Hocha
CharacterHocha counted among the scholars of Ohara, an archaeologist devoted to deciphering Poneglyphs and uncovering the Void Century. He died when the World Government branded the island's researchers demons and called down a Buster Call, perishing inside the burning Tree of Knowledge.
Appearance
Hocha cut a tall figure, his face set with small eyes above a sizable nose. His black hair grew long, and he dressed in a blue jacket worn over a black shirt.
Personality
Devotion to his fellow Ohara scholars ran deep in Hocha, who took genuine pleasure in the study of the past. The riddle of the Void Century drew him, and he pored over the Poneglyph in pursuit of it.
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History
His work as an archaeologist implies a command of the skills needed to read Poneglyphs. That very pursuit doomed him, for because the scholars of Ohara dared to study the forbidden stones, the World Government branded them demons bent on wrecking the world and dispatched Spandine to call down a Buster Call. Hocha met his end in the island's annihilation, lost inside the burning Tree of Knowledge while striving to carry out as many books as possible.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who was Hocha in One Piece?
Hocha was one of the scholars of Ohara, an archaeologist devoted to deciphering Poneglyphs and uncovering the Void Century.
How did Hocha die?
Hocha died when the World Government branded Ohara's scholars demons and called down a Buster Call, perishing inside the burning Tree of Knowledge while trying to save as many books as possible.
What was Hocha's profession?
Hocha worked as an archaeologist on Ohara, studying Poneglyphs alongside his fellow scholars.
What did Hocha look like?
Hocha was a tall man with small eyes, a sizable nose, and long black hair, dressed in a blue jacket worn over a black shirt.
Why was Ohara destroyed?
Ohara was destroyed because the World Government branded its scholars, including Hocha, as demons for studying the forbidden Poneglyphs and dispatched a Buster Call against the island.
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- Created byEiichiro Oda
- Published byShueisha
- Animated byToei Animation
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