Sebuah senjata api adalah senjata berbentuk tabung yang dirancang untuk meluncurkan proyektil dengan kecepatan tinggi melalui penyalaan bubuk peledak. Mereka terkenal tidak hanya karena kekuatan penghancurnya, tetapi juga karena lebih mudah digunakan, dibawa, dan disembunyikan daripada kebanyakan senjata jarak dekat.
Di dunia One Piece, senjata api adalah senjata yang sangat populer, nomor dua setelah pedang. Pejuang yang berspesialisasi dalam penggunaan senjata api dalam pertempuran umumnya dikenal sebagai Penembak. Orang-orang bersenjata yang sangat terampil cenderung menjadi Penembak Jitu juga.
At the world's current technological level, the typical firearm is a flintlock (フリントロック,Furintorokku?), consisting of a single tube—commonly called the "barrel"—tapering into a wooden handle at one end. This tube is rigged with four external mechanisms:
A flashpan (or firegrate), which holds the powder that launches the projectile
A serpent, which holds a shard of flint that ignites the powder
A frizzen, which keeps the powder in the flashpan from spilling out and provides a steel surface for the flint to spark against
A trigger, which allows a single pull of the finger to move the serpent into igniting position
Most often, flintlocks are loaded with round shot—solid spherical projectiles made of metals such as iron or lead. In normal circumstances, these can easily break flesh and bone, and cause immediate death if launched against a vital organ.[3] Additionally, more advanced models may utilize pointed (also known as "conical") or explosive shot for increased power. Unlike in real-life, flintlocks in One Piece world are much more advanced as they can be shot semi-automatically like modern pistols.
However, these advantages are not absolute, and may be counteracted by any number of defenses, from armor[4] to Devil Fruit abilities[5] to simply well-honed reflexes.[6] In addition, particularly durable, determined, and/or lucky individuals have been known to survive even multiple shots at point-blank range without any of these measures.[7] Finally, like all projectile weapons, flintlocks can only hold a limited number of shots at any given time, and are not easily reloaded.[8]
(It remains unknown whether flintlocks also become ineffective in the rain or otherwise damp conditions, as their real-life counterparts—even when users took measures to keep the flashpan dry—frequently did.)
Despite these drawbacks, flintlocks and firearms in general continue to be widely used by civilians, outlaws, and professional soldiers of every standing, and are heavily associated with power even by combatants who favor other (or no) weapons. Some—particularly Monkey D. Luffy—have been known to name their attacks after various makes and models.
Types[]
The basic technology behind firearms has been used to craft many distinct weapons, of widely varying size, power, and capabilities.
Pistols[]
A pistol (ピストル,Pisutoru?), in the broadest sense, is any firearm designed to be held and operated in one hand. More technical definitions tend to identify them (in contrast to revolvers) with internal ammunition chambers, fully integrated with the firing barrel.
Pistols are the smallest, lightest, and simplest type of firearm, and correspondingly the type most often seen in civilian hands. However, they are far from unknown to seasoned combatants (who often wield specialized models, such as dual-barrels that fire two shots at once).
Named Pistols[]
Yellow Gun (黄色い銃,Kīroi Jū?): A pistol shaped like the number "7", and is designed to fire dice-shaped bullets that explode on impact. Used by Mr. 7.[9]
Gero Gero Gun (ゲロゲロ銃,Gerogero Gan?): A pistol with a muzzle shaped like a frog's head, and fires frog-shaped bullets that explode on impact. Used by Miss Father's Day.[9]
Flash Guns (閃光銃,Furasshu Gan?): Dual-barreled flintlocks with ornate design, and Flash Dials installed within to hide the shots with a flash. Braham uses two of them.[10]
Dr. Hiriluk regularly carried a pistol in his "medical" bag. While he identified it as a tranquilizer gun[16], this may have been a lie, as he drew blood when firing it at Tony Tony Chopper.[17]
World Nobles wield gold-plated single-barreled pistols. Aside from its more grandiose-color, it functions no different than the standard flintlock gun. Saint Charlos wielded such firearm,[6] and (in the anime) so did Saint Mjosgard.[19]
Donquixote Doflamingo wields a single-barreled, obsidian black pistol with luxurious gold plating. He loaded it with lead bullets to inflict lead poisoning.[21]
Capone Bege used a flintlock pistol to execute Pekoms at Whole Cake Island.
A revolver (リボルバー,Riborubā?) closely resembles a pistol in size and shape, but carries its ammunition in an external cylinder with multiple chambers. To fire, a loaded chamber must individually align with the barrel; after a chamber has expended its shot, the cylinder is rotated (either manually or by trigger pull, depending on the specific design) until the next chamber aligns.
Though more internally complex—and thus, more difficult to maintain and repair—than most pistols, revolvers are also sturdier, and able to carry more powerful shots.
Named Revolvers[]
Flintlock .44 Caliber 6 Shot Revolver (フリントロック式44口径6連発リボルバー,Furintorokku Shiki Yonjūyon Kōkei Rokurenpatsu Riborubā?): A new model from the South Blue, capable of rapid-fire with six chambers. Used by Mr. 5, who provides ammunition via his Devil Fruitpowers.[22]
Walker .36 Caliber Percussion Revolver (?): A powerful handgun. One is owned by Charlotte Pudding, who loaded hers with "candy-jacketed bullets"
Other Notable Revolvers[]
Vito wields a pair of large, black revolver flintlocks.[23]
Charlotte Pudding's Walker 36 Caliber Percussion Revolver.
Rifles[]
A rifle (ライフル,Raifuru?) is a long-barreled firearm designed for more accurate long-distance shooting. Due to their size, rifles are typically operated with two hands, and mounted on the shoulder (or some other stable surface) when in use.
(It should be noted that "rifle" technically refers to a specific type of barrel design that fits the barrel's interior with spiral grooves, producing a spinning and stronger shot. However, common parlance has accepted it as a generic term for almost any long-barreled firearm, including "smoothbore" designs.)
Rifles are standard-issue weapons for most military forces, particularly Marine infantrymen. They are also favored by a number of individual snipers.
Named Rifles[]
Senriku (千陸?): Van Augur's special rifle, possessing tremendous range.[24]
Other Notable Rifles[]
Benn Beckman carries a rifle as his primary weapon; though he has only been seen using it as a makeshift club in battle, he has implied at least twice that it is still in firing condition.[25][26]
A bazooka (バズーカ,Bazūka?) is a large, shoulder-mounted weapon designed to launch explosive or other specialized missiles. They are typically used against enemies or vehicles too large or well-armored for other firearms to penetrate.
(The term "bazooka", much like "rifle", once referred to a specific make of weapon, but has long since become a generic term for many different weapons sharing only a few common traits. Those of One Piece, in particular, often bear a closer resemblance to the hand-mortars of the 17th and 18th centuries.)
Named Bazookas[]
Shokuatari Meatball (食あたり砲弾,Shokuatari Mītobōru?): Patty's lobster-shaped bazooka, wielded against especially dangerous visitors to the Baratie.
Lassoo (ラッス,Rassū?): Mr. 4's main firearm, designed to shoot baseball-themed time bombs. At some point it was "fed" a Zoan-class Devil Fruit.[31]
Burn Bazooka (燃焼砲,Bān Bazūka?): A Skypiean weapon that can launch both conventional shells and (if equipped with a properly-charged Breath Dial) huge columns of flame. Wyper is the best-known user of this weapon, though Conis also managed to acquire one by unknown means.
KX Launcher (KXランチャー,Kē-Ekkusu Ranchā?): A weapon designed to launch needle-tipped missiles carrying ultra-lethal poison, developed by Caesar Clown.
Eagle Launcher (イーグル・ランチャー,Īguru Ranchā?): the latest and greatest portable bazooka developed by the Marine Headquarters. (non-canon)
Alpacacino (アルパカチーノ,Arupakachīno?): a bazooka that "ate" an unnamed Zoan Devil Fruit, allowing him to turn into a white alpaca. (non-canon)
A Gatling gun (ガトリング銃,Gatoringu-jū?) is a multi-barreled firearm that can, through a combination of internal rotating mechanisms and gravity-fed ammunition, fire (and reload) hundreds of shots within a minute.
Due to its complex design and high capacities, the typical Gatling gun is usually even larger and bulkier than a bazooka. As a result, many of their wielders possess either Devil Fruit abilities (e.g.Caribou's Numa Numa no Mi) or prosthetics that can physically integrate them.
Certain firearms are thus far too unique or unorthodox to be classified with the above.
Notable Examples[]
Don Krieg's Wootz steel armor boasts two gun barrels under each shoulder shield, and six lining the main carapace. Through unknown means, he can fire all of these at once while wielding his dual-pistols.[13]
His left shoulder shield also contains many built-in projectile launchers: a large one in the center for his infamous MH-5 shell, and a dozen smaller ones along the rim for shooting spears.[42]
As "Mr. 8", Igaram wielded a saxophone with a built-in shotgun.[43] He also installed multiple gun-barrels into his hair curls, loaded with explosive shot and activated by his necktie.[44]
Franky's cyborg body incorporates several built-in firearms, presumably fueled by Cola:
His "BF-36" model incorporated a bazooka in his left arm ("Weapons Left"), an explosive pellet-launcher in his left wrist ("Beans Left"), a pistol in his left index finger ("Ouch Finger"), and mini-cannons in his shoulders ("Franky Destroyer Cannon").
His current "BF-37" model incorporates multiple gun barrels in his left knuckles ("Weapons Left"), as well as cannons and rocket launchers in his shoulders ("Franky Rocket Launcher/Cannon").
Duval's harpoon gun, which shoots harpoons laced with scorpion venom.
Saint Rosward possesses a cane gun, presumably for self-defense.
A cannon (砲,Hō?) is an often large, heavy piece of artillery that uses explosive material, such as gunpowder, to launch projectiles of considerable size compared to bullets, such as cannonballs or bombshells. Cannons can be mobile or stationary, and may vary in size, sometimes requiring the operation of more than one individual to work properly. Cannons predated portable firearms for several years, having been an indispensable weapon in military and naval warfare through centuries due to their power and range.
Long-range cannons utilized by the Beasts Pirates, made in Wano.
Cannons also see widespread use throughout the series, as practically every ship is equipped with at least one cannon as a defensive measure, be they Pirate or Marine ships. Most crews have one or many people whose jobs are to maintain and operate the cannons. These people have been referred to as Cannoneers. Crews may have at least one or multiple cannoneers, depending on the the size of the crew and the numbers of cannons available on a ship. The number of ships under a crew's control plays a factor too, with examples including Marine Fleets and pirate fleets who have several members operating the cannons. Marine cannons appear to be more technologically advanced as they can function like gun turrets, allowing for better aiming. The Beasts Pirates, meanwhile, have special long-ranged cannons that can fire precise shots from afar. Cannons are also commonly found in other military structures such as Marineford.
Named Cannons[]
Royal Drum Crown 7-Shot Bliking Cannon (ロイヤルドラムクラウン７連散弾ブリキング大砲,Roiyaru Doramu Kuraun Nana-ren Shotto Burikingu Kyanon?): A multi-barreled cannon owned by Wapol, having been stored somewhere in his former castle.
Demi Cannon (デミ・キャノン,Demi Kyanon?): A cannon meant to be installed onto ships, used as a handheld cannon by Tilestone.
Gaon Cannon (ガオン砲,Gaon Hō?): A cannon that fires a powerful air blast.
King Cannon (キング砲,Kingu Hō?): A non-canon cannon mounted on a four-wheeled tank, capable of firing devastating shells.
Mortar[]
Mortars are weapons that function very similarly to cannons, the major difference being that mortars require a supporting bipod and an aiming device to properly work.
The Marines stationed in the Sabaody Archipelago have access to mortars, which they attempted to use on the threepiratecaptains identified as the perpetrators of the incident involving the World Nobles in the Human Auctioning House. The mortars ended up ineffective, however, as the captains were able to counter the explosives fired at them with their own Devil Fruits.[47]
A tank is an armoured vehicle usually equipped with a mounted cannon and treads that allow it to traverse rough terrain.
The Brachio Tank V is an example of a tank. Plated with Wapometal, it can form the Iron Pirate General Franky, a combat robot, when docked together with the Kurosai FR-U IV.
There are land outposts on Whole Cake Island known as Tarte Tanks, variations of the Tartes ships.
A railgun is a weapon that utilizes electromagnetic forces instead of gunpowder to fire a high velocity projectile.
Eustass Kid, thanks to his devil fruit abilities, is capable of forming fully functional railguns through his Damned Punk technique, using scrap metal to build the actual device and charging it with the electromagnetic energy of his fruit to launch forward a devastating shot.[48].
Translation and Dub Issues[]
Due to the heavy controversy surrounding gun ownership—and media depiction—in the United States, 4Kids Entertainment has used a number of different censorship methods on the many firearms featured in the anime:
Those that inflicted no story-significant violence (e.g.Don Krieg's pistols and most Marine rifles) were usually recolored and/or modified to seem more toy-like, but allowed to fire uncensored.
Those used in story-significant threats but not fired (e.g.Kaya's pistol) were usually replaced with "lesser" weapons such as slingshots.
Those that inflicted story-significant violence (e.g.Arlong's pistol) were usually removed entirely, and the corresponding scenes rewritten to reduce or avert the violence.
Dialogue was also thoroughly censored to remove most explicit mentions, and firearms-themed attacks often renamed. Luffy's Gomu Gomu no Pistol, for instance, was changed to Gum Gum Blast.
Guns and gunplay have fascinated Eiichiro Oda from a young age, tying into his love of Westerns. Indeed, his debut work Wanted! (predating One Piece by nearly five years) starred an outlaw gunslinger as the protagonist.
Several attacks, such as Luffy's Gomu Gomu no Grizzly Magnum, are named after models and concepts introduced long after flintlocks became obsolete in real life. Whether this means models like the LAR Grizzly Mag pistol (or some in-story equivalent) exist in the world of One Piece remains to be seen.
↑Anime One Piece — Episode 1, Alvida—antagonis pertama yang digambarkan di anime—memakai pistol di ikat pinggangnya, meskipun dia tidak terlihat menggunakannya.
↑ 3,03,1Manga dan Anime One Piece — Vol. 1Chapter 1 (p. 31) dan Episode 4, Salah satu anak buah Higuma menahan Shanks yang tak gentar di bawah todongan senjata, hanya untuk ditembak mati oleh Lucky Roux—kematian senjata pertama yang digambarkan dalam serial ini.
↑Manga dan Anime One Piece — Vol. 39Chapter 368 (p. 15) dan Episode 258, A Cipher Pol agent attacks Franky with pointed "heavyweight shot" (重量弾,Jūryō-dan?), to no avail against Franky's steel cyborg chest.
↑Manga dan Anime One Piece — Vol. 1Chapter 5 (p. 17-18) dan Episode 2, Morgan's men fire a half-dozen rifles at Luffy, only for Luffy's rubber body to bounce the shots away. Luffy would repeat this tactic several times in later adventures, though never against pointed shot.
↑ 6,06,1Manga dan Anime One Piece — Vol. 51Chapter 499 (p. 15) dan Episode 393, Saint Charloss fires his pistol at Zoro, who easily dodges every shot.
↑Manga dan Anime One Piece — Vol. 3Chapter 25 (p. 16) dan Episode 9, Luffy reminisces about Yasopp's shooting skills. Note that the anime moves this reminiscence to his first meeting with Usopp, before the introductions of Kaya and Kuro.
↑Manga dan Anime One Piece — Vol. 4Chapter 27 dan Episode 11, Usopp unsuccessfully tries to flee with Kaya, and is shot at by the mansion staff for his troubles.
↑Manga dan Anime One Piece — Vol. 16Chapter 141 (p. 12) dan Episode 85, Hiriluk unveils his "tranquilizer gun" (麻酔銃,Masui-jū?) in the home of a terrified "patient". In the manga, Hiriluk uses it on the man's wife to stop her from calling Wapol's soldiers; this does not occur in the anime.
↑Manga dan Anime One Piece — Vol. 16Chapter 142 (p. 19) dan Episode 85, Hiriluk fires at a heartbroken Chopper, inflicting a shallow wound on Chopper's cheek.
↑Manga dan Anime One Piece — Vol. 39Chapter 372 (p. 4) dan Episode 260, Nero pulls out a pair of derringers against Franky.
↑Manga dan Anime One Piece — Vol. 63Chapter 625 dan Episode 545, Mjosgard wielding a normal flintlock in the manga and a gold-plated one in the anime.
↑Manga dan Anime One Piece — Vol. 67Chapter 666 (p. 4) dan Episode 592, Caesar pulls out a dual-barreled pistol to threaten Law.
↑Manga dan Anime One Piece — Vol. 73Chapter 729 dan Episode 661, Doflamingo firing his lead bullets loaded pistol at Law.
↑Manga dan Anime One Piece — Vol. 14Chapter 124 dan Episode 76, Mr. 5 pulls out the Flintlock .44 caliber 6 shot revolver.
↑Manga dan Anime One Piece — Vol. 81Chapter 813 (p. 9) dan Episode 763, Monster Gun Vito wielding dual revolvers.
↑Manga dan Anime One Piece — Vol. 24Chapter 222 dan Episode 146, Van Augur using his Senriku to shoot down seagulls at very far ranges.
↑Manga dan Anime One Piece — Vol. 1Chapter 1 (p. 35-36) dan Episode 4, Beckman clubs a dozen of Higuma's men unconscious with his rifle, before cocking the weapon at Higuma himself.
↑Manga dan Anime One Piece — Vol. 59Chapter 579 (p. 16) dan Episode 488, Beckman cocks his rifle at Kizaru, who hesitates.
↑Manga dan Anime One Piece — Vol. 62Chapter 609 (p. 14) dan Episode 528, Hammond firing his Utase Ami at the Straw Hat Pirates.
↑Manga dan Anime One Piece — Vol. 64Chapter 633 dan Episode 553.
↑Manga dan Anime One Piece — Vol. 18Chapter 160 dan Episode 113, Lassoo is revealed to be a giant gun that has eaten the Inu Inu no Mi, Model: Dachshund.
↑Manga dan Anime One Piece — Vol. 48Chapter 464 (p. 6) dan Episode 359, Absalom using his bazookas for his "Shisha no Te" technique.
↑Manga dan Anime One Piece — Vol. 53Chapter 517 (p. 3) dan Episode 411, Rindo wielding a bazooka with modified ammunitions.
↑Manga dan Anime One Piece — Vol. 60Chapter 588 dan Episode 502, Jalmack shoots down Sabo's ship with his bazooka-rifle.
↑Anime One Piece — Episode 578, Alpacacino is a bazooka that "ate" a Zoan-class Devil Fruit.
↑Manga dan Anime One Piece — Vol. 70Chapter 692 dan Episode 618, Baby 5 carrying a Gatling gun with her.
↑Manga One Piece — Vol. 98Chapter 991, Queen fires a machine gun at X Drake
↑Manga dan Anime One Piece — Vol. 7Chapters 61–62 dan Episode 27, Krieg fires a barrage of spears to drive Luffy back so he can fire the MH-5 unobstructed. While this "technique" is unnamed in the manga and anime proper, many promotional materials call it the "needle machine gun" (ニードルマシンガン,Nīdorumashingan?).
↑Manga dan Anime One Piece — Vol. 12Chapter 107 (p. 18-19) dan Episode 63, Igaram using "Igarappa" against Zoro (and several Baroque Works agents aiming at them both). Shortly after, Zoro identifies the weapon as a shotgun (散弾銃,Sandan-jū?).
