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Building Snake

Character

Building Snake serves the Red Hair Pirates as a Senior Officer and the crew's navigator. A tall swordsman marked by a pair of dragon tattoos, he fights with an acrobatic juggling two-blade style and has stood at Shanks' side through events ranging from Marineford to the clashes around Elbaph.

English Va: Aaron Roberts
Japanese Va: Issei Futamata
Status: Alive
First Appearance (Manga): Chapter 41: To the Sea
Crew & Affiliations: Red Hair Pirates
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Appearance

Snake stands tall and muscular, with long hair of a dark gray shade. Two dragon tattoos mark his body: the larger one rests over the right of his chest, while its smaller counterpart marks his right forearm. He rounds out his look with black sunglasses, a white coat, and a sky-blue sash tied at the waist. Twelve years earlier he was slighter in build, his hair shorter and light brown, his shades orange, though the smaller forearm dragon was already in place.

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Abilities

His standing as a Senior Officer among the Red Hair Pirates grants him command over the crew's lower-ranking members. He is a capable fighter in his own right, fitting for a crew that Marine Commodore Brannew singled out for its high average of bounties. In battle he employs a technique called Juggling Two Sword Style, tossing his two blades through the air while weaving in acrobatic flourishes and stomping kicks.

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History

Snake already belonged to the Red Hair Pirates twelve years ago. He turned up beside his captain and the crew's other principal fighters to help bring the Summit War of Marineford to a halt, poised to intervene should the conflict continue. After the timeskip he was glad to read of the Straw Hats' rising bounties from the wreckage of a particular island, and he later celebrated word of Luffy joining the Emperors after Shanks forced Ryokugyu out of Wano. During the Egghead period he sailed with the crew as they dropped Marco at Sphinx and feasted with the giants on Elbaph, then watched Shanks defeat the Kid Pirates alone while Dorry and Brogy wrecked the Victoria Punk.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Who is Building Snake in One Piece?

Building Snake is a Senior Officer and the navigator of the Red Hair Pirates, serving directly under Captain Shanks. He is a tall swordsman marked by two dragon tattoos and fights using an acrobatic two-blade juggling style.

Who is the navigator in Shanks' crew?

The Red Hair Pirates' navigator is Building Snake, a Senior Officer who also commands the crew's lower-ranking members. He has sailed with Shanks since well before the Summit War of Marineford.

Who is the snake man in One Piece?

The character known for his snake-themed name is Building Snake, a tall, tattooed swordsman and Senior Officer of the Red Hair Pirates. He fights with a technique called Juggling Two Sword Style, tossing his blades through acrobatic flourishes.

What fighting style does Building Snake use?

Building Snake fights using the Juggling Two Sword Style, a technique in which he tosses his two blades through the air while weaving in acrobatic flourishes and stomping kicks.

What has Building Snake done alongside the Red Hair Pirates?

Building Snake stood beside Shanks and the crew's other top fighters at the Summit War of Marineford, ready to intervene if the conflict continued. Years later he sailed with the crew to Elbaph, where he watched Shanks single-handedly defeat the Kid Pirates' captains.

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