Kung Fu Dugong
The Kung Fu Dugong is a martial-arts-practicing marine creature appearing in the anime and manga series ONE PIECE. Native to the Sandora River in the Arabasta Kingdom, these unique aquatic animals form packs, with certain ambitious individuals even taking to the open sea as pirates.
Overview
The Kung Fu Dugong is a martial-arts-practicing marine creature appearing in the anime and manga series ONE PIECE. Native to the Sandora River in the Arabasta Kingdom, these unique aquatic animals form packs, with certain ambitious individuals even taking to the open sea as pirates.
Appearance
They resemble small bipedal dugongs with brown skin, white bellies, and round eyes. On their backs, they carry green turtle-like shells, and their fists are wrapped in white combat bandages. One prominent individual paints a cross-shaped scar on its chest and wears a black coat.
Personality
They are highly competitive and possess a fierce fighting spirit balanced by a strict honor code. Whenever defeated in combat, they unconditionally become the follower of the victor, showing immense devotion and loyalty toward their chosen master.
Abilities
They excel in hand-to-hand martial arts combat, fighting either individually or in cohesive groups. They are physically capable of surviving harsh desert conditions and navigating the perilous waters of the New World.
Background
After challenging Monkey D. Luffy in the Arabasta Kingdom and suffering defeat, a pack of Kung Fu Dugongs became his devoted disciples. Later, one individual founded the Sea Animal Pirates and sailed into the New World, where it unfortunately fell under the control of the pirate Breed.
Relationships
They view Monkey D. Luffy as their revered master after being defeated by him in combat. During their journeys in the New World, their captain was temporarily captured and manipulated by Breed.
Trivia
Out of deep admiration for Monkey D. Luffy, the leader of the Sea Animal Pirates deliberately paints a chest scar onto its body to match its master's iconic mark.