Storm

Biodata

Feature	Value
Name	Storm (施托姆)
Alias(es)	Vongola Storm; White Dragon; White Dragon Emperor; Red Dragon Emperor; Golden Lion II, Ryan
Gender	Male
Affiliation	Marines; SWORD Unit; Impel Down; Storm Pirates; Storm Grand Fleet; NEO Marines
Occupation/Role	Former Marine recruit; SWORD agent; former Impel Down Jailer Chief; Marine Headquarters Rear Admiral; Captain of the Storm Pirates; White Dragon Emperor
Status	Active
First Appearance	Chapter 1

Power Progression

Stage / Realm / Level	Chapter	Notes
Physique ★★☆	1	Initial recorded physical rating: Strength ★★☆, Speed ★★☆, and Stamina ★★★. Haki was unawakened.
Clay Fruit, three-star practical level	7	Reached through a day-long battle with Zephyr and subsequent self-training.
Rokushiki, three-star baseline	12	Tekkai reached ★★★☆; Geppo, Rankyaku, and Shigan reached ★★★; Swordsmanship reached ★★.
Rokushiki, four-star	14	All six Rokushiki techniques reached ★★★★ through Silver Trophies.
Armament Haki awakened	15	Awakened Armament Haki during his fight with Shiryu, using Tekkai to block Shiryu's attack.
Observation Haki and Life Return	16	Mastered Armament and Observation Haki, fully grasped Rokushiki, and gained Life Return during solitary confinement.
Endurance ★★★★★; Speed ★★★★☆	18	Increased using Golden Trophies acquired from Prison Beasts.
Clay Fruit awakening, six-star	20	Awakened the Clay Fruit; could assimilate the environment into clay and move through his cell floor. Armament and Observation Haki reached ★★★★★.
Awakened Clay Fruit mastery	26	Could assimilate entire islands into “Clay Islands” with preparation, giving him island-destruction-level combat power.
Physique and Clay Fruit, six-star	28	Physique and Doro Doro no Mi reached six stars; Armament and Observation Haki reached five stars; Rokushiki remained at five stars.
Doro Doro no Mi ★★★★★★☆	31	Enhanced the fruit with Shiryu's Diamond Trophy after defeating him with True Thousand Hands.
Pseudo Demon Ring, eight-star	204	Used Ochoku's seven-star Death Trophy to create an eight-star Red Dragon Ring.
Physique, Nine-Star Grand Perfection	304	Speed reached nine stars, completing nine-star Strength, Speed, and Physique.
Observation Haki, nine-star	352	Gained Foresight and the ability akin to Hearing the Voice of All Things.
Clay Fruit, nine-star	387	Gained the ability to control tangible energy in addition to matter and living beings.

Background / History

Storm began as an exceptionally hardworking Marine recruit whose “Coming of Age” trophy awakened the Big Trophy system. The system allows him to obtain trophies through slaughter and intense battles, then use their stars to strengthen abilities or fulfill wishes. His initial Big Trophy rated his Physique at ★★☆ and listed Haki as unawakened. 1

His first wish produced the Demon Ring, a nine-star item that absorbs energy, is indestructible, and lets him use Devil Fruit powers without losing the ability to swim. Aokiji later assigned him the Clay-Clay Fruit and arranged his apparent expulsion from Marine Headquarters as cover for joining the secret SWORD Unit. Storm was ordered to infiltrate the New World and gather intelligence on the Pirate Emperors. 1 2 3

Instead, Storm was transferred to Impel Down, where he became Jailer Chief and rapidly accumulated trophies from Prison Beasts, inmates, and fellow staff. His repeated clashes with Shiryu led to the awakening of Armament Haki, mastery of Observation Haki and Rokushiki, and eventually his awakened Clay Fruit. 9 14 16 20

Storm covertly entered Infinite Hell, targeted its prisoners for trophies and Devil Fruit powers, and ultimately fought Magellan. His actions increasingly placed him at odds with Impel Down's order, culminating in Magellan ordering him to leave after Storm executed prisoners in Infinite Hell. 31 32 35 143 149

After leaving Impel Down, Storm recruited and trained allies including Kid, Killer, Bear, Brook, and later others. He formed the Storm Pirates and declared his intention to develop them into the Storm Grand Fleet. 41 52 124 170

Storm later rose from Shichibukai and Marine Rear Admiral to the White Dragon Emperor, claiming Whole Cake Island and building the Dawn Pirates through Demon Rings and clay-bodied creations. 104 303 316

Appearance

Storm is commonly associated with his white clay constructs and dragon forms. His most recognizable creation is the Blue-Eyes White Dragon, which he uses for transport, battle, and intimidation.

• Wore a Warden uniform during his Impel Down service. 11
• Carried an Alcohol Iron Ore Katana and a Seastone collapsible baton while serving at Impel Down. 11
• Can assume or reveal the Red Dragon Emperor form. 232 234
• His Clay Fruit can produce a clay-like body that regenerates from physical damage. 21 45

Personality

Storm is ambitious, calculating, and intensely focused on acquiring strength. He evaluates people by their combat value and potential trophies, frequently seeking stronger opponents rather than accepting a stable position. 9 23 31

He is also resourceful and experimental. He tests stolen or copied techniques through clay constructs, develops the Clay Fruit into increasingly specialized applications, maps Impel Down's hidden passages, and conducts Devil Fruit rebirth experiments. 27 28

Storm can be openly ruthless. He coerced Ivankov and the Newkama into cooperation, threatened Perona's home to recruit her, and killed prisoners in Infinite Hell for trophies. 27 143 171

Despite this, he can be attentive to people he considers his own. He creates training plans for Kid and Killer, teaches them swordsmanship and Devil Fruit development, helps Bonney safely experience sunlight with the Bear Armor Mech, and shows concern for Zephyr's health. 52 86 343

Abilities & Skills

Big Trophy System

Storm's golden finger manifests trophies earned through slaughter and difficult battles against stronger opponents.

• Trophies can grant wishes or provide stars to enhance his abilities. 1
• Stronger opponents yield higher-quality trophies. 1
• Repeatedly farming the same target in a short period degrades trophy quality. 10
• Increasing physical attributes creates severe hunger and still requires training to realize the increased potential. 10

Demon Rings

Storm uses Demon Rings to bypass Devil Fruit limitations and wield multiple powers.

• The original Demon Ring absorbs energy, is indestructible, and can manipulate Devil Fruit powers. 1
• It allows him to use Devil Fruit abilities without losing his ability to swim. 1 20
• He later created an eight-star Red Dragon Ring using Ochoku's Death Trophy. 204
• Demon Rings were used to create core Dawn Pirates members with eight-star Clay Bodies and seven-star Fruit Abilities. 303

Clay-Clay Fruit / Doro Doro no Mi

Storm's primary Devil Fruit creates and controls white clay, later evolving into large-scale environmental assimilation.

• Can generate clay figures, animals, giants, weapons, shields, chains, and clones. 5 8 20 30
• His clay body can regenerate from physical attacks, creating a Logia-like defensive effect. 14 21 45
• Can restrict weapons by covering them in rapidly multiplying clay. 15
• Awakened form assimilates terrain, buildings, forests, and eventually entire islands into clay. 20 25 26
• Can create hardened porcelain clay, including restraints. 170
• At nine stars, gained control over tangible energy. 387

Clay Fruit Techniques

• Little White Dragon / White Dragon — a flying clay dragon capable of defending Storm, delivering explosive blinks, and changing form. 14 35 41
• Flowing Clay — transforms terrain into moving clay waves and giant hands for wide-area restraint. 24
• Clay Rain — launches Armament Haki-coated clay strips capable of blasting craters into the ground. 21
• Claywork: Falling Clay — remotely controls clay to restrain ships, soldiers, and opponents. 45
• True Thousand Hands — forms a massive multi-armed clay Buddha that bombards an area with innumerable giant fists. 30
• Clay Shield — an Armament Haki-coated defensive shield that blocked Shiryu's flying slash. 30

Haki

Storm possesses all three known forms of Haki, although Conqueror's Haki remained unawakened at one earlier point in his growth. 1 26

• Armament Haki — awakened during his first battle with Shiryu; used to reinforce attacks, shields, and defenses. 15 30
• Observation Haki — detects opponents and their movements; later reached nine stars, granting Foresight and an ability akin to Hearing the Voice of All Things. 16 45 352
• Conqueror's Haki — used to defeat Perospero in a single strike and incorporated into Peerless Conqueror's Fist. 300 293

Rokushiki and Life Return

Storm mastered Rokushiki during his Impel Down confinement.

• Uses Shave for high-speed movement. 15 21
• Uses Tekkai to reinforce his body and attacks, including Tekkai: Serious Punch. 15 21
• Uses Rankyaku to counter flying slashes. 30
• Gained Life Return, allowing conscious control of his body, organs, and hair. 16

Swordsmanship

Storm is a swordsman capable of flying slashes and teaching advanced swordsmanship concepts.

• Demonstrated the Breath of All Things by striking a leaf without damaging it and cutting steel with ease. 52
• Defeated Mihawk and claimed the title of World's Strongest Sword Master. 149
• Uses Haki-enhanced sword techniques alongside his Clay Fruit. 45

Rumble-Rumble Fruit

Storm later wielded the Rumble-Rumble Fruit through a ring.

• Uses lightning for high-speed travel and combat. 115 232
• Can create a silver-white Lightning Dragon. 234
• Lightning enhanced his punches and paralyzed Charlotte Linlin despite failing to seriously injure her directly. 295

Moa Moa Fruit

The Moa Moa Fruit amplifies Storm's physical output.

• Used its speed and power amplification in combat against Rayleigh and the Pirate Emperors. 180 293
• Can multiply his strength and speed tenfold. 293
• Was used again against Imu at the end of the book. 451

Equipment / Weapons / Items

• Demon Ring — nine-star ring that provides energy absorption, indestructibility, and Devil Fruit manipulation. 1
• Red Dragon Ring — eight-star ring created from Ochoku's Death Trophy. 204
• Alcohol Iron Ore Katana — Storm's primary sword during his early career. 5 11
• Seastone Tonfa / collapsible baton — purchased from Marine logistics. 5 11
• Blue-Eyes White Dragon — clay dragon and transport companion; later received an “Only Alive” bounty of 87,000,000 Belly. 41 343
• Black Blade · Shusui — Great Grade Sword obtained from Thriller Bark. 170 171
• Cross-Sea Den Den Mushi — acquired from Marine logistics. 5
• Marine Headquarters Eternal Pose — acquired from Marine logistics. 5

Relationships

• Zephyr — Former instructor and mentor. Zephyr recommended Storm early on, and Storm later agreed to join his guerrilla force and the NEO Marines. 1 7 163
• Aokiji Kuzan — Marine superior who gave Storm the Clay Fruit and placed him in SWORD; they retain mutual respect. 2 3 352
• Hannyabal — Friendly Impel Down colleague and supporter who promoted Storm to manage the Prison Beasts; Storm often teases him. 14 143
• Magellan — Former superior and eventual opponent. Their relationship deteriorated as Storm hunted and executed Infinite Hell prisoners. 35 143 149
• Shiryu of the Rain — Rival and repeated combat opponent. Storm awakened Haki during their first clash and later defeated him with True Thousand Hands. 15 30
• Emporio Ivankov — Defeated and coerced into cooperating with Storm's plans in Impel Down. 24 27
• Eustass Kid — Recruited as a guide and later trained by Storm, particularly in physical conditioning and magnetism. 41 52
• Killer — Kid's partner; receives swordsmanship instruction from Storm and grows to sincerely regard him as his boss. 41 52
• Bartholomew Bear — Initially tested and captured by Storm; later entrusted Storm with Bonney's care and assists in training the crew. 45 86 124
• Bonney — Storm creates the Bear Armor Mech so she can leave the chapel safely and calls her “nephew.” 86
• Brook — Recruited after being freed from Thriller Bark; serves as a musician within Storm's crew. 170
• Perona — Initially refused recruitment out of loyalty to Moria; later observes Storm's training of the crew. 171 249
• Dracule Mihawk — Defeated by Storm, then offered transportation and recruitment; Mihawk declined due to trust issues. 149
• Kizaru — Frequent collaborator who accompanied Storm in Impel Down and later interacted with him in the New Marines. 149 352
• Dawn Draig — Storm's clone, created to lead the Dawn Pirates as their Red Dragon Emperor captain. 303
• King Neptune — Cooperated after Storm demanded access to Shirahoshi and threatened Fish-Man Island. 413
• Shirahoshi — Storm sought her support because of her potential to awaken Poseidon's power. 413

Story Role / Major Arcs

Marine and SWORD recruitment

Storm awakens the Big Trophy system, receives the Demon Ring and Clay Fruit, and joins SWORD under Aokiji's direction. 1 3

Impel Down

As Jailer Chief, Storm grows rapidly through fights with Prison Beasts, inmates, Shiryu, Ivankov, and Magellan. He awakens the Clay Fruit, infiltrates Infinite Hell, and ultimately leaves after escalating conflict with Magellan. 8 35 143 149

South Blue and crew formation

Storm reaches South Blue, recruits Kid and Killer, confronts Bear, and begins teaching and assembling a crew. 41 45 52

Sky Island and Thriller Bark

Storm defeats Enel, intervenes in Skypiea's political conflict, helps Bonney, then recruits Brook while subduing Gecko Moria's crew. 72 86 170 171

Storm Grand Fleet and Emperor rise

Storm establishes the Storm Pirates and Storm Grand Fleet, gains increasing influence as a Marine Rear Admiral and Shichibukai, then becomes the White Dragon Emperor after taking Whole Cake Island. 104 124 304 316

New Marines and final escalation

Storm joins Zephyr's NEO Marines, develops nine-star Haki and Clay Fruit powers, defeats Kaido, and pursues Shirahoshi's support before his final battle with Imu. 163 352 377 413 451

Trivia

• Storm's initial “Coming of Age” trophy functioned as a zero-star newcomer bonus that could make a wish but could not grant stat points. 1
• Enhancing his physique produces extreme hunger; he often compensates by eating enormous quantities of food. 10 52
• He views knowledge as essential to Devil Fruit development, insisting that Kid study magnetism to use the Magnet-Magnet Fruit properly. 52
• Storm's Blue-Eyes White Dragon has its own “Only Alive” bounty of 87,000,000 Belly. 343