Chopper grew up on the winter island Drum, where he was an outcast among reindeer due to his blue nose[3]. He ate the Hito Hito no Mi ( Human Human Fruit), giving him the ability to speak, think, and transform into a human. Chopper is very naïve, and has a tendency to believe anything told to him, even the outrageously fictitious, exaggerated lies of Usopp. According to Usopp, Chopper is the most gullible Straw Hat, which is probably the most truthful thing he's ever said.
Chopper's left antler has a metal plate wrapped around it at all times. He originally broke it while retrieving a mushroom for Doctor Hiruluk. The name "Tony Tony Chopper" is partly a play on "Tonakai" ("Reindeer"), and partly on the idea that his horns look like they could chop down trees, according to Hiruluk[4].
As the doctor of the crew, Chopper has impressive knowledge of medicine and medical drugs, as well as the preparation of remedies and ointments from regular fruits, roots and vegetables found on most islands. Most of this he learned during his apprenticeship under Dr. Hiruluk and Dr. Kureha.
Chopper is also capable of conversing with other animals.
Powers and abilities
Basic Transformations
Chopper ate the "Human Human Fruit" (Hito Hito no Mi), a "Zoan"-type fruit which gives whoever eats it three transformations:
- Walk Point : This is Chopper's form as a normal reindeer, useful for galloping and general travel on foot. Called "Sprint Boost" in the 4Kids English dub.
- Brain Point : Similar to Chopper's standard form, with a small body and large head. He is smarter in this form. In addition, he can scope out an enemies weakness in this form, while he is under the influence of a Rumble Ball. In the 4Kids English dub it is named "Brain Boost" and in the video games as Smart Boost. This is also the form where he does his best strategizing, as he can utilize both human intelligence and reindeer sensitivity at the same time.
- Heavy Point: Chopper's "human" form, which gives him a werehuman-like appearance and height. He uses this form to help steer the ship. Called "Heavy Boost" in the 4kids dub, and "Weight Boost" in the Funimation dub, 4kids videogames, and Viz Manga. This form imbues Chopper with super-human strength.
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