Tori Tori no Mi, Model: Firebird

Introduction
The Tori Tori no Mi, Model: Firebird is a zoan type devil fruit that allows the user to transform into a full and hybrid form of the Firebird from Russian legends.

Appearance
The Tori Tori no Mi, Model: Firebird looks like a golden apple with vibrant flame coloured swirls. The fruit gives off the appearance that it is on fire.

Usage
The Tori Tori no Mi, Model: Firebird allows the user to assume a hybrid and full form of the Firebird.

Strengths
The firebird's feathers are renown for it's light. One feather from the user can light up an entire room if uncovered, allowing those possessing one to have an eternal light source. The eater of the Tori Tori no Mi, Model: Firebird is also granted the gift of flight. Additionally, the user can generate pearls within their mouths which can be used for multiple purposes. Strangely enough, apples can help restore the users strength.

Weaknesses
The user suffers from standard Devil Fruit weaknesses. This devil fruit becomes both a gift and curse when fighting in darkness. While the user is able to see the opponent, the same goes for the opponent. Additionally if all of the user's feathers are plucked, then they will die.

Firebird Mode

 * Pearl Striker: The user spits pearls at the opponent.

Firebird-Hybrid Mode

 * Pearl Striker: The user spits pearls at the opponent.

Trivia

 * The strengths and weaknesses of the Tori Tori no Mi, Model: Firebird are based off the multiple legends concerning the Firebird.
 * The strengthing from consuming apples comes from the fact that in multiple stories, the consumes someone's golden apples (most notably, a Tsar).
 * The dying when all of the user's feathers have been lost comes from the story where an embroiderer is transformed into a Firebird and dies when her last feather was scattered.
 * The ability to generate pearls stems from the story that the Firebird would fly over the land and drop pearls to the peasants, allowing them to trade.