Popora

Popora is a creature created by Sealed using the orb to serve as the protector of the island in One Piece: Unlimited Adventure. Initially antagonistic, he becomes an ally to the Straw Hat Pirates in defeating the Evil Guardian.

Appearance
Popora is a small creature, about the size of Chopper in Brain Point form, with features similar to a rabbit and a wolf. He has bluish-gray fur and ears that resemble wings in appearance, with white feathers extending from the gray stalks. At one point, he shows that he can use these appendages to fly, or at least hover. He has a tuft of white fur on his head and a canine muzzle, and his eyes are a very dark blue. He has a white underbelly, thin arms with white paws, short canine legs, and a thin tail like that of a mouse.

He wears golden cufflinks with yellow borders, and the central sections are imbued with ancient characters. He wears a jacket and a bell around his neck with similar designs, though the central section of the bell is orange rather than golden.

Personality
When the Straw Hat Pirates meet him, Popora was guarded and aggressive, focused wholly on stopping and driving away any intruders. He often threw himself at opponents, even if they were stronger them him. In reality, he did so to protect the island and to stop the Evil Guardian from being released.

After Sealed first created him, Popora was a kind, innocent creature who revered his master and shared his dream of making the island a paradise. He was gentle and childlike, and once Sealed sacrificed himself to imprison the Evil Guardian, Popora was consumed with loneliness and anguish. These feelings turned to anger, and he developed a hardened personality while trying to defend against invading pirates.

Popora stubbornly fought to keep the Evil Guardian locked away, but after softening his stance and accepting help from the Straw Hat Pirates, he became calmer and more playful. He even frolicked around the camp with Luffy and Usopp. He maintained his determination to protect the island, but it was now directed toward releasing and defeating the Evil Guardian. In their final confrontation, Popora attacked the Evil Guardian, acting out of bravery instead of fear. He was finally at peace when he was given friend in Sealed's passing.

Sealed
Sealed created Popora with love using the orb. He served as the creature's father figure and gave him his name. Popora admired and looked up to Sealed. The old man shared his dream with Popora of making their island a paradise, and he protected his creation from the island's other residents, saying that Popora was not created for the purpose of being a weapon. After the Evil Guardian wiped out the rest of the islanders, Sealed vowed to imprisoned the hatred-filled monster. He apologized for failing to make the island a paradise and felt guilty for putting the duty of protecting the island on Popora's shoulders. Sealed hoped that one day, someone would come along who could free Popora from his burden. The creature was deeply affected by his creator's passing.

The last of Sealed's essence, from within the orb, guided Luffy and his friends to the island in hopes of helping Popora and rescuing the creature from his century of anguish. Popora was overjoyed to see his creator one last time after the orb broke but was sad that he could not stay. Sealed used his final act to give Popora the greatest gift he could—friends—so that he would never be along again.

Island's Residents
The island's residents did not understand why Sealed created Popora and wanted to use the creature to protect the island. They looked down on Popora as weak and incapable, demanding that Sealed turn him into a weapon for the creature to be worth anything. Despite their hatred toward Popora, after they were killed, Popora and Sealed visited their grave.

Evil Guardian
The Evil Guardian cost Popora everything dear to him, and recognizing the fearsome power of the monster, Popora vowed to keep him locked away by warding off any visitors to the island. Popora did this out of fear, but after meeting and putting his trust in the Straw Hat Pirates, Popora redirected his energy to anger at the Evil Guardian. Despite knowing his weakness, Popora attacked at the monster when they finally met, and while he was no match, Popora proudly worked with the pirate crew to defeat the Evil Guardian once and for all.

Straw Hat Pirates
When the Straw Hat Pirates first arrived at the island, Popora treated them like all other visitors, lashing out at them in hopes that they would leave. Luffy was stubborn and became annoyed with Popora, questioning why the creature put himself through so much pain just to be alone. After enough interactions, Luffy recognized Popora's behavior as self-fulfilling isolation and offered to help him. Popora realized that Luffy and his friends were a lot like him and genuinely wanted to help, and he accepted their help. He opened himself up to them after spending some time together, and they inspired new confidence in the creature to face his mortal enemy. When the crew left, Popora was deeply appreciative of their help.

Despite the creature's weakness, Zoro respected Popora's strong will. Nami was equally annoyed as Luffy at Popora's self-harm, as she acted the same way under Arlong. Usopp recognized the creature's bravery, and Sanji related to Popora's relationship to Sealed through his past with Zeff. Chopper felt the same about his relationship with Hiriluk, and while he could not understand Popora's language, he empathized with the creature's struggle. Robin understood Popora's pain and years of isolation better than anyone else, and she affirmed to the creature that her crew would genuinely do everything in their power to help him. Franky often cried after witnessing Popora's tragic memories, and he admired the creature's strength.

Abilities and Powers
Popora was not created with the purpose of fighting or protecting the island. He lacks the strength to do so adequately, as seen when he was hurt by invading pirates. His attempts to drive away the Straw Hat Pirates were unsuccessful, and his attacks were too weak to harm the crew. He primarily fights with hammer swings and headbutts, the latter of which had enough force to knock a Sword Soldier into a cave wall. However, he was overwhelmed and captured by the same Sword Soldier prior.

Popora's strength lies in his perseverance and resolve. He endured over 1,000 years of protecting the island by himself, and while his physical abilities did not improve, he developed a fighting spirit and learned to attack stronger opponents in surprise from behind.

Memory Projection
Popora has the ability to read others’ memories and project those memories for others to see. As Popora’s speech is unintelligible, even to Chopper, he conveys more complex thoughts and answers to questions with this ability, using either his own memories or others’. It appears that those around him can also tap into this power to show him their own memories. He seems to have inherited this power from Sealed, as everything on the island from the common enemies to the seals to even the attacks of the Evil Guardian took their form and power from the Straw Hats’ memories.

Creation
After the Straw Hats defeated the Evil Guardian for good, the spirit of Sealed bestowed all of his powers on Popora before departing to the afterlife; among them was the ability to reshape the land as he saw fit.

Weapons
Popora wields a decorated hammer, similar in design to a croquet mallet. This hammer consists of a base with two blue jewels separated by a thin yellow band, a long orange rod for the center section, and a golden, double-sided head of the same design of his clothes and bell. The hammer originally belonged to Sealed, but Popora began using it after his creator's passing.

Techniques

 * Hammer Strike (叩きつけハンマー): Popora quickly slams his hammer down on his opponents.
 * Giant Hammer Slalom (ハンマー大回転): Popora spins around six times while holding out his hammer. Popora can hit an opponent consecutively but falls over onto his back from getting dizzy.
 * Charge! Popora Cheering Squad (突撃！ポポラ応援隊): Popora summons his companions to fly at an opponent, hitting them multiple times in the air.

Past
Sealed created Popora out of clay and brought him to life with the orb. He also gave the creature his name. Later, the island's other residents confronted Sealed about wanting protection from invaders and demanded that he turn Popora into something that can fight. When he refused, they stole the orb and brought life to the Evil Guardian. Sealed ordered Popora to flee to the hills of the island, promising that the next time they meet, the island will be a paradise. Popora returned to Sealed's side as the monster wreaked havoc on the island, and together, they visited a grave for those killed in the catastrophe. Sealed decided to seal the Evil Guardian away and apologized to Popora for failing to make the island a paradise.

Popora stood at Sealed's side while he attempted to seal the Evil Guardian, but the old man was unable to do so without sacrificing himself. Popora cried out in heartbreak as he was left alone with only the orb and a handful of his creator's possessions.

Popora took over the role of protecting the island, and he fought against pirates who tried invading it. He created a grave for Sealed and visited it often, crying out in pain for his loss.

Beginning of the Adventure
When Luffy crashed down into the island, Popora snuck up behind Luffy and was almost seen by the pirate when he ran behind some nearby bushes. Luffy explored the area and noticed the orb begin to glow before a path to one of the other regions. With Luffy distracted by the new discovery, Popora rushed down from a hill above and bashed Luffy's head with hammer. Popora then ran off before Luffy could fight back.

Chapter 1
When Luffy and some of his crew come upon the first seal in the Seaside Zone, Popora jumps in their way and growls at them. After the orb showed them memories of Popora with Sealed and Luffy in Loguetown, the seal produced an apparition of Smoker. Popora retreated while the crew fought and defeated the apparition.

Popora reappeared after Luffy reunited with the rest of the crew and approached the second seal. Popora stood on a Sea King skeleton path and called out to them, getting Zoro's attention. The orb showed them memories of Popora challenging the Evil Guardian and Zoro's declaration to Dracule Mihawk, and the seal produced an apparition of the swordsman. The crew defeated him, and, having fails to slow Luffy and his friends down, Popora ran off to protect the remaining seals.

Chapter 2
After the crew entered the Jungle Zone, Popora ran out of some bushes, past Luffy, and headbutted Chopper. The orb showed them memories of Popora and Sealed, and Chopper and Hiriluk. Chopper fell back, and Popora ran off. When the crew arrived the region's first seal, Popora was already there to guard it. Chopper noted that he could not understand Popora's language, and Sanji threatened Popora to make him into dinner. The orb showed them memories Popora and Sealed confronting the Evil Guardian together, and of Krieg telling Luffy that power is about killing others. Popora retreated once again as the crew fought an apparition of Krieg produced by the seal.

The crew came upon the region's second seal, and Popora ran up behind them and growled. He jumped and swung his hammer at Luffy, who dodged, and the orb showed them memories of Sealed's orb being stolen by the island's residents and of Kaku confronting the Straw Hat Pirates about Pluton's blueprints. Once again, Popora retreated while the crew fought an apparition of the CP9 agent.

Chapter 3
The Straw Hat Pirates entered the Ruins Zone, and Popora jumped down from a bridge above the to attack. Zoro blocked him with his sword, and the orb showed them memories of Popora and Sealed and of Zoro's promise to Kuina. Zoro deflected Popora and knocked him back, and Popora ran off.

At the area's first seal, Nami approached it, but Popora charged at her. Sanji jumped between them, and upon Franky lamenting the creature's pursuits, the orb showed them memories Popora fighting off invading pirates and of Franky trying to stop the Puffing Tom. The seal produced an apparition of Spandam, and after they defeated him, Popora ran off before Franky could talk to him.

At the area's second seal, the crew learned about the history of the island, and Popora appeared again, headbutting Usopp and knocking him over. The orb showed them memories of the island's civilization being terrorized by the Evil Guardian and of Enel wreaking havoc on Skypiea. After the crew defeated an apparition of Enel, Robin released that Popora had been protecting the island for about a thousand years.

Suddenly, a monster appeared out of a black vortex and charged Usopp, but Popora jumped in the way to attack it. He swung at the monster again, but the Sword Soldier countered with a sword slash and grabbed Popora by his head, pulling him back into the vortex below them. The crew decided to save Popora.

Chapter 4
An unconscious Popora was taken to the first seal of the Cave Zone by the Sword Soldier, and when the crew arrived, Franky attacked the monster. It dodged his Strong Hammer, but Popora jumped from the ground and headbutted it into a wall, causing rubble to fall and crush it.

Chopper tried to inspect Popora's wounds, but the creature jumped up from the ground and walked toward the seal. Nami became frustrated and criticized Popora for taking on all of the responsibility to protect the island by himself. The orb then showed everyone memories of Popora protecting the island from pirates and visiting seals grave, and of Nami asking Luffy to save her from Arlong and the fishman telling her that he would make her his mapmaker forever. After the crew defeated an apparition of Arlong, Nami offered for the crew to help Popora, but the creature walked away alone.

The Straw Hat Pirates continued to the next seal, and as Luffy stood before it, Popora came up behind him. Popora jumped to attack him, but Luffy knocked the creature away. Popora continued trying to fight him, but Luffy kept deflecting him before grabbing him by his collar. Luffy confronted Popora about why he was so set on protected nothing, and the captain told Popora his dream before headbutting him. The orb showed the group a memory of Luffy fighting Crocodile underneath the Arabasta royal palace. After the crew defeated an apparition of Crocodile, Luffy looked over to see Popora lying on the ground, and Robin tried to appeal to the creature to let them help him. Luffy demanded an answer, and the orb showed them a memory of Robin's declaration to want to live. Popora finally gave in and chose to accept their help. Luffy ordered his crew to defeat the Evil Guardian, and the crew, now accompanied by Popora, left the Cave Zone to return to camp.

Chapter 5
After the group entered the Mountain Zone, Chopper asked Popora if he had a name, and the orb showed them his memory of being created from clay and brought to life by Sealed, as well as being named. Chopper commented on the old man being Popora's master, and the orb showed another memory of the island's residents trying to convince Sealed to bring a statue of the island's deity to life. Popora cried out in pain for his fallen master, and Sanji bent down to relate to him, putting his hand on the creature's head. The orb showed a memory of Sanji leaving the Baratie and thanking Zeff for caring for him.

Finding the first seal, Robin asked if it was okay to break the seal, and Popora and Franky affirmed. The orb showed them memories of the island's residents stealing Sealed's orb to bring the island's deity to life, Sealed warning Popora to hide from danger, and Ace promising to meet up with Luffy after leaving Arabasta. After defeating an apparition of Ace, they continued to search for the next seal.

They came upon an area with dense ice, and after Luffy activated the orb, they found a now freed group of Majin Soldiers. They found the second seal and released it, the orb showed them memories of the Evil Guardian wreaking havoc on the island after being brought to life, Sealed swearing to seal the evil monster away, and Shanks giving Luffy his straw hat. After defeating an apparition of Shanks, the group returned to camp.

Chapter 6
The group entered the Dimension Zone, they were confused by the warped space, and Popora became worried. Usopp encouraged Popora to declare if he did not want to follow his master's orders, and the orb showed them memories of Usopp ordering his crew to follow their dreams.

Deeper in the zone, the group came upon the first seal and activated it. The orb showed them memories of the Evil Guardian wreaking havoc on the island and Lucci telling the crew in Iceberg's room that the affairs with Robin did not concern them. They defeated an apparition of Lucci and proceeded to the second seal.

As they stood before it, Luffy asked if everyone was ready. The orb showed them a memory of Aokiji telling the crew about Robin's past, and the seal produced an apparition of the Marine admiral. The crew fought and defeated him, breaking the last seal on the Abyss Zone, and the orb absorbed the seal's energy. Popora and the crew were overcome with an eerie feeling that the Evil Guardian was now freed, and they returned to their camp to prepare for the final battle.

Chapter 7
When the Straw Hat Piraetes and Popora came upon the Abyss Zone to fight their final battle, the orb showed them a memory of Sealed sealing away the Evil Guardian and leaving Popora behind. They walked to the central platform, and above them, the Guardian broke free from his chains and dropped down below to face them. The monster shouted, and Popora jumped to attack him, hitting him on the head with his hammer. Unfazed, the Evil Guardian knocked him away, but Luffy caught Popora. The crew promised to vanquish the evil force after Popora spent so long protecting his island.

The group defeated the Evil Guardian, and after it transformed into the Evil Master Beast, they defeated it again. The Evil Master Beast collapsed in on itself before shattering. The orb showed a memory of Sealed hoping that someone would someday free Popora. The crew stood on a now lightless platform and Popora cried out in victory. The cave began to collapse, and they all escaped to the Cave Zone. The group ran through the area, which was also collapsing, but when they were unable to leave safely, Luffy used Gomu Gomu no Gigant Pistol to break through the Cave Zone's ceiling and freely escape to the Plain Zone above.

They all got to safety, and when Nami asked Luffy if she could now have to orb to sell, it shattered in front of them. From it rose the ghost of Sealed, who only Luffy and Popora could see. The island's former protector thanked Luffy, and the crew left to sail off from the island. Before Sealed ascended to the afterlife, he left Popora with other creatures just like him to keep him company. The island completely transformed and became a paradise for him and his new friends.

Majors Battles

 * Popora and Sealed vs. Evil Guardian
 * Popora vs. invading pirates
 * Popora vs. Monkey D. Luffy
 * Popora vs. Roronoa Zoro
 * Popora vs. Sword Soldier
 * Popora and the Straw Hat Pirates vs. Evil Guardian

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