One Piece is a pirate-themed boys' manga serialized in Weekly Shonen Jump. The story follows Monkey D. Luffy, who aspires to become the Pirate King, as he makes friends all over the country and adventures across various islands. One Piece is home to a variety of fascinating characters. In this article, we'll take a closer look at the appeal of Usopp, a sniper who has been a member of the Straw Hat Pirates since the beginning.
The Big Liar and Sniper!! Usopp
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Usopp is a pirate and sniper in the Straw Hat Pirates. He is characterized by his shaggy hair and long nose, and has a humorous personality and is always cracking jokes. However, he is also a coward and will back down when faced with strong opponents, making him one of the comedians of the Straw Hat Pirates. He aims to become a brave man of the sea, and hopes to one day go to Elbaf, where the giants live. He is a skilled sniper, capable of shooting enemies from several meters away. He once left the Straw Hat Pirates, but rejoined after making peace with Luffy.
The Big Liar Sniper!! Introducing Usopp's Techniques
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Usopp specializes in attacks using a slingshot. Early on, he used a standard slingshot, but as his adventures progressed, he became adept at using his own improved slingshot. After two years of further training, he can manipulate the seeds of all kinds of plants, turning them into balls that he can shoot at his enemies to achieve a variety of effects. He also often uses props such as giant hammers made from balloons and toy cockroaches, and can trick and defeat his opponents with a variety of attacks and bluffs.
The Liar and Sniper!! Who Are the Characters Closely Related to Usopp?
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So far, we've introduced some basic information about Usopp. So, what characters are closely related to Usopp? Learning about his relationships with other characters will help you discover more about Usopp, so let's take a closer look.
The Future Pirate King!! Monkey D. Luffy
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First, let's introduce a character closely related to Usopp: Monkey D. Luffy. Monkey D. Luffy is the user of the Gomu Gomu no Mi and captain of the Straw Hat Pirates. He met Usopp in East Blue, and after defeating Kuro together, they hit it off and began adventuring together. He and Usopp are best friends in the crew, and they often joke around with each other over silly things. However, there was one time when they had a heated argument over what to do with the Going Merry, and they ended up fighting a duel. They later reconciled and became friends again, and Usopp believes that Luffy is the man who will become the Pirate King.
The Three-Sword Master! Roronoa Zoro
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The next character closely related to Usopp is Roronoa Zoro. Roronoa Zoro is a swordsman from the Straw Hat Pirates, characterized by his green hair, and hails from East Blue. Although he is usually calm and a lone wolf, he is loyal and values his comrades. Zoro and Usopp's relationship is such that Usopp relies on Zoro to protect him from strong enemies, and he recognizes his strength. At Enies Lobby, when the handcuffs got stuck to their hands and they became connected, they fought together, using Usopp as a sword. Usopp often relies on Zoro for various reasons, and Zoro reluctantly helps him out every time.
A Cook Who Uses Footwork!! Vinsmoke Sanji
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Vinsmoke Sanji is the cook of the Straw Hat Pirates. He has blonde hair, curly eyebrows, and is always smoking a cigarette. He has a chivalrous personality and is extremely intelligent. However, he has a weakness for women and is lovey-dovey with Nami and Robin. He met Usopp in East Blue. Like Zoro, Usopp is someone who asks Sanji to protect him when he feels in danger, and he recognizes Sanji's strength. However, Sanji generally wants to protect Nami and Robin, so he often puts Usopp on the back burner, but he does recognize him as an important comrade.
Nami, a fellow coward like Usopp!
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Nami is also a character closely related to Usopp. Nami, distinguished by her orange hair, is a navigator of the Straw Hat Pirates. She has a very strict personality and loves money, and she travels with the goal of charting the world's oceans. He met Usopp in East Blue, and they share a similar level of ability. Their timid personalities also lead them to fear powerful foes.
Yasopp, the Great Father!
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The last character with a close relationship to Usopp is Yasopp. Yasopp is a sniper for the Red Hair Pirates and Usopp's father. He hails from East Blue and has distinctive dreadlocks. He is an even better sniper than Usopp, able to hit an ant between the eyebrows dozens of meters away.
The Master Sniper and Liar! What's the Appeal of Usopp?
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So far, we've introduced basic information about Usopp and characters closely related to him. So, what exactly makes Usopp so appealing? We'll explore his appeal in more detail based on episodes from the series.
Usopp's Charm #1: His Humorous Personality
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First, let me introduce Usopp's charming personality. Usopp has a very negative and timid personality, and whenever he enters a dangerous island, he tries to fake an illness, such as a "disease that will kill you if you enter the island." He also tends to be hesitant to fight and often tells stupid lies, giving him a strong comedic element. He also has the role of providing harsh criticism to Luffy's outrageous jokes, making him a very appealing character. He is the laughing stock of the Straw Hat Pirates, and is recommended for his hilarious behavior when it comes to acting like a senior to Chopper by telling stupid lies.
Usopp's Charm #2: The Gap Between Him and Sogeking
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The next charm of Usopp is his contrast with Sogeking. By donning the mask, Usopp transforms into the hero known as Sogeking. This allows Usopp, who is usually very cowardly and reluctant to retreat, to fight as a brave warrior of the sea. In the story, he plays a major role in the Enies Lobby arc, shooting down the World Government's flag and delivering the key to Robin. Not only that, but in the Thriller Bark arc, he also shows off his cool side by proactively taking on opponents that the other members couldn't beat. This huge contrast between his usual self and when he's Sogeking is cool and one of his charms.
Usopp's Charm #3: Unpredictable Outcomes Due to Fighting with Props
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The last charm of Usopp I'd like to introduce is his unpredictable outcomes due to fighting with props. Usopp's fighting abilities are generally not particularly strong. Therefore, he is considered to be one of the weaker members of the Straw Hat Pirates. Because of this, there's a good chance he'll lose or take heavy damage, making it impossible to predict what will happen next. What's more, from the moment he first appeared, he's used a variety of items in his battles, including Molotov cocktails, rubber bands, rotten eggs, tone dials, and toy cockroaches. This makes the story so captivating, as it can often develop in an unpredictable way.
[One Piece] The Sniper and Liar! A Thorough Introduction to the Charms of Usopp
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This time, we've taken a detailed look at the charms of Usopp, the sniper of the Straw Hat Pirates in One Piece. Usopp is usually a comedic character, but he's a capable man when it matters, and this contrast is what makes him so appealing. He has a lot of male fans, and because he is a weak character, it's easy to understand how he wins and how much he grows, which is a point that makes it easy to relate to him. After two years of training, Usopp has become quite strong, and we can expect him to grow even more in the future, so why not keep an eye on him?
