I'm not denying his growth? Wth
He doesn't have any character traits that would set him apart from his cookie cutter mary sue template. He's a goodie two shoes who always does the good thing. Bland
>mary sure goodie two shoes
>has been shown that his beliefs require him to become stronger and gain more confidence in himself
>has shown he understands not all pirates are evil
>follows his own justice no matter what, thats why he joined Sword
priortizing civilian lives and the people he cares about doesnt make him a mary sue or cookie cutter he stood up to Akianu and was completely right for doing so for his fellow marines. Doesn't mean hes all good he just follows his beliefs which is literally how all great OP characters are written.