Roya

Biodata

Power Progression

Background

Roya is a transmigrator who entered the pirate world with the Divine Check-in System, which rewards him for visiting notable locations. His first reward was Ryujin Jakka, described by the system as the strongest and oldest fire-type Zanpakutō. Its Shikai spiritual pressure is repeatedly mistaken by witnesses for Conqueror’s Haki. 1 5

He first altered major events on Seagull Island by destroying Doflagmingo’s Birdcage, driving off the Donquixote Pirates, and taking the Op-Op Fruit. Rather than personally save Corazon, he handed the fruit to Trafalgar Law and told him to act through his own strength. 1

Roya subsequently intervened in the Ohara incident, saving Olvia and Robin from Spandam’s forces before defeating the Buster Call fleet. The World Government connected his flames to the Seagull Island attack, classified him as a major unknown threat, and attempted to suppress news of its defeat. 3 5

Over time, Roya expanded his influence by establishing the clandestine global organization Dawn-and-Dusk Bird under the codename Zero, conquering territories like Alabasta and Elbaf, commercializing an army of Mechanical Soldiers, and engineering the creation of Paradise, the world's first absolute neutral domain protected via manipulated Celestial Dragons like Shalria. 76 185 202 226 259

Appearance

Roya is usually seen in a cloak, which concealed his face during his earliest appearances. Beneath it, he has black bangs and a gentle-looking face that often causes Marines and civilians to underestimate him. 1 19 21

• Often wears a cloak or Marine justice cape. 1 36
• Carries Ryujin Jakka, an ancient katana-like Zanpakutō, and supreme grade blades like Doom. 5 41 154
• Usually maintains a faint smile, including during battles and intimidation attempts. 19 24
• His outwardly gentle appearance sharply contrasts with his ability to kill powerful opponents without hesitation. 19 33

Personality

Roya is calm, self-assured, and rarely pressured into acting on another person’s terms. During the pursuit by Garp’s fleet, he chose evasion over an unnecessary battle because reaching Vermeyo Island before his check-in deadline mattered more than proving himself. 7 He similarly dismissed Golden Lion Shiki’s provocations until Shiki’s attacks became too dangerous to ignore. 9 10

He is compassionate toward people he considers innocent or sincere. He rescues Olvia, Robin, Fisher Tiger, the Boa sisters, Zephyr, Usopp, Kaya’s parents, and revives Kuina; he also encourages Law, Hancock, Nami, Robin, Kaya, and Shirahoshi to develop the strength to shape their own futures. 1 3 11 12 17 33 37 46 115

However, Roya can become ruthlessly violent when confronting cruelty. He kills Arlong, Miss Bakkin, and Kuro, deliberately making Kuro experience despair after witnessing the injuries inflicted on Usopp and Kaya’s family. 33 36 40 He is also highly deceptive, maintaining both the public identity of Admiral White Dove, the secret underworld identity of "Zero", and the disguised persona of King Lila XIII to manipulate nations and build his empire. 26 48 76 185

Abilities & Skills

Divine Check-in System

Roya’s primary source of growth is the Divine Check-in System, which issues time-limited missions at notable locations and grants high-level rewards upon completion. 1 3 7

• Rewards documented include Ryujin Jakka, Bakudō mastery, the Chicken Talisman, the Illusion-Illusion Fruit, Peak Six Powers, Peak Great Swordsman Realm, the Perfect Eight Gates, Fruit Ability Awakening, Mechanical Soldier Factory, Peak Spiritual Pressure, and Plunder. 1 3 7 18 19 26 75 165 189 227
• Roya plans his routes around check-in deadlines and often uses dangerous events as cover to reach restricted locations. 7 10 18

Ryujin Jakka

Ryujin Jakka is Roya’s fire-type Zanpakutō. Its released flames possess devastating heat, enormous range, and spiritual pressure perceived by others as Conqueror’s Haki. 1 5 9

• First Form: Caressing Slash — A flaming sword wave that destroyed the Ohara Buster Call fleet, defeated Aokiji and Akainu, overwhelmed Weevil, and carved through Big Mom's defenses. 5 41 251
• Flame Hell — Summons towering pillars of fire that converge into Roya’s sword slash; it destroyed Shiki’s awakened Lion’s Might: Goshikito. 9
• Torch — Engulfs an immobilized target in flames; used on Kizaru after trapping him with Rikujōkōrō. 13
• Burning Heaven and Boiling Sea — A full-Shikai attack that boiled the surrounding ocean and cleaved the Deep-Sea Sea Serpent in half. 15
• Flame Scorching City Walls — Reshapes a massive flaming attack into a fireball capable of evaporating a tsunami. 46
• Full Shikai output reached approximately 6,000°C during the Sea King battle. Bankai is described as potentially reaching the temperature of the sun’s core. 15

Illusion-Illusion Fruit (and Awakening)

The Paramecia-type Illusion-Illusion Fruit allows Roya to create realistic, tangible phantoms. With its later Awakening, he can perform large-scale illusory manipulation across seas and battlefields. 18 165

• Five-Turn Illusion — Creates five deceptive bodies; Roya used it to control his spar with Kalifa and clean up the aftermath of Arlong’s defeat. 20 33
• Myriad Phantom Turns — Produces one hundred phantoms to operate ships and perform coordinated tasks. 28 49
• Phantoms can be coated in Armament Haki, allowing them to damage Logia users such as Smoker. 22
• Phantom Susanoo — A gigantic purple phantom armor that can be fully coated in Armament Haki; used to crush Akainu and clash with Whitebeard. 25 251
• Roya can use the fruit for mental interference, breaking Jango’s hypnosis over Morgan, trapping Weevil’s consciousness, and mind-controlling Celestial Dragons like Shalria. 34 41 226

Haki, Six Powers, and Eight Gates

Roya possesses peak Armament and Observation Haki, mastery of the Six Powers, Peak Spiritual Pressure, and the Perfect Eight Gates Formation. 19 25 75 227

• His Armament Haki withstood Akainu’s magma and matched Big Mom's iron-balloon resilience. 25 78
• He uses Soru for instantaneous movement, Geppo for aerial pursuit, and advanced Shigan techniques. 25 36 40
• Modified Rokuogan & Evening Elephant — Advanced shockwave and gate techniques capable of severely injuring top-tier fighters like Akainu and Dragon. 25 205
• Peak Spiritual Pressure — An oppressive aura granting control over large crowds and capable of knocking out thousands instantly. 60 227

Bakudō

Roya possesses mastery of all ninety-nine Bakudō spells after checking in at Ohara. 3

• Bakudō No. 64: Reverse Mirror — Creates a translucent barrier that blocks and reflects incoming attacks. 3
• Rikujōkōrō — Restrains a target with six rods of light. 13

Chicken Talisman

The Chicken Talisman grants Roya levitation and telekinetic control over himself and objects. 7

• Allows sustained aerial movement, rapid island-lifting, and ship transport. 7 10 15
• Keeps Noah’s Ark airborne above the sea. 41 42

Swordsmanship

Roya advanced past the Peak Great Swordsman Stage into the Supreme Great Swordsman Perfected Stage during his duel with Doflagmingo. 187

• His sword intent easily pierced elite defenses, defeated Mihawk in a swordsmanship duel, and dismantled elite combatants with single, precise strokes. 154 165

Medical Skills and Wood Release

• Medical Mastery — Exceptional ability to perform emergency surgeries, heal critical injuries, and restore health to figures like Kaya's parents and Zephyr. 37 39
• Wood Release — Capable of manipulating roots and manifesting massive forests to bind opponents or alter environments, as seen in Alabasta. 44 199

Equipment / Weapons / Items

• Ryujin Jakka — Fire-type Zanpakutō and Roya’s principal weapon. 1 5
• Chicken Talisman — Levitation and telekinetic artifact acquired at Vermeyo Island. 7
• Noah’s Ark — Enormous system vessel used as a mobile headquarters and airship. 41 42
• Paradise — A massive, golden floating neutral domain and maritime enterprise managed by Nami, Robin, and others. 222 225
• Mechanical Soldier Factory — System reward capable of mass-producing and upgrading advanced mechanical soldiers rivalling Pacifistas. 189 202
• Life-Ending / Doom — Supreme grade and high-tier blades utilized in battle. 115 154

Relationships

• Trafalgar Law — Roya gave Law the Op-Op Fruit and told him to save Corazon through his own strength; Law vowed future allegiance to him. 1
• Nico Olvia & Nico Robin — Rescued Olvia and Robin; Roya became Robin's combat and fruit-awakening mentor, while Olvia aids in intelligence and administration within Paradise. 3 44 132 225
• Boa Hancock — Freed Hancock from Mary Geoise, replaced her brand with a phoenix design, and inspired her unwavering devotion. 12 13 17
• Fisher Tiger — Saved him from CP0 and secured his medical recovery on Fish-Man Island. 11 13 62
• Kalifa — Served as his deputy, joined CP9, and eventually recognized his identity overlap with "Zero" while remaining deeply loyal. 19 26 48 142
• Sengoku — Appointed Roya an admiral, trusts his judgment, and considers him a potential Fleet Admiral, entirely unaware of Roya's clandestine faction-building and double life. 25 26 48
• Akainu — Defeated twice by Roya (during the admiral trials and Ohara) and anonymously saved once. 25 46
• Zephyr & Ain — Rescued Zephyr from Weevil; Ain became his loyal student and aide within his faction. 39 47 48
• Nami & Nojiko — Helped free Cocoyasi Village and appointed them captains and managers of the floating golden ship Paradise. 33 225
• Kuina — Resurrected using the Soul-Returning Sword, appointed as the peak swordsman guardian of Paradise. 115 132 225
• Shirahoshi — Achieved 100% favorability, betrothed to Roya under Neptune's arrangement to secure Fish-Man Island's future. 62 71
• Stussy — Operates as an intelligence broker and ally who coordinates covert personnel for Roya's organization. 154 222

Story Role / Major Arcs

Seagull Island and Ohara

Roya’s arrival on Seagull Island prevented Doflagmingo’s massacre. At Ohara, he earned Bakudō mastery, saved Olvia and Robin, and defeated the Buster Call force, establishing himself as an unprecedented threat. 1 3 5

Mary Geoise and Marineford Promotion

Roya infiltrated Mary Geoise during Fisher Tiger's slave uprising, freed the Boa sisters, and defeated Kizaru. Afterward, he entered Marineford's promotion tournament, decisively crushing Akainu to earn the title of Admiral White Dove. 11 13 25 26

East Blue Campaign & Underworld Operations

Roya cleaned up the East Blue by eliminating Don Krieg, Arlong, and Kuro, then saved Zephyr from Weevil. Operating concurrently as the mysterious leader "Zero" of the Dawn-and-Dusk Bird Organization, he systematically expanded his network, challenged Big Mom at her Tea Party, and established Paradise as the world's first absolute neutral domain by mind-controlling the Celestial Dragon Shalria. 28 33 36 41 78 226

Territorial Conquests & Technological Expansion

Disguising himself as King Lila XIII, Roya conquered Alabasta, Baterilla, and Elbaf, utilizing the System's Mechanical Soldier Factory to build an unstoppable droid army and commercialize military hardware globally. He also defeated revolutionary leader Dragon twice, checked in at Skypiea and Loguetown, resurrected Kuina, and positioned his organization for the ultimate showdown against Holy Land Mariejo and Uranus. 185 202 213 227 259

Trivia

• Roya’s public Marine title, White Dove, was chosen to represent freedom, peace, gentleness, and strength, completely masking his ruthless ambition as the head of Dawn-and-Dusk Bird. 26 76
• He maintains multiple functional identities: Admiral White Dove, Underworld Leader Zero, and King Lila XIII. 26 76 185
• His phantoms can operate ships, fight independently, perform medical work, and execute complex political roles. 18 28 37
• He possesses the unique ability to resurrect historical or deceased figures like Kuina using rare system artifacts. 115