Usopp

Biodata

Feature	Details
Name	Usopp (乌索普)
Alias(es)	God Usopp; Sogeking; “Brave Sea-Warrior Usopp”
Gender	Male
Affiliation	Straw Hat Crew
Occupation/Role	Sniper; combatant; inventor and ammunition specialist
First Appearance	Chapter 5

Power Progression

Stage / Realm / Level	Chapter	Notes
Haki training begins	39	Joins the crew’s Haki training because he wants to contribute against powerful enemies rather than remain the weakest member.
Dual-revolver fighting style	151	Uses the Franky co-developed revolvers Raging Tough Guy and Cunning Fatty, improving his close-range defense and rate of fire.
Post-timeskip Haki and POP GREEN training	242	Trains for two years on the Boeing Archipelago; his Observation Haki becomes proficient, while his Armament Haki remains difficult to sustain effectively.
War Grassland tactics	273, 276, 277	Combines dual-gun fire, prediction through Observation Haki, traps, and special seeds to defeat Izo, captain of Whitebeard’s 12th Division.
Seastone ammunition	361	Uses Sure-Kill: Devil Fruit User Can’t Dodge Star to incapacitate Caesar with Seastone ammunition.
War Grassland refined	390	Re-deploys his plant-filled battlefield against Van Augur, though teleportation renders many traps ineffective.

Background / History

Usopp grew up in Syrup Village and regularly visited Kaya after the deaths of her parents left her depressed and ill. He entertained her with tall tales, though Kaya understood that many of them were invented and chose to play along. 6

After learning from Reiner and the others that Kaya’s butler, Kuro, was actually a pirate, Usopp immediately rushed to warn her. Though Kaya initially dismissed the warning as another story, Usopp produced Kuro’s bounty poster and persisted despite the danger. 5 6

Luffy recognized Usopp as Yasopp’s son and invited him to join the crew after hearing his ambition to become a brave warrior of the sea. Usopp ultimately left Syrup Village aboard the Going Merry with the Straw Hat Crew, while Kaya supported his decision despite her disappointment at seeing him leave. 5 8

He contributed to the crew beyond combat from the beginning: he loaded supplies onto the Going Merry and designed the Straw Hat Pirates’ first flag, depicting a white skull in a yellow straw hat. 9

Appearance

Usopp is initially described as a bronze-skinned young man with a long nose, afro, and fanny pack. Following his two-year training, he develops a lean but visibly muscular physique; later, his hair is described as messy dreadlocks. 5 242 447

• Distinctive long nose. 5
• Afro hairstyle during his early voyage. 5
• Carries ammunition and equipment in a waist pouch. 5 151
• Wears a Sogeking mask during the Enies Lobby operation. 118

Personality

Usopp repeatedly wavers between fear and courage. He panics when confronted with threats such as Arlong, zombies, powerful pirate crews, and Izo, often claiming to have sudden illnesses to avoid fighting. 10 141 273

Despite this, he acts decisively when others need protection. He endangered himself to warn Kaya about Kuro, trained because he hated being the crew’s weakest combatant, and continued facing opponents far beyond his confidence level. 6 39 273

He is boastful and enjoys recognition for his victories, particularly after defeating Izo. However, defeats—especially against Yasopp—force him to confront the limits of his current strength rather than abandon his goal of becoming brave. 278 447 448

Abilities & Skills

Marksmanship

Usopp is the Straw Hat Crew’s sniper and specializes in precision fire, curved trajectories, prepared ammunition, and long-range suppression.

• Shot down Izo’s high-speed bullet in midair, prompting Izo to judge his shooting skill as exceptionally dangerous. 273
• Uses Observation Haki to anticipate movement and target likely evasive routes. 242 276
• Can maintain rapid alternating fire with two revolvers while moving through his own hazardous terrain. 276 277
• His sniper ability is acknowledged by Yasopp, who considers Usopp’s natural sniping talent comparable to his own. 447

Observation Haki

Usopp trained in Haki before Alabasta and later developed an Observation Haki application suited to sniping. 39 242

• Predicts opponents’ countermeasures and dodging directions during long-range engagements. 276
• Locates Cracker among his biscuit soldiers before firing his final Green Star barrage. 327
• Is still outclassed by Yasopp’s superior Haki, which allows Yasopp to predict and counter Usopp’s attacks with ease. 447

Armament Haki

Usopp has trained Armament Haki but struggles to control and maintain its power.

• His Haki-enhanced shot against a sea beast weakened before reaching its intended effect. 242
• Plans to combine Armament Haki with POP GREEN effects, including binding thorns, explosive pinecones, fireworks flowers, and leaf shuriken. 242
• His limited Armament Haki is identified as a major area for further growth. 278

POP GREEN and War Grassland

Usopp uses special plant seeds from the Boeing Archipelago as ammunition and battlefield-control tools. 242

• War Grassland fills an area with carnivorous plants, thorny vines, spiked bamboo, flying leaf shuriken, and Exploding Pinecones. 390
• Uses explosive rounds, toxic mist, resin, pine needles, vines, and traps to exhaust and restrict opponents. 276 277
• Defeated Izo through sustained bombardment, planted trap zones, explosions, and toxic mist. 277
• The tactic is vulnerable to multiple enemies or opponents who can bypass its prepared terrain; Van Augur’s teleportation wastes many of its traps. 278 390

Improvisation and Invention

Usopp adapts his weapons and ammunition to the situation rather than relying on a single finishing move.

• Made detachable stands for the crew’s Lamp Dials, allowing them to be charged on deck and used in the ship’s cabins. 111
• Conducted weapons research using Skypiea shells. 105
• Developed his dual revolvers with Franky’s help. 151
• Uses specialized Seastone ammunition against Devil Fruit users. 361

Equipment / Weapons / Items

• Raging Tough Guy — A large Adam Wood and steel revolver with powerful, varied ammunition; created with Franky. 151
• Cunning Fatty — A bulkier revolver with a smaller barrel and larger grip; can emit a Laser Dial beam for close-range defense. 151
• Green Star ammunition — POP GREEN seed rounds with offensive, defensive, toxic, binding, and explosive effects. 242 276
• Skull Explosion Grass — One of his strongest explosive Green Stars; its limited supply becomes a liability in prolonged battles. 326 327
• Tough Skin Pumpkin — A defensive Green Star that rapidly forms a large pumpkin barrier. 447
• Sogeking mask — Worn during the Enies Lobby assault. 118
• Seastone bullets — Specialized ammunition effective against Devil Fruit users. 361

Bounties

Bounty	Chapter	Circumstances
130,000,000 Beli	250	Revealed after the two-year training period.
540,000,000 Beli	314	Usopp receives the increase after defeating Izo.
680,000,000 Beli	379	Later documented bounty during the crew’s voyage.

Relationships

• Kaya — Childhood friend and the person Usopp protects from Kuro’s scheme; she supports his decision to sail with the Straw Hat Crew. 6 8
• Yasopp — Father and renowned Red-Haired Pirates sniper. Usopp resents Yasopp for leaving him and his mother, but they reconcile after their duel; Yasopp expresses pride in Usopp’s responsibility and growth. 446 447 448
• Luffy — Captain who recognizes Usopp as Yasopp’s son, invites him to join the crew, and shares his enthusiasm for adventure. 5 8
• Franky — Weapon-development partner and battlefield ally. Franky helps develop Usopp’s revolvers, and the two cooperate against enemies such as Bege and Cracker. 151 175 326
• Reiner — Crewmate who pushes Usopp into difficult fights but also recognizes his growth and tactical ability. 273 276 278
• Chopper — Often shares Usopp’s fear of ghosts and the unknown; the two huddle together in Thriller Bark’s fog. 141
• Izo — Whitebeard Pirates commander defeated by Usopp through a prolonged tactical duel on Thunder God Island. 273 277
• Van Augur — Blackbeard Pirates sniper whose teleportation ability brings Usopp’s War Grassland tactics to a stalemate. 390

Story Role / Major Arcs

Syrup Village

Usopp discovers Kuro’s true identity, attempts to save Kaya, fights through the crisis with Luffy’s group, and joins the Straw Hat Crew when they depart aboard the Going Merry. 5 6 8

Alabasta and Enies Lobby

Wanting to become useful against stronger enemies, Usopp begins Haki training. During the Enies Lobby assault, he appears in his Sogeking persona and guides the group toward the Tower of Justice. 39 118

Thriller Bark

Usopp initially reacts with terror to Thriller Bark’s ghosts and zombies. He later demonstrates his improved equipment and close-range adaptability by fighting a four-armed trench-coat zombie with his new revolvers. 141 151

Two-Year Training

On the Boeing Archipelago, Usopp trains under Hercules, improves his physical condition, develops his Observation Haki, and learns to use POP GREEN seeds in combat. 242

Battle against the Whitebeard Pirates

Pressured into fighting Izo, Usopp establishes War Grassland, controls the duel through traps and ammunition, and defeats the 510-million-Beli commander. 273 276 277

Whole Cake Island

Usopp and Franky face Cracker and his biscuit soldiers. With his ammunition depleted and his attacks unable to break the soldiers reliably, Usopp trusts Franky’s support and continues fighting until their side wins. 326 327

Hachinosu and Egghead

Usopp’s War Grassland is challenged by Van Augur’s teleportation during the Hachinosu conflict. At Egghead, he joins Reiner, Nami, and Robin to intercept CP0 while another team secures the Going Merry. 390 409 410

Elbaf and the Red-Haired Pirates

Usopp finally faces Yasopp in a sniper duel and is decisively defeated. The encounter exposes the gap in their strength but leads to an honest reconciliation, with Usopp affirming his love of adventure and desire to become brave. 446 447 448

Notable Quotes

“My dream is to be a brave warrior of the sea, just like him!”
—Usopp 5

“I told you, this is my home turf! Take this!”
—Usopp 276

“I’m not that stupid. Don’t forget I’m also a sniper, I wouldn’t make such a basic mistake.”
—Usopp 447

Trivia

• Usopp designed the Straw Hat Pirates’ first Jolly Roger. 9
• He considers defeating a Supernova-level opponent an achievement worth boasting about for life. 178
• He calls his victory over Izo a “heroic performance,” while Reiner describes it as a “devious victory.” 278