12Ushi Ushi no Mi
Ox Fruits
Models and their users: Model: Bison (Dalton), Model: Giraffe (Kaku)
The Ushi Ushi no Mi has two variants seen thus far, neither of which is an Ox. Dalton’s variant, which allows him to transform into a bison, was the first Zoan as well as the first “model” Devil Fruit with this distinction. Pairing well with his own physical strength, Dalton can utilize that of Bison’s in his combat abilities as well.
Kaku, already a somewhat tall and lanky man, makes oddly effective use of his own variant, which lets him become a giraffe. It also resembles a bunch of bananas, and is even capable of peeling. He is capable of launching his head and making use of the long neck that his new form affords him. He has recently awakened the Devil Fruit, becoming even stronger as a result.
The rationale for lumping these Devil Fruits together seems to be the species both being ungulates, or hoofed mammals, much like an Ox. The existence of a Devil Fruit that does in fact transform its user into an Ox is implied, but none have been explicitly revealed yet.
11Hito Hito no Mi
Human Fruits
Models and their users: Base (Chopper), Daibutsu (Sengoku), Onyudo (Onimaru), Nika (Luffy)
The Hito Hito no Mi has four variants seen thus far, the base one allowing its user to turn into a human. This seems like an especially useless Devil Fruit when one considers the majority of its users are in fact humans or beings of comparable intelligence and utility. Nonetheless, when granted to an animal, it unlocks capabilities for it that one would never think possible. This was the case for Tony Tony Chopper, who made practical use of his newly found intellect in a variety of different ways, notably becoming a skilled doctor.
Aside from its base model, all currently known variants of the Hito Hito no Mi are Mythical Zoans, endowing their consumers with the ability to transform into and gain the powers of mythical beings. Onimaru, who is a fox, has used his Devil Fruit to also gain a human form, along with intelligence and speech, in a similar manner to Chopper. Recently, Monkey D. Luffy, previously thought to have eaten a Paramecia, is revealed to have actually eaten another mythical variant of the Hito Hito no Mi, which allows him to transform into the Sun God, Nika. This Devil Fruit was reclassified as a Paramecia to downplay its importance.
10Tori Tori no Mi
Bird Fruit
The Tori Tori no Mi is a series of Devil Fruits that allow their users to become birds. There is no base variant for this Devil Fruit, which partially makes sense due to the diverse variety of birds that exist and are all still technically classified as such. Most variants of this Devil Fruit, grant their user the power of flight.
That being said, “Big News” Morgans, despite having the powers of an albatross, is ironically unable to fly. Marco’s powers notably go beyond flight, as he has the fire and rejuvenating properties of the mythical phoenix, which is still technically a type of bird. An interesting, albeit non-canon mythical variant is Toratsugu’s Devil Fruit from the series of artworks known as One Piece Art NUE, which allows him to transform into the yokai, Nue. While this yokai does not physically resemble a bird in any way, it is still capable of flight.
9Inu Inu no Mi
Dog Fruits
Models and their users: Dachshund (Lassoo), Jackal (Chaka), Wolf (Jabra), Tanuki (Bunbuku), Kyubi no Kitsune (Devon), Okuchi no Makami (Yamato), Hound (Hound; Currently Unseen), Bake-danuki (Pato; non-canon)
The Inu Inu no Mi is a series of Devil Fruits that allows their users to become dogs. It is first seen being used not by a human, but a bazooka, named Lassoo, who gained sentience, and was subsequently able to aid its owner, Mr. 4, in combat, acting much like an obedient dog. However, the majority of this variant’s users are human beings, who tend to favor the traits of various canines to improve their abilities.
