Cipher Pol in One Piece Explained: CP0, CP9, Aigis Zero & Rokushiki

Article written by the Wanted Store team — sources: One Piece manga vols. 1-110+ by Eiichiro Oda, Toei Animation anime, official SBS. Updated on April 26, 2026.

What Is Cipher Pol?

Cipher Pol (abbreviated CP) is the official intelligence apparatus of the World Government. Created to protect the political interests of affiliated nations, it operates across every ocean of the Grand Line and beyond. Each unit carries a number (CP1, CP2, etc.) and has its own specialisation, but all share the same vertical hierarchy stretching up to the Five Elders (Gorosei).

Cipher Pol’s organisational chart follows a strict logic. The first eight units (CP1 through CP8) are publicly recognised: their agents infiltrate affiliated kingdoms, collect economic intelligence, monitor sea lanes, and discreetly neutralise political opponents. Above them exists CP9, a cell whose existence is officially denied. At the very top sits CP0, nicknamed Aigis Zero, the supreme elite reserved for missions directly involving the Celestial Dragons (Tenryuubito).

Cipher Pol’s missions range from simple diplomatic espionage to targeted assassination, passing through political manipulation, the hunt for Pluton and other Ancient Weapons, and the close protection of senior World Government officials.

Complete List of Cipher Pol Units

The manga does not detail each unit individually, but here is a summary of what is canonically established:

CP9 — Agents Introduced at Enies Lobby

CP9 is the first Cipher Pol unit presented in detail in One Piece. Eiichiro Oda introduces it during the Water Seven / Enies Lobby arc (vols. 33–46), regarded as one of the manga’s narrative high points. Officially, CP9 does not exist: its agents appear on no register, granting them the absolute privilege of killing without accountability.

The seven CP9 agents introduced at Enies Lobby are:

• Rob Lucci — operational chief, possessor of the Neko Neko no Mi, Model: Leopard (Zoan), considered by many fans to be a mythical Zoan given his power level
• Kaku — No. 2, Ushi Ushi no Mi, Model: Giraffe (Zoan), Lucci’s partner
• Jabra — Inu Inu no Mi, Model: Wolf (Zoan), specialist in brutal combat
• Kalifa — Awa Awa no Mi (Paramecia), the only woman of the group, secretary and fighter
• Blueno — Doa Doa no Mi (Paramecia), able to create doors in any surface
• Fukurou — round-faced agent with a zip for a mouth, physical combat expert
• Kumadori — eccentric aesthete with kabuki face paint, master of internal techniques

All are absolute masters of Rokushiki (Six Powers), the martial art exclusive to the World Government’s elite.

The 6 Techniques of Rokushiki (Six Powers)

Rokushiki (literally “Six Powers”) is a set of six superhuman combat techniques based on absolute mastery of the body. Unlike Devil Fruits, Rokushiki requires no supernatural power — only extreme training. The six canonical techniques are:

1. Geppo — “Moonwalk”: kicking off the air itself to remain airborne, equivalent to an unlimited double jump
2. Soru — “Shave”: ultra-fast movement based on taking ten steps in a fraction of a second, making the agent appear to teleport
3. Tekkai — “Iron Body”: muscle contraction that makes the body as hard as metal, allowing one to absorb bladed attacks without injury
4. Shigan — “Finger Pistol”: driving one’s finger into an opponent’s flesh with the speed and force of a bullet
5. Kami-e — “Paper Art”: extreme body flexibility that causes the body to flow like paper, evading every attack
6. Rankyaku — “Tempest Kick”: a kick delivered with such speed that it projects a razor-sharp air blade at range

Beyond these six known techniques exists a secret seventh, the Rokuogan (“Six King Gun”), known only to Rob Lucci. It is a shockwave projected at close range by the collision of both fists, capable of destroying an opponent from the inside. This is the technique Lucci uses against Luffy in the final duel at Enies Lobby.

CP0 (Aigis Zero) — The Supreme Elite

CP0, whose full designation is CP-AIGIS0 (often abbreviated as Aigis Zero), appears for the first time during the Dressrosa arc (vol. 80 onwards). It is the most secretive and most powerful unit of Cipher Pol, hierarchically above CP9.

CP0 agents wear expressionless white masks and long black robes — a visual signature that makes them immediately recognisable. They serve neither the World Government at large nor even the Marines’ Fleet Admiral: they answer directly to the Celestial Dragons and the Five Elders (Gorosei). Their word carries force of law across all affiliated territories.

The Egghead arc (chapter 1062 onwards) places CP0 at the heart of the plot. The cell is dispatched to capture or eliminate Dr. Vegapunk, the World Government’s official scientist who has become too dangerous due to the historical truths he has uncovered. The operation results in a spectacular siege of the island, marking one of the most significant political confrontations of the Final Saga.

The Legendary Agents

Several Cipher Pol members have become emblematic of the franchise:

• Rob Lucci — After his defeat by Luffy at Enies Lobby, Lucci is promoted to CP0 and becomes one of its principal field agents. He leads the operation against Dr. Vegapunk at Egghead Island. His raw power, tactical intelligence, and cruelty make him one of the most memorable antagonists in One Piece.
• Kaku — Also promoted to CP0 alongside Lucci, Kaku retains his Giraffe Zoan fruit and his characteristic composure.
• Stussy — A female CP0 agent introduced in Dressrosa and seen again at the Reverie. The Egghead arc reveals she is in reality a clone created by Dr. Vegapunk, infiltrated within CP0 to protect the scientist. This revelation shatters the monolithic image of the agency.

The Political Role of Cipher Pol

Cipher Pol is the World Government’s primary instrument of repression. Its field of action covers four main domains:

1. Espionage — surveillance of affiliated kingdoms, infiltration of royal courts, collection of economic and military intelligence
2. Targeted assassinations — discreet elimination of political opponents, scientists deemed dangerous, or inconvenient witnesses (CP9 and CP0 hold a licence to kill)
3. Political manipulation — orchestrating coups d’état, fabricating evidence, controlling monarchical successions (the Alabasta arc shows that Sir Crocodile drew inspiration from Cipher Pol methods)
4. Protecting the Celestial Dragons — close protection of the Celestial Dragons, escort during the Reverie, security for the Five Elders’ conclaves

The agency thus embodies the hidden face of the World Government: a parallel apparatus acting beyond all legality to preserve the order established since the Void Century.

FAQ

How many units does Cipher Pol have?
Ten units in total: CP1 through CP8 (public), CP9 (secret), and CP0 or Aigis Zero (supreme elite).

What is the difference between CP9 and CP0?
CP9 is a secret assassination cell whose existence is officially denied. CP0 is hierarchically superior and answers directly to the Celestial Dragons and the Five Elders (Gorosei).

Is Rokushiki a Devil Fruit?
No. Rokushiki (Six Powers) is a physical martial art based on extreme bodily training. Anyone can theoretically learn it, though very few succeed.

What is the seventh technique of Rokushiki?
The Rokuogan (“Six King Gun”), the ultimate technique known only to Rob Lucci. It projects a destructive shockwave via the collision of both fists.

Is Rob Lucci still active in the Final Saga?
Yes. Promoted to CP0 after Enies Lobby, he leads the operation against Dr. Vegapunk at Egghead Island from chapter 1062 onwards.

Is Stussy really a CP0 spy?
Officially yes, but the Egghead arc reveals she is a clone created by Dr. Vegapunk, infiltrated to protect him.

In which arc does CP9 first appear?
In the Water Seven / Enies Lobby arc (vols. 33–46), regarded as one of the narrative high points of One Piece.

Does Cipher Pol use Haki?
Senior agents (notably CP0) generally master Haki in combination with Rokushiki (Six Powers), making them extremely dangerous.

Further Reading

• The Five Elders (Gorosei) — Summits of the World Government
• The Celestial Dragons (Tenryuubito) Served by CP0
• Dr. Vegapunk, CP0’s Target at Egghead Island
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