Daruma
Daruma is a cookie-cutter shark fishman serving as a member of the New Fishman Pirates under Hody Jones. He participates in the crew's operations against humans and in conflicts on Fishman Island, including rampages through populated areas and underground assaults during plaza battles. Daruma is known for his aggressive biting tactics and pitfall strategies that target opponents from below ground.
Appearance
Daruma appears as a small round figure with a spotted pattern across his body and distinctive fin details. He wears a striped outfit that marks his affiliation with the New Fishman Pirates.12
His head shape stands out among other crew members during gatherings in the Fishman District. Daruma maintains an aggressive posture with open jaws during confrontations.34
Personality
Daruma displays a ravenous and threatening demeanor when interacting with bystanders. He rejects offered snacks and expresses a preference for fishman bones while issuing warnings about tearing flesh.5
Daruma suggests setting examples for humans during crew discussions. He taunts opponents during fights and laughs while declaring his attacks will leave enemies in pieces.67
Abilities and powers
Daruma performs biting attacks that chew through stone walls and create impact effects on the ground. He uses his fangs to dig multiple circular holes beneath surfaces for pitfall traps.89
Daruma executes the Daruma Drop attack and declares he has opened myriad holes with his fangs. He launches forward with wide jaws in lunging assaults during direct confrontations.1011
Daruma employs the Hidaruma Cutter technique that generates heat and follows with Cookie-Cutter Shark charges. He continues digging to fill areas with pitfalls while boasting about the tactic.712
History
Fishman District
Daruma sits with Hody Jones and other officers when the crew encounters Crab-Hand Gyro's group. He remains present as Hody decides to use the humans to set another example.13
Daruma appears among young outcasts in the Fishman District reacting to stories of Fisher Tiger's raid. He listens alongside Hody Jones and other future crew members as they express admiration for the Sun Pirates' actions against humans.14
Sweet Factory Town
Daruma rampages through Sweet Factory Town by biting into stone walls and threatening citizens. He announces plans to proceed to Gyoncord Plaza after rejecting offered food.15
Relationships
Daruma maintains close ties with fellow New Fishman Pirates officers as they react together during critical threats. He joins the group in expressing alarm when facing unexpected dangers that affect the entire crew. These shared moments highlight his position among the core fighters who stand or fall together in the plaza.1617
Daruma interacts with Hody's followers by voicing surprise at Luffy's sudden appearance during key events. He screams about Luffy emerging from hiding while the crew questions the timing and alliances involved. This exchange shows Daruma's role in the crew's confusion and response to external interventions.18
Daruma calls out to his crew for support when engaging specific opponents in combat. He demands backup while focusing on a targeted threat and issues direct warnings during the assault. Such requests underscore his reliance on group coordination amid individual actions.19
Daruma issues commands to the group when their actions lead to unintended consequences for everyone present. He yells about the sinking effect caused by ongoing efforts and orders a halt to the process. This directive reflects his attempt to manage the crew's tactics in the moment.20
Major battles
Initial encounter
Plaza battle
Daruma uses pitfall tactics against the Straw Hats in the plaza and declares he will fill the area with holes. Chopper counters by emerging from underground in Horn Point to catch him.25
Daruma targets Usopp's nose in a direct lunge and demands backup while threatening to bite it off. Usopp responds with plant-based traps that seize and fling Daruma into the air.2627