Shura (シュラ?), nicknamed "Sky Rider" (スカイライダー, Sukai Raidā?, "Skyrider" in the edited dub), is one of the Skypiea Priests, and runs the "Ordeal of String" (紐の試練, Himo no Shiren?, renamed "I.Q. String Test" in the edited dub)ch.256 which has a survival rate of three percent. Shura is confident in his abilities, and willing to ruthlessly kill every transgressor. Despite his proven cruelty, he has shown some moments of apparent pity and understanding. Shura's weapon of choice is a lance with a "Heat Dial" inside, and whatever he strikes with his lance, the target is set aflame. Shura also has the ability of "Mantra". He is voiced by Shinichiro Ota in the Japanese version. In the English dubs, he is voiced by Dan Green for 4Kids, and by Kent Williams for Funimation.
Fuza (フザ?) is the big pet condor and steed of Shura. Shura rides on Fuza to get around for transportation. Fuza is a very vicious, dangerous, and savage bird. Fuza ate a "Flame Dial", and with it, he is able to breathe fire.ch.248,257 In the English dub, he is voiced by Chris Cason for Funimation.
