Karone Steve

**Karone "Dreaded" Steve** is a pirate from the South Blue and the First Mate of Kid Pirates, He is one of Twenty-Four pirates who are referred to as the "Worst Generation" (formerly known as the "Twenty-Four Supernovas").

He originally has a bounty of  279,000,000 when he arrived at Sabaody Archipelago. Sometime during the timeskip, his bounty was raised from 279,000,000 to  430,000,000. Steve's bounty was eventually raised to  3,000,000,000 for his role in defeating Big Mom's right hand woman Charlotte Sister alongside Demont Rogue and Herzog Alonzo during the Wano Country Arc.

He and his crew briefly join forces with the Straw Hat Pirates and Heart Pirates during the Sabaody Archipelago Arc. He also becomes an ally member of the Ninja-Pirate-Mink-Samurai Alliance during the Wano Country Arc.

## Appearance

Steve is a toned muscular young man with studded ears, and spiky hair with a crew cut. He has a set of distinct tattoos covering half of his upper body. He wears no shirt and only dark pants with a belt, along with a metal chain with a cyclopean skull-shaped pendant around his neck. He has several intricate rings on his fingers and a metal armband on his right wrist.

## Personality

Steve, the cruel and sadistic pirate, possesses a disdainful attitude towards those he deems inferior. Much like his captain, he is notorious for causing extensive civilian casualties, showcasing his ruthless nature. With unwavering confidence in his own strength, Steve fearlessly confronts his enemies head-on. Despite this, he maintains an unwavering loyalty to his captain, sharing a bond similar to Hayate's relationship with Luffy.

While Steve shares his captain's reckless tendencies and enthusiasm for combat, he exhibits a greater level of maturity and rationality. He knows when to exercise restraint and act with reason, although his anger occasionally gets the better of him, resulting in explosive outbursts.

Similar to Hayate, Steve assumes the role of a responsible and logical individual, serving as a voice of reason for his captain. He ensures that their actions align with their goals and demonstrates genuine concern for the well-being of his crewmates. However, unlike Hayate, Steve can sometimes act recklessly and exhibit hostility towards those outside of his crew. This is evident in his attack on Hayate when they encounter each other in Ringo, as well as his assault on Apoo for his betrayal and perceived responsibility for Killer's current state during the raid on Onigashima.

Despite his maturity and rationality, Steve's hostility towards outsiders often leads him to make impulsive decisions. His attack on Hayate in Ringo was fueled by a deep-rooted distrust for anyone outside of his crew. Steve saw Hayate as a potential threat and believed that neutralizing him would protect his captain and crewmates.

Similarly, Steve's fury knew no bounds. He blamed Apoo for his comrade's suffering and allowed his emotions to dictate his actions. In a fit of rage, he launched a ferocious assault on Apoo, seeking retribution and justice for Killer.

But despite his vengeful tendencies, Steve's loyalty to his captain and crew remains unwavering and his concern for their well-being surpasses everything else. He goes to great lengths to protect and support them, even if it means resorting to ruthless measures.

Steve's complicated nature mirrors Hayate's relationship with Luffy. Like Hayate, he acts as a voice of reason for his captain, offering guidance and caution when needed. He understands the importance of their goals and works diligently to ensure their actions align with their purpose.

However, Steve also carries the burden of his own flaws, acknowledging that his anger can sometimes cloud his judgment. His explosive outbursts serve as a reminder that beneath his calculated persona lies a raging storm of emotions.

## Abilities and Powers

As the First Mate of the Kid Pirates, he has complete authority over the crew second only to his captain and is highly trusted by him. His skills have earned him a bounty of  276,000,000, which is considered to be very impressive for a rookie, even within the Grand Line. Like his captain, he was able to resist Rayleigh's burst of Haki. During the timeskip, the Kid Pirates continued to rise in infamy, as evidenced by Kid, Steve, Killer, Bradish, and Gregson's bounties increasing, and their willingness to attack Big Mom's ships.

During the Wano Country Arc, he and Hayate both clashed against each other, with Hayate noting him to be very strong and powerful, as he managed to constantly put Hayate on the defensive several times during the entire fight. During the Raid on Onigashima, he has shown to be powerful enough to fight against the two Emperors, Kaido and Big Mom, dealing damage to them despite their near-impenetrable defenses. In his confrontation against Charlotte Sister, soon with Rogue and Alonzo's help, Steve could still put up a fight against her, despite Sister receiving insignificant damage. From their joint efforts, the three Supernovas, often using their awakened powers, managed to push Sister towards her limits and landed a devastating blow against the feared right-hand woman of Big Mom, resulting in her eventual defeat. Having defeated Sister, Steve gained a bounty of  3,000,000,000, making him one of the most dangerous pirates in the world, with his new bounty matching his captain and his fellow members of the Worst Generations.

### Physical Abilities

Steve possesses immense physical strength and resilience being able take significant amount damage and able to fight even when severely injured and also completely recovered from it. More impressively, Steve has enough power to challenge and fight against two members of the Four Emperors on the roof of Onigashima, withstand multiple attacks from both Emperors, and even deal damage to both Emperors who were both known for their near invulnerable bodies.

### Swordsmanship

Steve is highly skilled in Swordsmanship and attach his swords onto a motor like attachment on the side of his wrist via by his Devil Fruit powers.

Steve's expertise in Swordsmanship is further enhanced by his inventive use of his Devil Fruit powers. With the aid of a motor-like attachment on the side of his wrist, Steve can seamlessly attach his swords onto it, allowing for a unique and dynamic fighting style.

By utilizing his Devil Fruit abilities, Steve can manipulate the accumulated kinetic energy to power the motor-like attachment, enabling it to rotate rapidly. This rotation creates a whirling motion, turning his swords into lethal spinning blades.

With this technique, Steve gains a significant advantage in combat. The spinning motion of his swords increases their cutting power and widens the range of his attacks. It becomes incredibly challenging for opponents to defend against his onslaught, as the spinning blades swiftly and continuously strike from multiple angles.

Furthermore, the motor-like attachment grants Steve exceptional control over his swords. He can manipulate the speed and direction of the rotation, allowing him to adapt his attacks to different situations. This versatility makes it difficult for opponents to anticipate and counter his moves, as his swordsmanship becomes a fluid and unpredictable dance of blades.

In combination with his Devil Fruit Awakening, Steve's attachment and swordsmanship create a devastating synergy. The accelerated motion speed and augmented physical abilities enable him to execute lightning-fast strikes with incredible precision and power. The spinning blades add an additional layer of lethality, making his attacks even more destructive and difficult to evade.

Overall, Steve's innovative use of his Devil Fruit powers, coupled with his mastery of Swordsmanship, makes him a formidable combatant. The motor-like attachment on his wrist, powered by his kinetic energy manipulation, turns his swords into deadly spinning weapons, granting him a unique and fearsome fighting style.

### Devil Fruits

Steve has eaten the Mota Mota no Mi grants Steve the ability tp change part of his body into an motor like engine with several different systems and any engine-like protrusions anywhere on his bodies that allow him to move at extraordinary speeds and enhance his mobility. Steve can both dash through long distances in a short amount of time. This makes them suited for missions that involve reaching a faraway place as fast as possible, chasing after an object moving at high speeds, or even escaping from an overwhelming threat.

The engines within Steve's body have various functions. For example, his arm houses an AC motor that provides the impetus for powerful tackles. In his forearm, a Servomotor works in conjunction with the AC motor, increasing the speed and strength of his punches. His fingers contain small Starters, which generate power for the other engines and enhance his attacking speed. Additionally, Steve's thigh features Induction motors that increase the strength of his kicks and provide an extra boost for jumping and running.

One notable aspect of Steve's abilities is his capacity to absorb energy-based attacks directed at him. When he does so, his body becomes surrounded by sparks of energy, giving him a golden aura and significantly boosting his speed. Furthermore, he can unleash a devastating energy blast as a counterattack, dealing massive damage to his opponents.

#### Awakening

Steve has achieved Devil Fruit Awakening, with this newfound ability, he can infuse the kinetic energy he has accumulated into himself or his sword, resulting in a significant acceleration of his motion speed and a substantial augmentation of his physical abilities.

When Steve channels this awakened power, his movements become incredibly swift and agile, allowing him to outpace even the fastest opponents. His reflexes sharpen to an extraordinary level, enabling him to react with lightning speed and evade attacks effortlessly. The acceleration of his motion speed grants him an unparalleled advantage in combat, giving him the ability to strike with incredible force and precision.

Moreover, the augmentation of his physical abilities reaches its peak. His strength and durability increase exponentially, allowing him to deliver devastating blows and withstand attacks that would normally render him incapacitated. The sheer power behind his strikes can cause catastrophic damage, leaving a trail of destruction in his wake.

In addition to enhancing his own abilities, Steve can also infuse his awakened power into his sword. When he does so, the weapon becomes imbued with an intensified kinetic energy, turning it into a formidable tool of destruction. Each swing of his sword carries immense force, capable of cleaving through even the sturdiest of defenses and creating widespread devastation.

### Weapon

Steve used double blade sword known as **Tsubamekiba**

## Trivia

* Steve's name is on Stede Bonnet an early 18th-century English/Barbadian pirate.