Xia Zhiqing

Biodata

Feature	Information
Name	Xia Zhiqing (夏之卿)
Alias(es)	Blood-Eyed Xia Zhiqing; Natsi; Thunder Hunter Natsi 1 18 49
Gender	Male 12
Origin	Land of Cloud Dream, Divine Dragon Kingdom; an outsider to the world of One Piece 1
Age	12 at his introduction 1
Affiliation	Whitebeard Pirates (Whitebeard's son and former crew member); Summer Bounty Crew (captain) 1 37
Occupation/Role	Bounty hunter 12
Bounty	218,000,000 Beli initially; later 300,000,000 Beli, then 400,000,000 Beli 1 40 50
Status	At large; disappeared to evade Marine pursuit and build strength 50
First Appearance	Chapter 1, “My Father, Whitebeard” 1

Power Progression

Stage / Realm / Level	Chapter	Notes
Two-Tomoe Sharingan; Combat Power 105	6	Documented status before Evolution Point investment; possesses Chidori variants, Lightning Strike Armor, genjutsu, Shadow Clones, and both Observation and Armament Haki. 6
Three-Tomoe Sharingan; Combat Power 120	6	Invests 525 Evolution Points to evolve his Sharingan. Gains technique-copying, stronger Insight and genjutsu, and enhanced dynamic vision; his visual range increases from 1,000 to 1,500 meters. 6
Three-Tomoe Sharingan; Combat Power 160	15	Status following a month of desert-island training while preparing to hunt the Swift Blade Pirates. 15
Three-Tomoe Sharingan; Martial Power 172	30	Spends 1,000 Evolution Points for ten Martial Power points and invests the remaining 58 in his Sharingan. Copying the Six Powers also contributes two Martial Power points. 30

Background

Xia Zhiqing originated in the Land of Cloud Dream in the Divine Dragon Kingdom and was transported to the world of One Piece. By the time of his introduction, he had spent more than a year there and had already gained the “Blood-Eyed” epithet. The death of Whitebeard in Xia's original world had deeply affected him; in his new world, Whitebeard became the father figure and protector he had lost. 1

While serving aboard the Moby Dick, Xia pledged to protect the Whitebeard Pirates and prevent the tragedy of the Summit War. Despite that loyalty, he believed that “a young eagle” should roam independently, so he left the crew with Whitebeard's blessing and the promise that he could always return. 1

Appearance

Xia is introduced as a twelve-year-old boy. His most recognizable trait is his blood-red Sharingan, initially bearing two tomoe and later three. 1 6

• Often wears casual black clothing while traveling. 2
• His Sharingan gives him a distinctive blood-red gaze when activated. 1 6
• Uses specially made contact lenses and the Transformation Technique to conceal his identity while operating as Natsi. 25

Personality

Xia is fiercely independent, ambitious, and confident in his own potential. He leaves Whitebeard's protection to see the world for himself, but his independence does not diminish his attachment to Whitebeard or the Whitebeard Pirates. 1

He is pragmatic and intensely money-conscious, largely because maintaining sufficient chakra requires vast amounts of food. He needs at least 200,000 Beli worth of food per day even when not fighting, and he treats bounty hunting as both a profession and a necessary source of resources. 6

Xia can be coldly ruthless toward enemies. He decapitates Fantes for his bounty, destroys hostile crews, and considers forcing wicked pirates to experience hope before despair a fitting punishment. 13 17 However, he also invests heavily in Anna's growth, protects her during battles, and repeatedly encourages her to become strong enough to stand beside him. 12 14 40

Abilities & Skills

Sharingan

Xia's Sharingan provides perception, genjutsu, and copying abilities. Its Three-Tomoe stage is central to his ability to learn techniques at an abnormal rate. 6

• Copies opponents' swordsmanship and replicates techniques after observing them. 21 47
• Learns and masters the Six Powers after fighting Rob Lucci. 27 29 30
• Uses Insight to read subtle emotional fluctuations and judge whether someone is sincere or deceptive. 33
• Enhances his dynamic vision enough to track high-speed combat and identify minute flaws. 6 38
• Requires 10,000 Evolution Points to advance to the Mangekyo Sharingan; this evolution has not been attained. 6

Lightning Release Ninjutsu

Lightning Release is Xia's primary combat style. He channels chakra into high-speed movement, piercing attacks, area control, and defensive armor. 2 6

• Chidori — A concentrated lightning thrust capable of piercing powerful opponents. 5 22
• Chidori Stream — Releases lightning outward to paralyze or repel multiple enemies. 5 35 37
• Chidori Sharp Spear — Forms a long lightning spear for rapid, long-range piercing attacks. 5 21
• Chidori Senbon — Fires needle-like lightning projectiles. 6 22
• Lightning Strike Armor — Covers his body in lightning to increase his combat performance and protect him in close quarters. 6 27 37
• Raging Thunder Tiger / Wrathful Thunder Tiger — Creates a lightning beast capable of striking groups of opponents. 24 29
• Heavenly Thunder Tribulation — His ultimate documented technique, summoning dark clouds and a sky-wide storm of lightning serpents. Its use leaves him exhausted and aggravates existing injuries. 39 40

Genjutsu and Ninjutsu Utility

Xia supplements direct combat with illusions, clones, and evasive techniques. 3 6

• Genjutsu: Binding Technique — Immobilizes a target through eye contact; it stops Poison Wolf's Finger Pistol inches from Xia's face. 3
• Genjutsu: Dream Murder Technique — Listed among his established illusion techniques. 6
• Shadow Clone Technique — Creates independent clones for combat, surveillance, and training Anna. 14 33 37
• Substitution Technique — Replaces his body with a wooden substitute to evade fatal attacks. 29
• Transformation Technique — Allows him to disguise himself as Natsi without being recognized as Blood-Eyed Xia Zhiqing. 25

Haki and the Six Powers

Xia possesses both Observation Haki and Armament Haki, then expands his physical arsenal by copying the World Government's Six Powers from Rob Lucci. 5 6 29

• Observation Haki — Helps him detect threats and investigate an area before entering it. 27 31
• Armament Haki — Reinforces his body and attacks in close combat. 5
• Finger Pistol — Adapted into Flying Thunder Bullets, lightning-enhanced projectile strikes. 29 38
• Tempest Kick — Adapted into lightning-coated sword waves such as Thunder Blade. 29 37
• Moonwalk — Enables aerial movement and midair combat. 29 37
• Life Return — Grants intense cellular control, rapidly improves digestion, and strengthens bodily control. 29

Swordsmanship

Xia can copy and rapidly improve upon an opponent's swordsmanship through the Sharingan. He copied the Third Division Captain of the Wolf Fang Pirates and later matched Marine Vice Admiral Fokichi's techniques. 21 47

• Thunder-Forged Blade — Channels powerful lightning through his sword to greatly increase its cutting power. 48
• Uses the technique to sever Fokichi's Skillful Grade Blade, Sleeve Blood. 48
• His concealed weapon is ultimately revealed to be a Great Grade Blade. 49

Chakra and Evolution Points

Xia's techniques consume chakra, and low chakra directly reduces his combat strength. He compensates by consuming expensive, high-energy food and by gaining Evolution Points through kills and accumulated rewards. 6

• Requires substantial food intake to maintain peak chakra reserves. 6
• Uses Evolution Points to evolve his Sharingan and increase his combat power. 6 30
• Prolonged high-output techniques can leave him injured and exhausted. 39 40

Equipment

• Great Grade Blade — Concealed within the rusted “Iron Lump” purchased at an underground auction for 5,100,000 Beli. 43 47 49
• Firearms — Carries at least a handgun and purchases high-quality firearms and ammunition for Anna's development as a gunfighter. 13 19
• Special contact lenses — Used to conceal his Sharingan while disguised as Natsi. 25
• Custom ship commission — Pays a 100,000,000 Beli deposit to Galley Company for a custom-built ship. 27

Relationships

• Whitebeard — Father figure who treats Xia as his son. Whitebeard supports Xia's decision to travel independently, remains proud of his actions, and later receives reassurance that Xia can handle the Marine pursuit. 1 25 50
• Marco — First Division Commander of the Whitebeard Pirates; treats Xia with casual familial affection. 1
• Anna — Xia's companion and the other core member of the Summer Bounty Crew. He recruits her after she kills Saint Dubinswe, trains her in firearms and survival, and protects her in battle; she later saves him from Kaso and insists on preserving their crew's reputation. 10 12 14 35 39
• Rob Lucci — Opponent whose identity Xia recognizes. Xia deliberately fights him to observe and copy the Six Powers, forcing Lucci to retreat. 27 29
• Faitemon — Wolf Fang Pirates captain whom Xia initially humiliates, then kills after Faitemon mobilizes his crew against the Summer Bounty Crew. 19 24
• Kuja — Faitemon's stronger brother and a persistent enemy pursuing revenge for Faitemon's death. 24 42
• Fokichi — Marine Vice Admiral and swordsman who attempts to capture Anna for a Celestial Dragon. Xia copies his swordsmanship, breaks his blade, and kills him. 46 49

Story Role / Major Arcs

Departure from the Whitebeard Pirates

Xia leaves the Whitebeard Pirates to travel independently, while retaining his bond with Whitebeard and his commitment to protect the crew if needed. 1

Early Bounty Hunting

After leaving, Xia defeats the White Wolf Pirates, evolves his Sharingan to Three-Tomoe, and begins pursuing bounties as a practical means of funding his chakra-intensive lifestyle. 5 6

Saint Dubinswe Incident and Anna's Recruitment

Saint Dubinswe destroys Xia's bounty heads, provoking Xia into confronting the Celestial Dragon. The abused wheat-skinned woman Anna kills Saint Dubinswe, and Xia offers her protection before recruiting and training her as his partner. 8 9 10 12 14

Rise of the Summer Bounty Crew

Operating under the name Natsi, Xia and Anna form the Summer Bounty Crew. Their reputation rises after they complete more than twenty missions without failure, defeat numerous pirate crews, and assist several kingdoms. 18

Wolf Fang Pirates Conflict

Xia humiliates Faitemon, destroys the Wolf Fang Pirates' leadership, survives the crew's mass attack, and ultimately kills Faitemon despite the threat of Kuja's retaliation. 19 21 23 24

Six Powers Acquisition

Xia recognizes Rob Lucci and deliberately challenges him to obtain the Six Powers. He copies the techniques during their clash, then masters and adapts them within days. 27 29 30

Dongping and Taro Kingdoms

The Taro Kingdom's king coerces Xia into accepting an assassination contract against the Dongping king. Xia defeats the palace's defenders and Morin, while Anna kills the Dongping king rather than allow Xia to accept a 1.5-billion-Beli bribe to spare him. 32 34 35

CP0 Pursuit

The World Government identifies Natsi as Blood-Eyed Xia Zhiqing and dispatches three CP0 agents. Xia battles them while protecting Anna, is pushed to his limit by Kaso, and answers with Heavenly Thunder Tribulation. The incident leads to a 300,000,000-Beli bounty. 37 39 40

Luya Island and the Fokichi Battle

Xia buys the Iron Lump at an underground auction, later obtains a Devil Fruit for Anna, and faces Vice Admiral Fokichi's attempt to capture her. He reveals the Great Grade Blade hidden inside the Iron Lump, destroys Fokichi's sword, kills him, and escapes with Anna. 43 45 47 49

Notable Quotes

“A young eagle, once grown, should learn to roam on its own!” 1

“If he dares come, I'll make sure he never returns!” 24

“Isn't the Six Powers something you should be able to learn after watching it once?” 30

Trivia

• Xia's first documented bounty is already 218,000,000 Beli at age twelve. 1
• He initially needs only 1,000 Evolution Points to reach Three-Tomoe Sharingan, but requires 10,000 to awaken the Mangekyo Sharingan. 6
• The “Iron Lump” ridiculed by auction attendees conceals his Great Grade Blade. 43 49
• The Summer Bounty Crew's public image depends heavily on Xia's disguise as Natsi; even observers who notice similarities to Blood-Eyed Xia Zhiqing fail to identify him. 25