Drake

Biodata

Feature	Value
Name	Drake
Alias(es)	Dory; future “Red Flag” Drake
Gender	Male
Affiliation	Van’s crew; later travels with Vice Admiral Garp’s warship toward Marine Headquarters
Occupation/Role	Crew protector, lookout, hunter, helmsman, navigator; aspiring Marine
Devil Fruit	Ancient Zoan-type Ryu Ryu no Mi, Model: Allosaurus
Status	Alive
First Appearance	Chapter 1, as Dory

Background

Initially known as Dory, Drake is Captain Barrels’ abused son and Van’s only genuine friend among the Barrels Pirates. Though frightened when Van claims the Op-Op Fruit, he chooses to follow him rather than remain with his father and the pirates. 1 2

Van recognizes Dory as the person who would later become “Red Flag” Drake, a Marine associated with the Worst Generation. Drake’s decision to remain with Van therefore becomes an early divergence from the expected course of his life. 2 3

Abilities & Skills

Ancient Zoan Physiology

Drake possesses the Ryu Ryu no Mi, Model: Allosaurus, an Ancient Zoan Devil Fruit that gives him exceptional physical strength. 2

• His strength allows him to forcibly carry Rosinante during the escape from Vergo, despite Rosinante’s resistance. 4
• He is relied upon to carry Law and protect him while the group is pursued by Doflamingo and Vergo. 3 7
• Van considers his physical foundation strong enough to begin learning the Six Powers. 32

Physical Survival Skills

Drake regularly fills practical roles that keep the group alive while they are hiding or traveling.

• Keeps watch outside the Swallow Island cave while Van treats Law. 10
• Finds a water source and hunts a large wild boar for the group. 10
• Drives the speedboat used to mislead the Marines after the group escapes Swallow Island’s harbor. 9
• Helps organize the crew’s night watch and later directs the ship’s course toward the Goa Kingdom. 29 36

Planned Six Powers Training

Van identifies Drake as a suitable candidate for the Six Powers because of his physical ability, but no confirmed mastery is documented. 32

• Intended techniques include Soru, Tekkai, Kami-e, Geppo, Rankyaku, and Shigan. 8 32
• Van intends for Drake to use the techniques as both combat methods and extreme physical training. 32

Personality

Drake is loyal, protective, and level-headed under pressure. He follows Van despite fearing his new Devil Fruit power, protects Law during the Minion Island crisis, and remains beside Van when exhaustion leaves him vulnerable during Vergo’s pursuit. 2 3 5

He is also practical enough to question unsustainable plans. While hiding on Swallow Island, he points out that remaining concealed indefinitely is impossible and helps prompt Van’s decision to leave the North Blue. 11

Despite his affection for Van and the crew, Drake holds a longstanding desire to become a Marine. He believes Marines should uphold justice, but struggles with the possibility that this duty may one day put him against the people he considers companions. 36

Story Role

Minion Island Escape

Drake joins Van, Rosinante, and Law after the Barrels Pirates collapse. He carries Law during the escape, prepares to flee on Van’s orders, and later physically removes Rosinante from Vergo’s pursuit so Van can delay the enemy alone. 2 3 4

During the battle aboard the Marine surveillance ship, he supports the exhausted Van, carries him when necessary, and remains responsible for Law’s safety while Doflamingo attacks. 5 7

Swallow Island and Separation

After the group reaches Swallow Island, Drake serves as lookout, hunter, and provider while Van cures Law’s Amber Lead Disease. 10

When Van chooses to travel alone and draw attention away from the others, Drake accepts responsibility for Law and Baby-5. He later gathers trusted companions, secures a ship, and leads the separate group toward Wikoff Island. 11 13

Reunion and Germa Alliance

Drake reunites with Van at Wikoff Island alongside Law, Baby-5, Shachi, Penguin, Bepo, and Baiyan. He helps maintain the growing crew, reports information, assists with watches, and travels with the group to Germa. 27 29 31

At Germa, Van selects Drake for Six Powers training and expects him to strengthen his physical foundation during their stay. 32

Marine Ambition

Drake finally tells Van that he wants to join the Marines. Rather than oppose him, Van directs him to Foosha Village and advises him to seek Garp as a mentor, believing Garp’s support can prevent Barrels’ crimes from defining Drake’s future. 36

After reaching Foosha Village, Drake successfully gains Garp’s acceptance and moves onto Garp’s warship bound for Marine Headquarters. His departure concludes his role as one of the Fate Anchors of Van’s “Different Paths” event. 42

Relationships

• Van — His first trusted friend and later captain-like figure. Drake repeatedly protects Van, while Van respects Drake’s choice to pursue a Marine career rather than remain with the crew. 2 5 36
• Trafalgar Law — A companion Drake escorts and protects during the Minion Island escape; he keeps Law restrained when Law tries to reach the wounded Rosinante. 3 7
• Rosinante — Drake carries Rosinante away from Vergo on Van’s orders, using his Zoan strength to prevent him from staying behind. 4
• Baby-5 — A fellow survivor and crew member. Drake promises to protect her and Law while Van travels separately. 11
• Shachi, Penguin, Bepo, and Baiyan — Companions Drake gathers or travels with before the reunion at Wikoff Island; he and the others protect Bepo from bullying and form a crew-like group. 27
• Monkey D. Garp — Prospective mentor who agrees to take Drake to Marine Headquarters after Drake follows Van’s advice and waits in Foosha Village. 36 42
• Captain Barrels — His abusive father and former captain of the Barrels Pirates. Drake’s discomfort around speedboats is linked to memories of Barrels. 1 9

Notable Quotes

“I want to join the Marines. It’s been my dream for a long time!” 36

“Big Brother Van, Vice Admiral Garp agreed to take me to Marine Headquarters.” 42