| Ron Tobi | |
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| Japanese Name: | ロン・トビ |
| Romanized Name: | Ron Tobi |
| English Name: | Ron Tobi |
| First Appearance: | |
| Affiliations: | Straw Hat Pirate |
| Occupations: | Pirate Tactician |
| Epithet: | Mask Assassin |
| Origin: | North Blue |
| Japanese VA: | Wataru Takagi |
| Funi English VA: | Todd Haberkorn |
| Age: | 29 (Before Timeskip) 31 (After Timeskip) |
| Status: | Alive |
| Birthday: | February 10th |
| Height: | 189 cm |
| Bounty: |  1,000,000,000 |
| Devil Fruit | |
| Japanese Name: | Jiku Jiku no Mi |
| English Name: | Space Space Fruit |
| Meaning: | Space Time |
| Type: | Paramecia |
Ron Tobi known by his epithet Mask Assassin is the tactician of the Straw Hat Pirates, He is the thirteenth member of the crew and the twelfth to join, doing so at the end of the Indigo Island Arc. He temporarily left the crew during the Water 7 Arc, but rejoined during the Enies Lobby Arc.
Tobi ate the Jiku Jiku no Mi which gives him the power to transport anything to an alternative space or a location at 100 meter radius by generating a spiraling hole. At a young age when he lost his family to pirates and where he was taken in by the World Government and was train and work as an assassin in CP9, until he was framed by the World Government for a false crime due to becoming a dangerous liability to the Government and attempt to have arrested but Tobi escape from arrest and become a wanted criminal gaining a bounty of 96,000,000 due his intimated knowledge various information that would threaten the World Government.
While on the run from the Government where he encounter the Straw Hat Pirates fighting against Lost Pirates inadvertently aid them in defeating Lost Pirate Fleet Captain Boris who was currently the controlling Indigo Kingdom and ultimately decide to join the crew to hidden himself from the World Government.
He gained a bounty of 96,000,000 when he defected from CP9, it later increased to 98,000,000 after the Straw Hats invaded Enies Lobby to rescue him and Robin and escape, it later increased to 200,000,000 after the Dressrosa Arc. After the Raid on Onigashima his bounty raised to 1,000,000,000.
Appearance[]
Tobi is a very tall and slim, yet muscular man. He has black eyes and short, spiky, black hair. He wears an orange mask with one hole where one of his eyes is seen. Tobi is shown to have lost his left eye and has a scar on his eye, which he received from Lynch when he defected from CP9. He wore a robe that was primarily blue with a white interior and consisted of a white undershirt and a white hood, which was connected to the robes themselves. The torso displayed an open collar. The outfit also featured two white shoulder belts, one on the undershirt and the other on the outside of the robes, and a wide red sash fastened with a white belt. His mask was destroyed during the incident at Enies Lobby, which he replaced with a new one.
During the Timeskip, Tobi has grown his hair slightly longer and it has become much thicker. Tobi now wears robes consisting of a dress uniform and a white hood, which feature blue lining along the torso. The lower part of the robes is layered at the back. Around the waist is a thin red sash, and he wears brown boots with leggings that extend. He also now wears a gray stainless mask with a hole where his eye can be seen.
Personality[]
Tobi is initially portrayed as a laid-back and happy-go-lucky individual who often annoys his fellow crewmates, particularly the more serious and collected members like Zoro, Saizo, and Hayate. He has a tendency to lighten the mood with his childish and goofy behavior, fitting in well with the more carefree members of the crew such as Luffy, Magnes, Usopp, Chopper, Mimi, and Nene. Tobi is frequently tardy, often showing up when it suits him and leaving for equally flimsy reasons, which frustrates the crew.
Despite his seemingly carefree attitude, Tobi occasionally reveals a more serious and cold side. He rarely shows emotions other than amusement, and is known for his manipulative and cruel nature. He is pragmatic, stern, aloof, and enigmatic, often leaving the crew unsure of whether he is being serious or not. However, Tobi has assured them that he is "always serious" on at least one occasion.
Tobi's sarcastic and witty nature sometimes borders on cruelty, and he can be harsh with his words. However, the crew slowly begins to trust and respect him for his skills, intellect, and experience. Despite his impish behavior, Tobi is calm and collected, and is often patient and reserved. He is a placid and calculating individual who always thinks one step ahead, often helping the Straw Hat crew escape dangerous situations.
Tobi is also highly perceptive and intuitive, quickly realizing hidden aspects of situations and people. He is able to assess situations clearly, as evidenced by his suspicions regarding the Beast Pirates' arrival at Zou for a second time and his belief that there is a spy among them. He suspects that the leaked information was not due to Law's own crew, showing his keen observational skills.
Tobi holds a strong negative view on pirates, mainly due to his personal experiences and the loss of his family to pirates when he was younger. He believes that pirates are mostly driven by self-centered ambition and selfishness, only caring about themselves and their own desires. This belief is challenged when he encounters Luffy, Hayate, and the other Straw Hat Pirates.
Tobi is surprised and baffled when he witnesses the genuine capacity of pirates to help and show kindness towards others. He is taken aback by the sympathy and empathy displayed by Luffy, Hayate, and the Straw Hat crew, who choose to assist and care for others in need. This stark contrast to his preconceived notion of pirates leaves him initially unable to accept the idea that some pirates would actually go out of their way to help and show concern for others. Hayate's decision to save Nene, despite the risks involved, particularly strikes a chord with Tobi. It challenges his belief that pirates are solely driven by self-interest and shows him that there are those who genuinely care about the well-being of others. This experience begins to shift Tobi's perspective on pirates and makes him reconsider his negative views.
Due to the challenging experiences he has faced throughout his life, Tobi has developed a detached and cynical outlook on life. He has learned not to trust easily and views the world with a certain level of skepticism. Tobi's adherence to the World Government doctrine of Absolute Justice was primarily driven by a sense of duty rather than genuine belief or admiration for the government. In truth, Tobi does not hold the World Government in high esteem and sees them as primarily concerned with their own agenda. He believes that they prioritize their own interests above all else, and this perception further contributes to his cynicism. Tobi's lack of loyalty to the government and his disinterest in upholding their image and goals led to his defection from CP9. The government saw him as a dangerous liability and framed him for a false crime as a result. Despite his cold nature and the harsh training he endured as a Cipher Pol agent during his childhood, Tobi still possesses the capacity for empathy and sympathy. There have been instances where he has displayed these emotions, such as when he was pursuing Robin but ultimately let her escape after learning that they shared certain similarities. This suggests that beneath his cynical exterior, Tobi still has the ability to recognize and connect with others on an emotional level.
The only time when he displays emotion when during the Straw Hat's invasion of Enies Lobby where he cried tearfully when Luffy asks him to return to the crew and lived. His personality began to ease up where he usually displays calm collected while participating in some activity of his crewmate. Tobi's interactions with the Straw Hat crew and witnessing their acts of kindness and compassion gradually open his eyes to the possibility that not all pirates are solely motivated by selfishness. This growth in understanding and acceptance allows Tobi to question his own biases and develop a more nuanced perspective on pirates and their capacity for both good and evil.
Tobi now has a relaxed and almost bored attitude, not prone to getting too worked up about anything or by anyone. Tobi has a rather snide, sarcastic respone to even the most serious subjects, and show to enjoyed tease his crew. For instance, Tobi occasionally teases Zoro about how he often get himself lost
Despite his stern and collected nature Tobi is somewhat lecherous and perverted but doesn't even show it, in fact, he quite embarrassing for having such a side of him where he read a book series that contain adult content Robin is aware of this Trait and sometimes tease him.
Abilities and Powers[]
Tobi's strength as a fighter is indeed formidable, as he was considered one of the strongest members of CP9 and the most powerful agent ever produced in CP9's history before his defection. His power and capabilities were recognized by the World Government, which deemed him a threat and liability. As a result, he was given a bounty of 96,000,000 after leaving CP9, indicating the perceived danger he poses. However, his bounty was also a reflection of the highly classified information he possesses, which could potentially jeopardize the World Government.
In addition to his fighting prowess, Tobi is highly intelligent and cunning. He was able to successfully conceal his true identity within an organization like Baroque Works, fooling even Crocodile, a former member of the Eleven Warlords known for his own cunning. Tobi managed to keep himself hidden from the Marines and maintain his role with the Straw Hat Pirates until the Water 7 Arc.
His strength and reputation were well-known among officials of the World Government. Tobi has been a valuable asset to the government, carrying out tasks such as assassinations and espionage on their behalf. His accomplishments in service to the World Government further solidify his status as a skilled and capable individual.
Tactical and Informational Wit[]
Tobi is also the Tactician of the Straw Hat a most skilled master tactician of the highest caliber. He provides a well organize the plan in most situations for the Straw Hat to formulate a different plan. if other plan does not work out depending on the situation and point out the flaw in other plans.
On what weaknesses to take advantage of different opponents, and how to counter them. On those infrequent occasions when he encounters something new, he calmly keeps his distance and observes carefully until he devises the best approach to neutralizing it. His insight enables him to plan in advance, accurately predicting the course of actions and knowing just how to manipulate them to his advantage.
If any plan of his should fail for whatever reason, he can formulate a backup plan quickly and without being inconvenienced proving his tremendous strategic and tactical ingenuity.
Physical Abillities[]
Due to years of extremely hard training in the Rokushiki martial arts since childhood, Tobi has developed physical ability at a vastly superhuman level, possessesing a tremendous levels of strength, speed, and durability that are heightened by his mastery of Rokushiki.
Rokushiki[]
As a former member of CP9, Tobi possesses complete mastery of Rokushiki, the Six Powers. He is proficient in various moves from each of the different forms, showcasing his skills with techniques such as Rankyaku Hyoubi and Tobu Shigan: Bachi. Before his defection, Tobi had a power level of 2000, which was surpassed by the likes of the strongest members of CP9 such as Lucci and Lynch, who had power levels of 4000 and 2200 respectively. Jabra and Yonshichi also had power levels of 2180. However, even though Tobi's power level was not the highest, Lucci and Fukuro acknowledge that his power level could have become much higher if he had trained his Rokushiki abilities for the past ten years since his defection. True enough, after the timeskip, his power level rose to 8000.
Tobi demonstrates his increased power when he unveils the hidden Rokushiki technique known as Rokuougan during the Fishman Island Arc. He uses this technique against the Fishman officers, showcasing his enhanced abilities and the growth he has achieved in his training. This further highlights Tobi's formidable nature as a fighter and his mastery over Rokushiki.
Devil Fruit[]
Tobi possessed a Special Paramecia type Devil Fruit known as the Jiku Jiku no Mi. This fruit granted him the ability to transport objects and even himself to an alternative space within a 1000-meter radius. This power allowed him to store his weapons or create a safe haven for his allies, transporting them to safety whenever needed.
One of the notable abilities of Tobi's Devil Fruit was the creation of powerful blasts of air pressure. By utilizing the rotational energy of his fruit's power, he could generate a blast that could transport individuals and objects. Additionally, Tobi could create horizontal tornadoes made of compressed air pressure, causing significant damage to his enemies.
Moreover, Tobi's Devil Fruit enabled him to manipulate gravitational energy. This gravitational energy could be implemented into his mastery of Rokushiki, a martial arts style that granted superhuman abilities. By combining his Devil Fruit powers with Rokushiki, Tobi could enhance his combat skills and become an even more formidable opponent.
Notably, Tobi's Devil Fruit power resembled that of a Logia, as he could become intangible. However, his intangibility surpassed that of a Logia, as he could phase through both living beings and objects. This ability allowed him to evade enemy attacks effortlessly, letting them pass through him without causing any harm.
Initially, Tobi could maintain his intangibility for about five minutes continuously before needing to rest. However, as he grew stronger and more experienced, he was able to increase this limit to ten minutes, further enhancing his combat capabilities.
Relationship[]
Crew[]
Monkey D Luffy[]
When Tobi initially interacted with Luffy using his Happy Go Lucky persona, they seemed to get along well. However, when Tobi revealed his true personality, he often displayed disdain towards Luffy's lack of intelligence. Despite this, Tobi recognized that both Robin and himself were able to handle bizarre situations and cope with them effectively. As a result, he was more patient with Luffy's impulsive nature compared to some of the other crewmates. Initially, there were members of the crew who were against Tobi joining due to finding him suspicious. However, Luffy, without hesitation, welcomed him into the crew. This shows Luffy's open-mindedness and his ability to see past Tobi's initial appearance and behavior.
Tobi's loyalty to Luffy is unquestionable, especially after the events of the Enies Lobby arc. After Luffy went out way to invade Enies Lobby to save him including Robin infiltrating Enies Lobby and risking his life to save him and Robin. This act also symbolized with Luffy's declaration of war against the World Government, showcasing his unwavering dedication to his captain. Tobi's loyalty is further highlighted by his desire to become stronger for Luffy's sake. This newfound aspiration to improve himself for his captain's benefit is a significant development in Tobi's character. It indicates that, for the first time in his life, he feels the need to grow stronger and contribute to the crew's goals. One of the reasons behind Tobi's great loyalty to Luffy is that Luffy was instrumental in helping him find his will to live freely. Prior to joining the crew, Tobi may not have considered his own desires and aspirations. However, being a part of Luffy's crew and witnessing Luffy's own pursuit of freedom has inspired Tobi to find his own path and embrace his individuality. Overall, Tobi's loyalty to Luffy is a testament to the profound impact Luffy has had on his life. Tobi's dedication and willingness to go to great lengths for his captain's sake demonstrate the strength of their bond.
Date D Hayate[]
Before Tobi's actual personality was revealed, Hayate was practically annoyed by Tobi's silly antics, stupidity, and easygoing nature. However, Hayate still trusted his planning skills and would point out any flaws or unusual occurrences.
Chosuke[]
Roronoa Zoro[]
Originally, Zoro was suspicious of Tobi and was one of those who were suspicious about Tobi, only to drop it when Tobi annoys him with his False Persona. Tobi and Zoro are the two crewmates who were once professional murderers, yet ironically they constantly protect the crew.
Chen Saizo[]
Originally Saizo was suspicion of Tobi and was one of the who was suspicion about Tobi only to drop it when Tobi annoys him with his False Persona.
Nami[]
Originally Nami was suspicion of Tobi and was one of the who was suspicion about Tobi only to drop it when Tobi annoys her with his False Persona. When she heard that Tobi was once an assassin formerly work for the World Government she didn't believe it until Tobi reveal it be truth much to her shock and distress and was one of the Straw Hat members most upset at Tobi's capture at the hands of CP9, and worked tirelessly to get Tobi back
Tobi is one of the only people she does not attempt to boss around or deceive and trust Tobi's judgment on getting the fact more clearly
Victor Magnes[]
Usopp[]
Vinsmoke Sanji[]
Ayasato Yuuri[]
Tony Tony Chopper[]
Chopper and Tobi has a strong friendship even before Tobi revealing his true personality and was very distress about his capture by CP9
Nico Robin[]
When Tobi and Robin first crossed paths as young teenagers, Tobi had initially intended to capture her as part of his mission. However, upon discovering their shared past, Tobi had a change of heart and decided to spare her. He warned Robin that he wouldn't show her any mercy if they were to meet again. When they two had a reunion when Robin joined up with the Straw Hat Crew, Robin instantly recognized Tobi and saw through his false persona. Tobi, in turn, threatened to kill her if she revealed his secret to any of the Straw Hat members. Robin promised to keep his secret safe.
Tobi and Robin develop a mutual relationship due to their similar pasts and through their mutual connection and similar experiences they become closer especially after the events of the Enies Lobby Arc, and their bond is even noticed by other characters, such as Mimi who assumes they have romantic feelings for each other. Chosuke described their bond as that of mature adults, suggesting a deep connection between them. While it is hinted that Tobi and Robin may have romantic involvement, they often evade questions about their relationship and change the subject. This leaves their true feelings towards each other ambiguous, and the nature of their connection is left open to interpretation.
Overall, Tobi and Robin's relationship is characterized by their shared past, mutual understanding, and the closeness they develop over time as they spent a significant amount of time together, even during their stay with the Revolutionary Army. However, whenever questioned about their relationship, they would deflect and change the subject.
Deimon Mimi[]
Mimi and Tobi were at friendly term though Tobi didn't give much regard for her However Mimi cares for Tobi and was one of the Straw Hat members most upset at Tobi's capture at the hands of CP9, and worked tirelessly to get Tobi back
Nene[]
Nene showed to like Tobi even before Tobi his true personality and her devotion to Tobi led her to let her devil fruit power go out of control against Kumadori during his battle in the Judiciary Tower.
Rokuren[]
Franky[]
Tobi and Franky had a strong bond that developed over time. It was Franky who played a crucial role in freeing Tobi from his handcuffs. The keys needed to unlock Tobi's restraints were obtained by the Straw Hat Crew after their victorious battles against each member of CP9. Franky took it upon himself to use these keys and set Tobi free, showcasing their trust and friendship.
Furthermore, Tobi and Franky united forces in their shared disdain for Spandam. Both harbored a deep-seated hatred towards Spandam, and together, they worked tirelessly to bring him down. Their common goal and mutual animosity towards Spandam strengthened their alliance and solidified their connection.
Brook[]
Enemies[]
Spector Lynch[]
Spandam[]
Spandam was Tobi's former boss