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Japanese Name:     ストライカー
Romanized Name:     Sutoraikā
English Name:     N/A
Affiliations:     Whitebeard Pirates
First Appearance:     Chapter 159; Episode 95

Appearance

The Striker is a one-man, water-proof raft. It is a yellow raft, shaped like a half-crescent, with an engine in the back, and two paddle-wheels on the side, all linked to the main seat in the middle of the craft. There is also a single small sail at the back.

Abilities

The Striker is powered by Ace's Mera Mera no Mi's fire powers, from the front seat that is linked to the engines on the sides and back of the craft. The ship has also been able to dive underwater.

History

Alabasta Arc
The Striker was first shown during Ace's fight with Baroque Works Billions' ships. As Ace used his "Fire Fist" to annihilate the fleet, the Striker dove under the water, and Ace jumped over the wreckage. Then as the craft reemerged, Ace got back on and left.

Ace's Great Blackbeard Search
After departing from the Straw Hat Pirates, Ace took the Striker and sailed the sea in his search for Marshall D. Teach, helping to deliver a letter for Moda[3] but landing near Marine Base G-2.[4] Eventually, after acquiring new info on Blackbeard's whereabouts, Ace took the Striker and left.[5]

Duel on Banaro Island
After approaching Blackbeard on Banaro Island, Ace fought against him, but lost. It is unknown what happened to the Striker after Ace's arrest.

Trivia

    This is the second Devil Fruit powered vehicle seen, the first being the Billower Bike

References

    ↑ One Piece Manga and Anime - Vol. 18 Chapter 159 and Episode 95, Ace is seen riding the Striker.

    ↑ One Piece Databooks - Databook 3, The Striker's name is revealed.

    ↑ One Piece Manga - Vol. 30 Chapter 281 cover, Ace delivers a letter for Moda on the Striker.

    ↑ One Piece Manga - Vol. 30 Chapter 282 cover, The Striker closes in on G-2.

    ↑ One Piece Manga - Vol. 32 Chapters 300 and 305 covers, Ace leaves G-2 on the Striker after acquiring new information on Blackbeard.