Monkey D. Dragon
Monkey D. Dragon is the cloaked figure identified by Smoker during events at Loguetown who directly questions interference with a man's departure by sea. He leads the Revolutionary Army in efforts to overthrow the World Government and is recognized as its most prominent figure whose identity remained unknown for a long period. His actions connect to the escape of Luffy and later revelations about his family ties to both Luffy and Vice Admiral Garp.
Appearance
Monkey D. Dragon appears seated cross-legged upon a rocky outcrop amid flowers while holding a long pipe that releases visible smoke trails. He wears a sleeveless shirt bearing the word DRAGON along with a dark chest symbol and maintains a stern facial expression in the lower portion of the illustration. A massive ornate ship stands directly behind him against the sky as small wide-eyed creatures gather at his feet.1
The figure stands on a cliff overlooking a burning city while holding a Den Den Mushi during communications about world events. His presence is noted in silhouette against the sky in earlier scenes where wind affects the surroundings.23
Personality
Monkey D. Dragon maintains a calm demeanor when directly addressed by Smoker about aiding an escape and responds by asking what reason exists for preventing a man from setting sail. He chuckles while acknowledging unexpected developments in his son's activities and states that Luffy is no longer a child.34
Dragon expresses anger regarding past incidents involving the World Government and Ohara while discussing protective vows with Vegapunk. He plans gatherings of army officers and questions the status of former comrades without showing agitation in his reported speech.54
Abilities and powers
Monkey D. Dragon leads the Revolutionary Army from its zenith and directs operations that provoke revolutions in many kingdoms. His influence spreads propaganda worldwide and results in the downfall of numerous countries prompting the World Government to label him the worst criminal while searching for him without success.6
Dragon communicates through a white Den Den Mushi that blocks interception during discussions of post-Whitebeard world changes and questions Kuma's current status. He receives news of the Donquixote family downfall and discusses Dressrosa events along with weapons intel alongside Koala.78
Dragon agrees that supplies to the Celestial Dragons may not be fully cut off yet notes the group is slowly squeezing the enemy who must already be struggling. He warns that the Celestial Dragons will not accept the situation lying down and states their real battle begins when the World Government mobilizes God's Knights.9
History
Loguetown incident
Monkey D. Dragon stands amid howling wind at Loguetown as Luffy and crew escape on the Going Merry through massive waves and heavy rain. Marines report that a sudden gust allowed Buggy pirates to escape while Smoker orders pursuit of Straw Hat into the Grand Line.3
East Blue reflections
Baltigo communications
Rescue operations
Reverie and siege planning
Dragon reacts to newspaper reports during the Reverie period by gritting his teeth over developments involving Sabo and directing immediate confirmation of the situation. He later recounts successful operations that achieved three objectives including the rescue of Kuma and the destruction of a Celestial Dragon symbol while noting uprisings in twelve nations and the strategy of cutting resources to Mary Geoise.1415
Baltigo operations
At Revolutionary Army headquarters in Baltigo the group dealt with the Toomi uprising while Kuma volunteered for a dangerous task. Dragon cautioned against rash action recalling Kuma's behavior since Ginny's capture by a Celestial Dragon and the subsequent three-year struggle that ended without her return.16
Relationships
Monkey D. Dragon is identified as the father of Luffy and the son of Vice Admiral Garp when the crowd at Water Seven reacts to the name revelation. Luffy states it is his first time hearing Dragon's full name while Robin explains the Revolutionary Army's goals.1718
Dragon rescues Sabo after the boy's accident and later receives news of Sabo's involvement in Dressrosa events. He notes that revolutionary soldiers react to revelations about his relationship with Garp while planning further operations.124