Ace

Biodata

| Name | Portgas D. Ace |
| Alias | "The Monster Named Ace" 1, "Fifth Emperor" 189 |
| Species | Human |
| Age | 10 at first appearance 1; later in the series his age is not explicitly stated, but he is implied to be in his late teens during his rise as a major pirate. |
| Devil Fruit | Dark-Dark Fruit (Yami Yami no Mi) 108; also possesses the powers of a Mythical Zoan-type Devil Fruit—the Vermilion Bird (Suzaku) 123 |
| Haki | Conqueror's Haki 32 107, Observation Haki 1, Armament Haki 32 |
| Bounty | 50,000,000 Beli (East Blue) 32 → 770,000,000 Beli 52 → 1,570,000,000 Beli 104 → 3,000,000,000 Beli 189 |
| Affiliation | Eclipse Pirates (Captain) |
| Occupation | Pirate |
| Family | Father: Gol D. Roger (implied via Shanks' reaction 52 and Ace's quest for Roger's sword 107)
Mother: Portgas D. Rouge (not explicitly named in context but lineage referenced)
Grandfather: Monkey D. Garp 1
Foster Brothers: Sabo, Monkey D. Luffy 3 107 108 |
| Crew (notable members) | Leona (chef) 28, Sabo (first mate/ brother) 107, Carina (treasure manager) 38, Jeno (mechanic) 38, Chopper (doctor) 123, Indigo 123, Bartholomew Kuma 134 |
| Notable Abilities | Proficient in the Six Powers (training in Soru) 3; immense physical strength and durability 1 32; Voice of All Things (activated) 107 |
| First Appearance | Chapter 1 (age 10 on Mt. Colubo) |

Physical Description

Ace is a young man of extraordinary physical prowess, evident from his early childhood. At ten years old, he already possessed immense strength and speed, capable of hunting and killing a mutated saber-toothed tiger and surviving a punch from his grandfather, Garp, with only minor injuries 1. His physique is unique, allowing him to consume two Devil Fruits without exploding, a feat previously thought impossible 108. This unique constitution also grants him extraordinary regenerative abilities, as demonstrated when his severely injured left arm instantly healed during a battle with Kaido 234. He is described as having a calm and composed demeanor, even when awakening new, powerful abilities or facing formidable opponents 108 165. His ambition and defiance are often reflected in his actions, as he seeks to carve his own path and challenge the world's established order 1 166.

Specific details about Ace's appearance include:

• Clothing: Ace is often depicted wearing dark clothing 165.
• Accessories: He is known to wear a distinctive orange hat 15.

Abilities and Powers

Devil Fruit: Tori Tori no Mi, Model: Vermilion Bird (Mythical Zoan)

Ace consumed the crimson-gold Vermilion Bird fruit, a Mythical Zoan that grants him the power of the legendary Chinese Vermilion Bird 10. This fruit provides immense physical strength, speed, and the ability to transform into a hybrid or full bird form. Its most notable trait is the generation of Divine Fire, a sacred flame that can vaporize objects at extreme temperatures and possesses extraordinary healing properties 11. Ace’s Zoan resilience allows him to regenerate from severe injuries, such as a broken left arm or deep wounds from powerful opponents like Kaido, healing almost instantly 43 234. The Divine Fire can also be infused with Haki to increase its penetration and destructive power, melting through even advanced Armament Haki defenses 43 44. Additionally, the fruit’s regenerative properties allow Ace to heal chronic injuries in others, as he did when curing Sabo’s accumulated damage from training 11.

• Divine Fire (Vermilion Bird Divine Fire): A sacred flame that can vaporize objects, melt Haki defenses, and injure even Logia users. It is often compressed with Ryuo for enhanced effect 43 44 294.
• Hybrid Transformation: Ace’s preferred battle form, granting a balance of human agility and Zoan power, with wings and claws for melee combat 10 44.
• Self-Regeneration: Instant healing of wounds, including broken bones and deep cuts, as demonstrated against Zephyr and Kaido 43 234.
• Healing Touch: The ability to heal others by channeling Divine Fire, restoring chronic injuries 11.

Devil Fruit: Dark-Dark Fruit (Logia)

Ace ate the Dark-Dark Fruit while on Sabaody Archipelago, becoming one of the few individuals to survive consuming two Devil Fruits thanks to his unique physique 108. This Logia grants control over darkness, gravity, and the ability to nullify other Devil Fruit powers on contact. Its “Black Vortex” technique pulls enemies and objects inward, while the fruit’s consumption aspect allows Ace to extract Devil Fruits from defeated users, reincarnating them into ordinary fruits for redistribution 200. In battle, Ace uses the Dark-Dark Fruit to suppress an opponent’s Devil Fruit abilities, as seen when he nullified Tesoro’s Gold-Gold Fruit and Saturn’s powers 165 182. He also combines its gravity powers with his sword and Divine Fire, creating techniques like “Black Sun: Gravity Slash” that can wound a Four Emperor 294. The fruit’s darkness is intangible, though it lacks the usual Logia intangibility—instead, it attracts damage while absorbing enemy abilities.

• Black Vortex: A gravitational pull that drags opponents toward Ace, often used to set up finishing blows 165.
• Devil Fruit Nullification: Suppresses the active abilities of any Devil Fruit user when touched, rendering them powerless temporarily 108 165 182.
• Black Sun: Gravity Slash: A combination of darkness, gravity, and sword-based cutting force that creates a black energy blade capable of injuring even Big Mom 294.
• Devil Fruit Extraction: After defeating a Devil Fruit user, Ace can force their fruit to reincarnate into a nearby fruit, allowing him to grant powers to his crew 200.

Haki

Ace has mastered all three types of Haki to a high degree, with advanced applications that make him a top-tier combatant. His Observation Haki includes Future Sight, enabling him to see a few seconds ahead and dodge attacks even from multiple angles, as well as the Voice of All Things, which allows him to sense the intentions and emotions of others and even perceive the “memory” of objects 177. His Armament Haki is refined into Ryuo, the Wano-style internal destruction technique that bypasses external defenses to cause damage from within 43. Ace’s Conqueror’s Haki is powerful enough to be used offensively, and he has achieved Advanced Conqueror’s Haki—coating his attacks in a blast of Conqueror’s energy that can injure opponents without physical contact 182 266. He frequently channels Conqueror’s Haki into his sword and Divine Fire, amplifying their lethality 182 43. Ace also trains his core executives in these advanced Haki techniques, emphasizing the importance of Ryuo and Conqueror’s coating for facing the Four Emperors 266.

• Future Sight (Advanced Observation): Allows Ace to predict an opponent’s movements and attacks seconds in advance, as demonstrated during his spar with Sabo 177.
• Voice of All Things: A rare variant of Observation Haki that lets Ace perceive the will and memories of inanimate objects and living beings, used to anticipate Sabo’s autonomous weapon attacks 177.
• Ryuo (Internal Destruction): An advanced Armament Haki technique that allows Ace to project force inside an enemy’s body, bypassing external armor 43 44.
• Advanced Conqueror’s Haki (Coating): Ace can coat his fists, sword, or Divine Fire with a black, non-touchable blast of Conqueror’s Haki, capable of severely wounding opponents like Saturn and Big Mom 182 294.
• Conqueror’s Haki Burst: A standard emission that knocks out weak-willed opponents; Ace’s is strong enough to affect trained soldiers 1.

Swordsmanship

Ace wields a Supreme Grade sword simply named “[Ace],” a blade with a will of its own that can merge its residual memories with the user’s Conqueror’s Haki 182. He is proficient in One Sword Style, with a signature technique called “Cremation” that combines his sword, Conqueror’s Haki, and Divine Fire to deliver a devastating slash. In his fight against Saturn, Ace used the blade’s awakened memories to overcome Saturn’s ancient power, ultimately cutting through the Elder’s defenses with a single, precise stroke 182. Ace’s swordsmanship complements his Devil Fruits, allowing him to channel gravity or fire through the blade for enhanced reach and versatility.

• One Sword Style: Cremation: A powerful slashing attack that infuses the blade with Conqueror’s Haki and Divine Fire, creating a flame-covered cut that deals heavy damage 182.
• Sword Memory Fusion: The Supreme Grade blade [Ace] can sync with Ace’s Conqueror’s Haki, granting him knowledge of past wielders’ techniques and amplifying his own Haki output 182.

Other Abilities

Ace’s unique physique—innate since childhood—allows him to survive eating two Devil Fruits without the fatal explosion that would normally occur 108. This anomaly is tied to his extraordinary willpower and physical resilience, honed from a young age when he could kill a mutated saber-toothed tiger and withstand punches from Garp 1. Additionally, Ace has refined his control over all his powers to the point where he can fight at max capacity for extended periods, as seen in his prolonged battle against Kaido and Big Mom 234 294.

• Dual-Devil Fruit Resilience: The ability to house two Devil Fruits without dying, a feat previously thought impossible 108.
• Monstrous Physical Base: Even without powers, Ace possesses superhuman strength, speed, and durability, capable of wounding Four Emperors in Haki-only clashes 1 234.

Power Progression

Stage	Age/Time	Key Feat	Bounty/Status
Childhood Training	Age 10	Killed an mutated saber-toothed tiger; withstood a punch from Garp; began training in the Six Powers (Soru) and Haki under Garp's regimen. 1 3	None — still training, not yet a pirate.
East Blue Debut	~17 years old	Received first wanted poster after initial pirate activities; set sail to Loguetown with the Eclipse crew. 21	50 million Beli (highest in East Blue)
Early Grand Line	Shortly after entering Grand Line	Defeated poacher leader Truv (85M bounty) using Conqueror's Haki and pure physical strength, breaking Truv's Ancient Zoan tusk. 32	50 million Beli (unchanged)
New World – First Major Bounty	After reaching the New World	Stole the Heavenly Tribute and defeated Marine Admiral Zephyr in combat. 50	770 million Beli 50 52
Emerging Emperor Threat	Later in the New World	Crew's overall strength grew; Ace's bounty sparked reactions from all Four Emperors and the Marines. 104	1.57 billion Beli 104
Fifth Emperor	After Punk Hazard incident	Defeated Marshall D. Teach (Blackbeard); escaped Marine forces; revealed Roger's sword; officially designated "Fifth Emperor" by the World Government. 186 187 189 190	3 billion Beli and the title "Fifth Emperor" 186 187 189
Emperor Slayer	After the battle in Totland	Defeated and killed Charlotte Linlin (Big Mom) in a fierce battle; took control of Totland and claimed a Road Poneglyph. 294 301	5.05 billion Beli and classified as "King of Eclipse" 301

Equipment

• Seastone Knuckles: Given to Buggy by Ace at Roana Port in the East Blue. These knuckles are coated with seastone, allowing Buggy to directly counter Devil Fruit users in close combat 15.
• Sabo’s Memory Armament Staff: A staff crafted by the Eclipse’s mechanic, Jeno, from memory metal. The weapon self-repairs after damage and delivers increased explosive force when striking 139.
• Enel’s Memory Armament Golden Staff: Also made from memory metal by Jeno. The staff can change its form to suit different combat situations and has enhanced electrical conductivity, amplifying Enel’s lightning-based attacks 139.
• Buggy’s Liquid Bombs and Nerve Gas Capsules: Chemical weapons developed by Jeno for Buggy’s use. The liquid bombs create explosions, while the nerve gas capsules release a incapacitating agent, suiting Buggy’s deceptive and indirect fighting style 139.
• Bonney’s Mechanical Spider: A multi-legged mechanical device built by Jeno. It grants Bonney full mobility on deck, compensating for her Devil Fruit’s limitations and allowing her to move freely during combat 139.
• Limit Breaker Serum: A potion created by Dr. Indigo and Chopper on the Kingdom of Torino. When consumed, it unlocks human potential by improving metabolism, sharpening senses, and strengthening bones and muscles 126.
• Supreme Grade Sword “Ace” (Roger’s Sword): Originally Gol D. Roger’s personal blade, discovered by Ace embedded in a grave on Baterilla. The sword was imbued with Roger’s Advanced Conqueror’s Haki, which Ace later overwrote with his own Conqueror’s Haki. Its construction allows Ace to channel the extreme heat of his Vermilion Bird Divine Fire and layering of Haki without damaging the blade, and it retains the muscle memory for Roger’s signature technique, Divine Departure 126 182.
• Soul-Loss Sword (Brook’s Sword): Brook’s personal blade. Its power can freeze and incapacitate multiple enemies at once by affecting their souls, as demonstrated when Brook subdued the corrupted Navy swordsmen on Asuka Island 140.

Crew and Affiliations

Main Crew

• Portgas D. Ace – Captain of the Eclipse Pirates. His bounties rose from 50 million Beli in the East Blue to 770 million Beli after the Arlong Park incident and eventually to 4.03 billion Beli after taking Dressrosa, placing him in the same tier as the old era’s monsters. He uses Conqueror’s Haki, Armament Haki, and the Vermilion Bird Divine Fire, and possesses the Voice of All Things 12 21 50 52 260.
• Sabo – Vice-Captain, known as the “Flame Dragon.” His first bounty was 530 million Beli for defeating a Headquarters Vice Admiral. He often spars with Enel and uses fire-based attacks. He reassures Buggy about their shared goals and leads training on Beast Island 50 97 181 246.
• Buggy – Head Butler, former intern of the Roger Pirates. Known as the “Jester” or “Thousand-Gold Clown,” his bounty was increased to 200 million Beli after the Navy recognized his hidden strength and Roger-era intelligence. He often accompanies Ace on supply runs and accidentally discovered an ancient manuscript about awakening sea kings 12 22 50 161 260.
• Leona – Head Chef, dubbed the “Mad Beast.” She is a swordsman who uses the Float-Float Fruit to manipulate gravity. Her bounty started at 89 million Beli and later rose to 860 million Beli after facing Crocodile. She moves islands with her power and observes local cooking techniques 50 97 167 246 260.
• Jeno – Chief Mechanic, known as “Iron Man.” He continuously upgrades his exoskeleton and studies technology such as arcade machines. His first bounty was 76 million Beli. He is counted among the “four monsters” of the crew 50 97 167 181.
• Carina – Chief Financial Officer, called the “Wild Cat.” She wields the Signal-Signal Fruit, enabling communication networks and surveillance. Her initial bounty was 23 million Beli for her role in the Heavenly Tribute robbery. She plants devices, integrates Zou’s communication system, and manages new recruits 50 97 161 167 218 263.
• Shark – Leader of the Fish-Man Legion. He screens and trains fish-men who join the Eclipse Pirates, and is one of the “four monsters.” He took responsibility for reorganizing the fish-men after Hody Jones’s defeat 97 160 181 260.
• Enel – Crew member who combines lightning abilities with combat. He spars with Sabo, disrupts performances with his music, and teamed up with Sabo to fight Admiral Kizaru 97 167 181.
• Urouge – Crew member known for fanatical physical training. He is one of the “four monsters” and battles Vice Admirals and CP0 agents during the Punk Hazard clash 97 181.
• Kuma – One of the “four monsters.” He fights alongside Shark, Jeno, and Urouge against Marines and CP0. He receives a call from Dragon, hinting at connections to the Revolutionary Army 181 246.
• Brook – Musician and swordsman. He enjoys relaxing by the pool and interacting with women, and his fame as a performer grows 167.
• Chopper – Doctor (implied from original series). He is gluttonous and shares lavish meals with Bonney 167.
• Pedro – Mink Tribe representative who officially joined the Eclipse Pirates after Ace healed his old wounds and promised to restore his lost lifespan. He leaves Zou to sail with the crew 218 219.
• Trafalgar Law – Joined to confront Doflamingo and protect his friends. He accepts Ace’s help and participates in training on Beast Island 219 246.
• Shirahoshi – External member of the Eclipse Pirates. She is the ancient weapon Poseidon, entrusted with protecting Fish-Man Island. Ace invites her to join after revealing her true identity 161.
• Burgess – Crew recruit sent to Beast Island for special training 246.
• Cavendish – Crew recruit sent to Beast Island for special training 246.
• Laffitte – Crew recruit sent to Beast Island for special training 246.
• Mr.3 – Former Baroque Works agent who joins after the Alabasta incident, recruited by Buggy. He connects to the Eclipse’s internal communication network 263.
• Bon Clay – Former Baroque Works agent who joins alongside Mr.3, showing camaraderie and enthusiasm for the Eclipse 263.

Allies

• Nico Robin – Archaeologist brought under Ace’s protection; she is the only person alive who can read Poneglyphs. The Eclipse Pirates raising her flag signals that anyone targeting her now faces the Fifth Emperor. She expresses interest in working with Sabo and the crew’s historical reach 260 263.
• Bonney – A glutton who shares meals with Chopper. While not explicitly a crew member, she is regularly present during crew activities 167.
• Mink Tribe – The Mokomo Dukedom pledges support to the Eclipse Pirates. Carina integrates Zou into the crew’s communication network, and the tribe respects Ace as an ally. Pedro serves as their representative 218 219.
• Fish-Man Legion – Underwater army of fish-men formerly loyal to Whitebeard or Hody Jones. Shark organizes and trains them under the Eclipse banner, creating a new force for deep-sea operations 160.
• Revolutionary Army – Dragon contacts Kuma, suggesting potential coordination. The Revolutionary Army’s leader is aware of Ace’s growing power and the Eclipse Pirates’ influence 246.

Plot Synopsis

1. East Blue Arc
   The Eclipse Pirates obtained their first bounties after their initial encounter with the Marines, with Ace receiving 50 million Beli—the highest in the East Blue 21. Inspired by their reputations, Ace declared their next destination as Loguetown, the birthplace of the Pirate King 21. Arriving in Loguetown, Ace ascended the execution platform where Gol D. Roger was executed, using Conqueror's Haki to incapacitate an entire Marine squad. When Marine Captain Smoker blocked their path with his Logia powers, Ace defeated him with a single punch combining Armament Haki and his newly revealed Vermilion Bird Divine Fire 23. The crew then boarded the Eclipse and set sail for the Grand Line, marking the end of their East Blue journey 23.

2. Paradise Arc
   At Twin Cape, the Eclipse met Crocus, a former ship doctor for the Roger Pirates. Ace revealed his lineage as Roger's son to Crocus, who discovered that Ace's Devil Fruit, the Vermilion Bird, had the potential to push the crew's physical limits and create "monsters" 25. Crocus contacted Rayleigh to inform him of Ace's existence and ambitions 25. Sometime later, the crew stopped at Bacchus Island in the commercial port district, where Sabo, Buggy, and Carina confronted the guards of Gluttony Baron Truff, learning of a hunting expedition into the Primeval Forest; Sabo expressed concern for Ace's safety while Buggy remained confident 30.

A major turning point came when Ace stole the Heavenly Tribute and defeated Admiral Zephyr, alarming Marine Headquarters 50. In response, the Marines issued Ace a bounty of 770 million Beli, making him one of the most wanted pirates 50 52. The Four Emperors reacted: Whitebeard laughed off the news, Big Mom dismissed it in favor of dessert, Kaido became intrigued by Ace's Mythical Zoan and ordered his capture, and Shanks was shocked to realize Ace was Roger's son 52. The Eclipse crew trained and made ship modifications, with Ace encouraging them to grow stronger 52.

Ace's bounty later rose to 1.57 billion Beli, causing further stir 104. This prompted Blackbeard's jealousy, Kaido's intensified greed for the Mythical Zoan, Big Mom's plan to intercept the Eclipse at Sabaody for a marriage alliance, and Shanks's concern for Luffy's future 104. During this period, Ace made a solo voyage to Baterilla in the South Blue to visit the secret grave of his mother, Portgas D. Rouge, strengthening his resolve to avenge her and take on the World Government 125.

3. Sabaody Archipelago and Transition to the New World
   The Eclipse hovered 20,000 meters above Sabaody Archipelago. Ace decided not to dock due to the high risk of encountering powerful Marine forces, instead planning to fly over the Red Line into the New World 148. To do so, the Eclipse required a coating; Ace chose to invite a skilled coating craftsman from the Lawless Zone to work on the ship, prioritizing the crew's safety and the mission's success 148.

4. New World: Dressrosa and Confrontation with Kaido
   The Eclipse raised their flag on Zou, and Ace announced Dressrosa as their next target—the kingdom of the Donquixote Family, ruled by Shichibukai Doflamingo 219. Law joined the Eclipse to confront Doflamingo and protect his friends 219. Landing at Dressrosa's royal palace, Ace declared his intention to take the kingdom and its underworld trade routes for himself, rejecting any cooperation with Doflamingo 222. Enel was tasked with locating and stopping Sugar, the Donquixote Family's trump card who turned people into toys 222.

Enraged by Doflamingo's death, Kaido attacked Dressrosa 232. Ace, now a powerful Mythical Zoan, confronted Kaido alone to protect the island 232. The two engaged in a fierce aerial battle that moved to an uninhabited island, where their strongest attacks sank it 235. Kaido eventually retreated, vowing to return with the Beasts Pirates to conquer Dressrosa 235. Ace returned to Dressrosa, and the citizens realized the true power and protection of the Eclipse flag 235. Following these events, Ace's bounty rose to 3 billion Beli and he was titled the "Fifth Emperor," prompting reactions from the New World's overlords including Tesoro, Moria, Weevil, Mihawk, and the Fish-Man Legion, who were motivated by Ace's bounties 190.

5. Totland Arc and the "King of Eclipse"
   The Eclipse Pirates achieved victory in Totland, defeating Emperor Big Mom and taking control of the territory, along with the loss of her Road Poneglyph 301. The World Government and Marines received this intelligence, and the World Government issued a new bounty for Ace of 5.05 billion Beli, classifying him as a "King of Eclipse" 301. The Marines discussed their strategy, deciding to monitor the Eclipse's activities and strike from the periphery, with Akainu adamant about eliminating the threat and Sengoku concerned about the chaos Ace's actions would bring 301.

Trivia

• Ace's first bounty was 50 million Beri, the highest in the East Blue at the time 21.
• The World Government officially designated Ace the "Fifth Emperor" after his crew defeated Marshall D. Teach (Blackbeard) and escaped Punk Hazard, raising his bounty to three billion Beri 189 190.
• Ace's Devil Fruit is a Mythical Zoan: the Vermilion Bird; its "divine fire" can push the physical limits of his crewmates 25.
• Ace's ultimate ambition is to become the "King of the World," not merely the Pirate King 2 14.
• Ace demonstrated Conqueror's Haki as a child, incapacitating Bluejam's pirates without physical contact 5.
• Ace used Conqueror's Haki to single-handedly knock out Buggy's entire crew in Orange Town before offering Buggy a place on his crew 12.
• Ace possesses the Voice of All Things and Future Sight, which he used to evade Sabo's autonomous Flame Dragon Staff during a sparring match 177.
• Ace sought Roger's sword, also named "Ace," from Silvers Rayleigh; Rayleigh did not know its current location, so Ace decided to search for it in the South Blue 107.
• Ace's training regimen included Marine Headquarters' elite recruit methods, starting with the Six Powers technique Soru at age ten 3.
• Ace self-taught Armament Haki and, at age fifteen, used it against Garp, prompting Garp to agree to systematic Haki training 7.
• Ace's first pirate ship, the Eclipse, was commissioned by Sabo for eighty million Beri from a hidden shipyard 7.
• Ace revealed his lineage as Gol D. Roger's son to Buggy, who became fiercely loyal after the revelation 14.
• Ace offered the Mink Tribe of Zou a direct alliance against Kaido, contrasting their patience for the Kozuki banner 212.
• Ace's 1.57 billion-beli bounty poster caused the Four Emperors and the Marines to react with alarm, greed, or concern 104.
• Mihawk considered Ace and Leona worthy opponents after learning of Ace's three-billion-beli bounty 190.
• Shirahoshi was inspired by Ace's strength and resolved to become strong enough to be a worthy comrade for the Eclipse Pirates 190.