The Dragon Alliance
CharacterThe Dragon Alliance, rendered by Viz as the Nine Dragon Warriors, is a band of nine formidable fighters tied to Deathbone. Sharing that organization's aim, they work toward the revival of the Cruel Dragon and stand opposed to the group known as The Saints.
Overview
The alliance's warriors dress in dark garb that calls to mind martial artists. Their forms come across as monstrous humans, creatures poised somewhere on the line between man and monster. Only two of the nine ever appear on the page, and at least one of them, Rangor, can shift into a far more beastly state. Their shared purpose mirrors that of Deathbone as a whole: to bring the Cruel Dragon back.
Role
During the Cruel Dragon Arc, the alliance member Rangor ambushes a convoy of The Saints as it hauls one of the Cruel Dragon's sealing orbs. Saitama, who simply happens to be passing through, steps in and cuts him down. After a conversation with a member of Deathbone, Saitama resolves to collect every seal stone himself and revive the Cruel Dragon, reasoning that he can then destroy it on his own terms. Over the span of a single day he tours each ancient temple and gathers them all. Just before sealing the Dragon, he also defeats another unnamed warrior of the alliance. Once the Dragon is resurrected, Saitama kills it in an instant, finally ending the long rivalry between the two factions.
Notable Members
Only two of the nine warriors are ever shown: Rangor, who is slain by Saitama, and a second unnamed member whose ultimate fate is left uncertain. The alliance counts Deathbone as its ally and The Saints as its enemy. Its Japanese name points to nine warriors of the dragon alliance, a nod to the group's full membership.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who are the members of the Dragon Alliance?
The Dragon Alliance is a band of nine fighters, though only two are ever shown on the page: Rangor, who can shift into a beastly form, and one other unnamed warrior.
What is the Dragon Alliance's goal?
The Dragon Alliance works toward reviving the Cruel Dragon, sharing that goal with its ally Deathbone, and stands opposed to the group known as The Saints.
Who is Rangor and what happened to him?
Rangor is a member of the Dragon Alliance who can transform into a more beastly state. He ambushed a convoy of The Saints during the Cruel Dragon Arc but was cut down by Saitama, who happened to be passing through.
How did Saitama defeat the Cruel Dragon?
Saitama gathered every sealing orb himself, revived the Cruel Dragon on his own terms, and then killed it in an instant, ending the long rivalry between the Dragon Alliance and The Saints.
Who are the Dragon Alliance's enemies?
The Dragon Alliance's enemies are The Saints, the group it clashes with over the sealing orbs meant to keep the Cruel Dragon contained.
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