Usopp

Biodata

Feature	Details
Name	Usopp (乌索普)
Alias(es)	“Captain Usopp” (self-styled)
Gender	Male
Affiliation	Straw Hat Pirates
Occupation/Role	Sniper
Status	Active
First Appearance	Chapter 7

Power Progression

Stage / Realm / Level	Chapter	Notes
Straw Hat sniper	9	Officially joins Luffy’s crew after protecting Kaya and defeating Kuro with Special Attack: Gunpowder Star.
Armament Haki insight	26	While defeating Marines with smoke and flame ammunition, he feels the beginnings of Armament Haki and considers developing special ammunition around it.

Background

Usopp lived in Kaya’s village and became known for extravagant lies, including a claim that he commanded eighty million subordinates. He is the son of Yasopp of the Red-Hair Pirates; insults toward Yasopp provoke an immediate, furious response from him 7 8.

His desire to become a pirate is tied to becoming a brave warrior of the sea. After Kuro’s defeat, the villagers forgive his past pranks after learning that he protected Kaya, and he departs with their support 9.

Appearance

Usopp is a young man distinguished by his notably long nose.

• Often carries a slingshot as his primary weapon.
• Is introduced while making exaggerated claims about his supposed followers 7.

Personality

Usopp is boastful, theatrical, and easily frightened, frequently presenting himself as “Captain Usopp” despite not being the crew’s captain. His bravado does not erase his fear; rather, he repeatedly acts despite it when his friends are endangered 7 8 42.

He values recognition and praise, eagerly seeking Zero’s approval after defeating Marines alone. He is also deeply loyal: he disregards an agreed rendezvous point to check on Zero after the latter fights a Marine fleet by himself 26 27.

Abilities & Skills

Marksmanship

Usopp serves as the Straw Hats’ sniper, using a slingshot and specialized ammunition to fight from range.

• Defeated Kuro by striking him with Special Attack: Gunpowder Star before he could seize Kaya 9.
• Used chili-smoke and explosive flame shots to incapacitate a group of Marines on Warship Island 26.
• Accurately fired the Going Merry’s cannon into a Marine super-heavy cannon’s firing port, causing it to explode 29.
• Has shown interest in enhancing his projectiles with Haki 19 26.

Courage Under Pressure

Though initially panicked when asked to face Marines alone, Usopp accepts Zero’s challenge and defeats them without assistance 26.

• Protects Kaya and his younger followers during Kuro’s assault 8 9.
• Returns to support Zero during the Marine-fleet battle despite the danger 27.
• Is strongly moved by the honor of Dorry and Brogy, seeing Elbaf as part of his aspiration to become a brave warrior of the sea 44.

Armament Haki Potential

Zero explains that Usopp’s bullets can potentially be coated in Armament Haki, though mastering it will be more difficult for him than for melee fighters 19.

• Experiences a vague sense of Armament Haki while firing at Marines 26.
• Has not yet demonstrated a confirmed Haki-coated projectile in the provided chapters.

Equipment / Weapons / Items

• Slingshot — Usopp’s primary ranged weapon.
• Gunpowder Star — Explosive projectile used to defeat Kuro 9.
• Chili-smoke ammunition — Creates choking smoke to disrupt opponents 26.
• Flame ammunition — Used alongside smoke shots against Marines 26.

Relationships

• Monkey D. Luffy — Captain and crewmate. Luffy considers Usopp a partner before his formal departure from the village and welcomes him aboard the Going Merry 9.
• Zero — Crewmate, mentor, and trusted friend. Zero encourages Usopp to face enemies independently and teaches him about Haki; Usopp later risks himself to support Zero during a Marine attack 19 26 27.
• Kaya — Close friend whom Usopp protects from Kuro’s scheme; her family provides the Straw Hats with the Going Merry after Kuro is defeated 8 9.
• Yasopp — Father and member of the Red-Hair Pirates. Usopp reacts angrily when Kuro insults him 7 8.
• Dorry and Brogy — Giant warriors whose pride and reputation inspire Usopp’s dream of becoming a brave warrior of the sea; he hopes to visit Elbaf with the crew 44.
• Little Red Sparrow — Usopp attempts to recruit the creature as a subordinate, but it clearly chooses Zero instead 39.

Story Role / Major Arcs

Syrup Village Arc

Usopp initially meets the Straw Hats as a nervous liar claiming command over an enormous force. After Zero exposes his bluff, Usopp becomes friendlier upon learning that Luffy knows Yasopp 7.

When Kuro threatens Kaya, Usopp defends his father’s honor, protects Kaya and the village children, and ultimately defeats Kuro with Gunpowder Star. He then leaves the village to join the Straw Hats as their sniper 8 9.

Warship Island Arc

Zero pushes Usopp to fight Marines independently, assuring him that he will intervene if necessary. Usopp overcomes his fear, defeats the group with specialized ammunition, and senses the beginnings of Armament Haki 26.

When Zero attacks Marine warships alone, Usopp breaks their agreement to wait at the rendezvous point and returns to make sure his friend is safe 27.

Little Garden Arc

Usopp recognizes how Zero’s intervention prevents Dorry from being severely injured by a bomb and is stunned to learn that Zero has challenged both giants 42. After Zero receives a Permanent Pointer to Elbaf, Usopp becomes excited at the prospect of visiting the giants’ homeland 44.

Notable Quotes

“Captain! I should be the captain!” 9

“Also, while I was shooting just now, I think I vaguely got a feel for Armament Haki.” 26

Trivia

• Usopp’s claim of having eighty million subordinates is immediately exposed by Zero 7.
• He unsuccessfully tries to recruit Little Red Sparrow as one of his subordinates 39.
• He considers Haki-enhanced ammunition a possible way to rely less on luck in battle 19.