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Tei the Light Snow

Character

Tei the Light Snow rides with the Laotour Bandits and is the younger brother of Hei. Appearing only in the Nanatsu Islands treasure-hunting video game, this aging bandit lends the Straw Hats a hand and looks after a wounded Vivi.

Epithet: Tei the Light Snow
Occupation: bandit
Affiliation: Laotour Bandits
Japanese Name: テイ
Classification: Non-Canon Human
Epithet Romaji: Sasameyuki no Tei
Epithet Japanese: 細雪のテイ
First Appearance: One Piece: Great Hidden Treasure of the Nanatsu Islands
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Appearance

Confined to a wheelchair and well into old age, Tei has tan skin, round eyes, a brown beard, a broad pointed nose, and a wide mouth. A horned black hat sits on his head, and he layers a blue and black jacket over a white undershirt with black trousers below. Silver rings, earrings, and red-tinted sunglasses round out his look.

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Personality

Mild-mannered and courteous, Tei addresses Luffy and his companions in an unhurried, even tone at their first meeting. A bit forgetful too, he begins chatting with the pirates before it occurs to him to say who he is.

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History

What Tei can do in a fight is never spelled out, though he seems to know something about medicine. Once Hei steered the Straw Hat Pirates to the gang's base, Tei walked in, gave his name, and talked with them about Vivi, their hurt friend recovering among the bandits. After Gad battered the crew's ship, they came back seeking aid, and Tei agreed; returning from the mountain lair, they passed him a red orb that a giant bird robot had been guarding before they sailed off to another island. With the Shushibaruba beaten, Tei and his fellow bandits saw the Straw Hats off.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Who is Tei the Light Snow in One Piece?

Tei the Light Snow is an aging bandit who rides with the Laotour Bandits and is the younger brother of Hei. He appears only in the non-canon video game One Piece: Great Hidden Treasure of the Nanatsu Islands.

How did Tei help the Straw Hat Pirates?

Tei looked after Vivi while she recovered among the Laotour Bandits and, after Gad damaged the crew's ship, agreed to help; he later gave the Straw Hats a red orb that a giant bird robot had been guarding.

What does Tei look like?

Confined to a wheelchair in old age, Tei has tan skin, a brown beard, and a wide nose, and wears a horned black hat, a blue and black jacket, and red-tinted sunglasses.

What is Tei's personality like?

Tei is mild-mannered and courteous, speaking to Luffy and his crew in an unhurried tone, though he is a bit forgetful and began chatting with the pirates before remembering to introduce himself.

Is Tei a canon One Piece character?

No, Tei is a non-canon character who only appears in the Nanatsu Islands treasure-hunting video game, not in the manga or anime.

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