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** [[Crowning Moment of Funny|Hilariously]], he can't even shoot a disobedient soldier standing ''right in front of him'', despite emptying an entire clip of ammo at him. Eventually, he just has his more loyal [[Mooks]] do the killing for him.
* ''[[One Piece]]''
** Spandam is the leader of the Cipher Pol 9, an elite group of government assassins. He's also physically weaker than a single common fodder soldier. He actually does have a Cool Sword: The Elephant Sword. The problem is that he ''can hardly use it properly''. When he unleashes it on Franky, Franky {{spoiler|convinces the Elephant to squish SPANDAM}}
** The World Nobles; while they do have authority to sic the Marines on anyone who offends, insults, or assaults them, almost all of them are [[Muggles]] who can't fight worth squat, and act like groveling cowards should the Marines be unable to get to them in time.
** Possibly the case of the Five Elder Stars, the council that is presumed to rule the World Government. One does have a sword and two have some scars, indicating they might have combat experience, but they have yet to get involved in any conflict. Of course, they haven't been seen onscreen much.
*** Eventually, this is downplayed in the Egghead Arc, as one member - Jaygarcia Saturn - is ''very'' dangerous once he finally decides to get involved, and should the others be anything like him, the Trope would be subverted completely.
** ''Might'' be the case {{spoiler| for Im, [[The Man Behind The Man| the ''true'' ruler of the World Government]], but Im has been seen even less than the Five Elder Stars, so it's impossible to tell. It is known to carry a rapier, however.}}
* Nagi dai Artai in ''[[Mai-Otome]]'', albeit largely because males can't become Otomes.
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