Yo Uei (上井 陽 Uei Yō) is a Pre-Petrification human and former policeman before the Petrification occurred. Originally a member of Tsukasa's army before Tsukasa's downfall at the hands of Hyoga's betrayal, he defected prior to Chrome's escape, but eventually joined the Kingdom of Science after the two factions merged.
He works for Yuzuriha to rebuild the destroyed statues that were left behind by Tsukasa's brief tyrannical rule. Yo also works in the farming division under Taiju. However, he is constantly butting heads with Magma due to the primitive human constantly making fun of modern knowledge; Yo in return laughs at Magma's stupidity.
Appearance
Yo is a young man who has incredibly spiky hair. He has a massive piece of stone covering his right eye. For some inexplicable reason, despite ditching the stone eyepatch, it somehow makes a reappearance once Yo joins the Kingdom of Science.
When Yuzuriha built a fashion store, Yo wore a modern outfit.[6]
Prior to the Petrification, Yo wore a police officer uniform.
Gallery
Personality
He is first shown as being abrasive, rude and arrogant, having shown off his skills in front of his subordinates to prove how strong he is. He believes himself to be the same level as Tsukasa and Hyoga when he is little more than a strong-but-unintelligent, violent thug. He also has a tendency to look down on people, especially the Post-Petrification people. He laughs off Chrome's attempt at escape, believing he was trying to rub two sticks together to create fire to burn his way out (in reality Chrome was using a battery but used Yo's misconception and belittlement to his advantage by feigning ignorance). In addition, he frequently laughs at the "savages" for not understanding modern science, such as laughing at Magma for looking down on modern science (Magma being the person he fights with the most). He can be rather dismissive, believing Senku to have gone nuts in chapter 96 when he was building his GPS as he couldn't understand the science behind it. Despite this, he considers modern humans superior to "savages" and takes every chance he can get in proving this.
He is a coward and, once Chrome managed to escape, was quick to leave the Tsukasa's army for fear of punishment. He goes so far as to feign amnesia to join Senku's Kingdom of Science since it would mean a greater chance of survival. He tries to butter up to them by claiming he would like to "redeem himself" by working for Yuzuriha in repairing the broken statues, though this works against him as it proves to be more work than he wished. He is shown to dislike work, often complaining about having to help Yuzuriha's statue fixing (a rather arduous task) and needlework. He similarly complains about farming though he can be motivated when the promise of profit or power comes along.
Even in his past, he was shown to often disregard rules, once shooting a suspect, claiming because he fled, and similarly peeing on a wall while being petrified. He has also admitted to being trigger-happy, shooting people on sight. His abrasive, power-seeking personality also makes him easy to manipulate into doing Senku's and Gen's bidding. He often tries to butter up to his superiors while coveting power though is mostly harmless due to his lack of intellect. He and Magma get into fights often about the capabilities of the "savages" and the capabilities of "modern people", along with their similar personalities, strength, and desire for power and leadership.
Despite this, he does have at least one or two redeeming qualities. While fleeing, he told his remaining subordinates to tell Tsukasa that he died and to put all the blame of Chrome's escape on him (though this would have no consequences on Yo himself since he would be thought dead but also no benefit) implying he at least has mild care for his subordinates. He was even willing to redeem himself by helping Yuzuriha out by rebuilding statues with her.[7]
Abilities and Powers
Physical Abilities
As a former cop, he has training in police combat and is shown to be a somewhat competent combatant with a tonfa, though no where near as skilled as the likes of Kinro, Magma or Kohaku. He has shown to be a very fast runner.
Marksmanship
Thanks to his experience as a police officer, Yo was trained in the usage of firearms, though due to a lack of practice since he was petrified he was initially a poor shot, though was able to improve after some target practice. However, his accuracy and skill is still far below Ukyo.
Equipment
Yo wields a single tonfa. He later wields a gun created by Senku.
Stats
| Power | 3/5 C | |
|---|---|---|
| Speed | 4/5 B | |
| Technique | 5/5 A | |
| Reach | 1/5 E |
History
Yo used to be a police officer before the petrification. In the past, he was quite unruly and bluntly reported to his superiors that he shot a suspect because they fled.
He claims to have been peeing when he was petrified.[8]
Synopsis
Communications Arc
He is guarding Chrome's cell and talks about his desire to move up the ranks. He along with his followers mock Chrome for his seemingly primitive thinking.
However, Yo attempts to capture Chrome after he escapes, but Chrome spits fake blood on him and hits him in his groin.[9]
Fearing consequences for his failure, he gave his underlings a false report on his death to report it back to everyone that he died.[10] But in actuality, he went into hiding though he sought to redeem himself by capturing Chrome again. Finding Ishigami Village, he was about to put his plan into action but came across a captured Homura. After she notices him, she asked to be liberated and promises him benefits if he does.[11]
Yo later returns to the Tsukasa Empire only to join the Kingdom of Science after seeing they won and being impressed by their skill. He lies that he lost his memory and aids Yuzuriha in fixing petrified humans.[7]
Age of Exploration Arc
He creates a boat for a contest and ends up making a poorly constructed raft.
Yo is amazed by the lifestyle of Ryusui but is pleased by getting Dragos after learning its value. However, he is manipulated into working by Senku and Gen.[12]
When Senku announces plans to create a hot air balloon, Magma made fun of him before looking at Yo to see if he was laughing but the latter was just as confused. Yo was forced to take part in gathering supplies with Yuzuriha and Taiju. He and Magma then get into repeated arguments again.[6]
He takes up farming and fails to make a good crop.
Treasure Island Arc
Yo is petrified by Ibara and his forces. He is later depetrified off-screen. Senku creates a gun for Yo to wield so he can shoot Mozu.
He demonstrated his skill by accidentally shooting a snake when he meant to hit another target. He internally resolves to keep to this himself after he is praised by the others.
During the battle, Yo tries to shoot Mozu when he invades the ship but misses and gets beaten by him. Once Ibara's evil scheme has been exposed to the Petrification villagers, Yo has one bullet to stop him from using petrification stone again like he did to Kirisame, by shooting at the evil minister’s left hand. This time he gets the shot and acquires the weapon, to his delight.
Unfortunately, he doesn't know how to use it and Ibara uses it to repetrify him. Yo is later depetrified by Senku and rejoiced in the victory with his allies.
New America City Arc
Yo was present when Tsukasa was revived and nervously threatens the latter with his pistol after watching him defeat Matsukaze in a sparring match. However, Nikki notes on his trembling hand. After the potential threat of possible villains rise, Yo agrees before Tsukasa states he can handle it. Yo is scared, since he recalls Tsukasa's fierce skill.[13]
Yo is seen aboard the ship, taking part in basic activities.[14]
He is excited at the prospect of betting on Senku and Ryusui's poker game. [15]
He bets on Ryusui, during the poker game. After Senku wins, Yo is disappointed, especially when his wages go to Ginro.
When Francois creates a bar on the ship, Yo is excited by this but questions why there is no booze.[16][17]
He later complains on the lack of booze and is excited when beer is recreated. While drunk, Yo rants about his shooting of Ibara while Nikki remarks on how he loves to tell stories.[18]
Yo is later excited by the sights of sea creatures that pass by before they spot land.[19]
Once on land, Yo along with Ginro and Magma rejoice at finally being off the ship. The crew of the Perseus separates with the Yo among warrior team who follow the exploration team in the case of an attack. While passing through the river, the Mobile lab is attacked by alligators. However, Yo and the warrior team attack after being driven by their hunger, they defeat most of the beast well the rest flee in fear. Afterwards, François makes burgers out of the dead alligators to feed the crew, with Yo happy at the meal.[20]
When the group set up camp, they are alerted by Tsukasa to retreat because of danger. Surely enough, bullets rain down and Yo flees the area with his friends.
The group then flee the scene being pursued by the attacker who is revealed to have built an aircraft, something that leaves Yo in complete shock. Yo desperately shoots the plane, as Hyoga tells him it's pointless and a waste of ammo but Yo wanted to do at least something. Yo then watched Senku have Kirisame bring down the ship, before they procure the downed plane.[21]
Yo is later shocked to see a plane flying over the Perseus. He is shocked the enemy had a second one.[22]
Trivia
- His surname "Uei" is probably referred to whenever Yo makes a surprising or screaming expression.
- He is the first person to be petrified three times.
References
- ↑ Dr. Stone Manga — Vol. 1 Chapter 1, Yo Uei is Petrified along with all of Earths Human Population.
- ↑ Dr. Stone Manga — Vol. 6 Chapter 71, Yo Uei first appearance meaning he was revived that year.
- ↑ Dr. Stone Manga — Chapter 103, Yo Uei is Petrified along with majority of the Perseus Crew.
- ↑ Dr. Stone Manga — Chapter 124, Yo Uei is shown to be depetrified.
- ↑ Dr. Stone Manga — Chapter 133, Yo Uei is shown to be petrified by Ibara in order to obtain the petrification weapon.
- ↑ 6.0 6.1 Dr. Stone Manga: Chapter 87
- ↑ 7.0 7.1 Dr. Stone Manga: Chapter 82
- ↑ Dr. Stone Manga: Chapter 84
- ↑ Dr. Stone Manga: Chapter 71
- ↑ Dr. Stone Manga: Chapter 74
- ↑ Dr. Stone Manga: Chapter 79
- ↑ Dr. Stone Manga: Chapter 86
- ↑ Dr. Stone Manga: Chapter 141
- ↑ Dr. Stone Manga: Chapter 142
- ↑ Dr. Stone Manga: Chapter 143
- ↑ Dr. Stone Manga: Chapter 144
- ↑ Dr. Stone Manga: Chapter 145, Page 4
- ↑ Dr. Stone Manga: Chapter 146, Pages 4 - 5
- ↑ Dr. Stone Manga: Chapter 147
- ↑ Dr. Stone Manga: Chapter 148
- ↑ Dr. Stone Manga: Chapter 150
- ↑ Dr. Stone Manga: Chapter 152
| Male | Tsukasa Shishio • Hyoga • Ukyo Saionji • Yo Uei |
|---|---|
| Female | Homura Momiji • Minami Hokutozai • Nikki Hanada |
| Male | Brody Dudley • Byakuya Ishigami • Carlos Barrios • Gen Asagiri • Hyoga • Joel Gear • Leonard Maxwell • Max Adams • Ryusui Nanami • Sai Nanami • Senku Ishigami • Shamil Volkov • Stanley Snyder • Taiju Oki • Tetsuya Kinomoto • Tsukasa Shishio • Ukyo Saionji • Xeno Houston Wingfield • Yakov Nikitin • Yo Uei |
|---|---|
| Female | Charlotte Bony • Chelsea Childe • Connie Lee • Darya Nikitina • Homura Momiji • Lillian Weinberg • Luna Wright • Maya Biggs • Minami Hokutozai • Mirai Shishio • Nikki Hanada • Yuzuriha Ogawa |
| Unknown | Francois |