Abona

Biodata

Feature	Value
Name	Abona (阿博纳)
Alias(es)	Swordmaster 171
Gender	Male
Affiliation	Tru Kingdom / Tru Empire; formerly the Sun Pirates 87 188
Occupation/Role	Kingdom swordsman, military combatant, and former pirate captain 87 158 188
Status	Active 607
First Appearance	Chapter 86

Power Progression

Stage / Realm / Level	Chapter	Notes
Vice Admiral–Admiral level	88	Assesses his own strength as between that of a Marine Vice Admiral and Admiral; attributes his long-range awareness to highly developed Observation Haki. 88
Swordmaster	171	Easily gains the upper hand over Vice Admiral Momonga during the Marine incursion at Tru Kingdom. 171 172
Near-Admiral combatant	195	His opening attack against Issho is treated as a serious threat; Issho recognizes that Abona is close to Admiral level. 195
High-level battlefield striker	224	Adjusts a killing blow on Nova's order and severely injures the white-masked Time-Time Fruit user with one slash. 224
Continued growth	443	Is noted to have continued growing stronger despite possessing no Devil Fruit ability. 443

Background / History

Gloriosa found Abona aboard a defeated pirate ship when he was two or three years old and brought him onto her crew. The crew trained him in combat while Gloriosa encouraged his ambition to become strong enough to protect her, Geuro, and the others. 110

At fourteen, Abona began sailing independently. He later formed the Sun Pirates with more than a dozen companions, pursuing freedom and adventure in the New World. After the crew helped Roger escape, the Marines placed a 170 million Beli bounty on Abona. 87

His captain, Monf, was killed by the then-Marine Admiral Zephyr. Abona later told Gloriosa that, after something happened to Geuro, he followed Limore and founded another Sun Pirates crew. 87 107

The Marines eventually captured Abona and his companions. During their escort, the Celestial Dragon Bokuroi took them as slaves; Abona's companions gradually died under captivity, leaving him as the sole survivor. An explosive collar prevented escape, while threats against his companions forced him into submission. 87 88

Nova encountered Abona during the raid on Mary Geoise, broke his explosive collar, and brought him aboard the Eberle. After escaping, Nova removed Abona's Seastone cuffs with Demon Blade Muramasa and offered him a place in the Tru Kingdom. 86 87 88

Appearance

When first freed, Abona was an extremely thin, filthy man with shoulder-length tangled hair, a gaunt face, gray unwashed clothing, and the appearance of someone reduced to skin and bones by imprisonment. 87

After bathing and receiving new clothes, he appeared imposing and mature despite remaining somewhat gaunt. 89

• Shoulder-length hair, later combed back. 87 89
• Carries the Supreme Grade Sword Dawn constantly, including while bathing. 94 128
• Often stands with his arms folded around Dawn in a rigid, disciplined posture. 158 159

Personality

Abona is reserved and uncomfortable in crowded social settings, preferring to remain apart rather than be surrounded by strangers. His reunion with Gloriosa reveals a far more emotional side: he openly weeps and regards her as close family. 106

He is intensely loyal to Nova, whose rescue gave him freedom and a new purpose. This loyalty is accompanied by strong remorse when he accidentally reveals sensitive information about Nova's actions at Mary Geoise. 107 109

Years of slavery left Abona fearful of Celestial Dragons despite his strength. His companions' support later helps him begin releasing that fear rather than allowing it to hinder his future. 259 263

Abilities & Skills

Swordsmanship

Abona is a master swordsman who fights primarily with Dawn. His swordsmanship is powerful enough to threaten Admiral-level opponents and earn him the title of Swordmaster. 171 195

• Fires long-range blade lights capable of cutting through the ground. 195
• Cleared every tree within a visible hundred-meter stretch with a single casual slash. 128
• Uses the named technique One Slash, which Issho countered with Gravity Blade Fierce Tiger. 196
• Can alter the path of a lethal slash with precision, as shown when he maimed rather than killed the white-masked enemy. 224
• His attacks were insufficient to overcome Issho alone, and his defeat exposed flaws in his swordsmanship. 195 200

Observation Haki

Abona possesses exceptionally advanced Observation Haki, which he states allowed him to sense Nova and Junhe from outside a room in Mary Geoise and communicate directly with them. 88

• His Observation Haki surpassed Nova's at the time of the Skypiea expedition. 127
• Could cover all of the relatively small Sky Island and locate the Shandia stronghold immediately. 127
• Monitored Nova's condition from outside the back mountain while guarding its entrance. 159 160
• Can fight with his eyes shut by sensing an opponent's position. 223

Armament Haki

Abona can coat his blade in Armament Haki, allowing him to pressure Devil Fruit users and powerful opponents directly. 196

• Forced Issho to release Junhe from gravity suppression with a Haki-coated strike. 196
• His group used Armament Haki displays to intimidate the Shandia into negotiations. 128

Physical Strength and Endurance

Despite having no Devil Fruit ability, Abona possesses tremendous physical strength and remains able to swim. 88

• Killed and hauled a giant Sea King aboard ship in the Calm Belt. 103
• Maintained a defensive post against more than a hundred Royal Guards while prepared to fight for Nova's orders. 159
• Retained his grip on Dawn while falling from a height of ten thousand meters with Nova. 148

Leadership and Security

Abona leads small Tru Kingdom detachments and acts decisively in security matters. 127 158

• Led a team to locate and negotiate with the Shandia people. 127 128
• Ordered forces and received Vice Admiral Garp aboard an ironclad warship while maintaining control of the situation. 233
• Guarded Tru Kingdom's back mountain during Nova's Devil Fruit fusion despite opposition from Chiya and the Royal Guard. 158 159

Equipment / Weapons / Items

• Dawn — A Supreme Grade Sword gifted by Nova. Abona considers it a duty to become a Grand Swordsman worthy of wielding it. 94
• Den Den Mushi — Used to contact Junhe while defending the back mountain. 158 160

Relationships

• Nova — Rescuer, king, and the person Abona serves with absolute loyalty. Nova calls him the strongest person in the kingdom and the person he trusts most. 86 88 188
• Junhe — Fellow Tru Kingdom combatant. Initially wary of Abona, Junhe later fights alongside him and supports him through his lingering fear of the Celestial Dragons. 87 195 259 263
• Elder Gloriosa / Elder Nyon — Foster mother figure who raised and trained him from childhood. Their reunion on Daughter Island is deeply emotional. 106 110
• Geuro — A figure Abona promised to protect alongside Gloriosa; Geuro's later misfortune preceded Abona's association with Limore. 110 107
• Monf — Abona's former Sun Pirates captain, killed by Admiral Zephyr. 87
• Issho — Fellow Tru Empire military leader and superior swordsman. Issho critiques Abona's shortcomings after their battle. 195 200
• Wipper — Shandia leader whom Abona pressures into negotiations with the new rulers of Sky Island. 128 131
• Katakuri — Accompanies Abona during the mission to deliver an invitation to Big Mom. 607

Story Role / Major Arcs

Mary Geoise Escape

Abona is discovered enslaved in Mary Geoise and begs Nova for help. Nova removes his explosive collar, rescues him through Space Power, and later frees him from Seastone cuffs aboard the Eberle. 86 87 88

Joining the Tru Kingdom

After recuperating, Abona formally joins Nova's side and receives Dawn. He supports Nova during the encounter with the Kuja Pirates and helps secure Hancock's compliance after her crew petrifies the Eberle's occupants. 89 94 95

Daughter Island Reunion

Abona recognizes Elder Nyon at Daughter Island and reunites with the woman who raised him. He compromises Nova's secret by revealing the death of a Celestial Dragon, resulting in Nova's anger and Abona's profound guilt. 106 107 109

Skypiea and Shandia Negotiations

Using Observation Haki, Abona locates the Shandia stronghold and leads a delegation to meet Wipper and the Shandia chief. He uses a display of swordsmanship to establish Tru Kingdom's strength while delivering Nova's terms for coexistence. 127 128 129 131

Back Mountain Guard

Abona blocks all access to the back mountain while Nova undergoes dangerous transformations. He refuses to yield even when Chiya and over a hundred guards prepare to force their way through. 158 159 161

Tru Kingdom Defense and Military Battles

Abona repels Vice Admiral Momonga during the Marines' attempt to approach Tru Kingdom, then later fights alongside Junhe against Issho and assists Issho against Time-Time Fruit users. 171 195 196 224

Confronting His Trauma

When the Tru Empire encounters Celestial Dragons, Abona's past as a slave resurfaces as fear. His comrades reassure him of the Empire's status and power, helping him confront the psychological weight of Mary Geoise. 259 263

Notable Quotes

“His Majesty's order: I will not yield an inch!” 159

“In the future, I'll definitely protect you and Uncle Geuro too!” 110

Trivia

• Abona ate enough at his first celebratory meal to visibly swell his stomach, then used a technique compared to the Marine Six Styles to return it to normal. 89
• He does not possess a Devil Fruit, allowing him to swim; Junhe openly envies this. 88
• Dawn has not left his side since Nova gave it to him, even during baths. 128