Zhu Fugui

Biodata

Feature	Value
Name	Zhu Fugui (朱富贵)
Alias(es)	Zhu Fatty; Fatty; Old Zhu
Species/Race	Human
Gender	Male
Affiliation	Longhua No. 1 Martial University (First Martial University); formerly Banyan City No. 1 High School, Class One
Occupation/Role	Martial University student; Awakened combatant
Status	Alive
First Appearance	Chapter 3

Power Progression

Stage / Realm / Level	Chapter	Notes
S-class Transformation-type: Taotie	12 13	Awakens the rare Phantom God Class Taotie talent during the Awakening Ritual.
Level 3	26	Has reached Level 3 by the end of the Slime Forest trial and can fight lower-tier magical beasts without being overwhelmed.
Level 7 / Advanced Rank One	107	His Taotie talent's passive spiritual-energy absorption raises him four levels within several days of awakening.
Second Rank	118 122	Enters Rank Two and, after intensive training, kills a second-rank Rampaging Wild Boar before defeating a second-rank goblin in the martial examination.
Peak Rank Two / Level 19	138	Gains six levels during his first stay in the Heavenly Spirit Secret Realm, an unusually rapid increase for an S-rank Awakened.
SS-rank Munch-Munch Fruit	149 150	Receives and consumes the Devil Fruit given by Lin Yu, gaining a second, highly compatible devouring-based ability.
Tier Three	163	Reaches Tier Three after further cultivation in the Heavenly Spirit Secret Realm.
Early Stage Four	309	Has advanced to the early fourth rank by the time Lin Yu inspects his talents.
S+-class Taotie	310	The weakening of an internal seal raises Taotie's displayed rank from S to S+; its true rank remains unknown.
Advanced Fourth Rank	501	Demonstrates markedly improved control of his Taotie form and reaches the advanced fourth rank.

Background / History

Zhu Fugui grew up next door to Lin Yu after his father, Zhu Wansan, moved the family into a house opposite the Lin residence. The Zhu and Lin families are extremely close, and Zhu Fugui and Lin Yu have regarded each other as brothers since childhood. Zhu Fugui habitually calls him “Brother Yu” and trusts him without reservation. 3 12

His family is exceptionally wealthy through Zhu Wansan’s business. Before awakening, Zhu Fugui was unconcerned about his future prospects, believing he could simply inherit the family fortune if he failed. His parents nevertheless gave him an Awakening Spirit Pill before the ritual. 3

At the Awakening Ritual, Zhu Fugui unexpectedly awakened the S-class Taotie talent. The result fulfilled Zhu Wansan’s long-held hope that his son would become an Awakened individual and elevated Zhu Fugui’s standing at school. 12 13 22

Although he originally intended to remain a wealthy heir who supported Lin Yu from behind, Zhu Fugui changed his ambitions after awakening. He resolved to cultivate hard enough to follow Lin Yu toward the peak rather than allow others to regard Lin Yu as having a useless brother. 133

Following his guaranteed admission, Zhu Fugui enrolled at Longhua No. 1 Martial University alongside Lin Yu. His rapid development was accelerated by repeated access to the Heavenly Spirit Secret Realm through Lin Yu and by the Munch-Munch Fruit Lin Yu entrusted to him. 113 134 138 148 163

Appearance

Zhu Fugui is a notably large, heavyset student with a round face and a weight of roughly two hundred jin or more. 3 8 13

• Often referred to as “Fatty” or “Zhu Fatty.” 3 7
• His large build makes moving through dense crowds physically taxing. 8
• His Taotie transformation is described as a round, goat-like beast form in combat. 25
• He can also assume a half-man, half-beast Taotie form, which he uses for close-quarters combat. 500
• Despite his bulk, he is capable of unexpectedly nimble leaps and evasive movements while transformed. 188

Personality

Zhu Fugui is carefree, loud, and fond of joking, often making absurd comments even in serious situations. Before his awakening, he openly claimed he could live comfortably as a rich second-generation heir and support Lin Yu from behind. 3 12

Despite his lazy attitude and love of food, he is fiercely loyal to Lin Yu. He immediately defends their friendship, keeps Lin Yu’s secrets when questioned by classmates, and readily accepts a supporting role when he realizes Lin Yu’s talent may attract danger. 3 7 24

His S-class awakening initially makes him boastful, but Lin Yu quickly tempers his excitement by reminding him of the difference between an S-class and an SSS-class talent. 13

Following his awakening, Zhu Fugui becomes considerably more driven. He remains proud of being able to rely on Lin Yu, but he also sincerely works to narrow the gap between them and refuses to be left behind. 133 163

Zhu Fugui is exceptionally sharp-tongued and habitually provokes arrogant opponents with crude, personal insults. While he is willing to stand up to bullies and protect his companions, he also knows when an opponent is beyond his ability and will unapologetically retreat behind Lin Yu. 163 167 188 244

His appetite and fascination with eating are central to his character. The Munch-Munch Fruit fulfills his childhood desire to eat anything, making him particularly enthusiastic about its potential. 22 149 150

Abilities & Skills

Taotie Transformation

Zhu Fugui awakened an S-class Transformation-type talent based on Taotie, one of the legendary Four Ferocious Beasts. It belongs to the rare Phantom God Class, a superior branch of Transformation-type talents associated with mythical species. 12 13

• Transforms into a fat, goat-like Taotie form for combat. 25
• Successfully fights and kills Slimes during the Slime Forest trial. 25
• As an S-class talent user, he can contend with magical beasts around his level when not surrounded or severely outmatched. 26
• His Taotie is stated to be somewhat flawed; otherwise, its potential would exceed S-class. 12
• Its passive spiritual-energy absorption substantially accelerates his early cultivation. 107
• He can absorb spiritual energy from slain magical beasts through his Taotie ability. 118
• Lin Yu later discovers that Taotie's true potential has been sealed by an unknown power. The seal has begun weakening, increasing Taotie's displayed grade to S+. 309 310

Water Manipulation

While transformed, Zhu Fugui can manifest and manipulate water for attack, restraint, and defense. 122 188

• Water Whip — Creates water whips capable of striking opponents from range. 188
• Water Shield — Forms a water barrier to block incoming attacks. 188
• He can use water to bind an opponent in place before following up with his devouring technique. 122

Devour Heaven and Earth

Devour Heaven and Earth is Zhu Fugui’s Taotie finishing move. It manifests a giant abyssal maw or Taotie phantom that bites down on and devours targets. 122 189

• He first demonstrates reliable combat use of the technique by instantly killing a second-rank goblin during the martial examination. 122
• Its high spiritual-energy consumption limits how often he can use it in prolonged combat. 189 190
• By his advanced fourth rank, he can manifest the related Heaven Swallowing Taotie phantom with significantly greater power and control. 501 502

Munch-Munch Fruit

Lin Yu gives Zhu Fugui the SS-rank Munch-Munch Fruit because its devouring nature is exceptionally compatible with Taotie. 148 149 150

• Allows him to eat inanimate objects, including weapons, and incorporate their traits into his body; after eating a Fine Grade Blade, he can transform his arm into a blade. 149
• Increases his hunger and complements his natural obsession with food. 149 150
• Its continued development weakens the seal on Taotie and raises the potential of both abilities. 309 310
• Later develops the ability to swallow and absorb people, fusing their abilities into his own. 311
• Lin Yu and 9527 conclude that, if their mutual compatibility continues to develop and the seal is removed, both Taotie and the Munch-Munch Fruit may eventually reach SSS-rank potential. 310

Haki

Lin Yu teaches Zhu Fugui both Observation Haki and Armament Haki after discovering the growth of his Munch-Munch Fruit. 311

• He can coat his fist in black Armament Haki. 312
• He continues cultivating Haki alongside his Taotie and Munch-Munch Fruit abilities at Longhua No. 1 Martial University. 505

Heaven-Swallowing Art

Zhu Fugui possesses an inherited spiritual-energy absorption method called the Heaven-Swallowing Art, which increases his spiritual-energy absorption efficiency by 25%. 107

Relationships

• Lin Yu — Childhood friend and sworn-brother-like companion. Zhu Fugui trusts Lin Yu completely, follows his lead, and supports him even before learning of his extraordinary talents. Lin Yu in turn mentors him, provides cultivation resources, brings him into secret realms, gives him the Munch-Munch Fruit, and teaches him Haki. 3 7 12 107 148 311
• Zhu Wansan — Father. A wealthy businessman who initially had little expectation that Zhu Fugui would awaken, but is overjoyed when he becomes an S-class talent user. 3 12 22
• Wang Yan — Mother. Part of the close-knit Zhu family that regularly shares meals with the Lin family. 3
• Lin Aiguo and Chen Shumin — Family friends and Lin Yu’s parents; the two households treat one another as family. Chen Shumin remains warmly protective of Zhu Fugui and regularly invites him to eat with the Lin family. 3 22 107
• Luo Feng — School rival who bullied and provoked Zhu Fugui before awakening. Zhu Fugui later attempts to challenge him after gaining his S-class talent. 3 27
• Ji Xuejun — High-ranking Guardian known through Lin Yu. Zhu Fugui is intimidated by her status but impressed when she personally gives Lin Yu her contact information. She also provides arena access for his pre-examination training because of Lin Yu’s request. 22 117 118
• Jun Tianyu — White Emperor and Longhua No. 1 Martial University principal. He recognizes Zhu Fugui’s promise, supports his admission, and permits him early entry into the Heavenly Spirit Secret Realm. 122 134 138
• Zhang Ming and Yu Sisi — Former Banyan City classmates and fellow Longhua No. 1 Martial University students. Zhu Fugui shares a friendly rivalry and close camaraderie with them, though he is saddened when they choose a less intensive cultivation path than his group. 122 163 670
• Luo Jiuer and Shangguan Ya — Fellow students and companions in Lin Yu’s circle. Zhu Fugui spars amicably with Luo Jiuer, whom he defeats after his seclusion, and has repeatedly stood up for both girls against harassment. 163 242 244
• Hu Meier — Lin Yu’s fox-spirit summoned beast and companion. Zhu Fugui envies her status and strength, is occasionally frozen for provoking her, and is susceptible to her charm aura. 309 310 311 507
• Abe Shinji — SS-rank Sakura Special Zone contestant whom Zhu Fugui challenges after Abe arrogantly demands an explanation from Lin Yu. Their confrontation becomes a fierce Taotie-versus-Demon Blade battle. 188 189
• Zhang Chaoyang — Upper Capital youth who harasses Luo Jiuer and Shangguan Ya. Zhu Fugui confronts and provokes him despite knowing that he is stronger, prompting Ji Mingming and later Lin Yu to intervene. 244 245 246
• Sakura Martial University exchange student — A recurring challenger whom Zhu Fugui repeatedly defeats after the student harasses Shangguan Ya. 500 502

Story Role / Major Arcs

Pre-Awakening

Zhu Fugui is introduced as Lin Yu’s wealthy, mischievous childhood friend. When Luo Feng and his followers target him outside school, he mouths off at them but relies on Lin Yu’s arrival to avoid being attacked. 3

He accompanies Lin Yu to Banyan City Arena. During the Eternal Night Church’s attack, he panics when a fireball approaches but follows Lin Yu’s instruction to stay put; Lin Yu absorbs the attack before it reaches them. 8 9

Awakening Ritual

Zhu Fugui approaches the Awakening Stone with little expectation of success, joking that he will build the monument a shrine if it grants him an ability. He instead awakens S-class Taotie, becoming one of Banyan City No. 1 High School’s most significant successful awakeners. 12 13

His success strengthens the celebrations between the Zhu and Lin families, particularly for Zhu Wansan, who takes pride in having an Awakened son. 22

Slime Forest Trial

During the school’s Slime Forest trial, Zhu Fugui puts his Taotie transformation into practice by grinding Slimes. Lin Yu finds him fighting two Slimes and notes his improvement. 25

He later learns that Lin Yu killed the King Slime responsible for the trial’s sudden disruption, highlighting the widening difference between their combat capabilities. 25 26

After the Trial

When Lin Yu senses suspicious activity near their homes, Zhu Fugui does not notice anything unusual but follows him upstairs without pressing the matter. 28

College Entrance Examination

Zhu Fugui begins taking cultivation seriously ahead of the Martial University entrance examination. Lin Yu helps him train against a second-rank Rampaging Wild Boar at Ji Xuejun’s arena, where Zhu Fugui gradually learns to fight without relying solely on direct clashes and ultimately kills the beast. 117 118

During the martial examination, he confidently enters the arena against a second-rank goblin. He defeats it in one minute and nine seconds by transforming into Taotie, binding it with water, and using Devour Heaven and Earth. 122

Afterward, Zhu Fugui openly explains to Lin Yu that he no longer wishes to be merely a rich heir following behind him. He vows to cultivate hard enough to remain worthy of standing beside his brother. 133

Heavenly Spirit Secret Realm and University Enrollment

Jun Tianyu allows Zhu Fugui to accompany Lin Yu to Upper Capital and enter the Heavenly Spirit Secret Realm ahead of his formal enrollment. Zhu Fugui rises from Level 13 to Level 19 during his first two-day stay, astonishing Jun Tianyu and Elder Chen with his advancement speed. 134 138

He later returns to the secret realm with Lin Yu’s help and reaches Tier Three. When Ji Wei mocks this achievement, Zhu Fugui refuses to tolerate the insult and verbally dismantles him, though Lin Yu must protect him from Ji Wei’s faster and stronger companion, Ji Yunlei. 163 164

Munch-Munch Fruit

Lin Yu brings Zhu Fugui into a Rank Five secret realm and gives him the Munch-Munch Fruit, believing it to be an ideal match for Taotie. Zhu Fugui initially mistakes it for an ordinary but tasty fruit, then discovers its true effect by eating a Fine Grade Blade and transforming part of his body into a blade. 148 149

Overwhelmed by the realization that he can eat virtually anything, Zhu Fugui nearly begins gnawing on rocks before Lin Yu stops him. Lin Yu warns him to use the new power responsibly and has Little Luo accompany him while he practices. 150

Martial Demonstration

During the international martial demonstration, Zhu Fugui steps forward when Sakura Special Zone contestant Abe Shinji arrogantly confronts Lin Yu. He transforms into Taotie and battles Abe, using Water Whip, Water Shield, and Devour Heaven and Earth against Abe’s Demon Blade Muramasa techniques. 188 189

Although injured and pressured by Abe’s superior weapon and offensive power, Zhu Fugui refuses to surrender. His willingness to continue fighting earns Lin Yu’s concern and support, while displaying the gap that his Munch-Munch Fruit development can eventually close. 189 190

Return to Upper Capital

After returning to Upper Capital with Lin Yu’s group, Zhu Fugui confronts Zhang Chaoyang when the latter attempts to harass Luo Jiuer and Shangguan Ya. Although Zhang Chaoyang is a peak fourth-rank cultivator and stronger than him, Zhu Fugui remains fearless because of his trust that Lin Yu will protect the group. 244 245

When Zhang Chaoyang escalates the conflict by summoning the sixth-rank Guardian Hundred Ghosts, Zhu Fugui obeys Lin Yu’s order to fall back and watches Lin Yu neutralize the threat. 246

Taotie Seal

Lin Yu’s later inspection reveals that Zhu Fugui’s Taotie talent contains a seal over an unknown portion of its true power. The Munch-Munch Fruit’s compatibility has weakened this seal, elevating Taotie to S+ and increasing the fruit’s potential. 309 310

Zhu Fugui learns that further development may raise both of his abilities as high as SSS-rank. He subsequently reveals that his Munch-Munch Fruit can swallow people and fuse their abilities into his own, after which Lin Yu teaches him Observation and Armament Haki. 310 311

Sakura Martial University Exchange and Later Training

By Lin Yu’s return from Sakura Martial University, Zhu Fugui has advanced to the advanced fourth rank and gained much better control of his Taotie transformation. He decisively defeats a Sakura Martial University exchange student with Heaven Swallowing before rushing to greet Lin Yu. 501 502

He continues cultivating intensively with Lin Yu’s closest companions. When Zhang Ming and Yu Sisi decide to pursue a less demanding path, Zhu Fugui regrets their divergence but accepts their decision and redoubles his resolve to keep up with Lin Yu. 670

Notable Quotes

“Weight loss is impossible. It will never be possible in this lifetime! Even if I die fat, Master Fatty will never go on a diet!” 8

“My head can be cut off, my blood can be spilled, but I can't stop eating...” 22

“I don't want people to think you have a useless brother. So no matter how bitter or exhausting it gets, I'll keep cultivating. Even if all I can do is look at your back.” 133

Trivia

• Zhu Fugui claims that he and Lin Yu share three of “life’s four great bonds”: shooting guns together, studying together, and splitting ill-gotten gains together. 3
• He repeatedly jokes that his family only sells sanitary pads, which infuriates his father, who insists the business sells women’s products more broadly. 3
• Although he is initially thrilled by his S-class talent, he quickly becomes deflated whenever Lin Yu’s SSS-class abilities are brought up. 13
• His inherited Heaven-Swallowing Art increases spiritual-energy absorption efficiency by 25%. 107
• He is proud rather than embarrassed that Lin Yu gives him special treatment, regarding his powerful childhood friend as a source of bragging rights. 163
• His Taotie talent and Munch-Munch Fruit are mutually compatible devouring abilities, and their development is gradually undoing a seal on his true potential. 309 310