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OOC ⚓ THE YEAR APP
Player Information
Player name: Wind
Are you over 18: Y
Character Information
Character Name: Sanji Vinsmoke
Canon: One Piece
Canon Point: Chapter 859
History: Pre-Timeskip and Post-Timeskip
Personality: Sanji's defining trait, the one Oda has shoved down our throats during the current arc, is his kindness. This overall impression of kindness is not just one trait however. It's an accumulation of quirks, flaws, and principles that were only able to achieve harmony once Sanji set sail with the Strawhat Pirates.
The cook's formative years were spent being constantly reminded that he was a useless failure who was better off dead than left alive to taint his family's name. As any child would, he took this to heart, and he's never been able to shake it completely. Sanji only values his life in so much as it is useful to others. Even his ultimate dream to find the legendary All Blue culminates in his being able to prepare better food for the ones he loves rather than any personal gain. He will always put others first. This has led to numerous attempts to sacrifice himself for his guardian, crewmates, and others who have shown him even an ounce of kindness. Most recently, he's gone as far as putting himself in the line of fire in order to save the very family who used and abused him, even after they've threatened everyone Sanji loves. He doesn't have to like someone in order to risk his life for them - and if he doesn't, he will make sure they know it - but it certainly helps.
Knowing this, it makes sense that the first man to sacrifice himself for Sanji instantly won his loyalty. Chef Zeff, the man Sanji considers to be his true father, beat his own morals and principles into Sanji's thick skull quite literally. He taught the boy "how to be a man" by always treating women well and feeding anyone who is hungry. Sanji lived to be acknowledged by him. Zeff's code of conduct became his own, and to this day, he refuses to hurt a woman or leave someone to starve. It's nearly killed him and has caused his precious crewmates trouble more than once, but they accept and appreciate it as part of his character. This "kishido" or chivalry of his exemplifies the core of his identity. Despite his crude demeanor sharpened through working with Zeff's thug and pirate filled staff for most of his life, he will never betray it.
What is most obvious to outside observers, however, is undoubtedly Sanji's weakness to women. It goes far beyond being unable to hurt them. Sanji is absolutely obsessed with women and likes to think of himself as a suave ladies man despite being anything but. Viola, whose ability allows her to read minds, is slapped in the face with this unfortunate fact when she tries to use Sanji to gain information on the Strawhat Pirates and instead is bombarded by a litany of erotic and perverted thoughts. Even while bound, wounded, and captured by the enemy, all he can think about is Viola herself. Luckily for everyone around him, he does have a filter for these thoughts - most of the time - and they usually remain just that, thoughts. The energy he gets from looking at a beautiful woman is put to use complimenting, pampering, protecting, and serving that woman hand and foot long before he ever gets a chance to touch her. This means he ends up getting used by some women, but he's entirely aware of it and doesn't seem to mind. He's the type of man who can (and does) look the woman who is going to kill him in the eye and tell her she's beautiful with complete sincerity.
Aside from these stubborn quirks, Sanji is surprisingly levelheaded for a One Piece character and confident as well as independent enough to act on his observations at a moment's notice. Though he goofs around and has quite a temper while the coast is clear, in the heat of battle, he's very aware of the big picture and takes risks that end up saving the crew later on. He's impersonated enemies in order to report that his friends were killed when they weren't, slipped away during an all-out skirmish to cause a whirlpool that trapped the marine ships chasing his crew, and secretly sabotaged the main engine of an enemy airship so that even after he was defeated in battle he could allow his crewmates to escape. He consistently thinks outside of the shounen protag bubble. In fact, his fighting specialization is in Observation Haki over Armament Haki, making his ability to strategize rather invaluable among his crew's more physically-minded fighters.
Because he is able to think several steps ahead, he also ends up as something of a babysitter for other members of the crew who don't. Looking after others, though it's not something he aspires to outside of the women in his life, always seems to be the role he finds himself in, and despite how loudly he will complain when his companions are men, he will still do everything in his power - both physical and mental - to make sure the people in his care get out alive. From something as minor as teaching Chopper, the youngest member of the Strawhats, how to live like a man to something as major as leaping into a poisoned lake in order to retrieve a stranger's missing torso, Sanji more than anyone else considers it his responsibility to ensure the day-to-day health of his charges. He is, after all, a chef.
Items on your character at canon point: One dress shirt, dress pants, a pair of socks, two shoes, a lighter, and likely one or two packs of cigarettes. That's about it.
Abilities: Sanji is the third member of the monster trio, the Strawhat Pirates' main fighting force. His strength and speed are immense, and his threshold for pain is out of this world. His "Black Leg Style" martial art relies on leg strength above all, but it requires perfect balance, agility, flexibility, and upper body strength as well. He is also a haki user, allowing him to sense spiritual energy from a distance and use life force to strengthen his body.
Body strength and endurance are key to Sanji's fighting style as he rarely uses weapons. Under Zeff's tutelage, he's trained his entire body to the extreme. His kicks have sent giant crocodiles and sea monsters flying, and he's even killed then hauled a dinosaur across a tropical pre-historic island with ease. He's endured attacks that disintegrated other men and even the pressure at 5000 feet below the water's surface. Because he fights using his body, he also breaks bones on a regular basis. After winning his fight with Mr. 2 Bon Clay, he nonchalantly asks himself how many ribs he's broken and then proceeds to run around the capital city of Alabasta as if nothing is wrong. When he does finally succumb to his injuries, he displays the typical shounen protag trait of seemingly being able to recover with only some sleep and food. Just because he can act like he's completely recovered doesn't mean he is though.
While his strength and endurance are admirable, Sanji's true ability lies in his speed. From the moment he's introduced, his ability to appear and disappear during battle is highlighted. He only gets faster as time goes on, until he successfully dodges bullets at point blank range. This ridiculous speed led to his latest techniques "Sky Walk" and "Blue Walk." By kicking the air or water repeatedly at great speeds, he can essentially run with no ground beneath him.
As a cook, he prides himself in his mastery of fire, and in typical One Piece fashion, he takes that pride to absurd heights. In order to enhance his kicks, Sanji is able to heat his own legs by spinning rapidly. His legs burn hot enough to glow bright red and set fire to whomever or whatever they impact. One kick can even grill a kraken tentacle while under the water. He calls this technique "Diable Jambe." Sanji can also set himself ablaze by revisiting his traumatic experiences in the Kamabakka Queendom. Why his own flames don't burn him alive, nobody knows. They certainly barbeque his targets.
Finally, Sanji is a user of haki, One Piece's magical energy force. Observation Haki is his specialty, and he utilizes it often. It has allowed him to search for items and people too far away to see, dodge projectiles, and even detect a person's sincerity. This ability is how he is able to see that Captain Tashigi has lost her fight against Vergo and come to her aid despite having been nowhere near the fight while it was occurring. Along with Observation Haki, Sanji can also use Armament Haki to harden his body. The only time he's seen using this is during his battle with his father, Judge Vinsmoke. It's very clear when he is utilizing this type of haki as the leg he hardens with haki turns black.
Sanji has several skills he puts to use outside of battle as well.
First and foremost, Sanji is a chef. That is his role aboard the Strawhat's ship, and that is what he lives his life for. The reason he refuses to fight with his hands is because he needs them to cook and therefore can't injure them. His encyclopedic knowledge of ingredients and precise taste make him a very resourceful chef, perfect for long voyages that require scavenging to bolster supplies. He's dexterous with knives, able to perform flashy tricks like juggling. He's fully capable of fighting with knives; he just doesn't. The one time he breaks this rule of his is when his opponent uses food as a weapon. Sanji simply prepares the food like he would any other meal.
He is in possession of the 99 Attack Cuisine recipes from the Kamabakka Queendom. Attack Cuisine is a special form of cooking that builds up physical prowess. These recipes can rejuvenate as well as strengthen those who eat them if prepared properly.
Sanji is also unexpectedly stealthy. His pragmatic streak keeps him from charging into every situation like his captain Luffy and that allows him ample time to think about what counter attack will impede the enemy's numbers the most. Even though Sanji himself prefers a straight up fight, he's long since honed the ability to sneak around for a surprise attack. He is able to board a sea train guarded by the elite CP9, renowned masters of espionage, without being discovered. He even manages to evade the many guards meant to keep track of him while being held prisoner on Whole Cake Island, enabling him to discover Big Mom's plan to kill his family and relay her plot to his sister. His speed is ideal for quick and quiet infiltration, and his wit is what allows him to put that speed to use effectively.
Strengths and Weaknesses: Sanji's strengths are sometimes overshadowed by his blatant flaws, but in the right moment, they can shine like nothing else. His keen perception and calm observation has not only saved lives but also earned him strong allies. If you don't know what's happening, you absolutely want Sanji Vinsmoke on your side. His strategic and resourceful mind is a valuable asset, whether looking for food, a fight, or just a way out. He's quick to use what he knows about people and places in order to overcome them. His physical prowess is substantial as can be seen in every nimble kick and accelerated dash. Strength, speed, and well-honed reflexes make him a master martial artist. Finally, his endurance is superhuman. Ever since his birth, it seems, he has had to put up with beatings - from his genetically enhanced siblings to the infamous pirates and marines of the Grand Line. Sanji can take almost anything and still smile afterward.
His weaknesses he's much more open about, not that he could hide them even if he wanted to. What he runs into trouble with the most is his weakness toward women. While beautiful women are pampered and forgiven no matter what they do to him, he will not harm any woman at all and will protect them at the cost of his own life. He must also protect his hands in any given battle and has been threatened with explosive handcuffs to keep him in line. If he loses his hands, his value as a chef plummets, along with his value as a human being. Sanji is someone who lives to be useful, and so the moment he considers himself a burden to someone, all of his patience flies out the window. He stops thinking about how he can get everyone out alive and just offers himself up as the sacrifice. All it takes is one threat against someone he loves. If he believes the people behind the threat are powerful enough to pull it off, he will submit. Sanji's stubbornness and short temper can also be used against him. Instances such as his inability to work together with Zoro (despite that their combined strength is monumental) are an excellent example. He's easily distracted when angry and tends to dig in his heels rather than listen to logic. Lastly, he is a long time chainsmoker. In a setting where obtaining his precious smokes will be difficult, this will no doubt be an issue.
Sample
Prose/Action Sample: Test drive toplevel
Player name: Wind
Are you over 18: Y
Character Information
Character Name: Sanji Vinsmoke
Canon: One Piece
Canon Point: Chapter 859
History: Pre-Timeskip and Post-Timeskip
Personality: Sanji's defining trait, the one Oda has shoved down our throats during the current arc, is his kindness. This overall impression of kindness is not just one trait however. It's an accumulation of quirks, flaws, and principles that were only able to achieve harmony once Sanji set sail with the Strawhat Pirates.
The cook's formative years were spent being constantly reminded that he was a useless failure who was better off dead than left alive to taint his family's name. As any child would, he took this to heart, and he's never been able to shake it completely. Sanji only values his life in so much as it is useful to others. Even his ultimate dream to find the legendary All Blue culminates in his being able to prepare better food for the ones he loves rather than any personal gain. He will always put others first. This has led to numerous attempts to sacrifice himself for his guardian, crewmates, and others who have shown him even an ounce of kindness. Most recently, he's gone as far as putting himself in the line of fire in order to save the very family who used and abused him, even after they've threatened everyone Sanji loves. He doesn't have to like someone in order to risk his life for them - and if he doesn't, he will make sure they know it - but it certainly helps.
Knowing this, it makes sense that the first man to sacrifice himself for Sanji instantly won his loyalty. Chef Zeff, the man Sanji considers to be his true father, beat his own morals and principles into Sanji's thick skull quite literally. He taught the boy "how to be a man" by always treating women well and feeding anyone who is hungry. Sanji lived to be acknowledged by him. Zeff's code of conduct became his own, and to this day, he refuses to hurt a woman or leave someone to starve. It's nearly killed him and has caused his precious crewmates trouble more than once, but they accept and appreciate it as part of his character. This "kishido" or chivalry of his exemplifies the core of his identity. Despite his crude demeanor sharpened through working with Zeff's thug and pirate filled staff for most of his life, he will never betray it.
What is most obvious to outside observers, however, is undoubtedly Sanji's weakness to women. It goes far beyond being unable to hurt them. Sanji is absolutely obsessed with women and likes to think of himself as a suave ladies man despite being anything but. Viola, whose ability allows her to read minds, is slapped in the face with this unfortunate fact when she tries to use Sanji to gain information on the Strawhat Pirates and instead is bombarded by a litany of erotic and perverted thoughts. Even while bound, wounded, and captured by the enemy, all he can think about is Viola herself. Luckily for everyone around him, he does have a filter for these thoughts - most of the time - and they usually remain just that, thoughts. The energy he gets from looking at a beautiful woman is put to use complimenting, pampering, protecting, and serving that woman hand and foot long before he ever gets a chance to touch her. This means he ends up getting used by some women, but he's entirely aware of it and doesn't seem to mind. He's the type of man who can (and does) look the woman who is going to kill him in the eye and tell her she's beautiful with complete sincerity.
Aside from these stubborn quirks, Sanji is surprisingly levelheaded for a One Piece character and confident as well as independent enough to act on his observations at a moment's notice. Though he goofs around and has quite a temper while the coast is clear, in the heat of battle, he's very aware of the big picture and takes risks that end up saving the crew later on. He's impersonated enemies in order to report that his friends were killed when they weren't, slipped away during an all-out skirmish to cause a whirlpool that trapped the marine ships chasing his crew, and secretly sabotaged the main engine of an enemy airship so that even after he was defeated in battle he could allow his crewmates to escape. He consistently thinks outside of the shounen protag bubble. In fact, his fighting specialization is in Observation Haki over Armament Haki, making his ability to strategize rather invaluable among his crew's more physically-minded fighters.
Because he is able to think several steps ahead, he also ends up as something of a babysitter for other members of the crew who don't. Looking after others, though it's not something he aspires to outside of the women in his life, always seems to be the role he finds himself in, and despite how loudly he will complain when his companions are men, he will still do everything in his power - both physical and mental - to make sure the people in his care get out alive. From something as minor as teaching Chopper, the youngest member of the Strawhats, how to live like a man to something as major as leaping into a poisoned lake in order to retrieve a stranger's missing torso, Sanji more than anyone else considers it his responsibility to ensure the day-to-day health of his charges. He is, after all, a chef.
Items on your character at canon point: One dress shirt, dress pants, a pair of socks, two shoes, a lighter, and likely one or two packs of cigarettes. That's about it.
Abilities: Sanji is the third member of the monster trio, the Strawhat Pirates' main fighting force. His strength and speed are immense, and his threshold for pain is out of this world. His "Black Leg Style" martial art relies on leg strength above all, but it requires perfect balance, agility, flexibility, and upper body strength as well. He is also a haki user, allowing him to sense spiritual energy from a distance and use life force to strengthen his body.
Body strength and endurance are key to Sanji's fighting style as he rarely uses weapons. Under Zeff's tutelage, he's trained his entire body to the extreme. His kicks have sent giant crocodiles and sea monsters flying, and he's even killed then hauled a dinosaur across a tropical pre-historic island with ease. He's endured attacks that disintegrated other men and even the pressure at 5000 feet below the water's surface. Because he fights using his body, he also breaks bones on a regular basis. After winning his fight with Mr. 2 Bon Clay, he nonchalantly asks himself how many ribs he's broken and then proceeds to run around the capital city of Alabasta as if nothing is wrong. When he does finally succumb to his injuries, he displays the typical shounen protag trait of seemingly being able to recover with only some sleep and food. Just because he can act like he's completely recovered doesn't mean he is though.
While his strength and endurance are admirable, Sanji's true ability lies in his speed. From the moment he's introduced, his ability to appear and disappear during battle is highlighted. He only gets faster as time goes on, until he successfully dodges bullets at point blank range. This ridiculous speed led to his latest techniques "Sky Walk" and "Blue Walk." By kicking the air or water repeatedly at great speeds, he can essentially run with no ground beneath him.
As a cook, he prides himself in his mastery of fire, and in typical One Piece fashion, he takes that pride to absurd heights. In order to enhance his kicks, Sanji is able to heat his own legs by spinning rapidly. His legs burn hot enough to glow bright red and set fire to whomever or whatever they impact. One kick can even grill a kraken tentacle while under the water. He calls this technique "Diable Jambe." Sanji can also set himself ablaze by revisiting his traumatic experiences in the Kamabakka Queendom. Why his own flames don't burn him alive, nobody knows. They certainly barbeque his targets.
Finally, Sanji is a user of haki, One Piece's magical energy force. Observation Haki is his specialty, and he utilizes it often. It has allowed him to search for items and people too far away to see, dodge projectiles, and even detect a person's sincerity. This ability is how he is able to see that Captain Tashigi has lost her fight against Vergo and come to her aid despite having been nowhere near the fight while it was occurring. Along with Observation Haki, Sanji can also use Armament Haki to harden his body. The only time he's seen using this is during his battle with his father, Judge Vinsmoke. It's very clear when he is utilizing this type of haki as the leg he hardens with haki turns black.
Sanji has several skills he puts to use outside of battle as well.
First and foremost, Sanji is a chef. That is his role aboard the Strawhat's ship, and that is what he lives his life for. The reason he refuses to fight with his hands is because he needs them to cook and therefore can't injure them. His encyclopedic knowledge of ingredients and precise taste make him a very resourceful chef, perfect for long voyages that require scavenging to bolster supplies. He's dexterous with knives, able to perform flashy tricks like juggling. He's fully capable of fighting with knives; he just doesn't. The one time he breaks this rule of his is when his opponent uses food as a weapon. Sanji simply prepares the food like he would any other meal.
He is in possession of the 99 Attack Cuisine recipes from the Kamabakka Queendom. Attack Cuisine is a special form of cooking that builds up physical prowess. These recipes can rejuvenate as well as strengthen those who eat them if prepared properly.
Sanji is also unexpectedly stealthy. His pragmatic streak keeps him from charging into every situation like his captain Luffy and that allows him ample time to think about what counter attack will impede the enemy's numbers the most. Even though Sanji himself prefers a straight up fight, he's long since honed the ability to sneak around for a surprise attack. He is able to board a sea train guarded by the elite CP9, renowned masters of espionage, without being discovered. He even manages to evade the many guards meant to keep track of him while being held prisoner on Whole Cake Island, enabling him to discover Big Mom's plan to kill his family and relay her plot to his sister. His speed is ideal for quick and quiet infiltration, and his wit is what allows him to put that speed to use effectively.
Strengths and Weaknesses: Sanji's strengths are sometimes overshadowed by his blatant flaws, but in the right moment, they can shine like nothing else. His keen perception and calm observation has not only saved lives but also earned him strong allies. If you don't know what's happening, you absolutely want Sanji Vinsmoke on your side. His strategic and resourceful mind is a valuable asset, whether looking for food, a fight, or just a way out. He's quick to use what he knows about people and places in order to overcome them. His physical prowess is substantial as can be seen in every nimble kick and accelerated dash. Strength, speed, and well-honed reflexes make him a master martial artist. Finally, his endurance is superhuman. Ever since his birth, it seems, he has had to put up with beatings - from his genetically enhanced siblings to the infamous pirates and marines of the Grand Line. Sanji can take almost anything and still smile afterward.
His weaknesses he's much more open about, not that he could hide them even if he wanted to. What he runs into trouble with the most is his weakness toward women. While beautiful women are pampered and forgiven no matter what they do to him, he will not harm any woman at all and will protect them at the cost of his own life. He must also protect his hands in any given battle and has been threatened with explosive handcuffs to keep him in line. If he loses his hands, his value as a chef plummets, along with his value as a human being. Sanji is someone who lives to be useful, and so the moment he considers himself a burden to someone, all of his patience flies out the window. He stops thinking about how he can get everyone out alive and just offers himself up as the sacrifice. All it takes is one threat against someone he loves. If he believes the people behind the threat are powerful enough to pull it off, he will submit. Sanji's stubbornness and short temper can also be used against him. Instances such as his inability to work together with Zoro (despite that their combined strength is monumental) are an excellent example. He's easily distracted when angry and tends to dig in his heels rather than listen to logic. Lastly, he is a long time chainsmoker. In a setting where obtaining his precious smokes will be difficult, this will no doubt be an issue.
Sample
Prose/Action Sample: Test drive toplevel