Vento Aureo

Prosciutto

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“
When we truly think "I'll kill you!" from the bottom of our hearts... by that time, the deed has already been done!
”
—Prosciutto, Chapter 491: The Grateful Dead, Part 4

Prosciutto (プロシュート, Puroshūto) is a minor antagonist featured in Vento Aureo.

Prosciutto is an assassin from La Squadra Esecuzioni, and alongside Pesci, battle Team Bucciarati inside a high-speed train to Florence. He is a Stand User and forcefully ages a whole train with his The Grateful Dead to corner the protagonists.

Appearance

Prosciutto is a man of slim build, having short blond hair and keeping them braided into three short mats at the back of the head. His lower eyelashes are thicker than average, and his upper teeth are somewhat pronounced, being depicted with slight emphasis whenever he opens his mouth.

Prosciutto wears a dark two-piece suit with a spiderweb-like motif running along it, under which he wears a bright shirt. Prosciutto keeps a dark collar and a large stylized pendant around his neck.

Color Schemes

The series is known for alternating colors between media, the information presented below may or may not be canon.
Skin(Fair)
Hair(Blond)
Eyes(Blue)
Main Outfit
(Black suit with purple web design, yellow shirt. Light steel blue pendant with a brown lace.)
Hair(Yellow-green)
Eyes(Gray)
Main Outfit
(Purple suit with lavender web design, yellow shirt. Violet pendant with black lace.)
Skin(Fair)
Hair(Blond)
Eyes(Dark Blue)
Main Outfit
(Dark Gray suit with light gray web design, yellow shirt. Bronze pendant with a purple lace.)

Personality

Prosciutto shooting Mista in the head in cold blood
Prosciutto is a fairly serious man. He is shown to always be focused on his mission and adhering to La Squadra's motto of holding one's ground, even mortally wounded, to the letter. He puts this into practice and expects his underlings(s) to also do the same. He doesn't tolerate any deviance of this attitude, especially when it's from his comrades and subordinates, and failing to adhere to the ideal such as in the case of Pesci on one occasion, would result in a brief beating being handed out as a reminder. Prosciutto is usually very composed, meeting any obstacle with cold efficiency, and carrying out his objectives without hesitation. The TV anime adaptation expands upon his severity, calling out Formaggio for botching an assassination attempt with an unneeded casualty and regularly shouting at Pesci for not showing a manly enough face.

Despite his serious and cold demeanor, he is also shown to have a somewhat caring side towards his comrades. As the superior of the assassin duo, Prosciutto frequently points out his fellow assassin Pesci's lack of confidence in his own abilities, and on multiple occasions tries to comfort and convince him of his own capabilities. This reliance is not unfounded, however, as Bruno Bucciarati determines from his battle with Pesci that Pesci's abilities are actually more dangerous than Prosciutto's.

He also possesses a strong will, as shown when he suffers near-fatal wounds from being caught in the train's wheels and uses the last of his determination to keep his Stand's ability in effect for as long as possible.

Abilities

Main article: The Grateful Dead

Prosciutto uses his Stand The Grateful Dead to age people in a large area, discriminating between individuals via near-negligible differences in their body temperature.

History

As part of the Squadra Esecuzioni, Prosciutto and Pesci are sent after Bucciarati and his gang to capture Trish Una, in an attempt to find out The Boss' identity. The two manage to catch up to Team Bucciarati in Napoli's train station and even get on the same train, but they soon lose sight of them. Unbeknownst to Prosciutto, Trish and her bodyguards are now inside the boss's turtle, Coco Jumbo, whose Stand, Mr.President, creates a room inside its shell.

In order to flush the gang out, Prosciutto decides to use his Stand, The Grateful Dead, to age everyone on-board the train and then goes into hiding. This forces Guido Mista to emerge from the turtle to try and stop the aging. After Mista confronts Pesci, Prosciutto disguises himself as an old man and approaches Mista to age him, completely disabling him, and then summarily shoots him in the head. Sure of his kill, Prosciutto doesn't notice that Sex Pistols has protected its User by stopping the bullets. He then roughly lectures Pesci on their group's credo and determination in battle.

Recalling that Pesci detected a suspect life-form in the driver's cabin, Prosciutto decides to check inside of it and discovers Coco Jumbo. However, Bucciarati ambushes him from above the ceiling and Prosciutto is forced into a close-range fistfight. Thanks to The Grateful Dead, Prosciutto gains a physical advantage over Bucciarati, but the capo then throws himself at Prosciutto and drags him off of the fast-moving train.

Prosciutto is nonetheless saved by Pesci's Beach Boy, which manages to hook his hand. Bruno, who grabbed hold of Prosciutto's leg, then exploits Beach Boy to finally make the assassin fall. He lands into the machinery of the train and is heavily injured, but true to his word maintains The Grateful Dead. Encouraged by his example, Pesci carries on the fight.

Agonizing, Prosciutto witnesses Pesci and Bucciarati's battle and uses the distraction to call Melone and inform him of their location. He finally dies from his wounds soon after.

Chapters / Episodes

Book Icon.png Manga Appearances
Chapters in order of appearance
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Episodes in order of appearance

Quotes

Quote.png Quotes
  • “
    Hey, could you shut up already? Talking about "killing this" and "killing that".... what's the big idea, huh? We don't use those words in our world, those words are for dogs to use. We don't need to say "I'll kill you"... because by the moment those words come into our minds... our target's already dead and the deed is done!
    ”
    —Prosciutto, Chapter 486: Express Train to Florence, Part 1
  • “
    I'm gonna ransack this place! They must be in here somewhere! Besides, this isn't a big deal, is it? We got tourist flights crashing every year anyway. Those are far worse than what's about to happen here!
    ”
    —Prosciutto, Chapter 488: The Grateful Dead, Part 1
  • “
    I'm angry at your spiritual weakness, Pesci. I can't blame you for getting shaken up when they shot up your ice! You'd start aging too, after all! (Even I agree that was a tough spot there.) But! If it were anyone else on our team, they wouldn't dispel their Stand when it was so close to grabbing the enemy by the throat! Not even if they got their arms blasted off or their legs ripped apart!
    ”
    —Prosciutto, Chapter 491: The Grateful Dead, Part 4
  • “
    I'm gonna say it straight. Our team! We're nothing like those fools trying to pick up girls on the street or partying at the club. Those pathetic losers just scream and shout, going "I'll kill you! I'll kill you!" just to soothe their wounded egos. When we truly think "I'll kill you!" from the bottom of our hearts...! By that time, the deed has already been done!
    ”
    —Prosciutto, Chapter 491: The Grateful Dead, Part 4
  • “
    Glory... to you... Pesci... Kill him... Kill him, Pesci... I...am watching... over you...
    ”
    —Prosciutto, Chapter 498: The Grateful Dead, Part 11

Video Games

 

Vento Aureo (PS2)

Prosciutto appears as the enemy faced in Chapter 8 of Super Story Mode, and as a supporting enemy in Chapter 9. All of his attacks involve having The Grateful Dead attacking Bucciarati with its large hands. Throughout the fight, if Bucciarati comes in contact with the mist let off by The Grateful Dead, he will begin to age as his health slowly drains. The effect will cease if Bucciarati Stand Breaks Prosciutto, or if The Grateful Dead is manually turned off. His most powerful attack involves The Grateful Dead grabbing Bucciarati and delivering a heavy, powerful punch. Secret Factors during this level have a notably greater impact on the fight than just restoring and increasing Bucciarati's health.

Secret Factors

 

Chapter 8
  1. Bucciarati must Stand Shoot Pesci, who is unconscious on the ground in the front of the train car near the bar. This Secret Factor will be lost if not done first. (Value of 2)
  2. Bucciarati must hit the ice machine in the front of the car, causing ice cubes to come out. This will activate a cutscene of Bucciarati picking up one of the ice cubes and realizing The Grateful Dead's weakness. Once this is done, The Grateful Dead's aging effect is nullified for the rest of the fight. The ice machine can be hit multiple times afterwards, though to no real effect other than generating ice. (Value of 2)
  3. Bucciarati must Stand Shoot the wall next to the front-most window of the train car, left of the bar and Pesci, and in front of the door. This will create a massive zipper opening and activate a cutscene of an intimidated Prosciutto questioning Bucciarati's sanity. Regardless of where Prosciutto was standing beforehand, the fight will resume with him standing in front of the open zipper. (Value of 3)
  4. Bucciarati must knock Prosciutto down through the aforementioned opening. Doing so will instantly win the fight, regardless of Prosciutto's health level. (Value of 3)

Prosciutto's near-dead body will appear on the ground in Chapter 9, during the fight against Pesci. After some time has passed, he will begin speaking and shortly afterward reactivate The Grateful Dead's ability, causing Bucciarati to continuously lose health once again. A Secret Factor will trigger if Bucciarati Stand Shoots him once he does so, disabling the ability for the last time.

Eyes of Heaven (PS4)

Prosciutto and The Grateful Dead appear as the first stage hazard in the "Naples Train Station" stage, wandering around the center area. When he appears, all fighters will be slowed to a walk and unable to dash or dodge due to his aging ability. Both he and his Stand have a health bar and will disappear from the battlefield if beaten. The only way for players to undo the aging effect is by either defeating Prosciutto or grabbing ice tray pick-ups scattered around the stage.

After Prosciutto is defeated, Pesci will take his place.

Gallery

  • Prosciutto Pesci first.png

    Prosciutto and Pesci's first apperance

  • Prosciutto Pesci discovered Buccirati.png

    Prosciutto and Pesci recognized Bucciarati from a distance

  • Warned his partner about the importance of using the word

    Warned his partner about the importance of using the word

  • Prosciutto approaching Bucciarati.png

    Approached Bucciarati

  • Prosciutto trying.png

    Prosciutto and Pesci are searching for Team Bucciarati and Trish in different places

  • Lose sight of Bucciarati

    Lose sight of Bucciarati

  • Proscuitto went on the train and continued to chase Team Bucciarati

    Proscuitto went on the train and continued to chase Team Bucciarati

  • Orders Pesci to attack the control room

    Orders Pesci to attack the control room

  • Summoning his Stand to age everyone onboard the train

    Summoning his Stand to age everyone onboard the train

  • A disguised Prosciutto disguise as an old man, shields Pesci

    A disguised Prosciutto disguise as an old man, shields Pesci

  • Aging Mista and Sex Pistols

    Aging Mista and Sex Pistols

  • Prosciutto changed back to youthful look

    Prosciutto changed back to youthful look

  • First full appearance, putting his suit back on

    First full appearance, putting his suit back on

  • Stomps Pesci

    Stomps Pesci

  • Smacks Pesci as punishment for his weak heart

    Smacks Pesci as punishment for his weak heart

  • Told Pesci that if they don't grow up, they can't win Bucciarati

    Told Pesci that if they don't grow up, they can't win Bucciarati

  • Finishes his speech by picked up Mista's gun

    Finishes his speech by picked up Mista's gun

  • Prosciutto shoots Mista

    Prosciutto shoots Mista

  • Prosciutto and Pesci continue to search for Team Bucciarati in the control room

    Prosciutto and Pesci continue to search for Team Bucciarati in the control room

  • Comforting Pesci

    Comforting Pesci

  • CJ Poop.png

    Prosciutto pointed out that there were fresh animal droppings under the seat

  • Prosciutto and Pesci find Coco Jumbo and most of Team Bucciarati members

    Prosciutto and Pesci find Coco Jumbo and most of Team Bucciarati members

  • Prosciutto and Pesci about to be ambushed by Bucciarati

    Prosciutto and Pesci about to be ambushed by Bucciarati

  • The Grateful Dead blocked a sneak attack from Bucciarati

    The Grateful Dead blocked a sneak attack from Bucciarati

  • Attacked by Sticky Fingers in the chin

    Attacked by Sticky Fingers in the chin

  • Prosciutto orders Pesci to kill Team Bucciarati anyway

    Prosciutto orders Pesci to kill Team Bucciarati anyway

  • Sticky Fingers punches him and unzipping his body

    Sticky Fingers punches him and unzipping his body

  • About to falling out of the train

    About to falling out of the train

  • Prosciutto asks Pesci to stop the train quickly

    Prosciutto asks Pesci to stop the train quickly

  • Bucciarati dragging Prosciutto in the air

    Bucciarati dragging Prosciutto in the air

  • Beach Boy hooked his hand prevented him from falling on the ground

    Beach Boy hooked his hand prevented him from falling on the ground

  • Trying to kick Bucciarati down to the ground

    Trying to kick Bucciarati down to the ground

  • Bucciarati tries to attack Prosciutto in the air

    Bucciarati tries to attack Prosciutto in the air

  • Prosciutto realized that he was the one who was unlucky

    Prosciutto realized that he was the one who was unlucky

  • Sticky Fingers unzipping Prosciutto's arm through Beach Boy's fishing line

    Sticky Fingers unzipping Prosciutto's arm through Beach Boy's fishing line

  • Fell on the ground and was stucked into the train wheels

    Fell on the ground and was stucked into the train wheels

  • Continuing to live, despite being caught in the train wheels

    Continuing to live, despite being caught in the train wheels

  • Using his Stand and hold out long enough to give Pesci the chance to kill the gang

    Using his Stand and hold out long enough to give Pesci the chance to kill the gang

  • Prosciutto's last word

    Prosciutto's last word

  • Prosciutto's death

    Prosciutto's death


  • Prosciutto next to Pesci at a restaurant, chastising him for drinking milk

    Prosciutto next to Pesci at a restaurant, chastising him for drinking milk

  • Prosciutto confirms with Formaggio that their job is complete

    Prosciutto confirms with Formaggio that their job is complete

  • Prosciutto and the others receive a mysterious package

    Prosciutto and the others receive a mysterious package

  • Squadra Esecuzioni vs the Boss of Passione

    Squadra Esecuzioni vs the Boss of Passione

  • Prosciutto briefly shown alongside Pesci, Episode 9

    Prosciutto briefly shown alongside Pesci, Episode 9

  • Prosciutto and Pesci spot Bucciarati

    Prosciutto and Pesci spot Bucciarati

  • Prosciutto tells Pesci not to say "I'll kill them"

    Prosciutto tells Pesci not to say "I'll kill them"

  • Prosciutto approaches Bucciarati

    Prosciutto approaches Bucciarati

  • Prosciutto tells Pesci to use his stand

    Prosciutto tells Pesci to use his stand

  • Prosciutto summons his The Grateful Dead

    Prosciutto summons his The Grateful Dead

  • Prosciutto and The Grateful Dead

    Prosciutto and The Grateful Dead

  • Prosciutto shoots Mista

    Prosciutto shoots Mista

  • Prosciutto encouraging Pesci and trying to drag out his fighting spirit

    Prosciutto encouraging Pesci and trying to drag out his fighting spirit

  • Congratulating Pesci on solving the mystery

    Congratulating Pesci on solving the mystery

  • Prosciutto being forcefully dragged out of the train along with Bruno

    Prosciutto being forcefully dragged out of the train along with Bruno

  • Admitting his mistake and recognizing Bucciarati as a great Capo

    Admitting his mistake and recognizing Bucciarati as a great Capo

  • Proscuitto Insidethe Train Gears.png

    Despite being caught in the train's wheels, Prosciutto stays determined to finish off the crew

  • Proscuitto Watches Over.png

    Watching over and encouraging Pesci during his final moments

  • Bucciarati looks at Proscuitto's Corpse.png

    Prosciutto's corpse

  • Countdown illustration featuring Prosciutto and Pesci

    Countdown illustration featuring Prosciutto and Pesci

  • Prosciutto anime.png
  • Prosciutto key art.png

  • Proscuitto and The Grateful's model, Vento Aureo

    Proscuitto and The Grateful's model, Vento Aureo

  • Stage 5-1, Vento Aureo

    Stage 5-1, Vento Aureo

  • Proscuitto and The Grateful Dead as Naples Station's stage hazard, EOH

    Proscuitto and The Grateful Dead as Naples Station's stage hazard, EOH

Trivia

  • He is called Big Brother (兄貴, Aniki) by his partner-in-crime Pesci.

References

  1. ↑ [citation needed]
  2. ↑ Golden Wind Model Sheet no CR200-00

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