[OOC] One Piece: The Journey of a Thousand Miles

[grandia20]

Go ahead. Not much for Kyy to do besides more of the same.

[Infinite Cosmos]

Any availability still?

[Shiyonichi]

Any availability still?

@KillBox

Quoting the discord on this, more the merrier.

[grandia20]

@KillBox Yes. Feel free to make a character. ^.^ Jynmi will look at it when he gets the chance.

[Infinite Cosmos]

Character posted, please review when you can ^__^

[Crimson Lion]

@KillBox Wait, so whats the devil fruit?

[jynmi88]

@KillBox@Crimson Lion

@KillBox Wait, so whats the devil fruit?

@Crimson Lion

Damn. You beat me to it! @@

[Infinite Cosmos]

@Crimson Lion@jynmi88

To classify it into the canon archetypes, it would be a mythical-zoan. Similar to Sengoku's.

[jynmi88]

@KillBox

@Crimson Lion@jynmi88

To classify it into the canon archetypes, it would be a mythical-zoan. Similar to Sengoku's.

@KillBox

I don't mind a mythical zoan being used, but I would still like an actual description of the fruit he ate along with its core abilities and what kind of mythical creature its supposed to be.

[Crimson Lion]

@KillBox As in specifically what is it and what can it do?

[Shiyonichi]

Sorry if I come off as rude, but reading over KillBox's CS, I found quite a few more issues with it.

1. It contradicts canon. This is minor, but the show clearly stated stated that Devil fruits tastes awful not peachy. It's been shown with CP9 and Sabo when they ate their fruits.

2. Master hand to hand combatant and peak strength. There isn't enough context or explanation here, so the only the wording of master and peak makes me think of Yonko level or Pirate King level. Again with out any context that's basically all I can default to.

3. And this is the most important one. Why is he on the ship? His motive is atonement, but why does he need to be on a pirate ship for that? The thing with One Piece is that they need to have a goal or motive that can only be fulfilled by going out to sea, but his motive is so vague that I have no idea how it relates to it. Furthermore he has no position on the crew and his personality, cements the that he basically doesn't really fit into the crew. His personality of the strong silent type doesn't work for a group that's meant to be a like a family, and being aloof doesn't work for that and his lack of a position makes him feel like not a part of the ship at all.

Also is it just me or am I getting some serious Lee Sin vibes from this character?

[jynmi88]

@Shiyonichi@KillBox

Sorry if I come off as rude, but reading over KillBox's CS, I found quite a few more issues with it.

1. It contradicts canon. This is minor, but the show clearly stated stated that Devil fruits tastes awful not peachy. It's been shown with CP9 and Sabo when they ate their fruits.

2. Master hand to hand combatant and peak strength. There isn't enough context or explanation here, so the only the wording of master and peak makes me think of Yonko level or Pirate King level. Again with out any context that's basically all I can default to. Although a bit more explanation on the atonement thing is needed.

3. And this is the most important one. Why is he on the ship? His motive is atonement, but why does he need to be on a pirate ship for that? The thing with One Piece is that they need to have a goal or motive that can only be fulfilled by going out to sea, but his motive is so vague that I have no idea how it relates to it. Furthermore he has no position on the crew and his personality, cements the that he basically doesn't really fit into the crew. His personality of the strong silent type doesn't work for a group that's meant to be a like a family, and being aloof doesn't work for that and his lack of a position makes him feel like not a part of the ship at all.

Also is it just me or am I getting some serious Lee Sin vibes from this character?

@Shiyonichi

In response to this points:
1. Maybe this is more subjective than objective? Remember the giraffe guy admitted to liking the taste.
2. I agree with this. I don't mean that its increasing his abilities to those levels, because I thought it was more like Deku's full cowling and was just a boost in physical abilities, but its definitely kind of vague. So more information is needed.
3. These I'm not TOO worried about, yes they can be an issue but its a possibility more than a certainty, because he strikes me as similar to Jimbe, whom still technically doesn't have a position in the crew but as proven himself capable behind the wheel. As for the aloofness, most characters like that only begin as aloof but then they grow over time. As for how his atonement works, I do agree we need more details on how it could be accomplished with going over seas and joining a pirate crew.
4. Really, the main issues I have, aside from #2 is I'm not quiet sure why it is his devil fruit had such impacts on his personality, because other than Chopper's monster point we haven't seen a fruit impact someone like that. Also, while on the subject of devil fruits, since its a mythical zoan what are its full transformations and partial transformations? I get the god is an awakened form but for it to be a mythical it should till be able to allow for the two regular states.

[Infinite Cosmos]

I'm currently at work, but I will reply and attempt to offer sufficient answers to everything later!

[Infinite Cosmos]

Ok Boys and Girls. I know I'm double posting but here are my answers to your concerns. I will be answering your points one by one and offer my solution if needed.

@Shiyonichi
1.I know that canonically, devil fruits all tasted awful. The taste profile of Lee's fruit tasted peachy to him, personally. To another, it might taste like week-old Chinese that have been left on the counter. If it still bothers you, I can change it.

2. Oh no no no. He is nowhere near those levels. He might be if, and that is currently a big if, he awakens his devil fruit. I can give examples of characters I based those level off of. In terms of hand to hand combat, he is like a pre-Vinsmoke'd Sanji. That is, he cannot use haki to augment his powers, but he is pretty damn good at it since it is his main, and most likely only, form of self-defense/combat. The subject of strength stems from that. He is in peak physical condition. That, to me, does not equate to peak 'strength'. Peak strength, in terms of the straw hats, would be the likes of Zoro and Luffy. Those two are also in peak physical condition as well. However, I'd personally consider the likes of Nami to be in peak physical condition since she can hold her own in the new world, even though she is not the strongest strength wise. So, with that in mind, Lee is in peak physical condition meaning he can withstand prolonged periods of hunger, has outstanding stamina akin to a marathon runner, has enough physical durability to shrug off some injuries/attacks, and can out-lift a NFL player.

3. This is also the hardest question for me to answer. I will try my best however. So, since he murdered everyone on his island, he is naturally out to seek atonement for that grave sin. His motive in joining a pirate crew is to avoid the government. They obviously found out that he killed all those people and want him arrested and most likely hanged for that crime. His way of atonement is more unclear. He believes that his captain, whoever that might be in this RP, can do good for the world. That his/her ambitions are noble and can perhaps in someway offer him the peace he has been seeking. Please, he is a fun loving person. Just because he is the strong-silent type doesn't mean he is against fun :P In terms of position, Zoro, while technically first mate, doesn't have a position either. Nor does Luffy care, really. They're all his friends, and thats all that matters. Matter of fact, I don't think One Piece takes the idea of position with a crew super seriously. There are times where it matters, but crew positions and the mentioning of them often stop after captain. In terms of aloofness and not being a part of the family, just because he is stoic doesn't mean he is against those things. He values family above all. I didn't explicitly write it out, but his background and upbringing have always revolved around honor and harmony. He will do whatever he can to uphold those.

And yes. LoL

@jynmi88

1. Yup.
2. I hope my explanation up there works for you~
3. Jimbe was also a character I had in mind while working on Lee~ I also think my explanation above explains his motives and the whole atonement issue.
4. The fruit itself did not impact his personality. His training in the monastery did. The training calmed his rambunctiousness. The fruit did the opposite and exaggerated it.

Now the devil fruit explanation.@Crimson Lion

His fruit would categorize into the Mythical Zoan type. In terms of a 'official' name, I guess Hito Hito no Mi, Model Aries, would work. Aries, in astrology, has the symbol of the Ram, and are often seen as headstrong, crass or reckless. his partial transformation would be his appearance image. Lee maintain much of his human form, however gaining a golden lining from his forearm down to his finger tips, his legs from the knees down to his feet and across his back as well. I'm using the Golden Fleece of the Winged Ram idea to justify this. His full transformation would turn him into the being that I have included as his 'God Mode'. His attacks in partial mode are essentially Luffy's Red Hawks. High speed punches/kicks that sparks fire with its friction. In 'God Mode', his attacks are simply stronger. While not strong enough to crack Busoshoku like Doflamingo's strings to Luffy, they'll definitely hurt.

Hopefully, this explains everything~

[jynmi88]

@KillBox

Ok Boys and Girls. I know I'm double posting but here are my answers to your concerns. I will be answering your points one by one and offer my solution if needed.

@Shiyonichi
1.I know that canonically, devil fruits all tasted awful. The taste profile of Lee's fruit tasted peachy to him, personally. To another, it might taste like week-old Chinese that have been left on the counter. If it still bothers you, I can change it.

2. Oh no no no. He is nowhere near those levels. He might be if, and that is currently a big if, he awakens his devil fruit. I can give examples of characters I based those level off of. In terms of hand to hand combat, he is like a pre-Vinsmoke'd Sanji. That is, he cannot use haki to augment his powers, but he is pretty damn good at it since it is his main, and most likely only, form of self-defense/combat. The subject of strength stems from that. He is in peak physical condition. That, to me, does not equate to peak 'strength'. Peak strength, in terms of the straw hats, would be the likes of Zoro and Luffy. Those two are also in peak physical condition as well. However, I'd personally consider the likes of Nami to be in peak physical condition since she can hold her own in the new world, even though she is not the strongest strength wise. So, with that in mind, Lee is in peak physical condition meaning he can withstand prolonged periods of hunger, has outstanding stamina akin to a marathon runner, has enough physical durability to shrug off some injuries/attacks, and can out-lift a NFL player.

3. This is also the hardest question for me to answer. I will try my best however. So, since he murdered everyone on his island, he is naturally out to seek atonement for that grave sin. His motive in joining a pirate crew is to avoid the government. They obviously found out that he killed all those people and want him arrested and most likely hanged for that crime. His way of atonement is more unclear. He believes that his captain, whoever that might be in this RP, can do good for the world. That his/her ambitions are noble and can perhaps in someway offer him the peace he has been seeking. Please, he is a fun loving person. Just because he is the strong-silent type doesn't mean he is against fun :P In terms of position, Zoro, while technically first mate, doesn't have a position either. Nor does Luffy care, really. They're all his friends, and thats all that matters. Matter of fact, I don't think One Piece takes the idea of position with a crew super seriously. There are times where it matters, but crew positions and the mentioning of them often stop after captain. In terms of aloofness and not being a part of the family, just because he is stoic doesn't mean he is against those things. He values family above all. I didn't explicitly write it out, but his background and upbringing have always revolved around honor and harmony. He will do whatever he can to uphold those.

And yes. LoL

@jynmi88

1. Yup.
2. I hope my explanation up there works for you~
3. Jimbe was also a character I had in mind while working on Lee~ I also think my explanation above explains his motives and the whole atonement issue.
4. The fruit itself did not impact his personality. His training in the monastery did. The training calmed his rambunctiousness. The fruit did the opposite and exaggerated it.

Now the devil fruit explanation.@Crimson Lion

His fruit would categorize into the Mythical Zoan type. In terms of a 'official' name, I guess Hito Hito no Mi, Model Aries, would work. Aries, in astrology, has the symbol of the Ram, and are often seen as headstrong, crass or reckless. his partial transformation would be his appearance image. Lee maintain much of his human form, however gaining a golden lining from his forearm down to his finger tips, his legs from the knees down to his feet and across his back as well. I'm using the Golden Fleece of the Winged Ram idea to justify this. His full transformation would turn him into the being that I have included as his 'God Mode'. His attacks in partial mode are essentially Luffy's Red Hawks. High speed punches/kicks that sparks fire with its friction. In 'God Mode', his attacks are simply stronger. While not strong enough to crack Busoshoku like Doflamingo's strings to Luffy, they'll definitely hurt.

Hopefully, this explains everything~

@KillBox

Ah I see. Well, those explanations do help a lot. At the moment I, myself, still have two things I'd like to clear up.
1. If the world government is after your character then he has to have a bounty. As for what that bounty is, I think the biggest variable would be if the world government knew he was using a legendary zoan type fruit.

2. I'm still a bit confused on what the fruit is, exactly. I get its supposed to be Ares, that's fine, but what does the god mode look like? Will you still be using it as your character's awakened state? Also, aside from sheer power is there a special ability that goes along with the fruit? I ask because mythical zoans, aside from being special creatures, always come with a unique ability. Would it be connected to the slight healing factor your character has?

[Infinite Cosmos]

@jynmi88

So, I was kind of hesitant to make up that number by myself. I don't know what would be an appropriate scale for this RP, perhaps you can assign that to me? For that purpose, we can say that the government knows about his devil fruit.

In terms of his power, yes. I want that image to be how he looks in his awakened state. I haven't thought a whole lot into the awakened state yet since I don't plan on him awakening it for a while. But, if we must put a power to it, I suppose that there are a few things we can consider.

1. His skin becomes impervious to almost all physical damage (An extension of the Golden Fleece)
2. His attacks gain a fire element (From the zodiacs)
3. Heightened regeneration to the levels of healing any poison/disease within him and any cut/puncture wounds. Severed limbs and broken bones does not heal from this. ('God' theme)

[Shiyonichi]

@jynmi88

So, I was kind of hesitant to make up that number by myself. I don't know what would be an appropriate scale for this RP, perhaps you can assign that to me? For that purpose, we can say that the government knows about his devil fruit.

In terms of his power, yes. I want that image to be how he looks in his awakened state. I haven't thought a whole lot into the awakened state yet since I don't plan on him awakening it for a while. But, if we must put a power to it, I suppose that there are a few things we can consider.

1. His skin becomes impervious to almost all physical damage (An extension of the Golden Fleece)
2. His attacks gain a fire element (From the zodiacs)
3. Heightened regeneration to the levels of healing any poison/disease within him and any cut/puncture wounds. Severed limbs and broken bones does not heal from this. ('God' theme)

@KillBox

1 is too broken. 3, you need to define how fast it works.

[jynmi88]

@KillBox

@jynmi88

So, I was kind of hesitant to make up that number by myself. I don't know what would be an appropriate scale for this RP, perhaps you can assign that to me? For that purpose, we can say that the government knows about his devil fruit.

In terms of his power, yes. I want that image to be how he looks in his awakened state. I haven't thought a whole lot into the awakened state yet since I don't plan on him awakening it for a while. But, if we must put a power to it, I suppose that there are a few things we can consider.

1. His skin becomes impervious to almost all physical damage (An extension of the Golden Fleece)
2. His attacks gain a fire element (From the zodiacs)
3. Heightened regeneration to the levels of healing any poison/disease within him and any cut/puncture wounds. Severed limbs and broken bones does not heal from this. ('God' theme)

@KillBox

I'd say a two million would work, because even though he's murdered before and has a strong devil fruit, he hasn't caused too much problems for the world government or shown them how much of a physical threat he is.

Oh no! Don't worry about the awakened state yet. There's plenty of time to work out the kinks on that. What I'm talking about is what the Ares full form is like when he transforms all the way like how Marco turned into a full bird or Lucci turned into a full panther. What exactly does Ares do that makes it mythical. Then, once that's figured out you can start working on his awakened state since it takes the regular abilities and increases them.

[Infinite Cosmos]

@jynmi88

Two million it is.

Well. I want him to look like the image I posted with his 'God Mode'. So, I guess he isn't fully the animal like Marco. He'd be closer to Lucci with his Leopard-Human hybrid. Like, long, scraggly beard, Ram horns, red fiery eyes and all that.

In terms of the powers, we'll work on those as he approaches awakening. Those are just some thoughts.

[jynmi88]

@KillBox

@jynmi88

Two million it is.

Well. I want him to look like the image I posted with his 'God Mode'. So, I guess he isn't fully the animal like Marco. He'd be closer to Lucci with his Leopard-Human hybrid. Like, long, scraggly beard, Ram horns, red fiery eyes and all that.

In terms of the powers, we'll work on those as he approaches awakening. Those are just some thoughts.

@KillBox

Okay, I think I see where I"m getting mixed up. All Zoans have at least three forms. The first is their regular human forms, which is self explanatory. The second is the form of whatever creature they received from the devil fruit they ate. The final form is called hybrid, and its what happens when the user only transforms halfway from their base form into whatever it is they ate. This is the state most Zoan type users use the most frequent.
What are the three forms of your character's zoan?
What is the full form of your fruit?
I think it would be possible for him to only have two, but it would fall under a paramecia instead of a zoan type DF