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Kuro Kabuto

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Kuro Kabuto is a smaller, black version of the original Kabuto.

Usage[]

It was developed by Usopp during the two-year timeskip. It is first clearly seen and named when Usopp fights against the guards of Ryugu Palace.[2] Besides being more easily portable compared to the previous Kabuto (just slightly larger than his old slingshot, the Ginga Pachinko, in its default state), it retains the same design and functions, at least in its standard form. He uses it primarily in conjunction with his Pop Greens and other new attacks, but is also capable of using attacks from his old arsenal.[3] He can also use the larger form of Kuro Kabuto as a close-range weapon to strike opponents.[4]

Forms[]

Grow Up Kuro Kabuto Bakun So

Grow Up Kuro Kabuto: Bakun So.

The Kuro Kabuto can turn into a stronger form called Grow Up Kuro Kabuto (成長（グローアップ） 黒カブト, Gurōappu Kuro Kabuto?)[5] upon contact with water due to a Bakun So (バクン草, Bakun Sō?, literally meaning "Chomping Grass") living inside it. In this form, the slingshot extends and the actual sling, while getting bigger, also takes on the appearance of the aforementioned carnivorous plant life form, allowing it to consume large amounts of rubble around it. In the process, it grows to a large size and can use the rubble as ammunition to attack its opponents.[6]

Attacks[]

  • Grow Up (成長（グローアップ）, Gurōappu?): After feeding Kuro Kabuto some water by connecting a pole filled with water to the base of the handle, Usopp gives it the command "Grow Up" to transform it into its "Grow Up" Kuro Kabuto form. This was first used against some attackers on Punk Hazard.[5] In the VIZ translation, it is referred to as Grown Up.
    • Totsugeki Ryuseigun (突撃流星群, Totsugeki Ryūseigun?, literally meaning "Charging Meteoric Swarm"): Used in Bakun So form, the slingshot begins to feed on nearby debris before Usopp fires it at his target, pummeling them with a barrage of rocks and rubble. It was first used to defeat Buffalo and capture Caesar Clown by including some seastone handcuffs in the attack.[6] In the VIZ translation and Funimation dub, this is called Meteor Swarm Assault. In the Funimation subs, this is called Charging Shooting Star.
Bagworm

Bagworm Star.

  • Super Grow Up (大成長（スーパーグローアップ）, Sūpā Gurōappu?): A larger version of "Grow Up", that causes Usopp's Kuro Kabuto to become Great Kuro Kabuto (グレート黒カブト, Gurēto Kuro Kabuto?). It was first seen when Usopp sniped Sugar from the old Royal Plateau.[7]
    • Bagworm (蓑虫星（バグワーム）, Baguwāmu?, literally meaning "Bagworm Star"): An extremely long ranged technique designed to incapacitate an opponent. Usopp wraps a payload in a bullet comprised of three Kayaku Boshi, the explosions of which are used as boosters to gain height, shoot the bullet in different directions, or make adjustments to compensate for outside influences such as the wind. With the final booster shooting the bullet directly at the opponent, it opens up, delivering the intended payload. When it was first used, the payload was a recreation of Usopp's horrifying Hissatsu Ganmen Bikkuri Bako face created by Kanjuro's power, used to shock and knock out Sugar.[7]

Pop Green[]

Further information: Pop Green

After two years of training with Heracles, Usopp has gained mastery of a new type of powerful weapon: the Pop Green. They are seeds of hostile plants that can grow at incredible speed. According to Heracles, these seeds have various uses, especially in combat.[8] Usopp uses these seeds as ammunition for his new slingshot. However, not all these Pop Greens are used for battle purposes, and some can be used for utility functions.

Usopp has a garden on the Thousand Sunny where he grows new Pop Greens, so they never run out.[9]

The following is a list of techniques that utilize Pop Greens. So far, they have all been called Midori Boshi (緑星, Midori Boshi?, literally "Green Star"), Green Star in the Funimation adaptations, followed by a specific name.

Midori Boshi Devil

Devil ensnaring several Marine soldiers.

  • Midori Boshi: Devil (緑星・デビル, Midori Boshi: Debiru?, literally meaning "Green Star: Devil"): Shooting a Pop Green, Usopp creates a large Venus Flytrap which attacks his enemies. In addition to being able to eat enemies with its large mouth, it can ensnare those nearby with its vines. This was first seen used against Demaro Black, Turco, Chocolat and Mounblutain for harassing the real Nami.[1] It was shown in his clash with Ulti that Devil's saliva is acidic, managing to corrode the floor of the floor they were on and leaving Ulti in serious discomfort before Page One cuts him off. In the VIZ translation and Funimation adaptations, this is called Green Star: Devil.
  • Midori Boshi: Sargasso (緑星・サルガッソ, Midori Boshi: Sarugasso?, literally meaning "Green Star: Sargasso"): Usopp fires a Pop Green at his target that then explodes into an array of resilient seaweed, strong enough to delay an avalanche of rock and earth. This was first used in order to protect the Thousand Sunny from an undersea avalanche.[10] The name references the Sargasso Sea, a region of the North Atlantic Ocean known for its large amount of seaweed. In the VIZ translation and Funimation adaptations, this is called Green Star: Sargasso.
Rafflesia

Midori Boshi: Rafflesia

  • Midori Boshi: Rafflesia (緑星・ラフレシア, Midori Boshi: Rafureshia?, literally meaning "Green Star: Rafflesia"): Usopp fires a Pop Green that reveals a large Rafflesia flower. The flower then excretes a foul-smelling odor, disabling the enemy's senses with its stench. This was first used against Hody Jones and his men.[11] In the Funimation adaptations, this is called Green Star: Rafflesia. In One Piece: Pirate Warriors 3 it appears as Usopp's unique action, however in the game the flower poisons nearby enemies and produces a massive explosion if hit by any of Usopp's fire-based attacks such as Flaming Star or Fire Bird Star (basically serving the same function as his pre-timeskip unique actions, Special Oil Star and Breath Dial, as they also explode when hit with Usopp's fire-based attacks).
Bamboo javelin

Usopp using Take Jave-rin against the New Fishman Pirates.

  • Midori Boshi: Take Jave-rin (緑星・竹ジャベ林, Midori Boshi: Take Jaberin?, literally meaning "Green Star: Bamboo Jave-Grove"): Usopp shoots a Pop Green at the ground, causing stalks of bamboo to shoot up from the ground, stabbing and impaling anyone it crosses paths with. The name is portmanteau of "javelin" and "rin" (林, grove?). It was first used against some of the New Fish-Man Pirates.[12] The main disadvantage of this attack is that larger and stronger enemies can easily dent the bamboos, as Page One did. This is called Green Star: Bamboo Javelin in the VIZ translation and Funimation subs.
Skull Exploding Grass

Skull Exploding Grass blowing Daruma out of the ground.

  • Midori Boshi: Dokuro Bakuhatsu So (緑星・ドクロ爆発草, Midori Boshi: Dokuro Bakuhatsu Sō?, literally meaning "Green Star: Skull Exploding Grass"): Usopp shoots a Pop Green that explodes upon impact. It releases a large red explosion in the shape of a skull. It was first used to get Daruma out of the ground by blowing him out of the tunnel system he dug.[13] In the VIZ translation and Funimation adaptations, this has been called both Green Star: Skull Bombgrass and Green Star: Skull-Blast Grass.
Humandrake

Humandrake used against Daruma.

  • Midori Boshi: Humandrake (緑星・ヒューマンドレーク, Midori Boshi: Hyūmandorēku?, literally meaning "Green Star: Humandrake"): Usopp shoots a Pop Green on the ground that only triggers to attack opponents once they step on it, at which point humanoid plants leap toward the opponent and entangle them with their limb-like roots, knocking the enemy off balance. It is first used against Daruma to lure him in the "Trampolia".[14] The name is portmanteau of "human" and "mandrake". This is called Green Star: Humandrakes in the VIZ translation.
  • Midori Boshi: Trampolia (緑星・トランポリア, Midori Boshi: Toranporia?, literally meaning "Green Star: Trampolia"): Usopp shoots a Pop Green on the ground that launches anyone who gets close to it up into the air. It is shaped like a big flower with a bubble at the center. It was first used in conjunction with "Humandrake" against Daruma.[14] In the VIZ translation and Funimation adaptations, this is called Green Star: Trampolia.
Impact Wolf

Usopp uses Midori Boshi: Impact Wolf to finish off Daruma.

  • Midori Boshi: Impact Wolf (緑星・衝撃狼草（インパクトウルフ）, Midori Boshi: Inpakuto Urufu?, literally meaning "Green Star: Impact Wolf Grass"): Usopp shoots a Pop Green into the air which then sprouts into grass that takes the shape of a big wolf. The bulb that it sprouted from, which now serves as the wolf's nose, then releases a stunningly powerful shockwave that is three meters in diameter, which sends away anyone who comes close as the wolf flies towards them. The shockwave proved strong enough to knock out Daruma, a Fish-Men shark who was under the effects of steroids. It is first used in coordination with "Humandrake" and "Trampolia" for an accurate hit against Daruma.[14]
  • Midori Boshi: Boaty Banana (緑星・ボーティーバナナ, Midori Boshi: Bōtī Banana?, literally meaning "Green Star: Boaty Banana"): Usopp shoots a Pop Green onto the water that turns into a banana-shaped boat. The boat is shown to be quite durable, withstanding the boiling water of a lake found on Punk Hazard.[15] The name is possibly a pun on "Banana boat". In the VIZ translation and Funimation dub, this is called Green Star: Boaty Banana.
  • Midori Boshi: Uchiwa So (緑星・団扇草, Midori Boshi: Uchiwa Sō?, literally meaning "Green Star: Fan Grass"): Usopp shoots a Pop Green which sprouts tall grass with fan-shaped ends. It was first seen in Punk Hazard Island to use as oars in conjunction with the "Boaty Banana" to cross the lake.[15] An "uchiwa" is a non-bending hand-held fan primarily used for cooling oneself in hot weather. This is called Green Star: Fan-Grass in the VIZ translation.
Platanus Shuriken

Platanus Shuriken.

  • Midori Boshi: Platanus Shuriken (緑星・プラタナス手裏剣, Midori Boshi: Puratanasu Shuriken?, literally meaning "Green Star: Platanus Shuriken"): Usopp fires a Pop Green that sprouts into several star-shaped plants that cut the opponent. The plants act as Shurikens and fly towards the enemy. A disadvantage of this attack is that enemies with quick reflexes can easily parry the shots. This was first used against Trebol.[16] Platanus is a genus of trees that have jagged star-shaped leaves.
  • Midori Boshi: Nemuri So (緑星・眠り草, Midori Boshi: Nemuri Sō?, literally meaning "Green Star: Sleeping Grass"): Usopp fires a Pop Green that sprouts a flower, which then releases a sleeping gas, putting those nearby to sleep. First used against some Beasts Pirates guards at Onigashima.[17] In the VIZ translation and Funimation adaptations, this is called Green Star: Sleep-Grass.
  • Midori Boshi: Hanabibana (緑星・花火花, Midori Boshi: Hanabibana?, literally meaning "Green Star: Fireworks Flowers): Usopp fires a Pop Green that sprouts several flowers on the target which then detonate to produce searing hot, bright explosions resembling fireworks. It was first used against Page One when he took ahold of Komachiyo and was strong enough to throw him off.[18] In the VIZ translation and Funimation adaptations, this is called Green Star: Firework Flowers.
  • Midori Boshi: Baku Bokkuri (緑星・爆ボックリ, Midori Boshi: Baku Bokkuri?, literally meaning "Exploding Pinecones"): Usopp fires a Pop Green that sprouts into several pinecones that act similar to grenades, exploding after a set amount of time. It was first used against Page One with the intent of finishing him off, but the Tobiroppo was tough enough to resist the explosion.[19] In the VIZ translation and Funimation adaptations, this is called Green Star: Exploding Pine Cones.
Sprinkler

Usopp using Sprinkler to try putting out the fire on Onigashima.

  • Midori Boshi: Sprinkler (緑星・スプリンクラー, Midori Boshi: Supurinkurā?): Usopp fires a Pop Green that sprouts a flower which spins and sprays water in every direction. It was first used to combat the fire raging in Onigashima; however, it could not generate enough water and was quickly consumed by the blaze.[20]
  • Hissatsu Midori Boshi: Dokuro Bakuhatsu So (必殺緑星・ドクロ爆発草, Hissatsu Midori Boshi: Dokuro Bakuhatsu Sō?, literally meaning "Sure-Kill Green Star: Skull Exploding Grass"): A stronger variant of Midori Boshi: Dokuro Bakuhatsu So. It was first used against the Seraphim S-Shark inside of Vegapunk's lab in Egghead. In the anime, this was first used during the milestone Episode 1000, with the only difference being clouds forming the number 1000 above the skull. Usopp himself states, "It's an exclusive version for this occasion."

Anime Only Techniques[]

  • Midori Boshi: Sea Devil: A variant of Midori Boshi: Devil that floats on the sea and is capable of swallowing the opponent along with boats. This was used against the Silver Pirate Alliance, who attacked using Battle Boats.[21]
  • Yabusame Devil (ヤブサメデビル, Yabusame Debiru?, literally meaning "Shark-Arrow Devil"): Similar to Midori Boshi: Devil, except the Pop Greens are fired off more rapidly, and the plants have a sleeker appearance compared to the normal Devil. Usopp used this move against the Long Long Pirates.[22] In the Funimation dub, this is called Shark-Arrow Devils.
Cushion Kazue

Cushion Kazue.

  • Midori Boshi: Cushion Kazue (Midori Boshi: Cushion Kazue?, literally meaning "Green Star: Cushion Vine"): Usopp fires a Pop Green that sprouts into a net of vines that can cushion the impact of things that crash into it. It was used to save Chopper and the Minks when the boat they were treating Zunesha on was about to crash into the elephant's leg due to a sudden squall. [23] In the Funimation adaptations, this is called Green Star: Cushion Vine.
  • Midori Boshi: Hebi Hanabi (Midori Boshi: Hebi Hanabi?, literally meaning "Green Star: Snake Fireworks"): Usopp plants several Pop Greens on a target which stay as seeds until receiving a powerful impact. The seeds will then quickly grow into several thick, powerful green vines which wrap around a target with enough strength to cleanly snap off Armament Haki enhanced machinery. It was used against Douglas Bullet to destroy his transformed ship after being activated by Luffy.[24] In the Funimation dub, this is called Green Star: Snake Fireworks.

Other Ammunition[]

  • Bakusui Boshi (爆睡星, Bakusui Boshi?, literally meaning "Burst Sleep Star"): Usopp shoots a pellet which releases a powerful sleeping gas. It was first used to sedate the berserk children on Punk Hazard.[25] In the VIZ translation and Funimation adaptations it is called Sleep Star.
  • Fire Bird Star (火の鳥星（ファイアバードスター）, Faia Bādo Sutā?): Usopp can still use his Fire Bird Star with his Kuro Kabuto. The color of the fire bird seems to be changed. Despite not being dressed as Sogeking, Usopp said the name of the attack in English when using Kuro Kabuto to perform it. After the timeskip this was first seen being used against Caesar Clown in a failed attempt to ignite his gases.[3]
  • Seastone Handcuffs: Used against opponents with Devil Fruit abilities, the handcuffs both neutralize the opponent's power as well as strangle them with the chain. Usopp found these handcuffs after searching Caesar's lab on Punk Hazard. It was first used against Caesar when he tried to run away from them.[6]
  • Kibidan Boshi (きびだん星, Kibidan Boshi?): Used against Gifters, Usopp targets their mouths and fires Tama's kibi dangos, which tame both animals and people who have eaten successful SMILEs, making them subservient to Tama.[26] This is called Millet Dumpling Star in the VIZ translation and Dumpling Star in the Funimation dub.

Non-Canon[]

  • Hissatsu Yukidama Hoshi (必殺 雪玉星, Hissatsu Yukidama Hoshi?, literally meaning "Sure-Kill Snowball Star"): Usopp launches rock-filled snowballs at his target. This attack was used in One Piece Party.[27]
  • Tokudai Kemuri Boshi (特大煙星, Tokudai Kemuri Boshi?, literally meaning "Extra-Large Smoke Star"): An upgraded version of Kemuri Boshi, Usopp fires a large smoke bomb to confuse his enemies. When used as a surprise attack, it was even capable of momentarily distracting Sakazuki. This attack was used in One Piece Party.[28]
  • Atlas Suisei (アトラス彗星, Atlas Suisei?, literally meaning "Atlas Comet"): Usopp can still use the Atlas Suisei with his Kuro Kabuto. He shoots four high speed Kayaku Boshi with smoke tails which converge together and hit a target. This attack was used in the anime against Orochi's forces.[29]

Trivia[]

SBS102 Black & Gummer

Kuro Kabuto and Usopp's bag as "Black & Gummer"

  • In response to a reader request, Oda drew anthropomorphic versions of the Kuro Kabuto and Usopp's clasped bag. In the illustration, Kuro Kabuto appears as "Black", a man dressed like a superhero with a suit, a cape and a mask. His hair is shaped like the horn of a rhinoceros beetle (kabutomushi).[30]

References[]

  1. ↑ 1.0 1.1 One Piece Manga and Anime — Vol. 61 Chapter 598 and Episode 517, Usopp attacks the Impostor Straw Hat Pirates.
  2. ↑ One Piece Manga and Anime — Vol. 62 Chapter 613 and Episode 532, Usopp using the Kuro Kabuto against the guards of Ryugu Kingdom.
  3. ↑ 3.0 3.1 One Piece Manga and Anime — Vol. 68 Chapter 674 and Episode 600, Usopp uses Kuro Kabuto to perform his Fire Bird Star technique against Caesar.
  4. ↑ One Piece Manga — Vol. 100 Chapter 1011 (p. 12), Usopp hits Page One with the Kuro Kabuto to try to dislodge him from Komachiyo.
  5. ↑ 5.0 5.1 One Piece Manga — Vol. 70 Chapter 692, Grow Up Kuro Kabuto is shown for the first time.
  6. ↑ 6.0 6.1 6.2 One Piece Manga and Anime — Vol. 70 Chapter 695 and Episode 621, Usopp uses Grow Up Kuro Kabuto against Baby 5, Buffalo, and Caesar.
  7. ↑ 7.0 7.1 One Piece Manga and Anime — Vol. 76 Chapter 758 (p. 11-14) and Episode 697.
  8. ↑ One Piece Manga and Anime — Vol. 61 Chapter 596 (p. 19) and Episode 515.
  9. ↑ SBS One Piece Manga — Vol. 68 (p. 46).
  10. ↑ One Piece Manga and Anime — Vol. 62 Chapter 607 and Episode 526, Usopp uses Sargasso to hold back an avalanche.
  11. ↑ One Piece Manga and Anime — Vol. 63 Chapter 617 and Episode 536, Usopp uses Rafflesia against Hody Jones and his men.
  12. ↑ One Piece Manga and Anime — Vol. 64 Chapter 636 and Episode 557, Usopp uses Take Jave-rin against some of the New Fishman Pirates.
  13. ↑ One Piece Manga and Anime — Vol. 65 Chapter 640 and Episode 561, Usopp uses Dokuro Bakuhatsu So against Daruma.
  14. ↑ 14.0 14.1 14.2 One Piece Manga and Anime — Vol. 65 Chapter 646 and Episode 566, Usopp uses Humandrake, Trampolia and Impact Wolf to finish off Daruma.
  15. ↑ 15.0 15.1 One Piece Manga and Anime — Vol. 67 Chapter 659 (p. 6-7) and Episode 583, Usopp uses Boaty Banana and Uchiwa So to cross a lake in Punk Hazard.
  16. ↑ One Piece Manga and Anime — Vol. 74 Chapter 741 (p. 13) and Episode 674.
  17. ↑ One Piece Manga and Anime — Vol. 97 Chapter 978 (p. 6) and Episode 983.
  18. ↑ One Piece Manga and Anime — Vol. 100 Chapter 1011 (p. 13-14) and Episode 1031.
  19. ↑ One Piece Manga and Anime — Vol. 100 Chapter 1011 (p. 14-15) and Episode 1031.
  20. ↑ One Piece Manga and Anime — Vol. 103 Chapter 1046 (p. 10) and Episode 1073.
  21. ↑ One Piece Anime — Episode 747.
  22. ↑ One Piece Movie — One Piece Film: Gold.
  23. ↑ One Piece Anime — Episode 775.
  24. ↑ One Piece Movie — One Piece: Stampede.
  25. ↑ One Piece Manga and Anime — Vol. 67 Chapter 665 (p. 13) and Episode 591, Usopp uses Bakusui Boshi to put the aggressive children to sleep.
  26. ↑ One Piece Manga and Anime — Vol. 99 Chapter 1004 (p. 12) and Episode 1019.
  27. ↑ One Piece Party Manga — Vol. 3 Chapter 11.
  28. ↑ One Piece Party Manga — Vol. 4 Chapter 16.
  29. ↑ One Piece Anime — Episode 942, Usopp using Atlas Comet.
  30. ↑ SBS One Piece Manga — Vol. 102.

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