Yamato was initially born as a girl but lived the life as a boy due to her father’s decision to make her his successor. She is 28 years old and stands at a height of around 8’8″ or 263 cm. She is the only child of her father, Kaidou. During childhood, Yamato developed a deep admiration for the legendary Samurai Kozuki Oden. Oden was one of the greatest swordsmen of his time, but unfortunately, his fate was tragically short-lived in Yamato’s life. Oden was executed by gunshot and left to burn in oil, alive. Yamato even went to Kuri Castle to save Oden’s life from her father Kaidou but her father already burnt him before her arrival. From that day onwards when she finds Oden’s logbook, Yamato chooses to follow the footsteps of the legendary Samurai Oden. She even represented himself as Oden at several moments, just to carry on his legacy.
Yamato’s Life
The life of Yamato was not that easy as it looks like. She spent her life in imprisonment on Onigashima. Her father was responsible for her this situation. The impact of Odens life put a major change in her life. And because she chose a path of rebellion by following Oden’s legacy, her father beat up, chained and imprisoned her along with a powerful samurai guard it. Ushimaru was her partner in jail. Kaidou was so much cruel that he didn’t give food to prisoners, only guards were serverd but the guards are quite humble, they give some of the food to prisoners, which helped the prisoners to survive. They also unchained her so that she can read Odens log book along with them.
What is Yamato and Ace relationship?
Yamato meets Ace when his crew attacks Onigashima. Ace was the first friend of Yamato in his life other than 3 prisoners. They became best friends in a very short time. In their first meeting they became open to each other and shared their life stories. Yamato tells Ace that she will become a major leading pirate in the new generation. But ace said there is one more person who is like him, at that time he was talking about Luffy. He told that his brother will become King of The Pirates one day. Yamato found that funny but Ace told her not to laugh at him. This is beacuse Ace and Sabo believed in their brother and his dream. Yamato was very disappointed when she found the truth about Ace’s death. Ace was very close to her heart and the loss is immeasurable to her.
What is Yamato And Monkey D. Luffy Relationship ?
After Ace left, Yamato eagerly waited for his brother Luffy. And when the time came and they finally met, their initial interaction began with a clash. This was all intentional, Yamato did this to gain Luffy’s attention. Later they developed trust for each other. Luffy always called Yamato by his nick name Yama-O ( ヤマ男 ) . Yamato desire of being free and Kaidou free country was fulfilled by Luffy. They fought tougher againt the devil Kaidou. And at last when Kaidou was defeated by Luffy, Yamato decided to join Luffy’s Straw Hat Pirate Crew but was worried about his approval. She didn’t know that it would be obvious yes from his side. There was one reason reason which is stopping her – The Admiral Ryokugyu’s . Attacks on Wano made her realized that she had a more work to carry on first. That’s why she upholds her decision of joining Straw Hat Pirates at that time . Luffy also said her that Straw Hat Pirates are always open for her, she can join whenever she likes. Which provides a clue that Yamato could be 11th member Luffy’s Crew.
How Powerful Is Yamato ?
Yamato is an extremely powerful being with her own unique abilities. She is skilled in combat and has displayed formidable strength. When fought with Ace, even he was surprised by her strength because she stood againt a very powerful pirates all by herself. Also when raid on Onigashima, she fought againt Kaidou, which itself is not a childish play. Luffy was also greatly convinced by her power and abilities. She could even beat Zoro in a battle, but only by short difference, one mistake from either side can make his/ her opponent win in that match.
Haki & Weapon
Yamato was one among those whose can use all three forms of haki. She discovered that in childhood and because of that she was able to defeat soldiers and guards all by herself at a very young age. She possess a powerful weapon named ‘Takeru’ which is basically a baseball bat shaped weapon along with blunt-rounded shaped spikes on it. In more precised words it is a different version of ‘Hassaikai’ a weapon used by mighty beast Kaido himself. When fused with Haki these weapons cause immense destruction with single blow. She also learned to control ice, which can be used to cover Takeru making it even more vulnerable and powerful.
Yamato Devil Fruit Powers ?
Yamato has eaten a Devil Fruit named Inu Inu no Mi ( English Name – Dog Dog Fruit ) its a Mythical Zoan-type Devil Fruit that allows its user to transform into a divine wolf, and a hybrid form. Because of this Kaidou called her as a Guardian Deity of Wano Country. She used all her forms in the fight againt her father and even unlocked the awakened form at that moment. Yamato never knew that it was a devil fruit when she ate one, her innocent act was driven solely by hunger.
Who is Yamato’s Mother ?
The one piece story has not yet officially announced the name of Yamato’s mother or Kaido’s wife but according to some most accurate hints and fanmade theories these are top picks who are capable of filling the place – Gloriosa, Black Maria or Big Mom.