Arlong

Biodata

Feature	Details
Name	Arlong (阿龙)
Alias(es)	“Evil Dragon”; local Fish-Man pirate leader
Species/Race	Fish-Man
Gender	Male
Affiliation	Arlong Pirates; Arlong Park
Occupation/Role	Pirate captain and ruler of a network of occupied East Blue villages and islands
Status	Deceased — executed by Ling Donglai's Lightning Strike: Divine Punishment 26
First Appearance	Chapter 6

Background / History

Arlong established control over more than twenty villages and islands near Cocoyasi Village, extracting tribute to keep local shipping routes open. He avoided town-level territories, where greater Marine oversight and unknown strong opponents could threaten his rule. His power was reinforced by bribing the nearby Marine branch, allowing him to operate with little interference. 3 6

After two Fish-Man patrolmen were found dead, Arlong mobilized his crew to surround the area and locate the killer. He regarded the deaths of Fish-Men as a personal outrage, ordered the Marines to be consulted, and treated the incident as a challenge to his authority. 6

Ling Donglai confronted Arlong and his crew shortly afterward. Arlong was badly injured by Ling's electrically enhanced attacks, including a broken nose, a destroyed eye, and paralysis, but escaped toward the sea with the assistance of his crew and Moomoo. 7

Unable to defeat Ling directly, Arlong besieged and bombarded the village where Ling had been staying. He ordered his men to search for Ling with seawater, intending to exploit the weakness of Devil Fruit users, and injured the village chief despite the latter's attempts to appease him. 8 9

As Ling continued eliminating Fish-Man forces, Arlong contracted his remaining outposts around Cocoyasi Village and strengthened their coastal defenses. He also pressured Captain Nezumi to raise Ling's Marine bounty, hoping bounty hunters would eliminate him. 16 17 21

Ling and Nami eventually returned to Cocoyasi Village and confronted Arlong at Arlong Park. Arlong briefly countered Ling's Lightning Strike through his sword and fought him in a close-range exchange, but was overwhelmed by Ling's superior speed and electrical attacks. His retreat into water allowed Ling to use Electrolytic Water, leaving him fatally wounded. Ling later killed him with Lightning Strike: Divine Punishment. 24 26

Appearance

Arlong is a towering Fish-Man, standing approximately 2.6 meters tall. He has a serrated long nose, sharp fangs, and a physique far larger than most humans. 7 25

• Carries a large serrated sword. 7 25
• His teeth can rapidly grow back after being knocked out. 7
• His face was severely swollen and disfigured after Ling Donglai's first assault. 7 9

Personality

Arlong is a violent Fish-Man supremacist who considers humans an inferior species. He uses racial prejudice to justify extortion, brutality, and the oppression of villages under his control. 4 6 9 25

He is prideful and especially enraged by defeat at human hands. Ling's first victory over him became a lasting humiliation, driving Arlong to pursue revenge even as his crew's numbers dwindled. 7 16 24

Despite his arrogance, Arlong is not wholly reckless. He maintains corrupt Marine connections, avoids areas likely to attract greater scrutiny, and attempts to exploit Ling's Devil Fruit weakness through naval blockades and seawater. 6 8 17 21

Abilities & Skills

Fish-Man Physiology

Arlong possesses the natural physical advantages of a Fish-Man; an average Fish-Man is stated to be roughly ten times stronger than an average human in physique. 1

• Endured revolver shots and a prolonged electrically enhanced beating without immediate defeat. 7
• Possesses enough bite force to crush cannonballs and rock formations. 25
• Rapidly regrew lost teeth during battle. 7
• Is vulnerable to Ling Donglai's electricity, which paralyzes him and damages the moisture-retaining membrane on his skin. 7

Saw-Tooth Saber Combat

Arlong fights with a large serrated blade, referred to as Peak Cleaver and later as a Saw-Tooth Saber. 7 24

• Used the sword to conduct and partially counter Ling's 300,000-volt Lightning Strike. 25
• Relied on direct, powerful slashes rather than sword aura. 25

Shark Bite

Arlong uses his fangs in close combat.

• Charged Ling with a bite capable of crushing cannonballs and rocks. 25
• Was outsped and struck down before the attack could decide the battle. 25

Naval Warfare and Siege Tactics

Arlong commands Fish-Men who are highly capable at sea and employs Moomoo, a giant sea cow, as part of his force. 3 7

• Ordered a village bombarded after failing to capture Ling. 9
• Planned to use seawater to neutralize Ling's Devil Fruit power. 9
• Ordered coastal outposts positioned for rapid mutual reinforcement. 17

Equipment / Weapons / Items

• Peak Cleaver / Saw-Tooth Saber — Arlong's large serrated sword. 7 24
• Pirate ship and cannons — used to bombard villages under his control. 9
• Moomoo — a giant sea cow used by Arlong's crew for intimidation and combat. 7 8

Relationships

• Ling Donglai — enemy responsible for killing Arlong's subordinates, defeating him twice, and ultimately executing him. 6 7 25 26
• Nami — his navigator; Arlong taunts her loyalty and uses his rule over Cocoyasi Village to keep her under his control. 24
• Hachi — Fish-Man subordinate who shields Arlong during Ling's first attack and is used as leverage to force Moomoo's retreat. 7 8
• Moomoo — giant sea cow deployed against Ling; it retreats when Ling threatens Hachi. 7 8
• Captain Nezumi — corrupt Marine associate whom Arlong saves from drowning and manipulates into increasing Ling's bounty. 19 21
• Kuroobi and Choo — Fish-Man cadres who defend Arlong Park against Ling's attacks. 14 15

Story Role / Major Arcs

Initial Conflict

Arlong is established as the major East Blue obstacle standing between Ling Donglai and Nami. His physical superiority as a Fish-Man, large crew, naval advantage, and Marine connections make a direct assault dangerous. 1 3

First Defeat and Retaliation

Ling ambushes and overwhelms Arlong, but Arlong escapes with his surviving crew. He retaliates through siege tactics, village bombardment, and a hunt for the Devil Fruit user who humiliated him. 7 9

Fish-Man Hunter Campaign

Arlong loses more men as Ling attacks Fish-Man positions. The resulting stories of a “Fish-Man Hunter” and “legendary Super Human” spread among the oppressed villages, while Arlong becomes increasingly desperate to kill Ling. 16 18

Final Battle at Arlong Park

Arlong faces Ling at Arlong Park after Nami brings Ling to Cocoyasi Village. He is defeated in direct combat, critically wounded by Electrolytic Water after fleeing into the sea, and killed after his crew surrenders. 24 26

Notable Quotes

“Let the entire East Blue witness what happens to those who challenge me, Arlong!” 7

“This wretched place actually made me suffer humiliation from a low-level human. Only by thoroughly cleansing this island can I wash away the stain on my honor!” 9

“We Fish-Men are born superior to you humans!” 25