Roronoa Arashi

Roronoa Arashi is a pacifist swordsman from the Shimotsuki Village that is on a mission to visit the Wano Country where his ancestors come from. He is also a competitor in the World Smash Tournament and tea connoisseur aswell as a haiku fan.

### History

Arashi was a kind and gentle swordsman residing in Shimotsuki Village in the East Blue. The people of the village respect him greatly as many years ago the village was raided by one of the largest bandit groups in the East and he fought them back by himself without taking a single injury to himself. Everyday Arashi diligently trains his swordsmanship to perfection but insists that he is a pacifist to the nearby Marine branch that has tried to recruit him. One day during Arashi’s training session he comes to the conclusion that to fully immerse himself as a true swordsman he must go to his roots, The Land of Wano and the home of the samurai. Thus Arashi set out to sea bidding farewell to his village and wife as they wished his success as Wano is also their ancestral home and Arashi sailed forth eventually making his way to the Grand Line and Fighter’s Island.

### Personality

Arashi doesn’t like conflict very much and would try to end problems with his words although he carries a katana that he trains with as he views swordsmanship more like an art form and meditation rather than a way of violence. He is a big fan of haiku’s as he recites them as a form of calming method and way to communicate which confuses others. Arashi is very knowledgeable when it comes to tea having memorized all kinds and their flavors and has a tendency to enter every tea house he finds. Arashi is a kind person and quite smart in situations that require quick thinking and just overall a wise person.

### Relationships

Ben: Respects him as a fellow swordsman and a skilled fighter

Rodd: Just cool with him as they fought together but neutral in general

MuraKami: At first just thought he was a skilled fighter but now deeply respects him as he reminds Arashi of an Old tale originating from his ancestor’s homeland

### Abilities and Powers

Arashi due his pacifist nature formed a style of Iaijutsu suited to himself that makes him a formidable combatant that was capable of making far progress in the World Smash Tournament. His strength is quite considerable being as he doesn’t attack head on but he can deflect most attacks coming his way with relative ease. The speed of his movements are Arashi’s strong point as he can deflect attacks at high speeds and with the right stance can due so at such a speed it cannot be seen by eyes, he can also put this into attacks so enemies can’t react. The durability of Arashi isn’t his strong point as he prefers to avoid damage entirely but he has taken multiple attacks from Ben who is known for his attack power meaning he is still quite durable and but his endurance to damage is a problem for him which makes his sword style perfect for him as it saves stamina. When it comes to swordsmanship Arashi is extremely adept with his specifically adjusted Iaijutsu, the style that Arashi leans towards is one that aims around deflection and counterattacking as he prefers to avoid direct attacks. The katana that is kept in its scabbard is drawn at high speeds to generate force as Arashi puts his effort towards calmly bending incoming attacks around his blade to redirect them into the ground. Arashi has a variety of stances he takes to make use of his swordsmanship including his ultimate technique, Sword Stance Tranquil Fortress that makes an area around him impenetrable as shown when he stops a haki infused Diaz Razor from Ben and a rain shower of air-blades from MuraKami without a scratch.

### Techniques

One Sword Iaijutsu

* Sword Stance CALM: The user takes a semi crouching stance with a hand on their handle and when attacked the user draws at high speeds to block or deflect a target
* Sword Stance BLITZ: The user takes a stance akin to sprinting form with a hand on his sword handle before sprinting forwards at such a high speed it can’t be reacted to and slashing his target
* Sword Stance TRANQUIL FORTRESS: The user makes a circle mark around him and stands seemingly calm but when anything enters the circle it is completely blocked and deflected at such high speed that the user cannot be seen moving and is locked in intense concentration for 3 turns