Biodata
| Feature | Value |
|---|---|
| Name | Rob Lucci (路基) 97 |
| Species/Race | Human; Devil Fruit user with a Leopard-Man form 114 248 |
| Gender | Male 97 |
| Affiliation | Former CP9 reserve member; Grim Reaper Pirates 157 160 |
| Occupation/Role | Assassin; vice-captain of the Grim Reaper Pirates 104 501 |
| Status | Alive as of Chapter 986 986 |
| First Appearance | Named in Chapter 96; appears in Chapter 97 96 97 |
Power Progression
| Stage / Realm / Level | Chapter | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Teenage assassin | 417 | Began missions alone in his teens; killed five hundred Kingdom Guards at thirteen. |
| Six Powers master | 114 158 | Uses the Six Powers against Ye Chen; later demonstrates mastery of all six and their ultimate technique, Rokuogan. |
| Observation Haki awakened | 156 | Newly awakened Haki sharpens his already keen senses. |
| Armament Haki developed | 248 395 | Black-coated fists let him strike the Logia user Smoker; later he can coat any part of his body at will. |
| Advanced Six Powers techniques | 933 | Develops Overlord Spear and Azure Dragon Blast beyond Rokuogan. |
Background and History
At eighteen, Lucci trains at the Tower of Justice as a CP9 reserve member. Sengoku assigns him to hunt Ye Chen, but Lucci dismisses the target’s file and Spandam’s promise of CP9 membership. Although already known as a formidable assassin, he has not officially joined the organization 96 97 104.
Lucci tracks Ye Chen to a casino, where their fight wrecks the building. He later disguises himself as a boatman to ambush Ye Chen at sea. After the two end up in the water, Ye Chen exploits Lucci’s Devil Fruit weakness but refuses to kill him, repeatedly asking him to become a companion instead 113 115 117 119.
Their fights continue, and Ye Chen demonstrates Haki to Lucci. Lucci still intends to kill him, but their rivalry becomes a friendship. When Lucci later gravely wounds Ye Chen, he turns on the Marines ordered to capture him and carries him to safety 135 156.
Spandine orders Lucci’s arrest and death for sparing Ye Chen. Lucci returns to Enies Lobby to resign in person, defeats Oimo and Kashii, and continues fighting even after CP9 captain Iron Man leaves him near death. Ye Chen intervenes, and Lucci accepts a place among the Grim Reaper Pirates without openly saying so. The Marines’ willingness to sacrifice him also contributes to his break with them 157 158 159 160 161.
Appearance
Lucci has a lean, powerful build and an intimidating stare. He commonly wears a tailored black suit; on his return to Enies Lobby, he adds a black cape and tall hat 97 157 221.
- Tiny pupils set in broad whites and sickle-shaped eyebrows make his gaze distinctive 97.
- Five prominent scars mark his back 97 401.
- His Leopard-Man form is spotted, roughly twice his usual size, and has a long tail 114 134.
Personality
Lucci is cold, proud, and relentless in a fight. He respects opponents who stand firm, but argues that courage, dignity, and ideals mean little without the strength to defend them. He expects fighters to handle their own opponents and rarely offers help during a duel 159 475 671 784.
His Dark Justice is severe: he readily kills people he judges evil and develops an uncompromising hatred of the Celestial Dragons. That ruthlessness coexists with loyalty to his companions. He rescues Ye Chen despite his orders, turns back to aid him against the Marines, and pushes Smoker clear of an explosion 156 247 418.
Abilities & Skills
Six Powers
Lucci masters the Six Powers and combines them with close-quarters combat 114 158 702.
- Finger Pistol includes rapid barrages and long-range variants; Rankyaku produces cutting blades of air 115 158 972.
- Soru grants bursts of speed, Geppo lets him pursue targets through the air, and Iron Body hardens his defense 117 118 466.
- Rokuogan delivers a powerful shockwave; Lucci also develops Overlord Spear and Azure Dragon Blast 115 933.
Leopard-Man Form
His Devil Fruit transformation greatly increases his size and fighting strength. He uses its claws and tail to strike or restrain opponents, including holding a target in place for Rokuogan 114 115 671.
- He cannot swim or use his abilities when weakened by seawater; Seastone also drains his strength 119 120 248.
- As of Chapter 737, he must transform his whole body rather than individual parts 737.
Haki
- Observation Haki strengthens his perception, though interference can disrupt it 156 851.
- Armament Haki reinforces his strikes and lets him hit Logia users such as Smoker 248 395.
Intelligence and Shipbuilding
- Lucci is skilled at disguise, reconnaissance, and assassination. He poses as a fisherman to approach Ye Chen and later investigates Crocodile’s hidden operations 117 469 471.
- Using plans obtained from Franky, he builds systems and weapons into the Death God, including its dock, propulsion system, and side cannons 492 561.
Relationships
- Ye Chen — former assassination target, rival, friend, and captain. Ye Chen repeatedly tries to recruit him and rescues him at Enies Lobby 97 135 160.
- Spandine — former superior who orders his death after he spares Ye Chen; Lucci continues to hold a grudge 157 288.
- Hadley — pigeon Lucci rescues and keeps on his shoulder; Lucci uses ventriloquism to make him appear to speak 157.
- Kalifa, Kaku, and the CP9 recruits — regard Lucci as an older brother and fear for him during his fight with Iron Man 159 160.
- Smoker — crewmate whom Lucci frequently orders about, but saves from a concealed explosive trap 288 418.
- Zeff — former opponent whose ship-raiding Lucci condemns, even after Ye Chen spares him 169 176.
Trivia
- Lucci’s stated bounty is 230 million Beli in Chapter 537 and 1.4 billion Beli in Chapter 972 537 972.
- He regularly trains aboard the crew’s ship, even when others are resting 221.
Notable Quotes
“I came here to tell Spandine one thing: I quit!” 158
“In a world where the strong prey on the weak, weakness itself is a sin.” 939