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Sabo is a member of the Revolutionary Army who shares a brotherhood bond with Ace and Luffy formed through a sake-sharing ritual in their youth. He grew up alongside them in the Gray Terminal area after leaving his noble household and later joined the Revolutionary Army where he rose to the position of chief of staff. Sabo is known for consuming the Mera Mera no Mi fruit that once belonged to Ace and for using fire-based attacks along with Dragon's Talons techniques in combat against marines and other opponents.

Appearance

Sabo appears with a bloodied face and torn cloak after capture in an ornate circular room. He shifts posture from lying on the ground with a dazed expression to sitting upright with a serious smile. Multiple small figures cling to him in one depicted scene creating a swarmed stance.123

Personality

Sabo maintains a carefree attitude even after causing trouble as shown when he replied that the food was good despite the trouble. He becomes alarmed when recognized by his noble family and urges immediate escape while denying the recognition internally. Sabo shows reluctance and distress when admitting his noble background under pressure from Ace and Luffy.4

Sabo demonstrates determination to protect his brothers by returning to the Outlook family mansion despite the risks. He physically pushes Stelley to the floor in anger during an introduction as the adopted son. Sabo declares an unbreakable bond with Luffy and Ace while fighting marines.56

Abilities and powers

Sabo uses Dragon's Talons technique against marines and overpowers them despite their retreat orders. He fights Vice Admiral Bastille using the same technique and employs fire powers in combat while recognized as a Logia user. Sabo states his talons will rend the power of the arrogant during these encounters.76

Sabo confirms use of the Mera Mera no Mi fruit previously belonging to Ace and defeats Burgess in a single strike with fire-based attacks. He publicly declares himself Luffy's brother and a Revolutionary Army officer while confronting Burgess about the events leading to the War of the Greatest.89

History

Sabo lived in the Gray Terminal where he saved money with Ace for five years while planning to become pirates. Luffy discovered their secret plan and the three confronted a bound captive in the area. Sabo displayed stolen money obtained from merchant ship escorts and agreed to proceed with killing the captive.1011

Sabo lived in the Gray Terminal and joined Ace after leaving that area to meet Dadan. He attempted to lead an escape when Porchemy held a blade over the bound pair and feared ongoing pursuit by Bluejam's crew. Sabo wore a straw hat while sitting on a rock and revealed he cannot return to Windmill Village.12

Sabo escaped through a window onto a roof at night after being placed in a noble household with Stelly. Outlook III searched for him while a striped-hair man noted his noble origin from the Elite District. Young Luffy defended him as their brother and insisted Sabo hates the Elite District.1314

Sabo appears bandaged with eyepatch in the present timeline and has no memory of his name upon waking though his belongings contain the name Sabo written on them. He recalls wanting to return to parents at no cost and remembers nothing else while questioning if Dragon is truly Straw Hat Luffy's father.1516

Noble background

Sabo revealed he was the son of a noble after a man in a feathered hat recognized him during an escape. He recounted being born into a noble family and feeling there was no place for him in his noble household. Sabo offered complete submission to his father to protect Ace and Luffy when confronted by Outlook III.1718

Later events

Young Sabo stole a fishing boat and fled the city docks while a government ship approached and collided with the boat. He later returned to the Dadan hideout with Ace by breaking through the wall. Sabo regained memories of his past with Ace and Luffy after reading about Ace's death and collapsed after learning Ace was killed by Akainu.1920

Relationships

Sabo shares a close bond with Ace and Luffy formed through their shared childhood in the Gray Terminal and a promise to go to sea together. He refuses to let another person hold Ace's power and eats the Mera Mera no Mi as a memento. Sabo embraces Luffy tightly upon reunion and expresses gladness that Luffy is still alive.2122

Sabo belongs to the Revolutionary Army and is identified as number two of the revolutionary army. He operates with the group during the colosseum tournament and declares it will be their declaration of war against the Celestial Dragons. Sabo apologizes for causing trouble while confirming his safety via transponder snail.232425

Sabo shares a close bond with Luffy and Ace through their shared childhood and the brotherhood ritual. Luffy recognizes him as his brother from the Dressrosa meeting and expresses worry for him after realizing Dragon is his father. Crew members shout in panic about Revolutionary Army defeat and Luffy's brother Sabo.26

Sabo belongs to the Revolutionary Army and answers a ringing Den Den Mushi while lying happily in the grass on Momoiro Island. He smiles and agrees the operation will be their declaration of war against the Celestial Dragons. Stelly is his adopted brother and the Goa Kingdom is their childhood home.2728

Major battles

Sabo engages marines using Dragon's Talons while charging forward with extended clawed hands amid flames and explosions. He confronts Admiral Fujitora directly in a labeled encounter and strikes downward with impact lines visible.29

Sabo physically attacks a large man with his pipe in a destroyed plaza after reacting to references about Ace. He remains silent while listening before the confrontation escalates.30

Sabo appears surrounded by flames in dramatic close-up and stands victorious after events that turn him into the Flame Emperor. News of his status spreads and revolutionaries react with shock while confirming the situation at headquarters in Kamabakka Kingdom.153132

Sabo operates in a combat zone and appears in a close-up panel with visible scar during Revolutionary Army actions. He is shown being attacked in a dramatic panel and lies wounded with bloodied face and outstretched limbs while young versions stand with arms raised in oath pose.333435

Sabo launches a Fire Fist attack against a black silhouette inside a high-ceilinged room after being bound. He stands victorious over the fallen figure and connects the opponent to targets above kings in the Revolutionary Army's focus.3637

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