type of environment left this particular Mink tribe without much choice but to adapt, making them amazing swimmers and tolerant to the cold.[/INDENT]

[b]History:[/b][INDENT]So begins the tale of the Ghus the great, sinker of ships, lion of the sea, one of the greatest pirates to have lived, but before who talk about how amazing he was, we must first know where he started. Ghus was a Sea Lion Mink from the Whitey Peak Isle in the New World. There he spent his days as a deep-sea fisherman for his tribe, like his father before him, supplying his people with the most succulent of sea creatures he could get his hands on. Unfortunately, at the young tender age of twenty-four, Ghus was taken from his home; not by pirates, marines, slave traders, or even a freak storm, but a hungry and massive sea king. Although strong in his own right, Ghus could do little to escape from such a behemoth. He spent hours bathe in what was probably gastric acid and, in that time, Ghus could only ponder on the thought of the life he had lived; the unremarkable and mundane life that he possessed. Being swallowed whole was the most exciting thing that had ever happened to him. As his own stomach started to growl, his will to live had suddenly been rekindled. Mustering as much strength as he could, Ghus began gnawing away through the stomach of the sea king, hoping to rip through it a a last ditch effort to survive. In the end, Ghus lived, but sadly, it wasn’t due to his genius-level plan, but a several serrated blades carving the sea king from the outside. Ghus’ saviors were shipwrights from Fishman Island; unbeknownst to him, this was going to be Ghus’ second home.

A few years had passed, and Ghus found himself a new calling. Although it did take a while, he was now a resident in Fishman Island. When he wasn’t out scavenging for shipwrecks or helping travelers with their ship-related problems, Ghus would be an asset to the community and helped out in driving off stray sea beasts or pirates, or by assisting the local fish mongers. Don’t get me wrong though, Ghus still had his flaws; he was a mean drunk and always picked fights against anyone, be it pirates, fishmen, merfolk, and sometimes soldiers from Neptune Army. He’d spend a few days or weeks in prison, but he always managed to get back on his feet. However, history had a habit of repeating itself and for Ghus, things started to stagnate; his life despite being more exciting, was becoming repetitive. Luckily for him, Ghus immediately knew what he wanted to do. After hearing all the stories of big-time pirates that roamed the seas, Ghus realized that he wanted the same for himself. To be known throughout the world as one of the greats. One thing led to another, and he managed to get himself off Fishman Island and in a ship heading straight out of the Grand Line. After calling in a few favors, Ghus was auctioned off as a slave to a wealthy family in the North Blue. There he managed to escape, destroy the city in his wake, and set sale on his adventure.[/INDENT] 
[b]Goal:[/b] Ghus has grandiose dreams and aspirations, namely becoming a household legend. He want’s people to tell stories about his adventure and accolades, whether relating to fame or infamy, for generations.   

[b]Combat[/b]
[INDENT][color=fff200]Observation Haki[/color]
[b]Control:[/b] High Intermediate
[b]Special Skills:[/b] Ghus’ ability to use Observation Haki and the range that it possesses is innately enhanced by his Electro. He can perceive the electrical currents that occur around him, be it organic or inorganic. In fights, this allows him to predict movements much easier and detect the presence of others around him, making surprise attacks easier to preempt. Ghus' haki was awakened while he was inside the sea king's stomach; he thought he was going mad since he swore he could feel the movements of the fishes that were around the sea king.[/INDENT] 

[b]Weapons/Equipment[/b]: Great Axe

[b]Fighting Skills/Attributes[/b][LIST][*][b]Seal Mink[/b]
[*][b]Electro[/b]
[*][b]Minkman Combat[/b][/LIST][INDENT][HIDER=Techniques]
[abbr= Using a karate chop or by swinging his axe, Ghus can send a crescent-shaped shockwave to attack an enemy]Sealion Slash[/abbr]
[INDENT][abbr=In the presence of water, Ghus can further enhance his attack, creating a large crescent-like blade of water that he can fire from a longer range. This attack is sharper and possess more power and speed]Sealion Sea Splitter[/abbr][/INDENT]
[abbr=A powerful straight punch that transmits the force of the impact through the water in a person's body, enabling the strike to bypass a person's defenses.]Sea Lion Tile True Punch[/abbr]

[abbr=Ghus throws a single drop of water like a bullet.]Uchimizu[/abbr]

[abbr=Ghus punches the water in front of him pushing it at his opponent and sending a shockwave through it.]Umidaiko[/abbr]

[abbr=The primary technique of this style that the user initiates by first performing a bowl-shaped gesture with his hands (one hand over the other) while underwater right before giving the water itself around him a mighty yank. This allows the user to physically grab and redirect currents as if he were manipulating cloth.]Mizugokoro[/abbr]
[INDENT][abbr=A technique used after Mizugokoro. Ghus heaves the current upward, where it erupts from the ocean surface as a towering stream of water.]Sea Current Lifter[/abbr][/INDENT][/HIDER][/INDENT]

[b]Fighting Style:[/b] Minkman Combat
[LIST][*]As its name suggest, this fighting style was mainly influenced by Fishman Karate, but also takes inspiration from Fishman Jujitsu and Merfolk Combat; Ghus is a fanboy when it comes to martial arts. It makes use of the water-manipulating skills of those from Fishman Island along with their mastery with polearms.
[*]Ghus thrives when fighting in water, making use of his superior strength and stamina, along with his electricity and swimming speed to take out his opponents as fast as possible. However, out of water, Ghus is more reserved and makes use of more precise moves. What he lacks in volume of attacks and speed, he makes up with planned out and well-placed moves or counter attacks.
[*]Electro is used to supplement his strikes to catch his opponents off-guard or defensively against those that get carelessly too near. Although large bursts of electricity are an option, this type of attack doesn’t distinguish friend from foe.[/LIST][/HIDER]