Hatchan
Hatchan is an octopus fishman who served as a crew officer in the Arlong Pirates. He transports clients such as Nezumi using an octopus pot vehicle and signals feeding times for Momoo. Hatchan later operates a takoyaki stand and maintains connections from his pirate past while assisting others during invasions and captures.
Hatchan engages in combat using multiple arms and tentacles against swordsmen like Zoro. He survives defeats and returns to battlefields before shifting to civilian roles. His history includes saving individuals years earlier and facing new threats from groups like the Fish-Man Pirates.
Appearance
Hatchan appears as a massive octopus fishman with six arms and multiple tentacles. He wears striped pants and maintains a topknot hairstyle along with a star-shaped nose. His wide-eyed expressions and open mouth feature prominently during moments of surprise or exertion on the dock and battlefield.12
Hatchan displays a patterned outfit with circular motifs on his arms during extended fights. His body recoils with all limbs and tentacles flailing after impacts while sweat drops form on his face. The octopus features remain visible even when he lies wounded or bound in ropes.23
Personality
Hatchan displays a polite demeanor when offering assistance to others and quickly apologizes for any rude remarks made by companions. He introduces himself casually and confirms his identity as a charming octopus fishman during encounters.45
Hatchan shows surprise and reacts with shock during unexpected events yet recovers by forgiving minor damages such as hair loss. He states survival chances remain zero in threatening situations with a calm tone.6
Abilities and powers
Hatchan wields six swords simultaneously in combat and claims status as the second strongest swordsman in Fishman Island. He employs suction cups on his tentacles to grip and stop sword blades during clashes. His techniques include spinning attacks and multi-tentacle strikes that increase water resistance when partially submerged.789
Hatchan launches ink attacks and boulder throws while performing spinning tentacle maneuvers labeled as Tako-Hachi Black. He uses a takoyaki punch with massive tentacles and activates an octopus pot stance with six swords style. Each of his swords weighs three hundred kilograms according to his own statements during assaults.101112
History
Arlong Pirates period
Arlong Park period
Later activities
Later encounters
Relationships
Hatchan maintains ties with former Arlong Pirates members such as Chew who confronts him after capture. He shares a history with Shakky spanning at least ten years from childhood and saved a young Rayleigh after a shipwreck more than twenty years earlier.152324
Hatchan interacts with Camie through communication devices and expresses relief when she remains unharmed during his capture. He warns her not to approach kidnappers and later receives gratitude from Zoro after chains are cut to free him from a cage.252627
Hatchan shares a history with Shakky spanning at least ten years from childhood and saved a young Rayleigh when shipwrecked. He interacts with Camie through communication devices and expresses relief when she remains unharmed during his capture.2829
Hatchan mutters desperately about needing escape before arrival while recalling Arlong past and Nami grudge. He warns the crew to gather all mates and hurry because of an invasion after recognizing them.2930
Major battles
Hatchan fights Zoro on a wooden walkway and pier using multiple sword-wielding arms. He initiates a multi-tentacle sword-catching move and launches a takoyaki punch after being struck. Zoro counters the six-sword barrage with TouRou Nagashi leading to Hatchan crashing into a ruined building.319
Hatchan engages Sanji during a surface fight and later faces Nojiko who counters with kicks. Sanji interrupts another assault with a strong kick that sends Hatchan flying while Hatchan resolves to finish opponents immediately.732