Nous

Biodata

Feature	Information
Name	Nous (诺乌斯)
Alias(es)	Lightning Bird Nous 497
Gender	Male
Affiliation	Lightning Pirate Group
Occupation/Role	One of the Three Great Heavenly Kings; the crew's second-in-command 497 541
Status	Active
First Appearance	Chapter 375

Background

Nous serves under Ye Liangnai as a trusted senior member of the Lightning Pirate Group. He is familiar with both Observation Haki and Armament Haki, and personally explains their awakening and combat use to his captain. He is nevertheless astonished when Ye Liangnai awakens both forms in only half a day—faster than anyone Nous had heard of. 376

Ye Liangnai later entrusts Nous with the Bird-Bird Fruit, allowing him to choose between gaining its power or remaining an ordinary swordsman. Nous subsequently demonstrates lightning-based abilities and transformations into a thunderbird and a giant Luan Bird. 378 386 462 487

Personality

Nous is vigilant and takes perceived threats seriously. When Ye Liangnai senses danger near Mogutan Town, Nous immediately investigates with his own sensory ability and confirms that several powerful individuals have reached the island. 375

In battle, he is proud, confrontational, and exhilarated by strong opponents. He openly insults a group of Marines as “trash,” taunts Zoro during their duel, and describes fighting Katakuri as the most exciting experience he has had apart from fighting Ye Liangnai. 462 487 540

Despite this arrogance, he is dependable toward his crew. He remains attentive while Jesus Burgess fights Eustass Kid, commands the Moby Dick through dangerous waters, and promises to bring Ye Liangnai safely through a Sea King nesting ground. 389 397

Abilities & Skills

Bird-Bird Fruit

Nous was offered an Animal-type Bird-Bird Fruit by Ye Liangnai and later displays the powers of a lightning-based avian transformation. 378 386

• Emits powerful lightning capable of traveling through the sea and electrocuting a massive octopus. 386
• Transforms into a thunderbird. 462
• Can assume a giant Luan Bird form while surrounded by lightning. 487
• Uses winged forms for high-speed aerial combat and wind-and-thunder attacks. 541

Haki

Nous has trained Haki for several years and is knowledgeable enough to instruct Ye Liangnai in its development. 376

• Observation Haki — detects the arrival of powerful individuals near Mogutan Town after concentrating his senses. 375
• Armament Haki — uses it to reinforce attacks and defense; his lightning-infused strike is stated to carry advanced Armament Haki against Katakuri. 376 487
• His defense withstands Zoro’s empowered Three Sword Style attack without being broken. 540

Swordsmanship

Nous fights with a longsword and combines blade techniques with his lightning and avian powers. 541

• Blocks an attack aimed at Jesus Burgess’s neck with a flash of lightning. 389
• Cuts through Zoro’s chest after allowing Zoro’s attack to strike him. 540
• Overpowers Zoro’s Three Sword Style: Ox Demon King: Brave Claw with a heavy wing-and-sword strike. 541

Combat Ability

• Easily evades Marine rookie Gullit and nearly incapacitates him with a lightning-powered punch. 462
• Fights Charlotte Katakuri directly, landing Sky-Rending Thunder Claw, an advanced-Armament-Haki kick that sends Katakuri flying and leaves a deep wound across his chest. 487
• Is regarded by Marines as one of the Lightning Pirate Group’s Three Great Heavenly Kings, with a bounty close to one billion Berries. 462

Equipment

• Longsword — used in close-quarters combat against Zoro. 541
• Moby Dick — Nous commands the ship during dangerous Grand Line crossings. 397

Relationships

• Ye Liangnai — Captain. Nous is a trusted subordinate, Haki instructor, and combatant in the Lightning Pirate Group. 375 376
• Jesus Burgess — Fellow crew member. Nous supports Burgess in clashes with Eustass Kid and Charlotte Smoothie. 389 487
• Ruri — Fellow crew member. She identifies the New World pirates captured by Ye Liangnai and Nous. 399
• Charlotte Katakuri — Opponent. Nous battles Katakuri during the confrontation with the Big Mom Pirates. 487
• Roronoa Zoro — Opponent. Nous defeats and wounds Zoro during their sword duel. 540 541
• Trafalgar Law — Potential recruit. Nous renews Ye Liangnai’s invitation for Law to become the crew’s doctor. 497

Notable Quotes

“Sorry, but I'm saying everyone in this room is trash.” 462

“Hahaha, this is exhilarating! It's been a long time since I've felt this way, besides when I'm with the captain.” 487

“But this is still not enough!!” 541