Drake

Biodata

Feature	Information
Name	Drake (德雷克)
Alias(es)	Red Flag Drake
Affiliation	Six Paths Pirates; formerly the Marines
Occupation/Role	Navigator of the Six Paths Pirates; former Marine rear admiral; Devil Fruit user
Status	Alive; active member of the Six Paths Pirates
Bounty	Issued after the Dressrosa incident; amount unrevealed 193
First Appearance	Chapter 23

Power Progression

Stage	Development
Marine rear admiral	Established himself as one of the Marines' new-generation talents, possessing the Ancient Zoan Tyrannosaurus Fruit as well as Armament and Observation Haki. 24 25 32
Battle with Gato	Demonstrated powerful basic Armament Haki and combat-effective Observation Haki, using his Tyrannosaurus form's claws, fangs, tail, durability, and vitality to pressure Gato. 25 26
Post-defection reunion	Retained his Ancient Zoan transformation after reaching Skypiea, but Gato judged that he had neglected his training and had not meaningfully improved since their first battle. 167
Six Paths Pirates training	Began exchanging Haki-training methods with Crocodile. Following the crew's accelerated training through Gato's Future Fruit ability, he attained skilled use of both forms of Haki but remained one step away from Armament Hardening. 167 225

Background / History

Drake was a young Marine rear admiral and one of the Marines’ rising talents. Sent by Fleet Admiral Sengoku to recruit Gato, he offered him a commodore’s rank on the condition that Gato could defeat every commodore at Marine Headquarters. Gato refused unless the Marines created a rank equivalent to “Marine King,” prompting Drake to attack. 23

During their exchange, Drake suspected that Gato might be connected to Vice Admiral Garp because of Gato’s age, location, apparent Haki use, and Sengoku’s unusual interest in him. Believing this possible connection made killing Gato politically unsafe, Drake chose to capture him alive instead. 24

After his defeat, Drake learned that Gato had spared him because Drake had likewise intended not to kill Gato. Gato then invited Drake to join the Six Paths Pirates, claiming to know that Drake had already prepared to leave the Marines. Drake did not accept outright, but agreed to consider the offer. 27

By the time Crocodile joined the Six Paths Pirates, Gato regarded Drake as one of the crew’s two essentially confirmed future core members and intended him to serve as navigator. 50

At a later point, Drake disappeared after being assigned to a Marine mission and was reported to have defected from the Marines. The Marines believed he was somewhere in the North Blue, although Gato had already passed through that sea without finding him. 122

Drake eventually reached Skypiea by climbing the vines, an alternate and considerably slower route than the Knock Up Stream. He then appeared before Gato in response to the earlier invitation and formally joined the Six Paths Pirates as their navigator. 166

Abilities & Skills

Ancient Zoan Tyrannosaurus Fruit

Drake can transform into a massive tyrannosaurus, gaining a body described as savage and majestic. 24

• Grants powerful claws, fangs, tail strikes, durability, and vitality. 24 25
• His claws could wound Gato even through Gato’s evasive maneuvers. 25
• His tail is both a devastating weapon and important for balance; Gato’s cut to it impaired his footing. 25
• His vitality allowed him to stop the bleeding from a deep tail wound quickly and begin recovering from his chest wound soon after defeat. 25 27
• He reverted to human form after receiving a severe chest wound from Thunder Crow. 26
• When he transformed after reuniting with Gato on Skypiea, his dinosaur form was described as an Allosaurus with a noticeably larger head than before. Despite its physical reinforcement, Gato knocked him down with a single punch. 167

Haki

Drake possesses both Armament and Observation Haki. 24 25

• Armament Haki — His claw attacks resisted Gato’s chakra-conducting blade, Bright Light, though he had not mastered Armament Hardening. 25
• Observation Haki — He could rapidly read and respond to Gato’s intended attacks, forcing Gato into a sustained offensive to create openings. 26
• His Observation Haki was limited; protecting vital areas forced him to leave lesser attacks undefended. 26
• After joining the Six Paths Pirates, he began exchanging Haki-training methods with Crocodile. The crew's later training brought his use of both forms of Haki to a skilled level, though he remained short of Armament Hardening. 167 225

Navigation and Marine Techniques

Drake received systematic Marine training, making him a capable navigator and an informed guide in matters of navigation, organizations, and Marine techniques.

• He reached Skypiea through the vine-climbing route and explained that it was a viable, if slow, alternative to riding the Knock Up Stream. 166
• He advised the crew to seek information on Gran Tesoro from the Bounty Hunter Association, whose members were highly informed about the seas. 170
• His orthodox Marine training allowed him to teach Gato the Six Powers technique Geppo, which Gato subsequently mastered. 195

Combat Ability

Drake combines Marine training, battle experience, and Tyrannosaurus Fruit strength into a direct, pressure-heavy fighting style.

• Initially underestimated Gato but quickly became serious after being sent flying by a single Lightning Enhancement punch. 23 24
• Held a physical advantage over Gato in direct clashes, forcing Gato to rely on agility and Bright Light. 25
• Used psychological pressure during the battle, confidently asserting that Gato would lose in a prolonged contest of endurance and experience. 26
• Retained enough restraint during combat to avoid killing Gato, prioritizing capture. 24 26
• Although his Zoan-enhanced physique prevented serious injury from Gato's later punch, his reunion spar showed that he had fallen substantially behind Gato after neglecting his training. 167

Relationships

• Gato — Former opponent and current captain. Drake attempted to recruit him into the Marines, fought him after Gato refused, and was defeated by Thunder Crow. He later accepted Gato’s standing invitation and became navigator of the Six Paths Pirates. Gato remains disappointed by Drake’s lack of progress after his defection but continues to value his potential. 23 24 26 27 166 167
• Sengoku — Fleet Admiral who dispatched Drake to recruit Gato for the Marines. 23
• Marine adjutant and subordinates — Drake’s crew were deeply loyal to him, prioritizing his life over their warship’s provisions after his defeat. 26
• Crocodile — Fellow core member of the Six Paths Pirates. Crocodile knew of Drake’s reputation as a rare young Marine rear admiral, and the two were directed to exchange Haki-training methods after Drake joined the crew. 50 167
• Law — Law informed Gato of Drake’s arrival on Skypiea when Drake came to answer Gato’s invitation. 166

Story Role / Major Arcs

Marine Recruitment Attempt

Drake intercepts Gato’s ship on Marine orders and offers him a path into the Marines as a commodore. Gato’s demand for a “Marine King” position turns the negotiation into a confrontation. 23

Battle with Gato

Drake transforms into a tyrannosaurus and battles Gato across several exchanges. He injures Gato, withstands repeated attacks, and uses Observation Haki to counter Gato’s movements, but ultimately loses when Gato develops and unleashes Thunder Crow. 24 25 26

Recruitment by the Six Paths Pirates

Gato spares Drake, trades food to secure his release, and invites him aboard as a future navigator. Drake’s response remains noncommittal, though he acknowledges that leaving the Marines is already something he has contemplated. 27

Marine Defection

After being sent on an unspecified Marine mission, Drake vanishes and is declared a defector. His presumed location in the North Blue causes Gato frustration, as Gato realizes they had unknowingly missed one another there. 122

Return and Formal Enrollment

Drake arrives on Skypiea by the vine-climbing route and answers Gato’s invitation. Gato immediately installs him as navigator of the Six Paths Pirates, then tests his current strength in a brief spar and directs him to train alongside Crocodile. 166 167

Navigator of the Six Paths Pirates

As the crew’s navigator, Drake contributes practical knowledge about routes and information networks, including directing the crew toward the Bounty Hunter Association when they need to locate Gran Tesoro. 170

Trivia

• Gato’s defeat of Drake was serious enough to shock Sengoku, who considered Drake one of the Marines’ new-generation talents. 32
• Drake’s defeat contributed to the Marines escalating their response against Gato, including sending Garp after him. 32 33
• Gato considers Drake valuable primarily for his potential and strength rather than navigational expertise alone. 27
• Drake received his first known bounty after the Dressrosa incident, alongside Vivi, Law, and Eve. 193
• He attempted a German-style cold joke while the crew flew over the Red Line, but none of the others recognized it as humor. 168