Pell

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Appearance

Pell wears a headband with a star pattern along with lighter robes and armor during his duties at the palace. He maintains a serious expression marked by sweat drops when reacting to urgent situations such as the arrival of messengers or the verification of letters.1 2

In combat and flight Pell appears with spiky hair and torn clothing after prior engagements. He shifts into falcon form featuring harness straps and detailed wing shading while carrying passengers over desert terrain.3 4

Personality

Pell demonstrates deep loyalty to the royal family by expressing concern over the king's refusal to consider offensive actions and by wishing for Igaram's assistance during crises. He reacts with intense stares and open mouths when discussing the limits of keeping soldiers in line.5 6

Abilities and powers

Pell transforms into a giant falcon using the Tori Tori fruit model Falcon and performs the Tobizume flying talon attack on Baroque Works agents. He carries Vivi away from danger and leaves her on a high ledge before returning to fight.7 8

Pell scouts from the air by flying at high speed with motion lines and reports checking every rooftop around the palace square. He proposes using cannon scent as a search target while taking shortcuts through the streets.9 10

History

Initial incidents

Pell arrives with Chaka at the ruined plaza during a confrontation and stands ready near stone ruins and palm trees while King Cobra issues orders to summon medical help and Sand-Sand gang members.11 12

Initial crisis response

Pell arrives alongside Chaka at a ruined plaza where they stand prepared near stone ruins and palm trees as orders are given to summon a doctor along with Sand-Sand gang members. He demands to know the purpose of two individuals present at the scene before receiving instructions from Igaram. These early actions establish his readiness in response to unfolding disturbances.13 14

Palace discussions

Pell stands with Chaka on a palace balcony overlooking the city and discusses the king's refusal to consider offensive action while reacting with shock to news of Carue's return.15 6

Scouting mission

Pell is tasked with scouting the enemy base after verifying Vivi's handwriting on a letter and salutes in unison with Chaka when receiving direct orders from Cobra in the royal hall.16 17

Rain Base scouting and rooftop battle

Pell is away scouting Rain Base when further developments occur. He later fights in falcon Zoan form during a rooftop battle at night and engages in an aerial battle with a horned opponent above the city.18 19

Palace square incident

Pell experiences panic when unable to stop an impending palace explosion and expresses despair that his voice will not reach anyone while noting that Chaka and others have been defeated. Luffy suddenly appears to reassure him that the message has been heard amid surrounding explosions and calls from voices. This leads to stunned relief as the situation shifts with external intervention.20 21 22

Desert overlook and later gatherings

Pell stands on a desert overlook with a bird where a speaker expresses disbelief over his death and calls out to him repeatedly. A background voice later questions if Pell has lost his mind due to a nearby marine officer.23 24 25

Relationships

Pell shares a close guardian relationship with young Vivi as a member of the royal guard protecting the Nefertari family and answers affirmatively when she calls out during flights over rocky desert terrain.26 27

Pell works alongside Chaka as vice-commanders and reacts with surprise together when messengers arrive while Chaka tells Pell to drop certain subjects during balcony talks.1 6

Pell identifies the bird-guy while watching a distant scene and recalls past reckless behaviors of the cloaked figure. He reflects on what he would do if Vivi had been hurt and responds firmly that he will never forgive her if she refuses a request.28

Pell stands beside Vivi wearing head covering and dark clothing. Vivi asks Pell where her father is while Pell receives a letter from Admiral Fujitora and meets him along with King Riku.29 30 31

Pell works in tandem with Chaka as they receive direct addresses from King Cobra in the palace courtyard where the king coughs while speaking to both. Later conversations focus on Pell's sacrifice and the honor associated with it during reflective discussions.32 33 34

Pell interacts with Vivi who physically restrains him during an argument about the rebellion and urges him to inform soldiers about the palace square to prevent disaster. He reacts angrily at first but later kneels to acknowledge that stopping the rebellion is something only she can do after questioning his own stance.35 36

Major battles

Confrontation involving Robin

Pell reacts with rage toward Robin and vows to fight her over Igaram's death. He declares he will avenge Igaram's death immediately and rejects the idea of running away as absurd. Robin stands over the defeated Pell after the confrontation.37 38 39

Aerial engagements

Pell proposes using cannon scent as a search target and takes a shortcut through the streets while flying to engage threats. He appears in torn clothing showing signs of prior combat during these efforts and later kneels after Igaram sacrifices remaining strength to allow escape with Vivi.40 35

Manga sources

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