Toka Toka no Mi, Model: Komodo Dragon

The Toka Toka no Mi, Model: Komodo Dragon is a Zoan-type Devil Fruit that allows its user to transform into a Komodo dragon hybrid and full Komodo dragon at will. It was eaten by Varanus Fang.

Etymology

 * "Toka" (トカ) is short for "Tokage" (トカゲ), the Japanese word for lizard.

Strengths and Weaknesses
The greatest strength of the fruit is the high degree of physical strength the user gains from their transformations. Even those who already have a great deal of physical strength will find it multiplied several times over after consuming this fruit. On top of this, the fruit's user also gains access to the other various aspects of a Komodo dragon's physiology. This includes sharp claws for piercing the opponent, osteoderm-reinforced scales (which serve to greatly enhance defense), and venom glands which poison the opponent and cause severe bleeding via an anticoagulant, decreased heart rate, induce paralysis, and can force those afflicted to go into shock if the poison is not treated. It generally will take several minutes for the poison to take effect, but the process can be hastened by physical activity. The user themself, is immune to this venom. It also appears to grant the user razor-sharp teeth, but as Fang, the fruit's user, has always had sharp teeth, this can be left up to debate. This form's full Komodo dragon form is also notable for being much larger than the average Komodo dragon.

This fruit has no notable weaknesses, outside of the standard Devil Fruit weaknesses.

Usage
Fang generally uses this fruit to supplement his martial arts skills, enhancing his strength and speed by transforming. As a Rokushiki master, it is also notable that Fang implements his unique physiology to supplement his attacks, such as covering his finger in the venom from his venom glands then injecting his opponent with it using Shigan, or focusing the power of Tekkai into his scales to greatly enhance defense. Fang also takes advantage of his tail, using it as a powerful blunt object or restraint while in battle.

Techniques

 * Shigan "Ryu no Kagizume" (指銃「竜の鉤爪」 Shigan "Ryū no Kagizume"): A jab using all five of his fingers on one hand while in his hybrid form with the normal speed and power associated with Shigan. He generally launches this attack in an upward motion, lifting up smaller opponent's into the air and dealing further damage. In the English version, this technique is referred to as Finger Pistol Dragon Claw.

Trivia

 * It was once believed that Komodo dragons use bacteria in their mouths to poison prey, but they actually have surprisingly good oral hygiene, thus bacteria never spawns. They do, however, like other monitor lizards, have venom glands, as described above.


 * Komodo dragons are the largest species of lizard and are notable for eating any form of meat, including smaller Komodo dragons. This is referenced by Fang occasionally eating other humans.