Boss

## Stats

**Jackson Locksworth** also known as **"Boss"** is a master thief from the South Blue and the person that raised William. According to Trevor, he murdered William's biological parents. He has used multiple aliases throughout his life but his real name is Jason Locksworth.

## **Appearance**

His original appearance before being captured by Trevor, is currently unknown other than having black hair and a beard. After being experimented on by Arzen, Boss has tiger arms, a rhinoceros horn transplanted onto his head, two wings attached to his back, one black and one white, gills on his face and multiple scars covering his body from the surgeries. However, as more time has passed from when he received the surgeries, he slowly become more withered and frail. Later he reverted back to who he was before the surgery, thanks to the help of the Fourth Brother.

## **Personality**

He likes bananas and had a strict "no killing" code, until one heist went wrong. However, he does enjoy shooting people in the kneecaps.

## **Abilities / Powers / Equipment**

#### Overview

Has an advanced skill set that he gained from doing thousands of heists. This was shown as he was able to escape the Tarako Kingdom's prison. However, due to Vice-Admiral Arzen's modifications, he can barely move as his organs and arms have been seriously messed up. But he just said William had surpassed him in his prime when William was level 12. Interestingly, Boss didn't mention this when William was level 8, meaning that in his prime was somewhere in this range.

#### Six Powers/Rokushiki

Boss tried to teach William how to use Geppo many years ago, although he can't use it for long due to his age. William later recalled his teachings and eventually learned to use the technique properly under his tutelage. Boss has also taught William how to use Soru. Since he is able to teach these techniques to others, it can be assumed that he is a proficient user himself.

#### Haki

Boss is a proficient user of both Armament and Observation Haki, but does not possess the ability to use Conqueror's Haki. However, he does have some knowledge about it. He was the one who taught the Devil's Luck Pirates about Haki and how to use it.

## **Relationships**

### **Positive**

#### William

Boss raised William and taught him how to be a thief. He hid the fact that William was related to Trevor, or that he killed William's original parents. Despite him leaving William when he was 18, Jason believed that it was for his safety. He seemed to genuinely care for William as a surrogate son.

#### Roulette

Boss and Roulette have become very close in the short time they've known each other, Boss has even been so helpful to Roulette that he became her rock during the gang war in the Oasis.
Although this might change due to the fact that Boss no longer has any animal parts.

### **Negative**

#### Trevor

Trevor hates Boss as he killed his parents and stole his brother. Boss seems to understand Trevor's feelings and seeks forgiveness, and feels that he deserved to be killed by Trevor at one point.

## **History**

As a child. He was born into one of the vilest and corrupt slums in an unknown country. It was an environment where everybody could easily betray one another to the point that one could only trust oneself. Through these hardships, he decided to become an thief, Immediately, his talents were shown as he stole a tremendous amount of wealth from nobles in his wake. He became notorious for breaking through even the most strict security teams without any hitch.

All this changed after a heist on a wealthy family, where he was discovered and had to kill the two parents. The eldest child witnessed the killing, and sworn to take revenge on the man. Boss would kidnapped the boy's younger brother and train him as his apprentice, going on many escapades and heist with each other. He taught him everything he knew, all while still instilling respect and fear in him and letting him know the difference in power between them. Boss abandoned William when William was 18, as he feared if he were ever to get caught by Trevor, William would get punished or potentially killed along with him.

## **Trivia**

* Boss is the first character chronologically to use any of the Rokushiki, namely Geppo.
* His favorite fruit is bananas
* It is implied that Boss has the Will of D., as Arzen mentioned that he had "strong blood", the same as William and Trevor.
* Boss loves pineapple juice, as it is, in fact, the best juice.
* Boss is the first character confirmed to have access to Haki.
* Although Boss has stated to have a no kill rule, he has killed many people during his escapades with William.
* Rustage constantly forgets his first name is Jason and not Jackson.

## **Quotes**

* "Like triple kill me William, like quad kill me."
* "If you're ever in a situation where you and a lass are going to fall into a pit full of piranhas, I know very specific, remember this trick."
* "Oh fuck!"
* "Would that make you the Will of D?"
* "William, you have to remember, we are not gamblers. We are thieves. We cheat! You have to remember that you wont get far in life if you don't pull a few strings!"
* "Did I ever give you The Talk?"
* "I'm trying to be a changed man."