Hyouzou

Hyozo is a poisonous blue-ringed octopus merman and the New Fishman Pirates' assassin.

Appearance
Being an octopus merman, Hyozo has eight massive octopus tentacles in place of his legs, with large motifs vaguely reminiscent of eyes on them, but has a standard, slim upper body and two human arms. He has unkept, medium-length shaggy hair, he's usually seen with a sleepy look on his face, and has a toothpick in his mouth. He wears an unbuttoned shirt, with the sleeves rolled up and an untied tie hanging on his chest from his neck, under a jacket, which is draped over his shoulders like a cape. His left arm is usually pulled through from his shirt and is seen holding a katana. Hyozo also carries around a gourd, in which he stores alcohol, and from which he's often seen drinking.

Personality
Hyozo has a laid-back and calm demeanor. He seems to be annoyed by noisy people, as is evident by his distaste toward the ruckus made by the Mermaids of the cove. He's often seen drinking. He has an evident interest in money, being a mercenary for hire who ends up only working for those of the highest bidder, to the point that he wouldn't even help Arlong invade East Blue because the Fishman was tight with his money and wouldn't pay his fee. Apparently, he's not interested in the goals of the faction he's working for, as long as he receives payment.

He has known Hatchan since their childhood, and seems to look down on him for the fishman's skills in swordsmanship, which according to Hyozo are inferior to his.

Abilities and Powers
Hyozo is a swordsman and an assassin of the New Fishman Pirates but hasn't been shown in combat yet. However, he seems to be stronger than Hammond and his other Fishman crewmate as he stayed conscious after Luffy's punch. Hyozo also appears to be incredibly fast, as he was able to block Luffy's attack while he was in Gear Second (though this is debatable, since Luffy only appeared to have used his improved control over Gear Second to concentrate the effect on his punching arm for a Jet Pistol, and not the full-body version). Luffy stated that he is probably a strong person. That said, Hyozo was able to walk away after Luffy's attack without any shown injuries while his two companions were out-cold and bleeding. Due to being a poisonous octopus, he can poison his opponents.

Fishman Island Arc
Hyozo first showed up alongside Hammond and another Fishman when the Straw Hat Pirates were just outside of Fishman Island. After the Straw Hats escaped the sea monsters controlled by Hammond using Coup de Burst and flew through the bubble surrounding Fishman Island, Hyozo wondered if the Straw Hats are still alive.

After recieving orders from Hordy Jones to bring Straw Hat Luffy to him, Hyozo and Hammond found Luffy, Usopp, Chopper, and Sanji at Mermaid Cove. After Sanji suffered a massive nosebleed, the fishmen pirates attempt to capture the four Straw Hats but Luffy was able to repel them. Hyozo managed to avoid the full force of Luffy's attack by blocking him. He also inadvertently poisoned Luffy when the latter struck him.

After the fight, he is seen carrying his unconscious crewmates away and comments that it would be bad if Luffy dies unaware that he had developed an immunity to poison.

Major Battles

 * Hyozo, Hammond, and another pirate vs. Monkey D. Luffy

Trivia

 * He is the first merman to debut in One Piece.

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