Piece enrik (talk | contribs) No edit summary |
Tag: Visual edit |
||
| Line 22: | Line 22: | ||
==Personality== |
==Personality== |
||
| − | Tank |
+ | Tank is a [[Riku Family]] loyalist who struggled under Donquixote Doflamingo's rule.{{Qref|Tank defended his king from Dagama's criticisms.|name = c726|chap = 726|ep = 658}}♙During the competition at [[Corrida Colosseum]], in order to claim the [[Mera Mera no Mi]], he allowed himself to be paid to ally with [[Dagama]], [[Elizabello II|Elizabello]], and several other gladiators just to get the advantage over [[Bellamy]]. He stated that rather than dreaming big, he believes in taking commands from others to get compensated{{Qref|name = c707}}, having a strong desire to win despite the cost. He also has the intelligence to pick out Bellamy as the first person to target, since he is one of the strongest competitors in Block B. |
| − | |||
| − | He appears to be the type of person who can be paid for a task; he stated that rather than dreaming big, he believes in taking commands from others to get compensated.{{Qref|name=c707}} |
||
| − | |||
| − | Despite his initial appearance, Tank is actually a [[Riku Family]] loyalist who struggled under Donquixote Doflamingo's rule.{{Qref|name=c726|chap=726|ep=658|Tank defended his king from Dagama's criticisms.}} |
||
==Relationships== |
==Relationships== |
||
===Riku Dold III=== |
===Riku Dold III=== |
||
| − | Lepanto is very loyal to [[Riku Dold III]], the former king of Dressrosa. When Doflamingo came to blackmail them for protection money, Tank followed the king's orders to gather the {{B}}10,000,000,000 required, and was even about to risk his own life to ask foreign assistance (despite Doflamingo banning that), and even followed the king's refusal to fight back for the sake of peace. When Dold was forced by Doflamingo to attack the citizens, Tank was at first devastated and confused to see his beloved king supposedly turned violent, but when his own body started moving in the same fashion against his will, he immediately figured out the king was in the same position.{{Qref |
+ | Lepanto is very loyal to [[Riku Dold III]], the former king of Dressrosa. When Doflamingo came to blackmail them for protection money, Tank followed the king's orders to gather the {{B}}10,000,000,000 required, and was even about to risk his own life to ask foreign assistance (despite Doflamingo banning that), and even followed the king's refusal to fight back for the sake of peace. When Dold was forced by Doflamingo to attack the citizens, Tank was at first devastated and confused to see his beloved king supposedly turned violent, but when his own body started moving in the same fashion against his will, he immediately figured out the king was in the same position.{{Qref|Doflamingo takes control of Riku and the soldiers of Dressrosa.|name = c727|chap = 727|ep = 659}} When Dold was ousted from the country, Tank remained under Doflamingo only to keep a watch over Princess [[Viola]].{{Qref|the Thunder Soldier tells what happened to the soldiers of Dressrosa.|name = c728|chap = 728|ep = 660}} Ten years after the incident, Tank was the first to recognize Dold despite his helmet and came to tears of joy upon seeing that his king is still doing well. When [[Dagama]] criticized Dold for the incident ten years ago, Tank immediately stepped forward to defend the former king.{{Qref|name = c726}} |
===Donquixote Doflamingo=== |
===Donquixote Doflamingo=== |
||
| − | As [[Donquixote Doflamingo]] literally manipulated Tank and the soldiers in Dold's supposed crimes, he knows of the pirate's true colors and hates him for it.{{Qref|name=c727}} He only came to serve Doflamingo to keep himself alive and keep watch over Dold's daughter, Viola. Tank was biting his lips very hard while Doflamingo insisted to the public to forgive the soldiers for supposedly following Riku's orders to attack the kingdom out of greed.{{Qref|name=c728}} It was his hatred for Doflamingo and his crew that Tank acted disrespectfully towards [[Bellamy]] during their battle.{{Qref|name=c707}} |
+ | As [[Donquixote Doflamingo]] literally manipulated Tank and the soldiers in Dold's supposed crimes, he knows of the pirate's true colors and hates him for it.{{Qref|name = c727}} He only came to serve Doflamingo to keep himself alive and keep watch over Dold's daughter, Viola. Tank was biting his lips very hard while Doflamingo insisted to the public to forgive the soldiers for supposedly following Riku's orders to attack the kingdom out of greed.{{Qref|name = c728}} It was his hatred for Doflamingo and his crew that Tank acted disrespectfully towards [[Bellamy]] during their battle.{{Qref|name = c707}} |
==Abilities and Powers== |
==Abilities and Powers== |
||
[[File:Spring Death Knock.png|thumb|right|210px|Tank Lepanto defends himself from Bellamy's Spring Death Knock.]] |
[[File:Spring Death Knock.png|thumb|right|210px|Tank Lepanto defends himself from Bellamy's Spring Death Knock.]] |
||
| − | Tank has shown significant strength and fighting ability, and wields a spiked ball and chain with ease. The fact that he is an army commander of [[Dressrosa]] is another testament to his strength and fighting abilities. He was also able to block one of Bellamy's attacks, although he showed some discomfort in doing so.{{Qref|name=c707}} |
+ | Tank has shown significant strength and fighting ability, and wields a spiked ball and chain with ease. The fact that he is an army commander of [[Dressrosa]] is another testament to his strength and fighting abilities. He was also able to block one of Bellamy's attacks, although he showed some discomfort in doing so.{{Qref|name = c707}} |
===Weapons=== |
===Weapons=== |
||
| − | He was seen fighting with a large spiked ball on a chain. He is fairly proficient in using it, since he was able to take down a few competitors with it.{{Qref|name=c706}}{{Qref|name=c707}} |
+ | He was seen fighting with a large spiked ball on a chain. He is fairly proficient in using it, since he was able to take down a few competitors with it.{{Qref|name = c706}}{{Qref|name = c707}} |
==History== |
==History== |
||
===Past=== |
===Past=== |
||
| − | At some point in the past, Tank gained his status as the commander of Dressrosa's Self-Defense Army.{{Qref|name=c707}} He was a loyal soldier to [[Riku Dold III]] during his rule. |
+ | At some point in the past, Tank gained his status as the commander of Dressrosa's Self-Defense Army.{{Qref|name = c707}} He was a loyal soldier to [[Riku Dold III]] during his rule. |
| − | After [[Donquixote Doflamingo]] demanded a ransom of {{B}}10 billion, Riku Dold gathered his soldiers and asked them to gather money from the citizens in order to avoid a war. Tank assisted the king, knowing that it wasn't an easy decision for him to make. However, just as the money was being gathered, Doflamingo controlled Dold from the shadows and made him go on a rampage. As panic and confusion spread throughout the kingdom, Doflamingo proceeded to take control of Tank and the other soldiers as well, making them attack innocent civilians against their will.{{Qref|name=c727}} |
+ | After [[Donquixote Doflamingo]] demanded a ransom of {{B}}10 billion, Riku Dold gathered his soldiers and asked them to gather money from the citizens in order to avoid a war. Tank assisted the king, knowing that it wasn't an easy decision for him to make. However, just as the money was being gathered, Doflamingo controlled Dold from the shadows and made him go on a rampage. As panic and confusion spread throughout the kingdom, Doflamingo proceeded to take control of Tank and the other soldiers as well, making them attack innocent civilians against their will.{{Qref|name = c727}} |
After Doflamingo overthrew the Riku Family and took the throne, Tank remained in his position of commander but he struggled under Doflamingo's oppressive rule. |
After Doflamingo overthrew the Riku Family and took the throne, Tank remained in his position of commander but he struggled under Doflamingo's oppressive rule. |
||
| Line 52: | Line 48: | ||
===Dressrosa Arc=== |
===Dressrosa Arc=== |
||
[[File:Block B Alliance.png|thumb|left|250px|Lepanto, along with Elizabello, Dagama and several allies in Block B.]] |
[[File:Block B Alliance.png|thumb|left|250px|Lepanto, along with Elizabello, Dagama and several allies in Block B.]] |
||
| − | Tank Lepanto entered the [[Corrida Colosseum]] to compete for the [[Mera Mera no Mi]]. For the battle royale, he was placed in Block B.{{Qref|name=c706}} Some time before or during his participation in Block B, he was coaxed into fighting for the [[Prodence Kingdom]].{{Qref|name=c706}} |
+ | Tank Lepanto entered the [[Corrida Colosseum]] to compete for the [[Mera Mera no Mi]]. For the battle royale, he was placed in Block B.{{Qref|name = c706}} Some time before or during his participation in Block B, he was coaxed into fighting for the [[Prodence Kingdom]].{{Qref|name = c706}} |
| − | When Block B's battle royale began, Tank and the other competitors teamed up with the [[Prodence Kingdom]] to defeat [[Bellamy]], with the burly man knocking out multiple gladiators to get to their intended target.{{Qref|name=c706}} Tank then came face to face with Bellamy. When Bellamy asked him why he was assisting fighters from a foreign country, Tank, grinning widely, responded by saying that he was only fighting for the money, before lashing out at the [[Donquixote Pirates]] member with his spiked ball chain. Although his attack managed to knock several gladiators out of the ring, Bellamy dodged the attack with ease and countered with his Spring Death Knock technique, which Tank manages to block while gritting his teeth in concentration.{{Qref|name=c707}} |
+ | When Block B's battle royale began, Tank and the other competitors teamed up with the [[Prodence Kingdom]] to defeat [[Bellamy]], with the burly man knocking out multiple gladiators to get to their intended target.{{Qref|name = c706}} Tank then came face to face with Bellamy. When Bellamy asked him why he was assisting fighters from a foreign country, Tank, grinning widely, responded by saying that he was only fighting for the money, before lashing out at the [[Donquixote Pirates]] member with his spiked ball chain. Although his attack managed to knock several gladiators out of the ring, Bellamy dodged the attack with ease and countered with his Spring Death Knock technique, which Tank manages to block while gritting his teeth in concentration.{{Qref|name = c707}} |
[[File:Abdullah and Jeet Defeat Lepanto.png|thumb|right|210px|Lepanto is defeated by Abdullah and Jeet.]] |
[[File:Abdullah and Jeet Defeat Lepanto.png|thumb|right|210px|Lepanto is defeated by Abdullah and Jeet.]] |
||
| − | Sometime later, Tank is seen lying on the ground, unconscious and covered with blood, having been beaten by [[Abdullah and Jeet]], who stand victoriously over his prostrate body, reveling in their trickery.{{Qref|name=c708|chap=708|ep=637}} |
+ | Sometime later, Tank is seen lying on the ground, unconscious and covered with blood, having been beaten by [[Abdullah and Jeet]], who stand victoriously over his prostrate body, reveling in their trickery.{{Qref|name = c708|chap = 708|ep = 637}} |
| − | Sometime after the battle, Tank was dropped down into an underground dungeon along with the other disqualified participants. There, he correctly identified the gladiator Ricky as the former king of Dressrosa, [[Riku Dold III]]. When the former king removed his helmet and revealed himself, Lepanto was tearfully overjoyed as he explained how his loyalty to the old king never wavered, despite being under Doflamingo's oppressive rule. When [[Dagama]] was about to blame Dold for the troubles that various countries have been facing since Doflamingo's ascension to the throne, Tank angrily told him that he knew nothing about what had actually happened ten years ago.{{Qref|name=c726|chap=726|ep=}} |
+ | Sometime after the battle, Tank was dropped down into an underground dungeon along with the other disqualified participants. There, he correctly identified the gladiator Ricky as the former king of Dressrosa, [[Riku Dold III]]. When the former king removed his helmet and revealed himself, Lepanto was tearfully overjoyed as he explained how his loyalty to the old king never wavered, despite being under Doflamingo's oppressive rule. When [[Dagama]] was about to blame Dold for the troubles that various countries have been facing since Doflamingo's ascension to the throne, Tank angrily told him that he knew nothing about what had actually happened ten years ago.{{Qref|name = c726|chap = 726|ep = }} |
| − | After Doflamingo trapped Dressrosa in his "birdcage", Tank apparently escaped the colosseum. He was next seen on top of the old King's Plateau with Riku Dold III and Viola when [[Usopp]], [[Nico Robin|Robin]], Rebecca, [[Bartolomeo]], [[Hack (Fishman)|Hack]], and the Tontatta Dwarves arrived there.{{Qref|chap=750|ep=}} |
+ | After Doflamingo trapped Dressrosa in his "birdcage", Tank apparently escaped the colosseum. He was next seen on top of the old King's Plateau with Riku Dold III and Viola when [[Usopp]], [[Nico Robin|Robin]], Rebecca, [[Bartolomeo]], [[Hack (Fishman)|Hack]], and the Tontatta Dwarves arrived there.{{Qref|chap = 750|ep = }} |
| − | Once [[Leo]] finished explaining his plan to reach the flower garden on the new King's Plateau, Tank, Dold, and Viola watched as Robin, Rebecca, Leo, and Bartolomeo travel to the new King's Plateau using the [[Animal Species/Pirate Alliance Saga#Yellow Giant Rhinoceros Beetle|Yellow Giant Rhinoceros Beetles]].{{qref|chap=752|ep=}} |
+ | Once [[Leo]] finished explaining his plan to reach the flower garden on the new King's Plateau, Tank, Dold, and Viola watched as Robin, Rebecca, Leo, and Bartolomeo travel to the new King's Plateau using the [[Animal Species/Pirate Alliance Saga#Yellow Giant Rhinoceros Beetle|Yellow Giant Rhinoceros Beetles]].{{qref|chap = 752|ep = }} |
| − | The group on the old King's plateau were later joined by Kin'emon and Kanjuro.{{Qref|chap=756|ep=}} |
+ | The group on the old King's plateau were later joined by Kin'emon and Kanjuro.{{Qref|chap = 756|ep = }} |
| − | When the Dressrosa citizens reached the top of the plateau with the intent to capture Dold and Usopp, Tank held them back long enough for Usopp to snipe at Sugar.{{Qref|chap=758|ep=}} |
+ | When the Dressrosa citizens reached the top of the plateau with the intent to capture Dold and Usopp, Tank held them back long enough for Usopp to snipe at Sugar.{{Qref|chap = 758|ep = }} |
==Major Battles== |
==Major Battles== |
||
| − | *Tank Lepanto vs. [[Corrida Colosseum]] Block B Gladiators{{Qref|name=c706}}{{Qref|name=c707}} |
+ | *Tank Lepanto vs. [[Corrida Colosseum]] Block B Gladiators{{Qref|name = c706}}{{Qref|name = c707}} |
| − | **Tank Lepanto vs. [[Bellamy]]{{Qref|name=c707}} |
+ | **Tank Lepanto vs. [[Bellamy]]{{Qref|name = c707}} |
| − | **Tank Lepanto vs. [[Abdullah and Jeet]]{{Qref|name=c708}} |
+ | **Tank Lepanto vs. [[Abdullah and Jeet]]{{Qref|name = c708}} |
==Trivia== |
==Trivia== |
||
| Line 79: | Line 75: | ||
==References== |
==References== |
||
| − | < |
+ | <references /> |
==Site Navigation== |
==Site Navigation== |
||
Revision as of 23:46, 26 January 2015
Tank Lepanto is the commander of Dressrosa's Self-Defense Army.[2] He joined as a gladiator at the Corrida Colosseum to compete for the Mera Mera no Mi.[1]
Appearance
Tank is a very huge muscular man with disproportionately small legs. He has a thick dark pointed beard. While participating in the Corrida Colosseum, he wears only a left shoulder guard linked by a chain and a dark skirt with a belt and boots.
Gallery
 |
 |
 |
Personality
Tank is a Riku Family loyalist who struggled under Donquixote Doflamingo's rule.[3]♙During the competition at Corrida Colosseum, in order to claim the Mera Mera no Mi, he allowed himself to be paid to ally with Dagama, Elizabello, and several other gladiators just to get the advantage over Bellamy. He stated that rather than dreaming big, he believes in taking commands from others to get compensated[2], having a strong desire to win despite the cost. He also has the intelligence to pick out Bellamy as the first person to target, since he is one of the strongest competitors in Block B.
Relationships
Riku Dold III
Lepanto is very loyal to Riku Dold III, the former king of Dressrosa. When Doflamingo came to blackmail them for protection money, Tank followed the king's orders to gather the 
10,000,000,000 required, and was even about to risk his own life to ask foreign assistance (despite Doflamingo banning that), and even followed the king's refusal to fight back for the sake of peace. When Dold was forced by Doflamingo to attack the citizens, Tank was at first devastated and confused to see his beloved king supposedly turned violent, but when his own body started moving in the same fashion against his will, he immediately figured out the king was in the same position.[4] When Dold was ousted from the country, Tank remained under Doflamingo only to keep a watch over Princess Viola.[5] Ten years after the incident, Tank was the first to recognize Dold despite his helmet and came to tears of joy upon seeing that his king is still doing well. When Dagama criticized Dold for the incident ten years ago, Tank immediately stepped forward to defend the former king.[3]
Donquixote Doflamingo
As Donquixote Doflamingo literally manipulated Tank and the soldiers in Dold's supposed crimes, he knows of the pirate's true colors and hates him for it.[4] He only came to serve Doflamingo to keep himself alive and keep watch over Dold's daughter, Viola. Tank was biting his lips very hard while Doflamingo insisted to the public to forgive the soldiers for supposedly following Riku's orders to attack the kingdom out of greed.[5] It was his hatred for Doflamingo and his crew that Tank acted disrespectfully towards Bellamy during their battle.[2]
Abilities and Powers
Tank Lepanto defends himself from Bellamy's Spring Death Knock.
Tank has shown significant strength and fighting ability, and wields a spiked ball and chain with ease. The fact that he is an army commander of Dressrosa is another testament to his strength and fighting abilities. He was also able to block one of Bellamy's attacks, although he showed some discomfort in doing so.[2]
Weapons
He was seen fighting with a large spiked ball on a chain. He is fairly proficient in using it, since he was able to take down a few competitors with it.[1][2]
History
Past
At some point in the past, Tank gained his status as the commander of Dressrosa's Self-Defense Army.[2] He was a loyal soldier to Riku Dold III during his rule.
After Donquixote Doflamingo demanded a ransom of 10 billion, Riku Dold gathered his soldiers and asked them to gather money from the citizens in order to avoid a war. Tank assisted the king, knowing that it wasn't an easy decision for him to make. However, just as the money was being gathered, Doflamingo controlled Dold from the shadows and made him go on a rampage. As panic and confusion spread throughout the kingdom, Doflamingo proceeded to take control of Tank and the other soldiers as well, making them attack innocent civilians against their will.[4]
After Doflamingo overthrew the Riku Family and took the throne, Tank remained in his position of commander but he struggled under Doflamingo's oppressive rule.
Dressrosa Arc
Lepanto, along with Elizabello, Dagama and several allies in Block B.
Tank Lepanto entered the Corrida Colosseum to compete for the Mera Mera no Mi. For the battle royale, he was placed in Block B.[1] Some time before or during his participation in Block B, he was coaxed into fighting for the Prodence Kingdom.[1]
When Block B's battle royale began, Tank and the other competitors teamed up with the Prodence Kingdom to defeat Bellamy, with the burly man knocking out multiple gladiators to get to their intended target.[1] Tank then came face to face with Bellamy. When Bellamy asked him why he was assisting fighters from a foreign country, Tank, grinning widely, responded by saying that he was only fighting for the money, before lashing out at the Donquixote Pirates member with his spiked ball chain. Although his attack managed to knock several gladiators out of the ring, Bellamy dodged the attack with ease and countered with his Spring Death Knock technique, which Tank manages to block while gritting his teeth in concentration.[2]
Lepanto is defeated by Abdullah and Jeet.
Sometime later, Tank is seen lying on the ground, unconscious and covered with blood, having been beaten by Abdullah and Jeet, who stand victoriously over his prostrate body, reveling in their trickery.[6]
Sometime after the battle, Tank was dropped down into an underground dungeon along with the other disqualified participants. There, he correctly identified the gladiator Ricky as the former king of Dressrosa, Riku Dold III. When the former king removed his helmet and revealed himself, Lepanto was tearfully overjoyed as he explained how his loyalty to the old king never wavered, despite being under Doflamingo's oppressive rule. When Dagama was about to blame Dold for the troubles that various countries have been facing since Doflamingo's ascension to the throne, Tank angrily told him that he knew nothing about what had actually happened ten years ago.[3]
After Doflamingo trapped Dressrosa in his "birdcage", Tank apparently escaped the colosseum. He was next seen on top of the old King's Plateau with Riku Dold III and Viola when Usopp, Robin, Rebecca, Bartolomeo, Hack, and the Tontatta Dwarves arrived there.[7]
Once Leo finished explaining his plan to reach the flower garden on the new King's Plateau, Tank, Dold, and Viola watched as Robin, Rebecca, Leo, and Bartolomeo travel to the new King's Plateau using the Yellow Giant Rhinoceros Beetles.[8]
The group on the old King's plateau were later joined by Kin'emon and Kanjuro.[9]
When the Dressrosa citizens reached the top of the plateau with the intent to capture Dold and Usopp, Tank held them back long enough for Usopp to snipe at Sugar.[10]
Major Battles
- Tank Lepanto vs. Corrida Colosseum Block B Gladiators[1][2]
Trivia
- His name may have originated from the Battle of Lepanto, which took place during the Fourth Ottoman-Venetian War.
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 1.4 1.5 1.6 One Piece Manga and Anime — Vol. 71 Chapter 706 and Episode 636.
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 2.3 2.4 2.5 2.6 2.7 2.8 2.9 One Piece Manga and Anime — Vol. 71 Chapter 707 and Episode 636.
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 3.2 One Piece Manga and Anime — Vol. 73 Chapter 726 and Episode 658, Tank defended his king from Dagama's criticisms. Cite error: Invalid
<ref>tag; name "c726" defined multiple times with different content - ↑ 4.0 4.1 4.2 One Piece Manga and Anime — Vol. 73 Chapter 727 and Episode 659, Doflamingo takes control of Riku and the soldiers of Dressrosa.
- ↑ 5.0 5.1 One Piece Manga and Anime — Vol. 73 Chapter 728 and Episode 660, the Thunder Soldier tells what happened to the soldiers of Dressrosa.
- ↑ 6.0 6.1 One Piece Manga and Anime — Vol. 71 Chapter 708 and Episode 637.
- ↑ One Piece Manga — Vol. 75 Chapter 750.
- ↑ One Piece Manga — Vol. 75 Chapter 752.
- ↑ One Piece Manga — Vol. 76 Chapter 756.
- ↑ One Piece Manga — Vol. 76 Chapter 758.
| |||||||||||||
| |||||||||||||
| |||||||||||||
| |||||||||||||||||
| |||||||||||||||||
| |||||||||||||||||
| |||||||||||||||||