History Characters / OnePieceRevolutionaryArmy

* OutGambitted: After many chapters of buildup, the Revolutionary Army finally begin putting their strategy against the World Government and the World Nobles in play towards the Final Saga: [[spoiler:exploiting Mary Geoise's remote location at the highest point in the world by targeting ships bringing supplies and resources to the Holy Land, steadily forcing them to starve in their untouchable fortress rather than engage in a costly all-out attack]]. However, the Egghead Arc has [[spoiler:Dr. Vegapunk's DeadMansSwitch start an unstoppable international broadcast revealing "the truth of the world" -- namely, that the world as they know it is [[TheGreatFlood destined to sink into the Blue Sea]], something that it's hinted the upper echelons of the World Government are well aware of and [[LetNoCrisesGoToWaste have been preparing to exploit for centuries]], hence Mary Geosie's position atop the highest land in the world. This means that a long-term starvation strategy might actually work ''against'' the Revolutionary Army in the end, and an all-out assault against the strongest forces in the world is inevitable if they want to survive]].

* AuthorityEqualsAsskicking: Implied. Dragon is able to easily restrain Smoker at Loguetown and depart without a scratch despite being surrounded by marines. In addition to being the top leader of the Revolutionary Army, others discuss him like he's a force to be rocked with and in chapter 570, Ivankov implies he can use Conqueror's Haki like his father and son.

* RankScalesWithAsskicking: While his abilities are never shown, it's heavily implied he's the strongest among the revolutionaries. Ivankov, who's no pushover himself, mentions that pissing Dragon off is just as bad an idea as challenging [[WorldsStrongestMan Whitebeard]].

* {{Frameup}}: [[spoiler:The press falsely accuses Sabo of murdering [[TheGoodKing Nefeltari Cobra]] of Alabasta. Although in a rare twist, Sabo' king slayer label actually ''helps'' the revolutionary movement, as it only inspires people to take up action against their own rulers. Sabo, for his part, doesn't have a problem with being blamed for his murder either if that's what it takes to embolden the people. The truth is that Imu [[HeKnowsTooMuch had Cobra killed]], and that Sabo, who was in the area by chance, made a valiant but futile attempt to save him]].

!!!'''Voiced by:''' Creator/HidekatsuShibata (JP), Creator/KazuhikoInoue (JP), Creator/DanGreen (EN, 4Kids), Creator/BryanMassey (EN, Funi); Bardo Miranda (4Kids), Creator/RicardoTejedo (Netflix) (Latin Spanish Dub)

!!!'''Voiced by:''' Creator/HidekatsuShibata (JP), Creator/DanGreen (EN, 4Kids), Creator/BryanMassey (EN, Funi); Bardo Miranda (4Kids), Creator/RicardoTejedo (Netflix) (Latin Spanish Dub)

* Strong Family Resemblance: Sabo obviously looks more like his mother, as he's inherited his blonde hair, black eyes and fair skin from her.

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** Eastern Army Commander Belo Betty has a Devil Fruit dedicated to this trope -- the Kobu Kobu no Mi ('kobu' is Japanese for encouragement).

** In a very literal case, when Luffy and Ace are shown declaring themselves BloodBrothers in a {{Flashback}} via drinking sake together, the shadow cast by Sabo's cup is visible. In a similar moment after the TimeSkip, the cover story arc ends with showing Ace's grave has three sake cups laid out, hinting at Sabo's survival.

* BloodBrothers: With Luffy and Ace. None of them were related of course, but they were very close and even made a ceremony of drinking sake and became brothers. Sabo admits in his farewell letter that their bond as brothers is his greatest treasure, and what we are shown of his reaction to Ace's death cannot express the sheer ''pain'' it caused him as he cries out in grief. Especially as this was the event that triggered the regaining of his lost memories.

** The difference between Dragon and Garp is more prominently seen on how they view their home, the East Blue; while Garp is prideful of the sea, claiming that the East Blue is a place of peace (despite it being referred to by many as the ''weakest'' of the four seas), Dragon is more aware of the atrocities committed under the surface by the nobles and how they treat those beneath them, being genuinely shocked and saddened when Sabo flat out states that he '''Hated''' being born a noble because of their callousness and cruelty.

* StrongFamilyResemblance: Subverted, as the resemblance clearly skipped a generation. While Ivankov comments that Luffy reminds him of Dragon (due to his determination and willpower), there's not much physical resemblance. Luffy (after seeing Dragon's picture for the first time) even comments that Dragon looks nothing like him. Though Luffy's permanent frown and hair style during his Gear Fourth forms do make him look a bit more like Dragon, with Snakeman being the closest one in appearance, however, in an SBS, Oda reveals that a grown-up Luffy would resemble Garp far more than his father.

* WackyParentSeriousChild: Zigzagged. Dragon is very serious, while his son Luffy and his father Garp are goofy and cheerful

* {{Determinator}}: One of the things that convinces Ivankov that Luffy is telling the truth about his parentage is Luffy having just "displayed a will to live that defies common sense", implying that Luffy inherited his infamous determination from Dragon.

* LoveIsAWeakness: A surprisingly positive example. He does indeed love his son, but knows fully well that his love for Luffy would be his undoing if the Government ever found out about him, given he would throw away everything if it means to save his life. As such, he gave Luffy to be raised by Garp and made sure to check up on him on occasion, but making sure their relation was never revealed. Subverted after the Paramount War, where he sees Luffy has become strong enough to defend himself and makes no effort to hide their ties to each other.

* HowDoIShotWeb: He has a little trouble getting used to using the Flame-Flame Fruit, such as turning it off, but he seems to get the hang of it quickly.

* MeaningfulName: As "Flame Emperor", like his sworn brothers' nicknames, which their names are related to fire/light, Ace's Fire Fist, and Luffy's [[spoiler: "Sun God Nika]]

** In Chapter 794, he reveals what happened to him right after he died, and why he never tried to contact Ace or Luffy afterward. That reason being [[spoiler:LaserGuidedAmnesia from the attack that nearly killed him]].

* TokenGoodTeammate: The only good noble seen in the Goa Kingdom.

* PersonOfMassDestruction: If he wasn't one before by destroying the entire ring in the Corrida Colosseum, he's certainly one after having eaten the Flame-Flame Fruit. The anime puts this trait more into focus, as [[spoiler:when he clashes with Fujitora, he causes an enormous conflagration that incinerates an entire city block by combining his newfound fire powers with a simple kick, also causing the Marine onlookers to flee for dear life.]]

** [[spoiler:He was horrified by Sabo expressing his shame of being born a noble and felt disgusted towards the Goa Kingdom for driving a child to say such things. Then it turns out that he’s the one who rescued Sabo from the brink of death due to a World Noble’s [[DisproportionateRetribution petty fury]]. The DeathGlare he gives from this entire event spells he is '''pissed''' with what has happened to a kid he’s just met not too long ago. He then informally adopts Sabo and makes him the Chief of Staff to the Revolutionary Army]]

* YouCantGoHomeAgain: His comrade Ivankov notes that Dragon has a habit of always facing in the same direction when stepping out for air on their main base, implying he feels homesick for the East Blue.

* StrongFamilyResemblance: Subverted, as the resemblance clearly skipped a generation. While Ivankov comments that Luffy reminds him of Dragon (due to his determination and willpower), there's not much physical resemblance. Luffy (after seeing Dragon's picture for the first time) even comments that Dragon looks nothing like him. Though Luffy's permanent frown and hair style during his Gear Fourth forms do make him look a bit more like Dragon, with Snakeman being the closest one in appearance, however, in an SBS, Oda reveals that a grown-up Luffy would resemble Garp far more than his father .

** In Loguetown, he saved Luffy from Smoker in the nick of time. Plus, when Luffy was in Impel Down and telling Ivankov about Ace being his brother, Ivankov nearly flipped out and wondered how stupid the Marines were to be pissing off not just Whitebeard but Dragon as well[[note]]This was before Luffy told him that Ace wasn't biologically related to Dragon[[/note]]. This implies angering the man directly is not a wise action and one would be wise to avoid it.

** [[spoiler:In a flashback, he indirectly reveals to Kuma that his abandonment of Luffy stems from knowing that [[SinsOfOurFathers if anything happened to him]], [[TakeMeInstead Dragon would have sacrificed his life to save him]]. And judging by Kuma's reaction to hearing this, he ''meant'' it. This was after Kuma picked up on Dragon secretly watching over Luffy from afar, meaning he never truly abandoned his son, and he knew he had to keep a safe distance for his sake. [[OutlivingOnesOffspring But Dragon will NOT allow himself to outlive Luffy.]]]]

** Dragon's son, Luffy, isn't even aware he has a dad until Garp reveals to him during the Water 7-Enies lobby Arc. Being a revolutionary dedicated to the overthrowing of the World Government, forces him to cuts off his ties with his family so that they're not targeted. Iva notes that, when at his main base, Dragon would always stare towards the direction of East Blue, which would imply he's homesick. Iva also theorizes the news of Ace's execution would not only bring Whitebeard's attention, but Dragon as well, [[spoiler:though he turns out to be mistaken on Dragon's relation to Ace]].

** In Loguetown, he saved Luffy from Smoker in the nick of time. Plus, when Luffy was in Impel Down and telling Ivankov about Ace being his brother, Ivankov nearly flipped out and wondered how stupid the Marines were to be pissing off not just Whitebeard but Dragon as well. This implies angering the man directly is not a wise action and one would be wise to avoid it. Until Luffy admits to Ivankov that Ace has no blood relation to Dragon.

--> '''Galdino''': Makes you think twice about who you punch!
--> '''Buggy''': Why didn’t anyone tell me that’s his dad!
** [[spoiler: He was horrified by Sabo expressing his shame of being born a noble and felt disgusted towards the Goa Kingdom for driving a child to say such things. Then it turns out that he’s the one who rescued Sabo from the brink of death due to a world noble’s petty fury. The DeathGlare he gives from this entire event spells he is '''pissed''' with what has happened to a kid he’s just met not too long ago. He then informally adopts Sabo and makes him the Chief of Staff to the Revolutionary Army]]
** [[spoiler: In a flashback, he indirectly reveals to Kuma that his abandonment of Luffy stems from knowing that [[SinsOfOurFathers if anything happened to him]], [[TakeMeInstead he would have sacrificed his life to save him.]] And judging by Kuma's reaction to hearing this, he ''meant'' it. This was after Kuma picked up on Dragon secretly watching over Luffy from afar, meaning he never truly abandoned his son, and he knew he had to keep a safe distance for his sake. [[OutlivingOnesOffspring But Dragon will NOT let Luffy outlive him.]]]]