Daddy

Biodata

Feature	Value
Name	Died Babaya (also rendered Daide Babaya; original: 戴叠)
Alias(es)	“Big Daddy” Babaya; “Big D”; formerly “Mute” Babaya
Species/Race	Human; transmigrated from Blue Star/Earth
Gender	Male
Affiliation	Captain of the Big Daddy Pirates; formerly the Barto Family’s strategist
Occupation/Role	Pirate captain, strategist, swordsman
Status	Active; entered the Grand Line with the Big Daddy Pirates
First Appearance	Chapter 1

Power Progression

Stage / Realm / Level	Chapter	Notes
Basic combat and introductory Haki training	2, 5	Developed self-created “Basic Technique” killing moves and received introductory training methods for Armament and Observation Haki from the Barto Family matriarch; later seized the complete training materials before leaving Loguetown. 2 3 5
Barrier-Barrier Fruit user	2	Stole and consumed the Paramecia-type Barrier-Barrier Fruit, initially requiring both hands’ index and middle fingers to cross to create barriers. 2
Armament Haki coating	20	Demonstrated Armament Haki strong enough to blast Zoro and El Drago away; the coating covered roughly half of his fist. 20
Two-Color Haki refinement	26	Continued training both Observation and Armament Haki while under attack by multiple opponents. 26
Transparent barrier giant form	39	Unveiled a powerful transparent giant form during his return to the Barto Family headquarters. 39
Large-scale barrier weaponry	45	Formed a forty-meter barrier blade and destroyed four Marine warships in one strike. 45
Confirmed Two-Color Haki user	46, 48	Marine intelligence identified him as a Two-Color Haki user; he later used Observation Haki to assess Crocus. 46 48

Background / History

Died was a university student on Blue Star who lived comfortably with his parents, brothers, friends, and admirers. After falling asleep following a One Piece binge-watch, he awakened in Loguetown’s execution plaza wearing pajamas, unable to understand the local language. 1

To survive, he joined the Barto Family as an outer member and learned the world’s language and writing. Dezaya mockingly named him “Mute” Babaya because he could not speak at first; Died accepted the name because it echoed his old “Big Daddy” nickname. 1

He witnessed Fire Fist Ace clash with Smoker but arrived too late to join the Spade Pirates. Having lost his intended route to the Grand Line and the Dark-Dark Fruit, he committed himself to gaining power within Loguetown instead. 1

Died rose through the Barto Family through intelligence, planning, and ruthless conduct. He won the favor of Bartolomeo’s grandmother, the organization’s true decision-maker, helped expand its influence to more than 160 towns, and received rudimentary instruction in both forms of Haki. 2 He later intercepted the Barrier-Barrier Fruit intended for Bartolomeo, killed its loyal escort Yamashita Chuhide, and consumed the fruit himself. 2

After taking the Barto Family’s Haki training methods and valuables, Died defeated Bartolomeo and abandoned Loguetown to build his own force. Dezaya refused to leave with him after recognizing how far his ambition and cruelty had changed him. 5

Appearance

Died is a tall, muscular young man whose original appearance was compared to Chan Ho-nam. He is often shown training shirtless and carries his swords at his waist. 1 6

• Tall build and gang-leader-like presence. 1
• Muscular physique developed through constant training. 6
• Uses the cursed Sandai Kitetsu and Skillful Grade Yubashiri. 3 5
• Can manifest pale green, transparent barriers and a transparent giant form. 2 39

Personality

Before transmigrating, Died was described as handsome, loyal, and academically diligent. In the pirate world, his struggle to survive and his pursuit of strength made him increasingly calculating, ruthless, and willing to kill or coerce anyone who obstructed him. 1 2

He treats power as the foundation for redefining justice, piracy, and heroism. He aggressively recruits useful people—usually through threats, defeat, or displays of overwhelming force—and expects absolute obedience from his crew. 11 25 31 47

Died is also highly pragmatic. He trains continuously, studies other Devil Fruit users for ideas, retreats when Belo Betty’s power makes victory uncertain, and values specialized crew members such as navigators, cooks, and doctors. 2 20 40 41

His conduct is inconsistent rather than indiscriminately destructive: he ordered defeated Krieg Pirates to clean the harbor rather than execute them, left Cocoyasi’s stolen protection money for the villagers, and protected his crew through Reverse Mountain. 24 32 47

Abilities & Skills

Barrier-Barrier Fruit

Died’s Paramecia ability creates extremely durable transparent barriers. He regards the fruit as highly versatile and develops it into shields, blunt weapons, blades, giant forms, and ship-defensive structures. 2 30 39 45 47

• Created a barrier shield that repelled Kuro’s attack and protected Usopp, Kaya, and Merry. 10
• Formed the Clear Sky Hammer, a ten-meter barrier hammer that knocked out the sea beast Momoo. 30
• Manifested a transparent giant form while fighting Bartolomeo and Smoker. 39
• Created a forty-meter barrier blade capable of wrecking four warships in one attack. 45
• Used a massive barrier to block pursuit during the retreat from Loguetown. 40
• Protected the Dreadnaught Sabre from collision with Laboon while entering the Grand Line. 47
• Initially required a crossed-finger gesture from both hands to activate the ability. 2

Haki

Died possesses Armament and Observation Haki, which he considers essential for entering the New World. 2 26 46

• Uses Armament Haki to harden his fists and strike Devil Fruit users such as Smoker. 20 39
• Trains both forms under combat pressure rather than relying only on routine practice. 6 26
• Uses Observation Haki to detect living presences and assess opponents. 5 48

Swordsmanship

Died fights with a ruthless, practical sword style he calls “Basic Technique,” a collection of killing moves developed over years of training. 3

• Melon-Cutter — split a massive whetstone with Sandai Kitetsu. 3
• Mountain-Splitting Strike — used in sparring against Zoro. 9
• Five-Piercer — cut down five fish-men in a single Z-shaped slash. 30
• Improved his fundamentals through repeated sparring with Zoro. 9

Strategy and Leadership

Died is an effective organizer and strategist who expanded the Barto Family, selects opponents to accelerate his growth, and keeps his crew’s hierarchy dependent on combat strength. 2 6 20

• Recruited Zoro, Kuro, Gin, Cyclone Eric, and other notable East Blue pirates into his crew. 8 11 25 47
• Uses monthly ranking challenges to regulate competition aboard the Big Daddy Pirates. 20
• Recognized the danger of Marine attention after the Krieg campaign and accelerated his plans to enter the Grand Line. 25 34

Equipment / Weapons / Items

• Sandai Kitetsu — cursed Fine Grade sword used as Died’s primary blade. 3 5
• Yubashiri — Skillful Grade sword taken from Bartolomeo. 5
• Seastone weapon — used alongside Armament Haki against Smoker. 39 40
• Two-Color Haki Training Manual — Haki training material taken from the Barto Family matriarch. 5 6
• Dreadnaught Sabre — three-decked flagship acquired from the Krieg Pirates. 24
• Clockwork ship modifications — added emergency escape and upward-propulsion functions to the Dreadnaught Sabre. 36

Bounty History

Bounty	Chapter	Circumstances
20,000,000 Beli	26	Issued after the Big Daddy Pirates defeated the Krieg Pirates. 26
30,000,000 Beli	42	Reported following the Loguetown raid. 42
100,000,000 Beli	46	Raised by Marine Headquarters after his crew destroyed two East Blue Marine branches; he became a Supernova candidate. 46

Relationships

• Roronoa Zoro — First major crewmate, recruited after losing a wager. Their relationship is competitive; Died spars with and trains alongside him, while Zoro became the crew’s second-in-command after defeating Kuro. 8 9 19
• Kuro — Former Black Cat Pirates captain subdued by Died and forced to choose between joining or dying. Kuro follows Died while retaining the ambition to surpass him openly. 11
• Nami — Navigator recruited after the Krieg Pirates’ defeat. Died offered the destruction of the Arlong Pirates as her first “gift” for joining, then helped liberate Cocoyasi Village. 23 25 31
• Dezaya — Gave Died his “Mute” Babaya name and was initially his lover. She rejected him when he sailed from Loguetown, but Died later raided her crew and abducted her. 1 2 5 41
• Bartolomeo — Former superior and rival whose intended Devil Fruit Died stole. Died later destroyed the Barto Family and killed him. 2 38 39
• Barto Family matriarch — Former mentor who taught Died introductory Haki methods but withheld further instruction. Their relationship became hostile after Died seized her remaining training materials and later attacked the Barto Family. 2 5 38
• Gin — Former Krieg Pirates combat commander coerced into joining after Died defeated Krieg and demonstrated overwhelming strength. 25
• Honey Queen — Trump Pirates officer defeated on Clockwork Island, then held captive by Died. 36
• Smoker — Marine adversary who pursued Died from Loguetown. Died fought him using Armament Haki and a Seastone weapon before escaping during Belo Betty’s intervention. 33 39 40
• Crocus — Former Roger Pirates doctor whom Died challenged to a pirate duel for his knowledge of Haki and medicine. 50

Story Role / Major Arcs

• Barto Family rise — Learns the local language, becomes the Barto Family’s strategist, expands its territory, steals the Barrier-Barrier Fruit, and departs Loguetown. 1 2 5
• First crew recruitment — Wins Zoro through a wager, subdues Kuro, and establishes the core of the Big Daddy Pirates. 8 11 20
• Krieg Pirates campaign — Leads his crew against the East Blue’s dominant pirate force, kills Krieg, captures Gin and Pearl, and takes the Dreadnaught Sabre. 14 23 25
• Arlong Park campaign — Invades Arlong’s territory, defeats the Fish-Men, liberates Cocoyasi Village, and leaves its recovered wealth to the villagers. 28 30 31 32
• War against the Marines — Kills Captain Nezumi, destroys Marine forces, raids Loguetown, battles Smoker, and retreats when Belo Betty empowers the civilians. 33 39 40 45
• Clockwork Island and return to Loguetown — Conquers Clockwork Island to upgrade his flagship, subdues Bear King, then returns to settle his grudge against the Barto Family and recruit Carmen. 36 37 38 41
• Grand Line entry — Guides the Big Daddy Pirates through Reverse Mountain, saves the ship from Laboon, and confronts Crocus at Twin Cape. 47 48 50

Notable Quotes

“Please, call me Big Daddy! Hahaha!” 20

“I like obedient crew members!” 47

Trivia

• Died’s original name came from both of his parents sharing the surname Dai. 1
• “Big Daddy” was already his school nickname before he transmigrated. 1
• He deliberately retained “Babaya” because he enjoys the implication that others are calling him “Daddy.” 1 2
• He considers Devil Fruit activation gestures a developmental limitation and aims to eventually create barriers without hand signs. 2