Kurozumi Semimaru

Kurozumi Semimaru was a member of the Kurozumi Family and a major supporter of Kurozumi Orochi.

Appearance
Semimaru was an elderly balding man, with long light colored hair and an extra-long goatee.

Over 41 years ago, during Kurozumi Higurashi's meeting with Orochi, he wore a light colored kimono with diamond pattern. 25 Years ago, after Orochi became the shogun of Wano Country, he wore a light colored kimono with a dark dotted pattern, and a dark jittoku haori.

Personality
Semimaru was very calm, and did not show much of a reaction in crisis, like when Oden attacked Orochi, and Semimaru created a barrier instantly.

When he saw Oden humiliate himself on the street of the Flower Capital, he cackled with his family members, enjoying their successes.

Kurozumi Family
Semimaru was loyal to his family, and went along with Higurashi plot to make Orochi the shogun.

Kurozumi Higurashi
Semimaru got along well with Higurashi, and was often seen by her side. The two took great pride in their plot moving forward.

Kurozumi Orochi
Semimaru believed in Orochi's ability to lead the Kurozumi Family, and becoming the ruling family of Wano. He stayed by Orochi side and provided him with protection when the latter was under attack.

Kozuki Family
Semimaru oppose the Kozuki Family rule, and worked with Higurashi and Orochi to take them down.

Kozuki Oden
Semimaru faced Kozuki Oden when the later tried to strike down Orochi, and create a barrier between Oden and the Kurozumi Family. Protected, Semimaru mocked Oden powerlessness, and enjoyed the later's self humiliation.

Musical Skills
Semimaru was a Biwa hōshi, and was very capable in playing the lute, even when crossing his fingers to use his ability.

Devil Fruit
Semimaru is a previous user of the Bari Bari no Mi, a Paramecia-type Devil Fruit which allowed him to create barriers.

History
Over 41 years ago, Semimaru was present when Kurozumi Higurashi explained to Kurozumi Orochi what happened with his grandather, and the downfall of the Kurozumi Family.

25 years ago, Semimaru was with Orochi and Higurashi when Oden returned and attacked Orochi, only to be stopped by Semimaru's barrier. Orochi declared that he would remain shogun, and Higurashi revealed her ability to impersonate Sukiyaki.

20 years ago, Semimaru accompanied Orochi and Higurashi to Kuri as Orochi told Oden of his intention to build factories there.

Semimaru eventually died of unknown causes, as his fruit is currently in the consumption of Bartolomeo.

Trivia

 * Semimaru's name and profession are likely inspired by the Japanese poet and musician Semimaru.
 * Semimaru (蝉丸) means 'cicada circle'. The cicada theme is also present in the name of his family member Higurashi.

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