Monkey D. Dragon is the father of Monkey D. Luffy and the son of Vice-Admiral Monkey D. Garp. Known as Revolutionary Dragon, he is the world's most wanted criminal and one of the many characters with the middle initial "D". His revolutionary ideas have spread across the globe, and he has taken control of several nations. Unlike other members of the D. family, Dragon maintains a serious demeanor, partly due to a peculiar facial mark.
Despite being an enemy of the World Government, Dragon still keeps in touch with his father. Before the series began, he left Luffy under Garp's care. Dragon first appears when a lightning bolt destroys the gallows where Luffy was to be executed by Buggy the Clown, subsequently saving Luffy from being captured by Captain Smoker. When he saves Luffy, a powerful gust of eerie wind sweeps through Loguetown. It remains unclear whether he caused the gust or the lightning, but it suggests there is more to him than meets the eye.
Recently, Dragon has taken over an island in the South Blue and is preparing to move to the North Blue. After noticing Luffy's new bounty, awarded after his invasion of Enies Lobby, he comments that father and son will meet soon.
