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Hatchan, often called by the nickname Hachi, is an octopus fish-man recognizable by his six powerful arms, pink skin, and a distinctive sun-shaped tattoo on his forehead, which marks his time as a member of the Sun Pirates. Standing at a notable height of 220 centimeters, his unique physiology includes suction cups on his arms that allow him to cling to walls and the ability to shoot ink from his mouth.
Born in the Fish-Man District of the Ryugu Kingdom, Hatchan grew up alongside his childhood friends Kuroobi and Chew, sharing a simple dream of one day opening a takoyaki stand. As a young boy, he performed a significant act of kindness by saving a man named Silvers Rayleigh from drowning, a deed that would forge a lasting, positive connection with a human. His early life as a pirate began when he joined the Sun Pirates under the legendary Fisher Tiger. Following Tiger’s death, the crew fractured, and Hatchan’s loyalty to his old friend Arlong led him to follow the more radical fish-man to the East Blue. There, he served as an officer in the Arlong Pirates, helping to terrorize the villages of Cocoyasi and enforce their new "Fish-Man Empire."
Unlike many of his crewmates, Hatchan possesses a bright, gentle, and somewhat airheaded personality. He is not particularly intelligent and can be easily duped, which was shown when he mistakenly treated his enemy Roronoa Zoro as a guest. Most importantly, he does not share the deep-seated hatred of humans that defines Arlong. He is naturally friendly and kind-hearted, a trait that remained even during his time as an antagonist, as he never personally engaged in the cruel abuse suffered by Nami and the villagers. His major role in the story begins as an antagonist during the Arlong Park Arc, where he fought Zoro with his unique six-sword style but was ultimately defeated. After the crew's arrest, he was the sole escapee from a Marine prison ship.
His motivations change drastically following his escape. A cover story serial details his journey back to Fish-Man Island, during which he performs numerous acts of kindness, such as saving a panda shark, helping a goldfish princess, and using a treasure he found to relieve a famine in a catfish village. This journey, and the encouragement of new friends like the mermaid Camie and the starfish Pappug, leads him to abandon piracy and chase his childhood dream. He opens a floating takoyaki stand called "Takoyaki 8," renowned for its delicious fried octopus balls, a dish even the skilled cook Sanji would come to praise.
When he reunites with the Straw Hat Pirates near the Sabaody Archipelago, Hatchan has transformed into a valuable ally. He is deeply ashamed of his past actions, particularly towards Nami, and is genuinely remorseful, which eventually earns him a cautious forgiveness from the crew. Despite Nami's initial hostility, her assessment that he is "harmless" proves accurate. His key relationships are central to his redemption arc. He shares a close bond with Camie and Pappug, who run the shop with him, and his old acquaintance Rayleigh and his partner Shakky remain important figures. His friendship with Monkey D. Luffy is solidified when Luffy punches a World Noble, a Celestial Dragon named Charloss, after the noble shoots Hatchan for trying to save Camie. Luffy's declaration of friendship is a pivotal moment, reinforcing Hatchan's belief that coexistence between humans and fish-men is possible and worth fighting for.
His personal development is a clear path from a minor villain to a redeemed and beloved supporting character. He stands in stark contrast to Arlong and later villains like Hody Jones, as he was never corrupted by ideals of racial supremacy. After the two-year time skip, his loyalty to the Straw Hats remains unwavering; he and the Flying Fish Riders protect their ship, the Thousand Sunny, during their absence. Later, on Fish-Man Island, he attempts to stop Hody Jones's coup, only to be critically injured, but his resolve to protect his friends and advocate for peace only deepens.
Notable abilities stem from his physiology as an octopus fish-man. He is a master of "Rokutoryu," or Six-Sword Style, wielding six massive cutlasses with incredible strength, each sword weighing over 300 kilograms. His techniques include the "Six-Sword Waltz," a spinning attack, and defensive moves like the "Octopus Pot Stance." He can spray "Takohachi Black" ink to blind opponents, use his suction cups to stick to surfaces with "Takohachi Number Nine," and unleash rapid punches with "Takoyaki Punch." While he once claimed to be the second-strongest swordsman on Fish-Man Island, his swordplay is often criticized as simplistic, relying more on brute force and the advantage of multiple blades than on refined technique, a limitation that contributed to his defeat by Zoro. Despite this, his physical strength, swimming prowess, and business acumen in running his takoyaki shop are all exceptional.
Born in the Fish-Man District of the Ryugu Kingdom, Hatchan grew up alongside his childhood friends Kuroobi and Chew, sharing a simple dream of one day opening a takoyaki stand. As a young boy, he performed a significant act of kindness by saving a man named Silvers Rayleigh from drowning, a deed that would forge a lasting, positive connection with a human. His early life as a pirate began when he joined the Sun Pirates under the legendary Fisher Tiger. Following Tiger’s death, the crew fractured, and Hatchan’s loyalty to his old friend Arlong led him to follow the more radical fish-man to the East Blue. There, he served as an officer in the Arlong Pirates, helping to terrorize the villages of Cocoyasi and enforce their new "Fish-Man Empire."
Unlike many of his crewmates, Hatchan possesses a bright, gentle, and somewhat airheaded personality. He is not particularly intelligent and can be easily duped, which was shown when he mistakenly treated his enemy Roronoa Zoro as a guest. Most importantly, he does not share the deep-seated hatred of humans that defines Arlong. He is naturally friendly and kind-hearted, a trait that remained even during his time as an antagonist, as he never personally engaged in the cruel abuse suffered by Nami and the villagers. His major role in the story begins as an antagonist during the Arlong Park Arc, where he fought Zoro with his unique six-sword style but was ultimately defeated. After the crew's arrest, he was the sole escapee from a Marine prison ship.
His motivations change drastically following his escape. A cover story serial details his journey back to Fish-Man Island, during which he performs numerous acts of kindness, such as saving a panda shark, helping a goldfish princess, and using a treasure he found to relieve a famine in a catfish village. This journey, and the encouragement of new friends like the mermaid Camie and the starfish Pappug, leads him to abandon piracy and chase his childhood dream. He opens a floating takoyaki stand called "Takoyaki 8," renowned for its delicious fried octopus balls, a dish even the skilled cook Sanji would come to praise.
When he reunites with the Straw Hat Pirates near the Sabaody Archipelago, Hatchan has transformed into a valuable ally. He is deeply ashamed of his past actions, particularly towards Nami, and is genuinely remorseful, which eventually earns him a cautious forgiveness from the crew. Despite Nami's initial hostility, her assessment that he is "harmless" proves accurate. His key relationships are central to his redemption arc. He shares a close bond with Camie and Pappug, who run the shop with him, and his old acquaintance Rayleigh and his partner Shakky remain important figures. His friendship with Monkey D. Luffy is solidified when Luffy punches a World Noble, a Celestial Dragon named Charloss, after the noble shoots Hatchan for trying to save Camie. Luffy's declaration of friendship is a pivotal moment, reinforcing Hatchan's belief that coexistence between humans and fish-men is possible and worth fighting for.
His personal development is a clear path from a minor villain to a redeemed and beloved supporting character. He stands in stark contrast to Arlong and later villains like Hody Jones, as he was never corrupted by ideals of racial supremacy. After the two-year time skip, his loyalty to the Straw Hats remains unwavering; he and the Flying Fish Riders protect their ship, the Thousand Sunny, during their absence. Later, on Fish-Man Island, he attempts to stop Hody Jones's coup, only to be critically injured, but his resolve to protect his friends and advocate for peace only deepens.
Notable abilities stem from his physiology as an octopus fish-man. He is a master of "Rokutoryu," or Six-Sword Style, wielding six massive cutlasses with incredible strength, each sword weighing over 300 kilograms. His techniques include the "Six-Sword Waltz," a spinning attack, and defensive moves like the "Octopus Pot Stance." He can spray "Takohachi Black" ink to blind opponents, use his suction cups to stick to surfaces with "Takohachi Number Nine," and unleash rapid punches with "Takoyaki Punch." While he once claimed to be the second-strongest swordsman on Fish-Man Island, his swordplay is often criticized as simplistic, relying more on brute force and the advantage of multiple blades than on refined technique, a limitation that contributed to his defeat by Zoro. Despite this, his physical strength, swimming prowess, and business acumen in running his takoyaki shop are all exceptional.