Tank Lepanto is a strong and loyal soldier from Dressrosa who serves as the captain of the Dressrosa Self-Defense Army. He used to be the army commander for King Riku and is famous for his mohawk hairstyle and huge spiked iron ball weapon. People may see him as a greedy fighter who cares about small gains, but deep down, he has a big heart and a strong sense of honor. Tank is admired for his loyalty to King Riku and is trusted in return. In the past, he experienced tough times under Doflamingo’s rule and made many sacrifices to protect his loved ones. His birthday is November 28.
Tank Lepanto is a very big and muscular man.
He has a mohawk hairstyle that looks a bit like armor.
His chin has a beard shaped like a spade.
His strong body lets him swing a giant spiked iron ball with ease.
During the Colosseum tournament, he stood out and was shown on a big page, smashing other fighters with his iron ball.
Tank seems greedy because he says he likes picking up gold at his feet rather than chasing big dreams.
But in reality, he is very loyal and kind-hearted.
He is called a "man of honor" by King Riku.
Tank can quickly decide what to do in tough situations.
When he met the disguised King Riku, he recognized him despite the disguise and cried with happiness.
He feels ashamed when he has to make choices against his pride, but always puts the people he cares about first.
Tank Lepanto has been a soldier for Dressrosa for a long time.
He started out under the previous commander and later got promoted.
He served under Kyros and was the army leader for King Riku at least 10 years before the main story.
When Doflamingo threatened Dressrosa, Tank tried to fight for the country.
However, he was controlled by Doflamingo’s powers and forced to help hurt people, which made him very sad.
To protect Viola, he stayed in Doflamingo’s army as a guard, even though he hated it.
Tank is very strong and can use a huge spiked iron ball in battle.
He is good at working together and making quick decisions in fights.
His physical strength is enough to easily defeat groups of normal fighters.
He is extremely loyal to King Riku Doldo III.
King Riku trusts and respects him a lot.
Tank had to become Viola’s protector under Doflamingo to keep her safe from harm.
He served as a commander under Kyros before.
- Title: Dressrosa Self-Defense Army Commander
- Origin: Grand Line, Dressrosa
- Birthday: November 28 ("Car Wash Day", a pun that sounds like "Tank" in Japanese)
- Zodiac: Sagittarius
- "Instead of chasing big dreams, I pick up the gold at my feet!!"
Tank’s Early Army Life
About 19 years ago, Tank was serving as a soldier under the previous army commander in Dressrosa.
He later became the commander for King Riku’s army.
The Doflamingo Takeover
Ten years ago, Doflamingo came to Dressrosa and gave King Riku an impossible condition to save the country.
Tank wanted to fight but agreed to help gather money after learning about King Riku’s plan.
Doflamingo tricked everyone and used his power, the "Parasite String," to control King Riku and his soldiers, including Tank.
They were forced to attack the citizens and were framed as villains.
Surrender to Protect Viola
After the military was defeated, Tank decided to surrender to Doflamingo.
He did this to protect Princess Viola and became her guard, staying close to herside even under the enemy’s rule.
Colosseum Tournament
Tank Lepanto entered the Corrida Colosseum as a strong fighter in Block B.
He teamed up with Dagama to protect King Elizabello II.
He was known for telling Bellamy, "I pick up the gold at my feet!"
However, he was defeated by the team of Abdullah and Jeet.
Underground and Reuniting with King Riku
After losing in the tournament, he was sent underground by Doflamingo’s forces to work as a living toy.
He was dropped into the underground area where he met "Ricky," who was really King Riku in disguise.
Tank was the first to recognize the King and was so happy he cried.
Becoming an Obedient Soldier
When Sugar’s powers turned all defeated fighters into toys, Tank was likely turned into a toy as well.
Later, when Usopp broke Sugar’s spell, Tank and other toys turned back into humans.
Joining the Fight for Dressrosa
When Doflamingo activated the Birdcage, Tank reunited with Riku, Viola, and Usopp, and helped defend them.
Tank’s birthday, November 28, was chosen because the Japanese word for "car wash" sounds like "Tank," which matches his armored style.
Tank Lepanto is one of the key figures who supports the Riku family and helps save Dressrosa from danger.
Even when he is forced to do things he hates, he always thinks about protecting the people and royal family he cares about.
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