Pika Pika no Mi

The Pika Pika no Mi is a Logia-type Devil Fruit that allows the user to create, control, and transform into light at will, turning the user into a Light Human (光人間). It enables the user to move at the speed of light and transport themself by means of reflection. It was eaten by Borsalino, also known as Admiral Kizaru.

Etymology

 * Pikapika (ピカピカ/ぴかぴか) is a Japanese onomatopoeia for glimmering or shining light.
 * In the VIZ manga and Funimation adaptations, it is called the Glint-Glint Fruit.

Strengths and Weaknesses


Like with all other users of Logia Devil Fruits, the user of this fruit is able to control, create, and transform into an element. In this case, Borsalino is able to control, create, and transform into the element of light. As such, the user is able to utilize light-based attacks, including shooting laser beams from their hands, fingers, or feet (which are capable of causing massive explosions), summoning light flashes to blind opponents, and undergoing partial transformations that enable physical attacks that connect at light-speed, which can cause devastating damage.

The user, like any Logia, is able to transform into light to let incoming attacks pass right through them. The user is also able to travel at the speed of light, split into and regenerate their body from shining pieces, and reflect themself to any desired location. In addition, any application of light, whether in technology or weapon, is useless against the user's body, as they can simply bypass anything that is comprised of a laser or light system.

Notably, the user's body becomes so lightweight that they become capable of standing over something as small and fast-moving as a cannonball in mid-launch, or float in mid-air for a few instants. That said, they can still accelerate into extreme speeds to transfer massive weight and momentum into physical moves, right before they make contact with the intended target.

Since this fruit is light-based, some of the user's attacks, like lasers, can only travel in straight lines. It is subject to the standard Devil Fruit weaknesses.

Usage


Borsalino has so far been shown using this fruit to travel at the speed of light (to the point of stating that Monkey D. Luffy in his Gear 2 mode was "too slow"), and to also drastically augment his kicks' strength and speed. Even though he travels in light speed when mobile, it should be noted that it takes a few seconds for him to actually go into light speed, as Silvers Rayleigh was able to stop his movement by slashing at him with his sword and Borsalino had to stop to counter him.

Borsalino has been seen using his fruit's powers to launch powerful light-energy beam attacks at high speeds from his legs that can cause tremendous explosions. When shot from the fingers, the beams take on a piercing effect instead. He can blind and stun his opponents by emitting a large but quick burst of light from his fingers, similar to a flash grenade. He can also form a beam sword out of pure light.



Borsalino's Devil Fruit was further researched by Doctor Vegapunk, who technologically recreated his laser blasts in the Pacifista Bartholomew Kuma and his likeness; the succeeding Seraphim units are also outfitted with this weapon. This technology was also used by two other individuals:
 * Franky installed this into his cyborg body while rebuilding himself on Karakuri Island, in which he projects the beam when he places both his hands together.
 * Queen installed this into his mouth, in which he could project the beam while transformed into his full brachiosaurus form.

Techniques



 * Yata no Kagami: Borsalino forms light between his hands, and reflects it off any surface he wishes. He then transforms into the light in order to get to his desired location. It was first seen used to purse the fleeing Scratchmen Apoo. This technique can be stopped by cutting the beam of light before the user can fully disappear. It is named after the Yata no Kagami. This technique is especially useful for creating light out of nowhere, allowing Borsalino to travel or attack even in the darkest places. This is called Sacred Yata Mirror in the VIZ Manga and Funimation adaptations.


 * Amaterasu: Borsalino points his index and middle finger into the air or at his enemies (in the form of a peace sign), and emits a powerful flash of light, blinding his opponent, or any enemies in the vicinity. This was first used against Basil Hawkins, aimed directly at the pirate's eyes. It was not named in the manga and anime but named in One Piece: Pirate Warriors. It is named after Amaterasu, the Shinto goddess of the sun and universe.




 * Ama no Murakumo: Borsalino forms a long, very sharp and durable sword out of light and solidifies it, similar to Admiral Aokiji's Ice Saber technique. It was first used against Silvers Rayleigh. In One Piece Film: Z, Borsalino uses this attack as a shield of sorts to ward off Z's attacks. It is named after the Ama no Murakumo no Tsurugi, which is later known as the Kusanagi no Tsurugi. In the VIZ Manga and the Funimation adaptations, it is called Ama no Murakumo Sword.




 * Yasakani no Magatama: Borsalino crosses his arms in front of him and uses both hands to fire a torrent of deadly light particles, causing extreme damage to whatever they hit. Borsalino can control the spread of the attack, limiting it to a single person or covering an extremely wide area. It also has great piercing properties, penetrating a thick layer of ice and then piercing deep into the water with ease. It was first used against Whitebeard but was blocked by Marco. He used it again with a much wider spread in a failed attempt to strike down the Heart Pirates' submarine, though the bolts managed to pierce a thick layer of Aokiji's ice and travel deep into the ocean. It is named after the Yasakani no Magatama, though the term "yasakani" is also an archaic term for "a large jewel". This is called Yasakani Sacred Jewel in the VIZ Manga and Funimation dub, and Yasakani String of Jewels in the Funimation subs.

Video Game Techniques

 * Ama no Iwato: A video game only special attack, debuted in One Piece: Gigant Battle, and has yet to make an appearance in the actual mainstream series. Borsalino shoots a powerful massive laser beam from his feet in the form of a monkey head. It is named after the Amano-Iwato, the cave of Shintou mythology.
 * Three Sacred Treasures: A special attack that debuted in One Piece: Pirate Warriors 4, which is a combination of his three main attacks. First, Borsalino uses Yasakani no Magatama on the ground below him, launching his enemies in the air. Next, he uses Yata no Kagami into the air to attack them again. Then, he slams his enemies back onto the ground using Ama no Murakumo.

Trivia

 * All of Borsalino's techniques are derived from the Japan's Three Sacred Treasures.
 * Borsalino's fight against Rayleigh could be a reference to a phenomenon of scattering light named "Rayleigh scattering."
 * Considering Admiral Akainu's "Gansho Kenga"/"Inugami Guren" and "Meigo" attacks, Admiral Aokiji's "Ice Block: Pheasant Beak" attack, and Fujitora's "Fierce Tiger" attack, Borsalino and Aramaki are the only shown Admirals that have not yet used an attack that reference their animal epithet, discounting the Gigant Battle video game-only attack "Ama no Iwato" in Borsalino's case.

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