Kabu
Kabu is a Tontatta tribe member who serves as captain of the Yellow Kabu Brigade. He participates in operations against the Donquixote Family on Dressrosa while coordinating with other dwarves such as Leo and Bian. Kabu is known for leading insect-based transport units and engaging in combat alongside his brigade to rescue captured comrades and support larger alliance efforts.
His actions span encounters in forested areas near Green Bit through underground passages and palace grounds. Kabu assists in transporting allies and directing attacks during key confrontations. The brigade under his command arrives to bolster forces in the Flower Fields and contributes to efforts against officers including Pica and Gladius.
Appearance
When mounted on his namesake insect, Kabu appears in dynamic poses that emphasize his role as brigade captain. The Yellow Kabu beetle itself carries a clear label and supports his movements across bridges and fields. His excited greetings and pointing gestures occur frequently in group assemblies.12
Personality
Kabu demonstrates a practical focus on completing missions without delay. When Princess Mansherry requests a piggyback ride after claiming injury, Kabu urges Leo to provide the ride immediately because time is short and further discussion would waste it.3
Abilities and powers
Kabu commands the Yellow Kabu Brigade and utilizes the Mushi Mushi no Mi Model Rhinoceros Beetle to direct flight operations. He coordinates with Bian who leads the Pink Bee Brigade under a similar fruit ability. These units transport up to twenty Tontatta at once through express routes and arrive from Green Bit to reinforce positions in Dressrosa.45
The Yellow Kabu serves as both mount and combat support during palace engagements. Kabu directs pincer maneuvers and calls for advances while the insect sustains damage in later clashes. His brigade participates in holding actions against stone constructs and officers to prevent enemy movement.67
History
Green Bit encounter
Kabu first appears during the initial contact with Robin in the forest near Green Bit. He warns fellow dwarves about her abilities after being captured by her technique and explains the sudden emergence of hands from the ground. The Tontatta then transport Robin underground while remaining on guard.8
Tontatta settlement preparations
During preparations in the Tontatta settlement Kabu readies the Yellow Kabu for the journey toward Dressrosa. The tribe discusses the need to save five hundred captured people held in the dark factory and announces that Kabu-san's Yellow Kabu and Bianne's Pink Bee are ready to fly.9
Dressrosa conflict
During preparations in the Tontatta settlement Kabu readies the Yellow Kabu for the journey to Dressrosa. He joins the advance into the Acacia district and later coordinates with Leo in the palace tunnels. The brigade supports efforts to reach the royal plateau and intervenes in confrontations involving Mansherry.410
Relationships
Kabu maintains close operational ties with Leo during multiple phases of the Tontatta campaign. He exchanges greetings upon arrival with the Yellow Kabu and Pink Bee Brigades and later receives direct instructions from Leo to hurry during an intervention.1112
Kabu joins Princess Viola and Inhel in an escort detail that allows the group to travel over rooftops while others address the factory. The arrangement is presented as a reliable team that proceeds without fear.131415
Kabu works alongside Bian who leads the Pink Bee Brigade. Their two insect units are announced together as ready for flight during the Tontatta departure from the settlement.1617
Major battles
Kabu engages Pica's stone form in the tunnels beneath the colosseum while directing dwarves to maintain their hold. He receives shouted directions from allies during the struggle and continues fighting even as the ground shakes from external impacts. The group refuses to release the enemy despite calls to advance.1819
In the palace first floor Kabu and Ranpo coordinate a pincer attack against Gladius alongside helmeted fighters. They create openings for others to proceed while absorbing blows from the officer. The group persists until reinforcements arrive and later reunites with comrades after the encounter.2021
Dressrosa operation
Palace and tunnel clashes
Kabu appears in combat alongside other dwarves in dynamic poses while the Yellow Kabu sustains visible damage. He continues to call out directions even as the insect mount shows signs of strain.252627
Kabu instructs Leo to manage Giolla while the remaining fighters clear a path forward. The directive occurs as part of a coordinated push that allows the group to advance without lingering.28