Sunday, July 25, 2010

he Fairy Tail Guild (フェアリーテイル Fearī Teiru) is the focal point of the manga's plot, as well as the work place and home of the main characters and many others. The guild has many members, but the series often only focuses on five certain mages and their misadventures.

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    editLocation and Buildings

    Early sketches of the guild.

    Situated in the Kingdom of Fiore (an Italian word for "Flower"), a peninsula country of 17 million people, it lies on the southern coast of the country in Magnolia Town where it is the only guild.

    Interior design of the Current Guild
    The design of the guild building itself went through many stages of development. Initial development had a much more elaborate interior and several more floors. This more detailed interior was eventually simplified as it was felt that it would distract from the many odd characters dotted around the guild.[1] The finalised exterior is pyramidal in shape, the size of the floors decreasing the higher into the building. This stops short of the pointed dome topping the summit of the building. The inside is similar to a large lunch hall; several long benches stretch across its length with a bar more often managed byMirajane at the end. Several other waitresses also help her. Located beside the bar is the request board where the Fairy Tail mages earn a living by completing client requests, similar to mercenaries.
    The new design of the waitresses with the new guild.

    Much more dangerous and profitable requests (easily extending into the millions of jewels, the currency of Fiore)[2] are located on the second floor of the guild which is off limits to everyone except S-Class mages and Mirajane.[3] A mage who was not an S-Class mage could still go on an S-Class mission provided they had an S-Class mage on their team.[4] The guild also has a basement.

    During the events of the Phantom Lord arc, the guild was heavily damaged by Gajeel, the strongest member of Fairy Tail's long time rivals the Phantom Lord Guild. It is eventually destroyed by the battering rams used by Jose Porla's, the Guild Master of Phantom Lord, shades. Once Phantom Lord was defeated, the members of the guild immediately went to the task of rebuilding the guild with the master drawing up crude and nonsensical plans. Once Natsu and co. returned from the Tower of Paradise, the building was complete. It is extravagantly different from the former building: a courtyard with an open air cafe and souvenir shop, run by Max, leads towards the entrance of the guild; a large stage is found at the back of the guild; a swimming pool behind the bar, and an amusement centre downstairs. Also, anyone can now ascend to the second floor.

    editStrength

    Although disliked by the Magic Council, they recognize the strength of Fairy Tail. Before the events of the Phantom Lord arc, the Phantom Lord guild and Fairy Tail were on equal footing in strength. After Phantom Lord's defeat, it can be presumed that Fairy Tail is one of the strongest guilds in Fiore.

    The guild has many members, and most of them are formidable mages. Makarov, the Guild's Master, is one of the Ten Wizard Saints. The guild also consists of five official S-Class mages: Gildarts, who is stated to be the only mage in Fairy Tail capable of taking SS-class requests; Mystogan, and Erza. Juvia and Gajeel officially joined as S-class mages at the end of the Tower of Paradise arc. The S-rank mage Laxus was excommunicated after the Fighting Festival arc. S-class mages are members recognized by Makarov as being strong enough to take the dangerous S-class missions. Despite not being recognized as S-class, Natsu, Gray and the members of Raijinshuu are arguably as strong or stronger than the S-class mages. Furthermore, Mirajane used to be a S-class mage. In all, there are around 100 mages in Fairy Tail.[5] It should be noted that Gildarts, Mystogan and Laxus (before he was excommunicated) are stronger than the rest of the five official S-Class mages.

    Before the guild was destroyed during the Phantom Lord arc, the S-class posters were located on the second floor and only S-class mages were allowed on the floor. When the guild was rebuilt, anyone was now allowed on the second floor, but S-class quests could still only be taken by S-class mages.


    editHistory

    Edolas version of Fairy Tail Guild
    The guild was named 'Fairy Tail' as the eternal mystery behind where fairies had tails or not, or if they even existed, was like an eternal adventure.[6] Sometime in the past, the guild may have been in or was caught up in a guild war.[7]

    It has existed for at least several decades but has only grown to its current prominence and strength in the last few years. In this growth, it began to rival another large guild, Phantom Lord, and they began to be seen as symbols of the country.

    Fairy Tail has a parallel counter part in Edoras. The members are the same at the guild but everyone has different personalities and appearances. It seems that the Fairy Tail in Edoras is the only magic guild in the whole realm, but are treated like a Dark Guild and therefore are being targeted by the royal guards for destruction.

    editMembers

    Early projects of Fairy Tail mark
    Fairy Tail's symbol which is marked on every new member. The colors can vary.

    Initiation into Fairy Tail appears to be little more than the approval of the guild master, regardless of their strength or former allegiance. Mirajane, while talking to Lucy, explains that everyone in Fairy Tail carries the wounds of a sad past.[8] The following are named and regularly seen members of the guild.

    [edit]Guild Master

    • Makarov: Fairy Tail's current, and the third, Guild Master.[9]

    [edit]Team Natsu

    The main cast of characters for the series.

    • Happy: Natsu's talking cat partner.
    • Gray Fullbuster: One of Natsu's main rivals, a powerful ice mage with a minor subconscious stripping problem.
    • Erza Scarlet: S-Class mage and Fairy Tail's most powerful female mage.

    [edit]Prominent Members

    • Cana Alberona: The member of Fairy Tail who often commands the guild members when Makarov or Erza are not available.
    • Elfman: Another powerful member, and the younger brother of Mirajane.
    • Mirajane: A former S-class Mage who recently regained her powers during the fighting festival after losing them because of the death of sister Lisanna. She is the older sister of Elfman.
    • Gajeel Redfox: Once the strongest member of Phantom Lord, he has since joined Fairy Tail.
    • Charle: Joined the guild along with Wendy, being Wendy's cat companion.

    [edit]S-Class Mages

    In addition to Erza Scarlet, there are three other known mages capable of taking on S-Class missions and are allowed to take S-class missions by themselves.

    • Gildarts Clive: The strongest mage of Fairy Tail. He is most commonly referred to as "That Old Guy" despite the fact he's only forty-five.
    • Mystogan: One of the strongest mage candidates of Fairy Tail who rarely appears at the actual guild itself.
    • Juvia Loxar: Once a member of Phantom Lord's Element 4, Juvia has joined Fairy Tail because of the warm atmosphere and her infatuation with Gray.

    [edit]Teams

    [edit]Shadow Gear

    Shadow Gear is the "backbone" team within the Fairy Tail guild consisting of Levy, Jet and Droy.

    • Levy McGarden: A 17 year-old mage, her magic is called Solid Script which allows her to make words solid and then throw the words at her opponent.
    • Jet, real name Sarusuke: An 18 year-old member of Fairy Tail and is on the team, Shadow Gear. His magic is called High Speed, which is also called God's Leg.
    • Droy: An 18 year-old member of Fairy Tail and is a member of the team, Shadow Gear. His magic deals with rapid growing plants that he can control.

    [edit]Raijinshuu

    Raijinshu (literally 'Many Thunder Gods') is a team of "Laxus Bodyguards" within the Fairy Tail guild consisting of Fried, Evergreen and Bixlow.

    • Fried Justine is a 20 year-old member of Fairy Tail who doesn't show his face often. He is known as one of the "Mystery Men" along with Mystogan and Gildarts, since his magic style is unknown until just recently. Even without his magic, he can proficiently fight with his sword.
    • Evergreen is a 20 year-old member of Fairy Tail and a member of the team, Raijinshuu. As a child, it was her dream to be a fairy, so she joined Fairy Tail only for the name, with no interest in other things.
    • Bixlow is a 22 year-old member of Fairy Tail and, along with Fried Justine and Evergreen, makes up the team Raijinshuu. He is clearly identifiable by his "creepy" appearance, covered in black armor, face half concealed and constantly sticking out his tongue (which bears his guild insignia) and laughing maniacally.

    [edit]Minor Members

    • Reedus Jonah is a 27 year-old mage with an unusually round body and a witch hat. He uses Picto magic, which can only be used in conjunction with his body. For that reason, he asks Makarov to enlarge his body. With his picto magic he can draw something on his large stomach and once the drawing is complete, it materializes in front of him. During the attack of the Phantom Lord, he was responsible for protecting Lucy, but he was defeated by Gajeel and Lucy was captured.
    • Nab Lasaro not much is known about him besides the fact that his magic deals with Animal Possession in which he can confine an animals spirit within himself and then use that spirit to aid him in battle.
    • Alzack Connell is originally from the west. He came to Fairy Tail as an immigrant and joined up. Alzack has a crush on Bisca, but he is too shy to confess to her.
    • Bisca Mulan: much like Alzack, is originally from the west. Bisca planned to confess her love to Alzack, but then Fairy Tail was attacked by Phantom Lord so she didn't get a chance to do it.
    • Vijeeter Ecor a minor member of the guild who fights using his magic, "Dancer".
    • Wakaba Mine is 36 year old veteran mage who battles by forming smoke in to different shapes. He and Macao are good drinking buddies and rivals, being the same age.
    • Warren Rocko his magic is telepathy and is capable in reading his opponent's mind in the battle. Warren resembles Rave Master character Branch.
    • Max Alors a 17 year old mage who specializes in sand-based magic.
    • Lucky Ollietta is an 18-year-old mage who uses wood-based magic, can instantly reshape wood into a form of her choice.
    • Tono Rabbits is a particularly young Fairy Tail Member at 15, Tono has high hopes for the future.
    • Miki Chickentiger is a girl with a magical bird that can talk. It usually sits on her head and doesn't do much, though, since she prefers hand-to-hand combat. She is the leader of the "Megadeath" team and has the name "Demon Princess".
    • Mikuni Sin is an Earth Magic user, Mikuni shaves his head bald so he doesn't have to worry about going bald when he gets older. He used to work in a sushi bar, but he was liked so much that his manager told him never to leave.

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    Friday, July 23, 2010



    character-character One piece

    Nami


    Nami
    PositionNavigator
    First AppearanceManga Chapter 3, Anime Episode 1
    Age17
    BirthdayJuly 3rd
    Height172 cm
    Bounty16,000,000 Belli
    Devil FruitN/A
    DreamTo gather 100 million bellies. To draw a map of the world.

    Nami Biography

    Nami was found with Nojiko on a battlefield by a marine named Bell-Mere. Nojiko, being very young and holding the baby Nami in her arms, stumbled to Nojiko. When asked about Nami, Nojiko simply replied that she had found her. From that day, Bell-Mere adopted both. All three grew together as a family in Cocoyashi Village.

    One day, however, the city was overtaken by a fish-man pirate, Arlong. Arlong imposed a fee on every person in the village, including children. If this fee was not payed, it would mean nothing other than death. Bell-Mere did not have enough money to pay for her and her two adopted children, and Arlong caught word of this. Using Bell-Mere as an example to all the other people in Cocoyashi village, she was shot infront of her two children and everyone else. Nojiko escaped, but Nami was taken by Arlong.

    Nami


    Arlong was aware that Nami was a map maker, so he made a deal with the young girl. If she brought him 100 million belli, then she could buy back her village. Nami agreed to this, and for 8 long years, she stayed as Arlong's cartographer and stealing treasure from pirates to gain enough money.

    However, all of this changed when she ran into Luffy in Orange Town where Buggy the Clown was currently inhabiting. Nami was only after Buggy for the treasure, so she joined up temporarily with Luffy in order to get it. After Buggy was defeated and the treasure was found ( which Luffy gave to the townspeople afterwards ), Nami stayed with Luffy for a while as they traveled through Syrup Village where they picked up Usopp and until they reached the Baratie.

    Nami


    It was here that Nami left Luffy and the rest of the Strawhats. She took all the treasure that they had gathered and sailed away from them, heading back toward her hometown. Nami was close to having just enough, just 7 million belli away. But once she reached the island, she discovered that Arlong had been dealing with a marine who went by the name Nezumi. In order for Arlong to keep his stay at Cocoyashi Village, he had been secretly paying him. This time, he told Nezumi to take all of Nami's saved money, thus enforcing her to stay his cartographer for even longer.

    Later on, Luffy finally reaches the island. He soon finds Nami in the middle of the street crying. She had tried to stop the townspeople from going after Arlong, but her attempt had failed. She was now alone, all because of Arlong. She whipped up a dagger and began stabbing herself in the arm, right where her tattoo of Arlong's flag was. Over and over again, until blood began running down her arm, she continued to pierce that symbol, screaming Arlong's name in anger. Suddenly, Luffy catches Nami's arm, stopping her from continuing. Nami, finally, after seeing Luffy, says that she needs help.

    Agreeing, Luffy takes his Strawhat off and puts it on Nami's head. He, along with Usopp, Sanji, and Zoro, head to Arlong park to get rid of Arlong. All of arlong's men are defeated, and, after a long battle, Luffy finally defeats Arlong, destroying all of Arlong Park with him. Standing up from out of the rubble, Luffy yells at the top of his lungs, "Nami, you are my nakama!"


    Attack List


    Cloudy Tempo
    By arranging the Climatact in different ways, Nami creates clouds.
    Rain Tempo
    By arranging the Climatact in different ways, Nami creates Rain.
    Thunder Tempo
    Usually performed after Cloudy Tempo, Nami can create lightning by adjusting the Climatact.
    Heat Ball
    By adjusting the Climatact then blowing through it, she is able to create heat bubbles.
    Cold Ball
    By adjusting the Climatact then blowing through it, she is able to create cool bubbles.
    Electricity Tempo
    By adjusting the Climatact then blowing through it, she is able to create electricity bubbles.
    Weather is Typhoon
    The Climatact resembles a t when using this attack. Basically, a cyclone is created.
    Weather is Twister
    The Climatact resembles an upper-case T when using this attack. This attack basically creates a tornado. However, it has been stated that it can only be used once.
    Sprinkler
    This is used similarly to the Rain Tempo. This time, it just acts like a sprinkler, putting moisture into the air.
    Thunderbolt Tempo
    This attack is first done by doing the Sprinkler attack. Then, Nami mixes Cool Balls and Hot Balls to create a small cloud. But doing this over and over, she can create a huge cloud. Next, she uses a Thunder Ball and launches it into the cloud. After this a huge bolt of lighting comes and shocks the opponent.
    Cool Ball Mirage
    By using Cool Ball, she can create mirages of herself by refracting light.
    Fog Tempo
    Basically, Nami is able to create fog which is useful for her to escape unseen.


    Monkey D. Luffy


    Monkey D. Luffy
    PositionCaptain
    First AppearanceChapter 1, Episode 1
    Age17
    BirthdayMay 5th
    Height172 cm
    Bounty300 000 000 Beri
    Devil FruitGomu Gomu fruit
    DreamTo become the Pirate King

    Monkey D. Luffy Biography

    Monkey D. Luffy was born 17 years ago on Fuschia Village located in the East Blue. When he was young, he grew up with his brother, Protgas D. Ace, and his grandfather, Monkey D. Garp. During his young years, he was put through vigorous training by his grandfather ( such as sending him into forests alone at night ). However, his Grandfather soon left him and Ace to someone else. It is unknown who this other person is.

    Later, Shanks, the captain of the Red Hair Pirate Crew, found Fuschia Village as his base. This is whe he met the young boy Monkey D. Luffy. Luffy, at that young age, had a dream to become a pirate, and continuously begged Shanks to take him with him. Shanks had always refused, saying that Luffy was too much of a little kid, and this always made Luffy mad. Even though, their relationship was strong.

    Monkey D. Luffy


    One day, after Luffy had stabbed himself in the face in an attempt to gain respect from Shanks, they all had gone to the local bar for a drink. All of a sudden, the front door of the bar banged open, and in walked Higuma, a wanted man of 6 million belli, and his mountain bandts. Luffy watched as the montain bandit approached the bar, asking for some beer, but Shanks explains that he and his crew had already ordered it all up. However, even so, Shanks offered the Bandit his own drank. The bandit slammed it in his face, refusing to accept the drink, then left the bar.

    After the bandit had left, Shanks bursted out luaghing at the Bandit. Luffy got angry at Shanks, and started yelling at him, telling him he should have stuck up for himself. Luffy ran off, angry, but Shanks grabbed his arm to stop him. However, Luffy kept walking, his arm stretching. Shanks realized immediatley that Luffy had eaten the Gomu Gomu no Mi, or the Rubber Rubber Devil Fruit that Shanks and his crew had stolen from the enemy. Shanks treid desperately to make Luffy throw up the fruit, but it wouldn't work. The effects had already been imbedded into Luffy. He was now a rubber boy.

    Monkey D. Luffy


    A few days passed, and as Shanks and his crew were gone, the mountain Bandits returned again. This time, when they went into the bar, only Luffy was there. After Higuma had ordered some beer, he began talking bad about Shanks, about how terrible he was and how he was such a weakling and loser. Luffy got mad and spoke up for Shanks, but this caused him only trouble. Higuma kidnapped Luffy, taking him away.

    Later that day, Shanks had discovered that Luffy had gone missing, he immediately went out to find it. It didn't take long for him to find the mayor yelling at Higuma to let the boy go. Shanks appeared behing them all, telling him to release Luffy, but Higuma didn't agree. After all of his men had gotten beaten by Ben Beckman, one of the men on Shanks crew, Higuma threw down a smokebomb so that he could escape.

    Higuma ran off with Luffy in his hands, getting on a small boat and sailing away from the island. Luffy tried to get free, but he wasn't strong enough to escape Higuma's grasp. When they were far enough from the coast of the island, Higuma threw Luffy off of the boat. Since Luffy at the Gomu Gomu no Mi, he would never be able to swim. Luffy waved his hands around, trying to stay up above water. Higuma looked down at Luffy struggling and laughed. All of a sudden, however, a giant Sea King ate Higuma in one bite. Luffy yelled, terrified, as the Sea King spotted him, approaching closer.

    However, all of a sudden, Luffy was saved. Shanks had appeared and whipped Luffy out of the way just in time. As Shanks held Luffy, he looked up at the Sea King. Just by Shanks glare, the Sea King ran off as quickly as possible. Luffy looked at Shanks, and he kept crying. Shanks told him that he shouldn't, but Luffy couldn't help it. Although Luffy was safe, the Sea King had managed to rip off Shanks arm. Shanks called it no problem, as long as Luffy was safe.

    Not long after, back on the island, Shanks and his crew was getting ready to officially leave Fushcia Village for good. Luffy said that he wouldn't ask to follow Shanks anymore, because he was going to raise his own Pirate Crew. He said that he would become the Pirate King, the best pirate in the world. Shanks smiled, then bent down to Luffy. He said, since that was the case, he was going to give Luffy his most precious treasure, his straw hat. Taking it off of his own head, he placed it on Luffy. After that, Shanks gathered his crew and left Luffy.

    Luffy trained for the next ten years. And finally, at the age of 17, he left his village, setting sail to make the greatest crew in the world.


    Attack List


    Gomu Gomu no Pistol
    Luffy stretched his arm outward to do a normal punch.
    Gomu Gomu no Rocket
    Luffy launches his hand out far from him and grabs something, then he lets go of his weight, flying toward the area.

    Franky Cutty Flam




    Franky
    PositionShipwright
    First AppearanceManga Chapter 329, Anime Episode 233
    Age34
    BirthdayMarch 9th
    Height172 cm
    Bounty44,000,000 Bellli
    Devil FruitN/A
    DreamTo be the greatest shipwright in the entire world.

    Franky Biography

    When Franky was young, he was thrown off his parents’ pirate ship and out into the ocean to die. However, he was lucky enough to be saved by a famous Shipwright named Tom (Tom was also the shipwright who constructed Gold Roger's ship, the Oro Jackson). Tom took Franky into his home, where there, Franky met Tom's assistant, Iceburg. While with Tom, he learned a lot of shipbuilding, but most of his concentration and time went towards creating war ships used to fight giant sea-kings. He named these creations, Battle Franky.

    However, Franky's life was turned upside down when Tom was put on trial for building Gold Roger's pirate ship. However, Tom was able to convince everyone that he could build a train that could travel across the sea ( This would primarily be used for trade. ), the Puffing Tom. So his punishment was subdued and put off until Tom finished the train. Tom's plan was that he hoped his sentence would be swayed after creating such a gift to Water 7, the island they were on.

    Franky


    Fourteen long years passed by, and Tom's sentence was going to be swayed. However, this changed. Spandam, the CP9 leader, was after the plans of an antient weapon, Pluton, for the World Government. Spandam was aware that Tom had these blueprints, so he used Franky's Battle Franky ships and attacked Water 7. Everyone there was unaware that Spandam had done this, all of them thinking that it was Franky, Tom's apprentice. So in this sudden attack, Tom was sentenced to death.

    Franky, outraged, tried to stop the Puffing Tom, the train he helped create, which was taking Tom away to be executed. Franky was completely run over by the train, terribly injured. He was announced dead. However, Franky survived the encounter with the ship, and rebult himself using spare ship parts.

    Franky


    As time passed, Franky was able to put together an underworld group of people, the Franky Family, a bounty hunting group and a ship dismantler group. After he had been in business with the Franky Family, he went to Iceburg to discover he had the blueprints of Pluton that Tom left him. Surprisingly, Iceburg gave Tom the blueprints for safe keeping.

    Four years later, a group of pirates known as the Straw Hat Pirates, came to shore on Water 7. The Franky Family mugged Usopp and taking all of the money they had gotten from Skyepei. After Luffy and the others discovered what happened, they went to the Franky House, the main headquarters of the Franky Family, and destroyed it completely. When Franky discovered what happened, he went and got in a fight with Luffy, wanting revenge, but their fight stopped abruptly when the townspeople through the blame of Iceburgs near assisination on the Straw Hat Pirates.

    Franky then went back to Usopp, kidnapping him and taking him to an underground base where Tom used to work. Franky's plan was that the other strawhats would come, so that he could take revenge. However, since Usopp was no longer with the Strawhats, this plan was futile. Suddenly, Lucci, Kaku, Blueno, and Kalifa, CP9 members, came to the underground base, taking Franky and Usopp, heading to the government base, Ennies Lobby, to turn Franky into the government and retrieve the plans of Pluton.

    They traveled toward Ennies Lobby via Puffing Tom, and although Franky was able to escape, he was captured again later. During this time, at Ennies Lobby, Franky took out the Blueprints of Pluton, and burned them right in the face of the CP9 members, and Spandam as well. After this, Franky joined with the Strawhat crew, taking on Ennies Lobby. He was placed against Fukurou, a CP9 agent, but, after some struggle, beat him. After a long trail of events, CP9 was finally defeated, and Franky headed back to Water 7 with the Straw Hats. In the latest chapter, the Franky Family has asked Luffy to take Franky into his crew since he recieved a bounty.



    Attack List


    Fresh Fire
    Franky takes a deep, large breath and can blow flames from his mouth. This is how he destroyed the blueprints for Pluton.
    Master Nail
    Franky spits nails from his mouth which can pierce the opponent.
    Franky Invincible
    Because of Franky's back being a weakspot ( basically because he couldn't reinforce it with steel because he couldn't reach it ), he created this move. He simply lays on his back to eliminate the chance of being attacked there.
    Franky Destroy Hou
    Franky's shoulders disconnect from their place to create cannons.
    Strong Right
    Franky uses his right hand for this attack. His fist flys out of place, only connecte dy a single chian, and slams into the opponent. After that, it is pulled back in.
    Strong Hammer
    Franky removes the layer of skin around his right fist and punches with it, increasing damage.
    Ultimate Hammer
    Franky captures the opponenet in his centuar mode, then slams his bare fist in at close range to do heavy damage.
    Weapons Left
    Franky's left hand slighly moves downward, exposing a hole in which a laser can be fired out.
    Beans Left
    His left hand moves left and right, exposing small holes which can shoot bullets at quick fire paced, similar to a machine gun.
    Ouch Finger
    One finger lifts up on one hand and bullets can be shot from it.
    Hoshi Shield
    Franky uses his left arm as a shield, the name coming from the star on his arm.
    Coup De Vent
    Franky connects his arms together to create something that looks like a pipe, then sucks in massive amounts of air into his arms, making them expand even further than usual. After this, he releases all the air at once, making an "air cannonball".
    Franky Kentauros
    Franky basically disconnects the front layer of his legs to make him look like the legendary creature, the Centuar. However, because of the way Franky does it, his head appears on the wrong side. This attack is primarily used to grab a hold of the opponent.
    Coup De Boo
    Franky basically inflates hid butt with air, then lets it all out to propell himself away from enemies.


    Roronoa Zoro



    Roronoa Zoro
    PositionSwordsman/ First Mate
    First AppearanceManga Chapter 3, Anime Episode 1
    Age19
    BirthdayNovember 11th
    Height178 cm
    Bounty120,000,000 Belli
    Devil FruitN/A
    DreamTo become the world’s greatest swordsman.

    Roronoa Zoro Biography

    Zoro spent most of his childhood in a dojo, training. Zoro worked hard, and because of this, he could beat almost everyone in the dojo, even most adults. However, his sensei's daughter, Kuina, was the one and only person he could not defeat. No matter how hard he trained, and no matter how hard he fought against her, victory could not be achieved against her.

    After Kuina's 2000th fight, and victory, against Zoro, Zoro challenged Kuina to another private fight with real swords. Kuina agreed, and that night, they fought. After mere seconds, Kuina was the victor. As Zoro laid on the ground, he began to scream out in anger that if he could not beat Kuina, then he couldn't be the greatest swordsman. After Kuina heard this, she began to cry, because that was also her dream. Kuina then said that she couldn't fufill this dream. Her father had told her that because she was a female, she would grow and mature into a woman, a physically weaker person than men. Zoro yelled back at her, telling her that saying such things were stupid, and he couldn't even beat her.

    Roronoa Zoro


    That night, they both made a vow, that one day; one of the two of them would become the greatest swordsman in the entire world.

    The next day, Zoro discovered that Kuina had died by falling down the stairs in her house. After the funeral, Zoro remembered what he had promised. So he decided himself that he would become the greatest swordsman in the world for both of them. He asked the sensei for Kuina's sword, eyes filled with tears, saying that he would be the best for both of them. So Zoro was given Wado Ichimonji, Kuina's sword. This is when he first developed Santoryu, three-sword style. Now Zoro fought with 3 swords, two in each hand, and Wado Ichimonji in his mouth.

    Roronoa Zoro


    For the next few years, Zoro trained vigorously, from dawn till dusk, getting stronger and stronger.

    Eventually, Zoro left his Dojo and headed out. After gaining bounties to earn money, he quickly gained the name "Pirate Hunter Zoro". Later, after getting caught in an incident with Helmeppo, Captain Morgan's son, he met Luffy. A short time after, he joined Luffy's pirate crew.


    Attack List


    Oni Giri
    Zoro corsses his arms and cuts the enemy by uncrossing them at the opponents chest.
    Tora Gari
    Zoro puts his swords behind his left side t hen swings them forward, diagonally down to his front side, cutting his opponent.
    Sanzen Sekai
    Zoro flips his other swords in front of him, then rushes at his opponent, cutting them.
    Tatsu Maki
    Zoro quickly spins his swords, creating a tornado like effect, throwing the opponent up into the air and cutting them at the same time.
    Yaki Oni Giri
    The same as Oni Giri, only Zoro's swords are on fire.
    Ushi Bari
    Similar to Oni Giri, only his swords are the opposite, upside down. So when Oni Giri is finished, instead of his swords facing downward, they point up.
    Gazami Dori
    Zoro puts his right arm across his chest, and the sword in his hand is positioned above his mouth. His left hand is lowered below the other two. Quickly, he repositions the swords to their original position, severely cutting the opponent.
    Hyaku Hachi Pondo Hou
    Also known as the 108 Pound Cannon. Zoro holds both his swords above his right shoulder, then powerfully slices down, creating three cutting waves at the opponent.
    Asura Ichibugin
    An attack that starts off similar to Oni Giri, only this time Zoro moves so quickly it appears that he has 3 heads and 6 arms, also meaning 9 swords. Basically a 9 sword style attack.

    Usopp


    Usopp
    PositionMarksman
    First AppearanceManga Chapter 23, Anime Episode 8
    Age17
    BirthdayApril 1st
    Height172 cm
    Bounty30,000,000 Belli
    Devil FruitN/A
    DreamTo become a brave warrior of the seas.

    Usopp Biography

    Usopp was born in Shiropp Village. As a young boy, his father, Yasopp, left with Shanks when he joined the Red-Haired Pirates. Not long after, his mother fell ill. Usopp always tried to help her, and he would continually tell her that one day dad would come back home. Eventually, however, she died.

    Every day, he would run out through the streets, yelling at the top of his lungs that the pirates were coming. This came to be a habit for Usopp since his mother died, although it severely bothered the villagers.

    Usopp grew up alone in his own house. One day, he gathered together three people, Ninjin, Tamanegi, and Piiman. He stated that together they would be pirates, and he named their group the Usopp Pirates, Usopp himself as captain.

    Usopp


    One day, he met Kaya, a young girl who was sick and stayed in bed most of the time. Usopp took the place in cheering her up by telling her crazy stories of his pervious adventures. Although all of these were crazy lies, they seemed to cheer Kaya up.

    A long while later, Luffy and his small crew of only Nami and Zoro came up to shore here. After a plan of Kuro, who is Kaya's butler, is revealed, the plan of which he kills Kaya and takes her fortune, Luffy takes a stand and defeats Kuro. Kaya, in thanks to Luffy, gave Luffy and the strawhats a ship, the Going Merry.

    As Luffy and his crew were on the shore of the island getting ready to set sail on their new ship, Usopp was also getting ready to leave out to sea on a small boat of his own. He was planning on becoming a great pirate like his father. Then, when he came back to Kaya, he would tell her real stories, and not made up ones.

    Usopp


    Just before Usopp boards his boat, Luffy wonders why he isn't getting on the ship. He says that Luffy is one of his nakama. Zoro continues by telling him to go ahead and get on the ship.

    Thrilled, Usopp jumps into the air, right toward the ship.

    Usopp traveled with the Strawhats until they reached the island Water 7. This is when Usopp and Luffy gets in a fight over the Going Merry. Luffy learned that it cannot be repaired, and that they have to get a new ship. In a fit of rage, Usopp leaves the crew, demanding Luffy to a duel, the winner would take Merry. Even though Usopp lost, Luffy still let Usopp keep the ship, leaving him along with the rest of the crew with tears in his eyes.

    Later on, on top of one of the sea trains, Usopp puts on a mask and a long red cape and becomes Sogeking. He keeps this identity all the way through the rest of Water 7 and Ennies Lobby. All of the crew new this was really Usopp except Luffy and Chopper. Even though Usopp took off his mask once to encourage Luffy, he never figured it out.

    After the conclusion of Ennies Lobby, Luffy and the crew had received a new ship, the Thousand Sunny, which was belt by Franky and the rest of the Galley-la. As the ship is sailing away, trying to avoid fire from a marine named Garp, Usopp arrives and starts yelling at them, trying to tell them not to leave him there. Zoro had stated that they should not let him on the ship unless his first words were "I'm Sorry." However, Usopp hadn't said that, but was yelling out other things. So, Zoro and Luffy simply stated that they couldn't hear Usopp. Finally, Usopp scrams at the top of his lungs "I'm sorry!". Luffy smiles and stretches his hand out to the shore back to Usopp. Usopp grabbed a hold and was brought back onto the ship. He had rejoined the crew.



    Attack List


    Lead Star
    Usopp shots a pachinko ball with his slingshot.
    Gunpowder Star
    Using his slingshot, he launches exploding gunpowder at his opponent.
    Egg Star
    Using his slingshot, Usopp launches rotten eggs at the opponent.
    Smoke Star
    Usopp fires a smokescreen from his slingshot at his opponent.
    Blaze Star
    Usopp fires a flaming attack at his opponent.
    Blaze Star
    Usopp fires a flaming attack at his opponent.
    Ketchup Star
    Usopp uses ketchup on himself so that it appears he has been wounded.
    Usopp Hammer
    Usopp smashes his opponent with a huge hammer.
    Usopp Rubber Band
    Usopp launches a rubber band at the opponent.
    Deluxe Tabasco Star
    Usopp launches tabasco sauce at his opponent.
    Usopp Pound
    Usopp hits his opponent many, many times with his Usopp Hammer Special Edition.
    Usopp Noise
    Usopp scratches his nails against a chalkboard to make a loud screeching sound.
    Usopp Spell
    Usopp screams out awful and painful circumstances to frighten his opponent.
    Breath Dial
    Usopp launches a breath dial that releases gasses.
    Impact Dial
    Usopp uses an impact dial at the opponent.

    Sanji


    Sanji
    PositionChef
    First AppearanceManga Chapter 43, Anime Episode 20
    Age19
    BirthdayMarch 2
    Height172 cm
    Bounty77,000,000 Belli
    Devil FruitN/A
    DreamTo find the All Blue.

    Sanji Biography

    It was Nine years ago that Sanji was working on a ship in the North Blue as a chef. However, a famous pirate, one named Red Leg Zeff, suddenly attacked the ship taking whatever they could. Both ships, however, sank that day when suddenly a huge storm came and washed them both to the bottom of the sea. Zeff survived, and saved the young Sanji also. They washed up on a huge rock that stood outposted in the middle of the sea.

    On this huge rock, there was nothing. There was no vegetation, no animals of any kind and no food in sight. All that had washed up on shore with them was some rations of food. Zeff gave Sanji a small bag of food, and kept a very large sack for himself, then told Sanji to go over to the other side of the island. When Sanji argued about how Zeff's sack was larger, Zeff simply replied that his stomach was larger.

    Sanji


    So Sanji crossed the rock and stayed on the other side, looking out for a boat so that he could get off the island. Many, many days passed by and there was no sign of a ship anywhere in sight. Sanji had seperated his rations into many days, but now they were winding down. Weeks passed, and Sanji only had one small piece of bread left, which he accidentally dropped into the sea below. Even more weeks passed, and Sanji grew thinner and thinner. Through the rain and the hot sun, Sanji was slowly starving to death.

    One day, he took out a knife and looked over at Zeff's side of the island. To his surprise, Zeff still had a huge sack by his side, as if it hadn't of even been touched the last few weeks. Running at Zeff in rage, he stabbed the sack, ripping it open. To his surprise however, there was no food in the sack, but instead it was full of treasure and gold. He looked at Zeff, speechless. He had given him the only food they had. But Sanji wondered how Zeff had survived without eating anything. Then he discovered it. Zeff was missing a leg ( in the anime, it was changed so that Zeff's leg had been ripped off when he was saving Sanji ). Suddenly, Zeff fell backwards, on the verge of passing out. With his last few words he told of Sanji of a paradise on the Grand Line. An ocean where every kind of fish appears. It was the All Blue. Zeff also explained of how if he survived, he wanted to make a floating restaurant. One that could feed anyone even in the middle of the sea. At that moment, Sanji agreed. He agreed that if he survived, he would help Zeff feed anyone who was hungry no matter what.

    Sanji


    After that, they both passed out. Not long after, they were rescued by a ship that had travelled by the rock a few days earlier.

    For the next 9 years, Sanji grew up with Zeff, learning everything he new about cooking and fighting from him.


    Attack List


    Epaule
    A kick to the shoulder.
    Catellete
    A normal kick to the ribs.
    Selle
    A kick to the back.
    Ciusseau
    A kick to the thigh.
    Jarret
    An upward kick to the shank.
    Mouton Shoot
    One of Sanji's strongest attacks. Basically a powerful kick after putting all his weight into his left leg.
    Reception
    Sanji kicks his legs to the neck of the opponent then brings them down.
    Basses Cotes
    A powerful vertical kick.
    Longe
    A swift hip kick.
    Tendron
    A collar kick.
    Quasi
    Sanji turns upside down and uses his hands on the ground to sweep kick his opponents.
    Fog Tempo
    Basically, Nami is able to create fog which is useful for her to escape unseen.
    Jyu Shoot
    A kick at the opponent’s cheek.
    Neck Shoot
    A leaping neck kick.
    Belly Shoot
    A kick to the stomach.
    Collier
    A powerful neck kick.
    Poitrine
    A kick to the center chest.
    Gigot
    A kneecap kick.
    Planchet
    A stomach kick
    Concasse
    A crushing kick to the enemy's head.
    Troisieme Hache
    Sanji somersaults and the opponent to gain momentum, then slams his foot down in a drop kick style to the opponents face.
    Bouquetiere
    Sanji kicks the opponent in the jaw from beneath them.
    Party Table
    An attack similar to that of Quasi.
    Diable Jambe
    This is when Sanji moves his legs so quickly that that heat up to an extremely hot tempature. After kicking the opponent with any attack after doing Diamble Jambe, the opponent catches a flame.

    Brook


    Brook
    Current AffiliationStraw Hat Pirates
    PositionMusician
    First AppearanceChapter 442, Episode 337
    Age88
    BirthdayApril 3rd
    Height8' 8 1/2" (2m 66cm)
    Bounty33,000,000
    Devil FruitYomi Yomi no Mi
    DreamTo sail around the world and reunite with Laboon.

    Brook's Biography

    Brook, a pirate originally from West Blue, who ate the Yomi Yomi no MI, was once a member and later the captain of the Rumbar Pirates. While sailing in West Blue, a young whale came upon their ship. Seeing the whale was sad, Brook suggested to Captain Yorki, that they play a song. The crew gave the young whale the name Laboon. Upon getting ready for the trip to the Grand Line, the Rumbar Pirates decided it was best to leave Laboon behind in West Blue, because of the dangers that awaited them.

    After crossing Reverse Mountain, the Rumbar Pirates, found Laboon right behind them. Due to the damages their ship sustained when crossing Reverse Mountain, the Rumbar Pirates docked at the Twin Capes. There they carried on singing and dancing with Laboon. When the repairs were finished they made a deal with Laboon. Laboon would stay behind and when they had sailed around the world they would take Laboon on their adventures.

    After Captain Yorki and some other crew members fell ill to an incurable disease, Brook became the new captain of the Rumbar Pirates. Through his adventures, he earned himself a 33,000,000 bounty. After venturing into the Florian Triangle the Rumbar Pirates were attacked; only a few including Brook survived. However because their attackers poisoned their weapons and the ship doctor had been killed, they all slowly succumbed to the poison and died. Yet they managed to play one final song for Laboon; which Brook recorded on the Tone Dial.

    Thanks to the Yomi Yomi no Mi (Revive Revive Fruit), Brook’s soul was able to have a second life. Although due to the thick fog in the Florian Triangle, it took Brook 1 year to find his body. He then spent the next 50 years on the ship, unable to escape the Florian Triangle because the rudder was broken. Roughly 5 years before the start of the series, his ship came upon Thriller Bark where his shadow was taken by Moria.

    Appearance

    Brook being a skeleton is mainly comprised of bones. He is extremely tall, standing 8 feet 8 ½ inches (2m 66cm). He wears an obviously tailored black suit, with matching shoes and top hat. Completing his outfit is his huge afro and his purple sword-cane.

    Brook

    Personality

    Brook is one of the light hearted, yet sometimes childish members of the Straw Hat Pirates. Despite having the “gentlemen” look, Brook can lack manners at the most inappropriate times. For example he frequently belches during a meal, request to see women’s panties, tries to borrow money from a female mermaid, and is very impatient when waiting for food. At the end of his “skull jokes” (a joke referring to him being a skeleton) he usually adds “Yohoho”.

    Brook

    Strength

    Although seemingly a little odd, he has various strengths common to One Piece. During his first life he at the Yomi Yomi no Mi (Revive Revive Fruit), thus gaining a second life when he died. He is quite comical in tough situations, yet he can be serious at the same time. Brook’s fighting style is focused around two things, his cane sword and music. Some of his techniques can put his enemies and at times his own crew mates to sleep. His swordsmanship most resembles fencing.


    Attack List


    Hanauta Sanchou: Yahazu Giri
    Translation: Three-Verse Humming: Arrow-Notch Slash. An insanely fast slashing attack where the user appears to walk by his opponent.
    Aubade Coup Droit
    Translation: Dawn Serenade - Right Handed Strike. A technique in which the sword unleashes a highly compacted "blast of air".
    Prelude Au Fer
    Translation: Prelude meaning after. Au Fer comes from a French fencing term. A disarming attack in which the user attacks to opponents weapon.
    Gavotte Bond en Avant
    Translation: Gavotte Leap Forward. This is a thrusting technique in which the user propels himself forward.
    Polka Remise
    Translation: Polka Continuation. A repetitive thrusting technique. To a bystander it would appear that the user is attacking with multiple swords.
    Nemuriuta Flanc
    Translation: Lullaby Parry. This technique has the user using his sword in combination with a violin. Thus causing anyone to hear it fall asleep. While asleep the user can gain free hits on his opponent.
    Swallow Bond En Avant
    Translation: Swallow Leap Forward. This is an aerial version of Gavotte Bond En Avant. When above the their opponent the user preforms a spinning Gavotte Bond En Avant.
    Raikotsuken: Gavotte Bond en Avant
    Translation: Lightning Bone Sword: Gavotte Leap Forward. This is a comination attack with the help of Ussop, Robin, and Nami.






    Nico Robin


    Nico Robin
    PositionArcheologist
    First AppearanceManga Chapter 114, Anime Episode 67
    Age28
    BirthdayFebuary 6
    Height172 cm
    Bounty80 Million Belli
    Devil FruitHana Hana no Mi
    DreamTo find the "True History".

    Nico Robin Biography

    Nico Robin, daughter of the popular archeologist Nico Olivia, was born 28 years ago on the island of Ohara in the West Blue. When Robin was only 4 years old, her mother left with a crew of archeologists, leaving Robin alone with her mother's brother. During her entire early childhood, she was treated badly by her uncle and aunt. She was abused and yelled at many times for small reasons, such as trying on her cousins clothes.

    It wasn't only her aunt and uncle abusing Robin, but the townspeople were verbally abusing her also. Robin knew that the parents of the other kids told them to stay away from her because of her Devil Fruit ability ( the ability to sprout body parts in different places ). Most children reffered to her as the "Devil Child".

    Nico Robin


    However, there was one place on the small island of Ohara where Robin could find peace and be happy. It was a library which was located in a huge tree known as the Tree of Knowledge. It was here that Robin first met Professor Clover, who was an archeologist and a friend of Nico Olivia.

    Her friendship with the Archeologists at the Lab only grew more and more over the years. She grew to call this new place as home. When she reached a meager 8 years old, she passed the archeologists test and official became an archeologist along with the rest of the people at the lab.

    Nico Robin


    However, when she mentioned to Professor Clover that her true ambition was to discover the True History, like her mother, she was scolded. Although Professor Clover was only yelling at her to keep her safe, since investigating on anything to do with the True Hisotry is illegal, Robin took it personal and ran off.

    Later that same day, she came across a giant who had washed up on shore. The giant tried to scare Robin away, but Robin simply stood there. After Robin found out that the giant wanted water, they both went into a small secluded area on the island. This is when Robin learns this giant's name is Jaguar D. Saulo. Robin asked about the D., but even Saul didn't know what it meant. He only said that everyone in his family had this initial.

    A few days passed, and Robin went to Saulo regularly, checking up on him and giving him food. Saulo was resting his leg that had been injured and was making plans to build a raft to move on. One day, however, Saulo discovered that the island he was on was Ohara, and immediatley went into a panic. He told Robin that the Buster Call, a fleet of ten huge navy ships, were coming to obliterate the island. Robin ran off to town, heading back to the Tree of Knowledge to tell the archeologists there.

    At about the same time, Nico Olivia, the only survivor of the archeologists group that had set out 4 years ago, returned to Ohara. She went straight to the Tree of Knowledge, explaining to everyone what was about to happen and prepared a weapon. Right after this, without another word, she left outside. Clover had decided that when the government came, they would have to say that had nothing to do with any True History, even though they were learning all about it from a poneglyph in the Tree's basement.

    The CP9 from 20 years ago came along with the Buster Call, appearing a little earlier. Here, they gathered all the townspeople and told them to get to the escape ship, then they rounded up all the archeologists, including Nico Olivia who had just been captured again. Robin stood nearby, looking on.

    This is when Professor Clover gets to speak directly with the Five Elder Stars. He told them that he knew of the antient kingdom that existed many years ago. However, just before saying the name of this place, he was shot. This set Robin running toward him. Although Clover continually told Robin to leave, she did not move. This is also when she turns and sees her mother held by two CP9 agents. As they turn and walk off with her, Robin watches, her eyes filling with tears. She asks over and over if she was her mother, but Olivia could not answer. If anyone knew that Robin was the daughter of a criminal, she would also be punished.

    However, as soon as the Buster Call arrives and starts to fire the bombs, destroying the island, Robin gets to come face to face with her mother. They both sit together, fire and bombs exploding in the background. Robin looks up to her mother and says this is all she ever wanted, and they stay together.

    At about the same time, Saulo appears, seeing Olviia. They quickly recognize eachother. Saulo was once a Vice Admiral, and, after hearing Olivia's story in prison, she was released. Saulo also left after learning of her innocence. Now, Nico Olivia told Saul to take Robin to the rescue ship, and, although Robin was screaming that she didn't want to lose her mother again, Saul took her and ran off. This was the last time Robin seen her mother.

    As Saulo ran through the island, constantly being shot by bombs from the Buster Call, he struggles to get Robin to the rescue ship. However, Saulo is interupted by Kuzan ( later known as Aokiji ). Kuzan freezes his leg with his ice Devil Fruit ability, sending Saulo crashing to the ground. Robin looked up to see that Saulo was know being completely frozen by the Vice Admiral Kuzan. Robin makes a run for the escape ship, however, all the people refuse to let her on. The ship sails off, but it suddenly explodes, something that was done by another Vice Admiral, Akainu. Although it was to make sure that no archeologist had escaped, it was a vile act.

    This angered not only Saul, but Kuzan also. Saul then starts telling Robin, as Kuzan finished the job, that one day she would discover her nakama, the people who would always be there for her. At these last final words, Saul was completely frozen. Robin, crying, ran off away from Kuzan.

    At the Tree of Knowledge, all of the archeologists are desperately trying to save the books by throwing them out of the windows and into the water. This is the last time we seen Olivia, or any of the other archeologists, or even the Tree of Knowledge.

    Robin manages to escape Kuzan, however, he appears quickly later. Robin stared, afraid, but Kuzan make a pathway of ice for her to follow on a small raft. It was a token of gratitude since he was once friends with Saul. So, Robin left the burning island.

    Robin goes through many homes as she grows up, and the government comes to try and capture her every time. However, she mangages to escape each time. One day, however, she meets a new man named Crocodile, and he accepts her into Boroque works as Vice President. He would ensure her safety if she would give him information on Pluton, an antient destructive weapon.

    Soon later, Luffy and the Strawhat pirates enter the story, arriving at the shore of Alabasta with the Princess Vivi. This is also the island where Crocodile and Robin ( here known as Miss All Sunday ), were busy carrying out the plans to find Pluton. Soon later, each strawhat went to fight a seperate Boroque work agent. Luffy, eventually, fought Crocodile in an underground chamber. Here, after defeating Crocodile, he sees Robin. Robin had saved him earlier after almost being killed by Crocodile. However, now, Robin says she doesn't want to be saved in return. Her dream had been finished and she would rather die. Luffy ignores this and pulls her out of the crumbling chamber.

    Later on, the Strawhats take their leave from island of Alabasta. Not long after, everyone discovers that Robin had snuck onto the ship. No one trusts here, but Robin says since she didn't have anywhere else to go, she would just join Luffy. Luffy said it was okay, and since then they had been sailing together.



    Attack List

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