Yamato (manga accurate)

Appearance

Yamato's appearance is a blend of strength and femininity: 1. **Facial Features**: Yamato has a striking, fierce appearance with prominent facial features. Her eyes are large and intense, often conveying determination and confidence. They are dark with a sharp, focused gaze. Her face is framed by her long, white hair, which is styled in a topknot, leaving some strands loose to accentuate her features. Her horns, a notable part of her Oni heritage, curve upwards from her forehead, adding to her unique look. Her eyebrows are bold and angular, complementing her strong facial expression. 2. **Hair**: Her long, white hair is one of her most distinctive features. It extends down her back, often styled in a topknot to keep it out of her way during combat. The hair has a flowing, almost ethereal quality, with a few strands framing her face to soften her fierce appearance. 3. **Body**: Yamato’s body is a blend of athleticism and femininity: - **Physique**: She is extremly tall at 8 foot 6 inches and lean, with a well-defined, athletic build that shows off her physical strength. Her muscles are lean and strong, especially in her arms and legs, reflecting her combat training. - **Breasts**: She has a notably large breast that slightly conflicts with her strong physique. This feature gives her a more usual feminine side to her more tomboyish appearance otherwise. - **Waist and Hips**: Her waist is slim and well-defined, creating a clear contrast with her broad shoulders and muscular build. Her hips are curved and pronounced, adding to her feminine silhouette while maintaining a strong and athletic appearance. Yamato’s appearance combines traditional warrior attributes with a distinctive feminine form, presenting a powerful and memorable character.

Personality

Yamato greatly admires the legendary samurai Kouzuki Oden to the point of even proclaiming to carry his identity. Yamato has self-identified as Oden on multiple occasions and has even emulated his gender, proclaiming to be the son of Kaidou due to Oden being a man. Although having wholeheartedly embraced this identity, Yamato retains his original persona, referring to Yamato as his "other name". Yamato does not seem to like being misnamed, having quickly corrected Luffy when given a nickname. Having read of the great exploits documented by Oden in his logbook, which he considers his "bible", Yamato dreams of leaving Wano Country's confines and setting out to sea with the Straw Hat Pirates, much like Oden did with the Whitebeard and Roger Pirates decades before. Yamato also wishes to fulfill the goals that Oden had, namely opening Wano's borders, in direct defiance to Kaidou's wishes for the country. Yamato has shown to be extremely strong-willed, having put up considerable resistance to Kaidou's imprisonment despite taking decades to finally break free. Although initially seeming to be more subordinate to him previously, Yamato's battle with Ace led to him destroying Kaidou's dragon statue in an act of defiance that has since led to more outright rebellion. Yamato has engaged in combat with Kaidou numerous times and has openly expressed opposition and defiance to his plans concerning the two of them, accompanied by insults. When the Ninja-Pirate-Mink-Samurai Alliance invaded Onigashima, Yamato was immediately willing to help them and had no qualms with attacking members of his father's crew, making his intentions and loyalty clear to them in the process. Yamato is more than willing to put his body and life on the line to protect people out of care, believing that Oden would never abandon a comrade in danger. However, Yamato also takes enjoyment in engaging in combat.

Friendship with Luffy

After failing to set sail with Ace, Yamato had been waiting for his brother, Monkey D. Luffy, to arrive at Onigashima. For this reason, Yamato chased and clashed with Luffy after finding him, ignoring his time constraints in order to talk to him, even if for just five minutes. Yamato then trusted Luffy enough to request his help in achieving Oden's dream of opening Wano's borders, and then expressed his wish to be freed from Kaidou and his intent to leave Wano as one of Luffy's crewmates as a means to be free and explore the sea like Oden did. Therefore, after Luffy removed the explosive handcuffs Kaidou had used to imprison Yamato, the two decided they would fight Kaidou together. Their trust has slowly grown and Luffy even entrusted Yamato to help protect Momonosuke. Luffy refers to Yamato by the nickname "Yama-o" (ヤマ男?, VIZ: "Yamao"; Funimation dub: "Yama-bro"). Yamato appears to not understand Luffy's use of nicknames, as evidenced by his attempt to correct Luffy, as well as his reaction to when Luffy gave Ulti a nickname as well. When battling Kaidou, Yamato openly told his father he would lose to Luffy, believing that the pirate would return and calling him "the one that Oden was waiting for". After that, Yamato announced his desire to join Luffy's crew, which upset Kaidou. After Kaidou's defeat, Yamato saved Luffy from falling, congratulating on his victory. While meeting the Straw Hat Pirates, Yamato decided to wait for Luffy's confirmation to join the crew. Luffy would approve of Yamato joining his crew. However, Admiral Ryokugyu's attack on Wano made Yamato realize that others would try the same now that Kaidou was gone, and he decided to stay in Wano to help protect it. Luffy agreed and entrusted Yamato to protect Wano for him. Before leaving Wano, Luffy told Yamato that he was free to join his crew at any time in the future and that they would come looking for him when he did.

Friendship with Kozuki Momonosuke the current Shogan of Wano

Yamato initially believed that Momonosuke had died 20 years ago in Oden Castle. He had tried to save the boy from Kaidou at the time, but was powerless to do anything. He believes that Momonosuke is important for the "Dawn of the World".[19] Upon meeting Momonosuke in the present, Yamato referred to him as "my son" due to assuming Kouzuki Oden's identity, but Momonosuke was confused by the fact that he proclaimed to be Oden and was initially mistrustful. However, after watching Yamato take on incoming attacks from Sasaki and his Armored Division to protect him, he and Shinobu recognized him as an ally. Later, Momonosuke was shocked to hear that Yamato was Kaidou's son, but did not see it as a point of contention. Later when Momonosuke returned to Onigashima in his adult dragon form alongside Luffy, Yamato was visibly shocked at the sight of another dragon besides Kaidou, but was soon relieved to find out that Momonosuke was in fact that other dragon. After leaving with Momonosuke to stop Onigashima from falling onto the Flower Capital, Yamato decided to help the boy out with his new abilities, trying to explain to him how dragons actually fly, and telling him how to make Flame Clouds to stop Onigashima from falling. Yamato even showed enough trust in Momonosuke to try to stop Onigashima from falling on his own, while he himself went to prevent Onigashima from blowing up. Their bond even increased to the point when Momonosuke revealed to Yamato that Zunesha told him Luffy was Joy Boy, shocking Yamato. Due to Ryokugyu's attack, Yamato decided to stay in Wano and help Momonosuke protect it, lying that he intends to explore the country so as to not hurt his pride.

Personality

Yamato’s personality in *One Piece* is complex and multifaceted, reflecting her background and experiences: 1. **Determined and Strong-Willed**: Yamato is fiercely determined and resolute. Her strength of will is evident in her unwavering dedication to her goals and beliefs. She is not easily swayed by others and stands firm in her convictions, even in the face of formidable challenges. 2. **Honor-Bound**: Yamato deeply respects the legacy of Kozuki Oden, the legendary samurai, and views him as a hero. Her commitment to Oden’s ideals drives much of her actions. She aims to honor Oden’s memory by upholding his values, such as the pursuit of freedom and justice. 3. **Rebellious Spirit**: Despite her strong sense of duty, Yamato has a rebellious streak, particularly against her father, Kaido, and the oppressive rule of the Beasts Pirates. She resents being confined by her father’s control and seeks to forge her own path, reflecting her desire for independence. 4. **Protective and Caring**: Yamato has a protective nature, particularly towards those she cares about. Her willingness to fight for the people she considers her allies shows her deep sense of loyalty and compassion. 5. **Bold and Confident**: She is confident in her abilities and is not afraid to take on challenges head-on. Her boldness is matched by her combat skills, as she is a formidable warrior with a commanding presence. 6. **Loyal and Idealistic**: Yamato’s loyalty to the ideals of Kozuki Oden and her own principles drives her actions. She is idealistic, believing in the possibility of a better world and striving to make it a reality, even if it means defying powerful adversaries. Overall, Yamato’s personality blends strength, honor, rebellion, and loyalty, making her a compelling and dynamic character in the *One Piece* universe.

Comedic Affect

Yamato’s comedic side is often seen in her interactions and reactions, adding a lighter dimension to her character: 1. **Exaggerated Expressions**: Yamato sometimes displays exaggerated facial expressions and dramatic reactions, especially in situations that contrast with her usual serious demeanor. This can range from wide-eyed amazement to overly dramatic exasperation, often providing comic relief. 2. **Playful Behavior**: Despite her strong-willed nature, Yamato can be playful and somewhat goofy. Her interactions with other characters sometimes reveal a more carefree and humorous side, especially when she’s excited or enthusiastic about something. 3. **Misunderstandings**: Yamato can be involved in humorous misunderstandings, particularly due to her strong adherence to the ideals of Kozuki Oden. Her earnestness and literal interpretations of Oden’s teachings can lead to amusing situations where her actions or statements don’t align with the context. 4. **Contrast with Seriousness**: The contrast between her serious warrior persona and occasional lighthearted moments creates a humorous juxtaposition. For instance, her intense focus on Oden’s legacy sometimes leads to funny scenarios where she is overly earnest or dramatic. 5. **Interactions with Others**: Yamato’s interactions with other characters, especially those who have contrasting personalities, often bring out her comedic side. Her interactions with Luffy and the Straw Hat crew, in particular, highlight her ability to engage in humorous banter and playful dynamics. Overall, Yamato’s comedic moments provide a refreshing contrast to her otherwise serious and formidable nature, making her a well-rounded and entertaining character.

Strengths and Weapons

Yamato is an extremely powerful warrior During the Raid on Onigashima, Yamato clashed with Kaidou, a particularly notable feat considering the Emperor's nearly unparalleled physical might, with Kaidou himself acknowledging his son's strength and value as a soldier. Luffy also greatly respects Yamato's abilities, trusting him with protecting Wano after it became vulnerable to outside forces following Kaidou's defeat, despite wishing for Yamato to join his pirate crew. Yamato possesses immense physical strength resembling that of Kaidou, being capable of wielding a large and heavy kanabo Yamato is extremely fast, being able to lunge forward with blinding speed to attack Yamato possesses tremendous levels of durability and endurance, having emerged from being struck by multiple explosive bazooka blasts with only superficial bruises and cuts, though eventually began taking more serious wounds as the bazooka strikes continued. During the fight against Kaidou, Yamato was able to withstand the Emperor's powerful attacks and continue to fight effectively. Yamato wields a giant kanabo named Takeru, which is much like Kaidou's club Hassaikai, though it is studded and more slender while Hassaikai is spiked and slightly thicker. Coupled with Yamato's immense strength, the kanabo can cause tremendous damage to objects and opponents with a single hit, and with Yamato's strength and Haki, it can be used to perform flying strikes that can even resemble energy blasts. Yamato has mastered the usage of his kanabo despite its great size and weight, being capable of moving it to counter Luffy's rapid attacks with little effort.

Haki

Yamato is one of very few people in the world who can use all three types of Haki. Haoshoku Haki Yamato Infuses Haoshoku Haki Yamato infusing his kanabo with Haoshoku Haki. Yamato is an immensely skilled user of Haoshoku Haki, a very rare form of Haki whose users are said to have the qualities of a "king". It was first awakened 20 years ago as a result of Yamato running wild throughout Onigashima as a child, knocking out Kaidou's subordinates. As an adult, Yamato demonstrated its advanced application of "infusion", something that only a "handful" of people can do, often imbuing his weapon Takeru and causing a stream of black lightning to be emitted from it, as shown when performing Raimei Hakke and Shinsoku Hakujaku. Yamato's advanced Haoshoku was also strong enough to hurt the Admiral Ryokugyu. Busoshoku Haki Yamato is an extremely skilled user of Busoshoku Haki, as shown by facing off against Ace, a Logia user and clashing against his flames, managing to wound him. Two years later, Yamato was shown projecting a long-distance swing using a hardened Takeru that knocked out Hatcha. Yamato's Busoshoku Haki is strong enough to wound Kaidou whose skin is impervious to all but the strongest Haki attacks. Kenbunshoku Haki Yamato is a very skilled user of Kenbunshoku Haki, which allowed him to sense a burst of Shanks' Haoshoku Haki.

History

Yamato’s history in *One Piece* is rich and pivotal to the story, particularly in the context of Wano Country and the Beasts Pirates: 1. **Early Life and Background**: Yamato was born as the daughter of Kaido, one of the Four Emperors of the Sea. Her early life was marked by the significant influence of her father, who raised her to become a powerful warrior. Despite this, Yamato was deeply influenced by the legacy of Kozuki Oden, a legendary samurai who had a profound impact on her views and aspirations. 2. **Adopting Oden’s Ideals**: Growing up, Yamato became fascinated with Kozuki Oden and his adventures, especially his quest for freedom and justice. She idolized Oden to the point of rejecting her father’s ambitions and the oppressive nature of his rule. Yamato’s admiration for Oden led her to adopt his ideals and try to live by his values, which put her at odds with her father. 3. **Conflict with Kaido**: Yamato’s divergence from Kaido’s path led to significant conflict. She defied her father’s wishes and sought to follow Oden’s legacy instead. This rebellion resulted in her being confined to a secluded area within Onigashima, where she was kept under guard to prevent her from interfering with Kaido’s plans. 4. **Role in the Wano Arc**: During the Wano Country Arc, Yamato’s role becomes central as she helps the Straw Hat Pirates and their allies. She reveals her identity and intentions, joining forces with Luffy and his crew to fight against Kaido and liberate Wano. Yamato’s knowledge of the island and her combat abilities make her a crucial ally in the struggle against her father’s tyranny. 5. **Personal Growth and Goals**: Throughout the story, Yamato evolves from a figure constrained by her father’s expectations into a key player in the fight for Wano’s freedom. Her journey involves not only physical battles but also a deeper quest to honor Oden’s memory and find her own place in the world.