Usopp

Biodata

Feature	Information
Name	Usopp (乌索普)
Alias(es)	“Great Usopp”; “Captain Usopp”; self-proclaimed captain of 8,000 men 13 16 35
Species/Race	Human 30
Gender	Male
Affiliation	Straw Hat Pirates; Usopp Pirates 16 18
Occupation/Role	Pirate; storyteller and self-proclaimed pirate captain 13 16
Status	Active; travelling with the Straw Hat Pirates 49
First Appearance	Chapter 13

Background

Usopp lived in Syrup Village, where he regularly visited Kaya and entertained her with stories. He insists that his stories are genuine adventures, even when they are clearly exaggerated or fabricated. His local “pirate crew” consists of Pepper, Onion, and Carrot, who address him as Captain Usopp. 13 16

His father is Yasopp, a pirate and Shanks’s top sniper. Although Yasopp did not return when Usopp’s mother died, Usopp continues to believe that his father is a brave warrior of the sea. This belief shapes Usopp’s own ambition to become a brave, strong sea warrior who does not fear hardship. 16

Appearance

Usopp is recognizable by his unusually long nose and his brown, workman-like clothing. 13

• Long nose.
• Brown work pants and a brown vest.
• Light-brown headscarf with goggles attached. 13

Personality

Usopp habitually inflates his accomplishments, introducing himself as a great pirate with millions of subordinates and later claiming command of 8,000 men. His bravado often collapses when faced with real danger; he faints after learning that Luffy and Aaron are genuine pirates and attempts to feign illness when asked to face a monster. 13 16

Despite his fearfulness, Usopp wants to become courageous rather than merely appear courageous. He confronts Arlong’s forces despite being vastly outmatched, protects Aaron during the battle at Arlong Park, and later apologizes sincerely to Aaron for insulting his parents. 30 33 41

Abilities & Skills

Ranged Combat

Usopp uses projectile attacks in combat, including explosive ammunition.

• Fired a Justice Drop at Arlong, though it did not injure him. 30
• Used explosive stars against Chew and later fired an explosive round at Arlong to create an opening for Aaron. 35
• His combat skill is initially limited, and he struggles when surrounded by numerous fish-man opponents. 33

Bubble-Solution Techniques

Aaron gave Usopp roughly a dozen bottles of bubble solution. Usopp initially treated the substance as a valuable trump card and developed bubble techniques that impressed Aaron. 19

• Stopped treating it as a regular technique after learning that the solution came from Aaron’s bodily fluids. 19
• Could not successfully blow a bubble when attempting to help transport Dragon Lord. 49

Storytelling and Deception

Usopp is an accomplished liar and improviser, capable of confidently inventing tales and maintaining a pirate-captain persona.

• Regularly tells Kaya adventure stories. 13
• Claimed to command 30 million subordinates when he first met the Straw Hats. 13
• Uses exaggerated declarations to bolster his own courage during confrontations. 30 35

Equipment / Items

• Explosive Stars / explosive rounds — Projectile ammunition used against Chew and Arlong. 35
• Bubble solution — Bottles supplied by Aaron; briefly treated as a combat trump card. 19
• Toolbox — A personal set of tools that he searches for aboard the ship. 26

Relationships

• Monkey D. Luffy — Luffy recognizes Yasopp, encourages Usopp after Klahadore insults him, and invites him to join the Straw Hat Pirates. 16 18
• Kaya — Usopp tells her stories in Syrup Village. After the Black Cat Pirates’ defeat, Kaya provides the Straw Hats with the Going Merry and begins studying medicine so she can treat Usopp’s injuries. 13 18
• Yasopp — Usopp’s father and Shanks’s top sniper; Usopp’s belief in Yasopp’s bravery motivates his own dream. 16
• Aaron Copperfield — Aaron introduces Usopp to Luffy’s crew, later gives him bubble solution, and accepts Usopp’s apology regarding his parents. 13 19 41
• Roronoa Zoro — A fellow Straw Hat whom Usopp initially encounters while waking up after fainting; their interactions frequently become arguments or fights. 14 43
• Pepper, Onion, and Carrot — Usopp’s local child crew, who call him “Captain Usopp.” 16

Story Role / Major Arcs

Syrup Village Arc

Usopp first meets Aaron after colliding with him in Syrup Village. He boasts about commanding 30 million subordinates, but Luffy, Nami, and Zoro quickly expose the lie. When he discovers that they are real pirates, he faints from fear. 13

After Klahadore humiliates him for being a liar unworthy of Kaya, Usopp confides his dream of becoming a brave warrior of the sea. Luffy’s confirmation that Yasopp is a real pirate gives him renewed conviction. 16

Following the defeat of the Black Cat Pirates, Usopp decides to leave Syrup Village and join Luffy’s crew. 18

Early Straw Hat Voyage

Usopp helps establish the crew’s identity by drawing a pirate flag, though Luffy rejects the first version because it resembles Usopp rather than the captain. 19

He receives Aaron’s bubble solution and experiments with it as a potential combat resource. He also becomes increasingly exhausted by Aaron’s constant hamburgers, to the point that the sight of them makes him feel ill. 19 20

Arlong Park Arc

Usopp arrives at Cocoyasi Village and openly challenges Arlong, declaring himself the captain of 8,000 men. Arlong easily withstands his attack, but Usopp continues fighting against the fish-men. 30

During the final battle, Usopp struggles against fish-man lackeys and Chew, but he protects Aaron and later uses an explosive shot to interrupt Arlong’s assault on him. 33 35

Warship Island and Lost Island

Usopp remains the crew’s cautious voice when Aaron launches the Going Merry over a Marine encirclement, questioning Luffy’s trust in the risky escape plan. 48

On Lost Island, he unsuccessfully attempts to blow a bubble large enough to transport Dragon Lord, demonstrating that Aaron’s bubble-making technique requires more finesse than brute force. 49

Notable Quotes

“Actually... I want to become a brave warrior of the sea. A brave, strong sea warrior who doesn't fear hardship.” 16

“I am Usopp, pirate captain of eight thousand men! If you know what's good for you, put down your weapons and surrender immediately!” 30

Trivia

• Usopp’s claimed number of subordinates changes dramatically, from 30 million to 8,000. 13 16
• He initially treats Aaron’s bubble solution as extremely precious, then loses interest after learning its source. 19
• He is one of the few crew members shown to be deeply alarmed by Aaron’s cooking. 20 38