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|rname = ''Onimaru''
 
|rname = ''Onimaru''
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|first = [[Chapter 936]]; [[Episode 932]]{{Qref|name=debut|chap=936|page=16-17|ep=932|Onimaru makes his debut as Gyukimaru.}}
|alias = {{Nihongo|Gyukimaru|牛鬼丸|Gyūkimaru}}{{qref|name=alias|chap=937|page=6|ep=|Onimaru's alias in [[Wano Country|Wano]] is revealed.}}
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|occupation = Warrior Monk; Highway Robber;{{Qref|name=intro|chap=937|page=6|ep=933|Gyukimaru is introduced.}} [[Pet]] (former){{Qref|name=c953|chap=953|ep=954|Onimaru's true identity is revealed.}}
|epithet = {{Nihongo|"Gyukimaru on Oihagi Bridge"|おいはぎ橋の牛鬼丸|Oihagi-bashi no Gyūkimaru|Viz: "Gyukimaru on Bandit's Bridge"}}{{qref|name=epithet|chap=938|page=12|ep=|Onimaru's epithet is revealed.}}
 
|occupation = Warrior Monk; Highway Robber;{{Qref|name=intro|chap=937|page=6|ep=|Gyukimaru is introduced.}} Pet (former){{Qref|name=c953|chap=953|ep=|Onimaru's true identity is revealed.}}
 
 
|affiliation = [[Shimotsuki Family]] ([[Shimotsuki Ushimaru]]); [[Kozuki Family]] ([[Kawamatsu]]){{Qref|name=c953}}
 
|affiliation = [[Shimotsuki Family]] ([[Shimotsuki Ushimaru]]); [[Kozuki Family]] ([[Kawamatsu]]){{Qref|name=c953}}
|residence = [[Ringo]], [[Wano Country]]
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|residence = [[Wano Country]] ([[Ringo]])
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|age = 69{{Qref|name=vivre card|data=vivre card|card=1368|Information about Onimaru is revealed.}}
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|birth = November 19th{{Qref|name=vivre card}}
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|height = 428 cm (14'1") (Human form){{Qref|name=vivre card}}
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|blood type = X{{Qref|name=vivre card}}
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|alias = {{Nihongo|Gyukimaru|牛鬼丸|Gyūkimaru}}{{Qref|name=intro}}
 
|epithet = {{Nihongo|"Gyukimaru on Oihagi Bridge"|おいはぎ橋の牛鬼丸|Oihagi-bashi no Gyūkimaru|Viz: "Gyukimaru on Bandit's Bridge"}}{{Qref|chap=938|page=12|ep=935|Onimaru's epithet is revealed.}}
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|jva = [[Wikipedia:Hiroshi Shirokuma|Hiroshi Shirokuma]]
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|Funi eva = Cyrus Rodas
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|dfname = [[Hito Hito no Mi, Model: Onyudo]]
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|dfmeaning = Human, Big Monk
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|dftype = [[Zoan#Mythical Zoan|Mythical Zoan]]
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{{For|other uses of the name|Gyukimaru (Disambiguation)}}
'''Onimaru''' is a [[Animal_Species/Yonko_Saga#Komagitsune|komagitsune]] who was once the companion of the late daimyo of [[Ringo]], [[Shimotsuki Ushimaru]].{{Qref|name=c953}}
 
   
 
'''Onimaru''' is a [[Animal Species/Wano Country Saga#Komagitsune|komagitsune]] who was once the companion of the late [[daimyo]] of [[Ringo]], [[Shimotsuki Ushimaru]].{{Qref|name=c953}}
After the death of his master, he joined forces with [[Kawamatsu]] in protecting Ringo's graves from robbers. After Kawamatsu was captured, Onimaru posed as a human known as '''Gyukimaru on Oihagi Bridge''', stealing weapons from people while continuing to guard the graves.{{Qref|name=c953}}{{Qref|name=debut}}{{Qref|name=intro}}
 
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After the death of his master, he joined forces with [[Kawamatsu]] in collecting weapons for the [[Raid on Onigashima|final battle]] against [[Kaidou]] and protecting them from robbers. After Kawamatsu was captured, Onimaru posed as a [[Humans|human]] known as '''Gyukimaru on Oihagi Bridge''', stealing weapons from people while continuing to guard the graves.{{Qref|name=c953}}{{Qref|name=debut}}{{Qref|name=intro}}
   
 
==Appearance==
 
==Appearance==
 
[[File:Onimaru as Gyukimaru.png|thumb|left|180px|Onimaru as Gyukimaru.]]
 
 
 
Being a komagitsune, Onimaru heavily resembles a fox, with his fur and tail having a flaming composition, and his pointy ears have a swirly appearance. His fur is light, with his legs being dark below the knees. He is rather large, appearing to be over half the size of the very large kappa Kawamatsu.{{Qref|name=c953}}
 
Being a komagitsune, Onimaru heavily resembles a fox, with his fur and tail having a flaming composition, and his pointy ears have a swirly appearance. His fur is light, with his legs being dark below the knees. He is rather large, appearing to be over half the size of the very large kappa Kawamatsu.{{Qref|name=c953}}
   
As Gyukimaru, he is a very large man with a face resembling a mask. He wears a dark kimono, light pants, and a light cape, and carries many weapons on his back. He also wears a very large bead necklace.{{Qref|name=debut}}{{-}}
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As Gyukimaru, he is a very large man with a face resembling a mask. He wears a dark kimono, light pants, and a light cape, and carries many weapons on his back. He also wears a very large bead necklace.{{Qref|name=debut}}
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===Gallery===
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{{Gallery|position=center|height=120|width=120|captionalign=center
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|Gyukimaru Anime Concept Art.png|Anime concept art of Onimaru as Gyukimaru.
 
|Onimaru as Gyukimaru.png|Onimaru as Gyukimaru.
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|Onimaru Manga Color Scheme.png|Onimaru's color scheme in the manga.
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==Personality==
 
==Personality==
Onimaru is fiercely protective of the graves of those buried in Ringo, and has tirelessly worked to protect them for almost two decades, enduring multiple injuries in the process but never wavering. He is very violent against those who try to violate the graves, as shown when he kept biting Kawamatsu's arm despite the samurai's pleas. It was only when Kawamatsu offered Onimaru his arm to show that he had not come for personal gain that Onimaru let him take the weapons from the graves.{{Qref|name=c953}} As Gyukimaru, he was unwilling to believe [[Roronoa Zoro]]'s claim that he had rightfully obtained [[Shusui]] from [[Ryuma]]. He does not seem to take much interest in activities outside of guarding the graves and stealing weapons from passersby, as he stood and watched when Zoro protected [[Kozuki Hiyori]] and [[Toko]] from [[Killer|Kamazo]].{{Qref|name=c937|chap=937|page=6-9|ep=}}
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Onimaru is fiercely protective of the graves of those buried in Ringo, and has tirelessly worked to protect them for almost two decades, enduring multiple injuries in the process but never wavering.
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Onimaru is very violent against those who try to violate the graves. It was only when Kawamatsu offered Onimaru his arm that the komagitsune let the [[samurai]] take the weapons from the graves.{{Qref|name=c953}} As Gyukimaru, he was unwilling to believe [[Roronoa Zoro]]'s claim that he had rightfully obtained [[Shusui]] from [[Shimotsuki Ryuma]]. He does not seem to take much interest in activities outside of guarding the graves and stealing weapons from passersby.{{Qref|name=c937|chap=937|page=6-9|ep=933|Gyukimaru watches Zoro protect [[Kozuki Hiyori]] and [[Toko]] from [[Killer|Kamazo]]}}
   
Onimaru has shown in his Gyukimaru transformation that he is very intelligent and aware of the legends and history of Wano. This is seen as he greatly reveres the legends of [[Ryuma]], and so went to great lengths to return [[Shusui]] to his grave, as he left Ringo and went to Ebisu Town near the [[Flower Capital]] just to take it back. He is rather pragmatic in battle and always looks for an opening on his opponent, even when they are distracted or caught up by something else altogether.{{Qref|name=c937}} However, he would not attack an opponent who can no longer fight as he left Zoro alone when he fell unconscious from a wound he received from Kamazo.{{Qref|name=c938|chap=938|page=2-3|ep=|Gyukimaru walks away as Zoro faints.}}
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Onimaru has shown in his Gyukimaru transformation that he is very intelligent and aware of the legends and history of Wano. This is seen as he greatly reveres the legends of Ryuma, and so went to great lengths to return Shusui to his grave, as he left Ringo and went to Ebisu Town near the [[Flower Capital]] just to take it back. He is rather pragmatic in battle and always looks for an opening on his opponent, even when they are distracted or caught up by something else altogether.{{Qref|name=c937}} However, he is merciful enough to not attack an opponent who can no longer fight.{{Qref|name=c938|chap=938|page=2-3|ep=934|Gyukimaru walks away as Zoro faints.}}
   
 
==Abilities and Powers==
 
==Abilities and Powers==
Onimaru is a skilled thief, being able to successfully steal Shusui from Zoro and make his way halfway across Wano Country at a fast pace.{{Qref|name=debut}}
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Onimaru is a skilled thief, being able to successfully steal [[Shusui]] from [[Roronoa Zoro|Zoro]] and make his way halfway across [[Wano Country]] at a fast pace.{{Qref|name=debut}}
   
His jaw is quite strong, as he was able to instantly cause considerable injury to [[Kawamatsu]]'s arm by biting it.{{Qref|name=c953}} He also has considerable endurance, as he stood to protect the graves after being struck by arrows, and in the present day, he was able to withstand a bazooka shot from one of the [[Beasts Pirates]].{{Qref|name=c952|chap=952|page=2-4,14-17}}
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His jaw is quite strong, as he was able to instantly cause considerable injury to [[Kawamatsu]]'s arm by biting it.{{Qref|name=c953}} He also has considerable endurance, as he stood to protect the graves after being struck by arrows, and in the present day, he was able to withstand a bazooka shot from one of the [[Beasts Pirates]].{{Qref|name=c952|chap=952|page=2-4, 14-17|ep=952|ep2=953}}
   
===Human Transformation===
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===Devil Fruit===
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{{See|Hito Hito no Mi, Model: Onyudo}}
 
[[File:Gyukimaru Transforms to Onimaru.png|thumb|210px|Gyukimaru turning back into Onimaru.]]
   
 
Onimaru ate the Hito Hito no Mi, Model: Onyudo, an [[Zoan#Mythical Zoan|Mythical Zoan]]-type [[Devil Fruit]] that allows him to transform into a full monk yokai and a komagitsune-monk hybrid at will. Onimaru is able to transform into a large humanoid, who is known as '''Gyukimaru'''. As Gyukimaru, he is capable of [[Humans|human]] speech.{{Qref|name=c953}}
[[File:Gyukimaru Transforms to Onimaru.png|thumb|210px|Gyukimaru transforms back into Onimaru.]]
 
   
 
Befitting his size, Gyukimaru has enormous strength as he could match Zoro's physical power. He also has great speed, able to match Zoro's agility, though in their next match, he was overwhelmed by Zoro, implying he might have had an advantage in the first match because he caught the swordsman off-guard.{{Qref|name=c937}}
Through currently unknown means, Onimaru is able to transform into a large humanoid, who is known as '''Gyukimaru'''. As Gyukimaru, he is capable of human speech.{{Qref|name=c953}}
 
 
Befitting his size, Gyukimaru has enormous strength as he could easily match Zoro's physical power. He also has great speed, able to match Zoro's agility, though in their next match, he was easily overwhelmed by Zoro, implying their first match was because he caught the swordsman off-guard.{{Qref|name=c937}}
 
   
 
====Spearmanship====
 
====Spearmanship====
Gyukimaru has shown to be extremely skilled in wielding his naginata, able to clash evenly with the extremely powerful swordsman [[Roronoa Zoro]]. He has been shown using the handle of the staff to counter Zoro's sword strikes.{{Qref|name=c937}}
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Gyukimaru has been shown to be extremely skilled in wielding his [[Polearm#Naginata|naginata]], able to clash evenly with the powerful [[swordsman]] [[Roronoa Zoro]]. He has been shown using the handle of the staff to counter Zoro's [[sword]] strikes.{{Qref|name=c937}}
   
 
====Weapons====
 
====Weapons====
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==History==
 
==History==
 
===Past===
 
===Past===
Onimaru served as the companion of the daimyo of [[Ringo]], [[Shimotsuki Ushimaru]], until around 18 years ago when Ushimaru was slain in rebellion against [[Kurozumi Orochi]]. For around five years, he remained around the region's main cemetery, protecting it from robbers even as Orochi and [[Kaido]] turned Ringo into a wasteland.{{Qref|name=c953}}
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Onimaru served as the companion of the [[daimyo]] of [[Ringo]], [[Shimotsuki Ushimaru]],{{Qref|name=c962|chap=962|page=10|ep=962|Ushimaru alongside Onimaru as they appeared 39 years ago.}}{{Qref|chap=953|ep=954|page=5}} until around 18 years ago when Ushimaru was slain in rebellion against [[Kurozumi Orochi]] and Kaidou. For around five years, he remained around the region's main cemetery, protecting it from robbers even as Orochi and [[Kaidou]] turned Ringo into a wasteland.
   
[[File:Kawamatsu_Compassion.png|thumb|left|Kawamatsu forming a bond with Onimaru.]]
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[[File:Kawamatsu Compassion.png|thumb|left|210px|Kawamatsu giving Onimaru aburaage.]]
   
13 years before the present day, Onimaru was chasing away some members of the [[Beasts Pirates]] when he encountered the samurai [[Kawamatsu]]. He collapsed from receiving multiple wounds, and Kawamatsu nursed him back to health. After regaining his strength, Onimaru opposed Kawamatsu's effort to collect the weapons of the buried, and bit into his arm. Kawamatsu revealed that he wished to collect the weapons for a planned final battle against Orochi and Kaido, but Onimaru did not budge. However, he relented when Kawamatsu offered him his arm, and licked away the blood from the wound he dealt. Onimaru then assisted Kawamatsu in collecting the weapons, and Kawamatsu aided him in protecting the graves from robbers, disguising himself as "Gyukimaru" when chasing them away.{{Qref|name=c953}}
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13 years before the present day, Onimaru was chasing away some members of the [[Beasts Pirates]] when he encountered the [[samurai]] [[Kawamatsu]]. He collapsed from receiving multiple wounds, and Kawamatsu nursed him back to health. After regaining his strength, Onimaru opposed Kawamatsu's effort to collect the weapons of the buried, feeling betrayed bit into his arm. Kawamatsu revealed that he wished to collect the weapons for a planned [[Raid on Onigashima|final battle]] against Orochi and Kaidou, but Onimaru did not budge. However, he relented when Kawamatsu offered him his arm, and licked away the blood from the wound he dealt. Onimaru then assisted Kawamatsu in collecting the weapons, and Kawamatsu aided him in protecting the graves from robbers, disguising himself as "Gyukimaru" when chasing them away.
   
Less than a year later, Kawamatsu was captured during a trip to the Flower Capital, leaving Onimaru alone again. As 13 years passed, Onimaru appeared to people as a human, donning Kawamatsu's alias of Gyukimaru. As Gyukimaru, he ambushed anyone who crossed Oihagi Bridge and stole their weapons, and stored all of them in an underground chamber.{{Qref|name=c953}}
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Less than a year later, Kawamatsu was captured during a trip to the [[Flower Capital]], leaving Onimaru alone again. As 13 years passed, Onimaru appeared to people as a [[Humans|human]], donning Kawamatsu's alias of Gyukimaru. As Gyukimaru, he ambushed anyone who crossed Oihagi Bridge and stole their weapons, and stored all of them in an underground chamber.{{Qref|name=c953}}
   
===Wano Country Arc===
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===Wano Country Saga===
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====Wano Country Arc====
Gyukimaru was in [[Ebisu Town]] when he spotted the sword [[Shusui]] and took it.{{Qref|chap=935|page=11|ep=}} He went to Ringo and returned it to [[Ryuma]]'s grave before he was confronted on Oihagi Bridge by [[Roronoa Zoro]], from whom he had taken Shusui.{{Qref|name=debut}} Refusing to believe Zoro rightfully earned the sword, Gyukimaru battled him to take his other two swords. A [[Kozuki Hiyori|woman]] and a [[Toko|girl]] then came onto the scene being chased by [[Killer|Kamazo]], and as Zoro turned his attention to Kamazo, Gyukimaru repeatedly tried striking at his openings, annoying the swordsman.{{Qref|chap=937|page=6-9, 11-15|ep=}} After Zoro defeated Kamazo, Gyukimaru took the assassin's scythe and walked away as Zoro fainted from the wound he received from the assassin.{{Qref|name=c938}}
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Gyukimaru was in [[Flower Capital#Ebisu Town|Ebisu Town]] when he spotted the [[sword]] [[Shusui]] and took it.{{Qref|chap=935|page=11|ep=931}} He went to [[Ringo]] and returned it to [[Shimotsuki Ryuma]]'s grave before he was confronted on Oihagi Bridge by [[Roronoa Zoro]], from whom he had taken Shusui.{{Qref|name=debut}} Refusing to believe Zoro rightfully earned the sword, Gyukimaru battled him to take his other two swords. A [[Kozuki Hiyori|woman]] and a [[Toko|girl]] then came onto the scene being chased by [[Killer|Kamazo]], and as Zoro turned his attention to Kamazo, Gyukimaru repeatedly tried striking at his openings, annoying the [[swordsman]].{{Qref|chap=937|page=6-9, 11-15|ep=933|ep2=934}} After Zoro defeated Kamazo, Gyukimaru took the [[assassin]]'s [[Polearm#Scythe|scythe]] and walked away as Zoro fainted from the wound he received from the assassin.{{Qref|name=c938}}
   
Two days later, Gyukimaru was once again confronted by Zoro, who was determined to take back Shusui. Kawamatsu then came and interrupted the fight, and Gyukimaru was attacked by some [[Beasts Pirates]] who came seeking revenge on him for stealing their weapons. As Kawamatsu and Zoro fought the Beasts Pirates, Gyukimaru fled with tears of joy from learning that Kawamatsu was alive.{{Qref|name=c952}} He ran to the main cemetery while being chased by Zoro, and opened up the entrance to the secret room where he stored all the weapons in. After watching Zoro lead Kawamatsu and Hiyori into the room, Gyukimaru transformed back into Onimaru.{{Qref|name=c953}}
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Two days later, Gyukimaru was once again confronted by Zoro, who was determined to take back Shusui. Kawamatsu then came and interrupted the fight, and Gyukimaru was attacked by some [[Beasts Pirates]] who came seeking revenge on him for stealing their weapons. As Kawamatsu and Zoro fought the Beasts Pirates, Gyukimaru fled with tears of joy from learning that Kawamatsu was alive.{{Qref|name=c952}} He ran to the main cemetery while being chased by Zoro, and opened up the entrance to the secret room where he stored all the weapons in. After watching Zoro lead Kawamatsu and Hiyori into the room, Gyukimaru transformed back into Onimaru.{{Qref|name=c953}} He would later reunite with Kawamatsu in Ringo after the [[Raid on Onigashima]] where Kawamatsu, [[Marco]] and [[Kin'emon]] sat at a shrine dedicated to all fallen Oden's vassals, [[daimyo]]s and Oden himself.{{Qref|chap=1052|ep=1079}}
   
 
==Major Battles==
 
==Major Battles==
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*Onimaru and [[Kawamatsu]] vs. grave robbers (multiple times)
 
*Onimaru and [[Kawamatsu]] vs. grave robbers (multiple times)
 
*Gyukimaru vs. Beasts Pirates (unseen)
 
*Gyukimaru vs. Beasts Pirates (unseen)
*Gyukimaru vs. [[Roronoa Zoro]]
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*Gyukimaru vs. [[Roronoa Zoro]] (twice)
*Gyukimaru vs. Roronoa Zoro (round 2)
 
   
 
==Trivia==
 
==Trivia==
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*Komakitsune or Komagitsune (狛狐) is a type of [[wikipedia:Komainu|Komainu]], which situates foxes instead of usual lion-dogs, and are placed notably in [[wikipedia:Inari shrine|Inari shrines]], shrines associated with fox deities or spirits.<ref>[https://www.sankei.com/article/20150626-RN5S4CDWV5LBBAMGOQDEKT2HEU/ お稲荷さん(下)狛犬(こまいぬ)ならぬ「狛狐」のワケ 平安期は女子に人気…江戸期に大ブレイク]</ref>
*Onimaru and his Gyukimaru transformation are possibly based on [[wikipedia:Benkei|Benkei]], a Japanese [[Wikipedia:Sōhei|warrior monk]] who was said to have stolen weapons from samurai that he believed to be arrogant and unworthy.
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*Onimaru and his Gyukimaru transformation are possibly based on [[wikipedia:Benkei|Benkei]], a Japanese [[wikipedia:Sōhei|warrior monk]] who was said to have taken weapons from the samurai he defeated and believed to be arrogant and unworthy.
**Onimaru's name may be based on {{Nihongo|'''Oniwaka'''|鬼若|demon/ogre child}} or '''Oniwakamaru''', Benkei's childhood name.
 
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**Benkei became the loyal retainer of [[wikipedia:Minamoto no Yoshitsune|Minamoto no Yoshitsune]], whose childhood name {{Nihongo|'''Ushiwakamaru'''|牛若丸}} may be the basis for Shimotsuki Ushimaru's name.
 
**Onimaru's name may be based on Benkei's childhood name {{Nihongo|'''Oniwaka'''|鬼若|demon/ogre child}} or '''Oniwakamaru'''.
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**His name may also come from {{Nihongo|Onimaru|鬼丸|Demon}}, a sword classified as an Imperial Property of Japan and one of the [[wikipedia:Tenka-Goken|Tenka-Goken]]. Its name comes from a story where it moved by itself and killed an [[wikipedia:Oni|oni]] that was cursing [[wikipedia:Hōjō Tokimasa|Hōjō Tokimasa]].
 
*"Gyukimaru" is likely a combination of his former master Ushimaru's name and his own name Onimaru, as {{Nihongo|''Gyūki''|牛鬼||"ox demon/ogre"}} is another pronunciation for [[wikipedia:Ushi-oni|ushi-oni]].
 
*"Gyukimaru" is likely a combination of his former master Ushimaru's name and his own name Onimaru, as {{Nihongo|''Gyūki''|牛鬼||"ox demon/ogre"}} is another pronunciation for [[wikipedia:Ushi-oni|ushi-oni]].
*Onimaru transforming into Gyukimaru is likely based on the [[Wikipedia:Kitsune#Shapeshifting|fox spirits of Japanese folklore]], which can shape-shift into human form among other abilities.
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*Onimaru transforming into Gyukimaru is likely based on the [[wikipedia:Kitsune#Shapeshifting|fox spirits of Japanese folklore]], which can shape-shift into human form among other abilities.
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**Coincidentally, the joruri and kabuki play [[wikipedia:Yoshitsune Senbon Zakura|''Yoshitsune and the Thousand Cherry Trees'']] features [[wikipedia:Genkurō|''Genkurō'']], a ''kitsune'' who disguises himself as the retainer of Minamoto no Yoshitsune.
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*Onimaru is similar to [[Chouchou]], as they are both canines who were once companions of now-deceased men. When their companions passed away, they both devoted their lives to protecting locations formerly controlled by their companions from criminals.
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*Onimaru's favorite food is [[wikipedia:Abura-age|abura-age]].{{Qref|name=vivre card}}
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*Onimaru is the only [[canon]] [[Mythical Zoan]] user with no direct ties to any of the [[Three Great Powers]].
   
 
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For other uses of the name, see Gyukimaru (Disambiguation).

Onimaru is a komagitsune who was once the companion of the late daimyo of Ringo, Shimotsuki Ushimaru.[3]

After the death of his master, he joined forces with Kawamatsu in collecting weapons for the final battle against Kaidou and protecting them from robbers. After Kawamatsu was captured, Onimaru posed as a human known as Gyukimaru on Oihagi Bridge, stealing weapons from people while continuing to guard the graves.[3][1][2]

Appearance

Being a komagitsune, Onimaru heavily resembles a fox, with his fur and tail having a flaming composition, and his pointy ears have a swirly appearance. His fur is light, with his legs being dark below the knees. He is rather large, appearing to be over half the size of the very large kappa Kawamatsu.[3]

As Gyukimaru, he is a very large man with a face resembling a mask. He wears a dark kimono, light pants, and a light cape, and carries many weapons on his back. He also wears a very large bead necklace.[1]

Gallery

Gyukimaru Anime Concept Art
Anime concept art of Onimaru as Gyukimaru.
Onimaru as Gyukimaru
Onimaru as Gyukimaru.
Onimaru Manga Color Scheme
Onimaru's color scheme in the manga.

Personality

Onimaru is fiercely protective of the graves of those buried in Ringo, and has tirelessly worked to protect them for almost two decades, enduring multiple injuries in the process but never wavering.

Onimaru is very violent against those who try to violate the graves. It was only when Kawamatsu offered Onimaru his arm that the komagitsune let the samurai take the weapons from the graves.[3] As Gyukimaru, he was unwilling to believe Roronoa Zoro's claim that he had rightfully obtained Shusui from Shimotsuki Ryuma. He does not seem to take much interest in activities outside of guarding the graves and stealing weapons from passersby.[6]

Onimaru has shown in his Gyukimaru transformation that he is very intelligent and aware of the legends and history of Wano. This is seen as he greatly reveres the legends of Ryuma, and so went to great lengths to return Shusui to his grave, as he left Ringo and went to Ebisu Town near the Flower Capital just to take it back. He is rather pragmatic in battle and always looks for an opening on his opponent, even when they are distracted or caught up by something else altogether.[6] However, he is merciful enough to not attack an opponent who can no longer fight.[7]

Abilities and Powers

Onimaru is a skilled thief, being able to successfully steal Shusui from Zoro and make his way halfway across Wano Country at a fast pace.[1]

His jaw is quite strong, as he was able to instantly cause considerable injury to Kawamatsu's arm by biting it.[3] He also has considerable endurance, as he stood to protect the graves after being struck by arrows, and in the present day, he was able to withstand a bazooka shot from one of the Beasts Pirates.[8]

Devil Fruit

Further information: Hito Hito no Mi, Model: Onyudo
Gyukimaru Transforms to Onimaru

Gyukimaru turning back into Onimaru.

Onimaru ate the Hito Hito no Mi, Model: Onyudo, an Mythical Zoan-type Devil Fruit that allows him to transform into a full monk yokai and a komagitsune-monk hybrid at will. Onimaru is able to transform into a large humanoid, who is known as Gyukimaru. As Gyukimaru, he is capable of human speech.[3]

Befitting his size, Gyukimaru has enormous strength as he could match Zoro's physical power. He also has great speed, able to match Zoro's agility, though in their next match, he was overwhelmed by Zoro, implying he might have had an advantage in the first match because he caught the swordsman off-guard.[6]

Spearmanship

Gyukimaru has been shown to be extremely skilled in wielding his naginata, able to clash evenly with the powerful swordsman Roronoa Zoro. He has been shown using the handle of the staff to counter Zoro's sword strikes.[6]

Weapons

While acting as Gyukimaru, his main weapon is a very long naginata, which grants him great size and range in addition to cutting power.[6] He also carries around a very large variety of weapons on his back.[1]

History

Past

Onimaru served as the companion of the daimyo of Ringo, Shimotsuki Ushimaru,[9][10] until around 18 years ago when Ushimaru was slain in rebellion against Kurozumi Orochi and Kaidou. For around five years, he remained around the region's main cemetery, protecting it from robbers even as Orochi and Kaidou turned Ringo into a wasteland.

Kawamatsu Compassion

Kawamatsu giving Onimaru aburaage.

13 years before the present day, Onimaru was chasing away some members of the Beasts Pirates when he encountered the samurai Kawamatsu. He collapsed from receiving multiple wounds, and Kawamatsu nursed him back to health. After regaining his strength, Onimaru opposed Kawamatsu's effort to collect the weapons of the buried, feeling betrayed bit into his arm. Kawamatsu revealed that he wished to collect the weapons for a planned final battle against Orochi and Kaidou, but Onimaru did not budge. However, he relented when Kawamatsu offered him his arm, and licked away the blood from the wound he dealt. Onimaru then assisted Kawamatsu in collecting the weapons, and Kawamatsu aided him in protecting the graves from robbers, disguising himself as "Gyukimaru" when chasing them away.

Less than a year later, Kawamatsu was captured during a trip to the Flower Capital, leaving Onimaru alone again. As 13 years passed, Onimaru appeared to people as a human, donning Kawamatsu's alias of Gyukimaru. As Gyukimaru, he ambushed anyone who crossed Oihagi Bridge and stole their weapons, and stored all of them in an underground chamber.[3]

Wano Country Saga

Wano Country Arc

Gyukimaru was in Ebisu Town when he spotted the sword Shusui and took it.[11] He went to Ringo and returned it to Shimotsuki Ryuma's grave before he was confronted on Oihagi Bridge by Roronoa Zoro, from whom he had taken Shusui.[1] Refusing to believe Zoro rightfully earned the sword, Gyukimaru battled him to take his other two swords. A woman and a girl then came onto the scene being chased by Kamazo, and as Zoro turned his attention to Kamazo, Gyukimaru repeatedly tried striking at his openings, annoying the swordsman.[12] After Zoro defeated Kamazo, Gyukimaru took the assassin's scythe and walked away as Zoro fainted from the wound he received from the assassin.[7]

Two days later, Gyukimaru was once again confronted by Zoro, who was determined to take back Shusui. Kawamatsu then came and interrupted the fight, and Gyukimaru was attacked by some Beasts Pirates who came seeking revenge on him for stealing their weapons. As Kawamatsu and Zoro fought the Beasts Pirates, Gyukimaru fled with tears of joy from learning that Kawamatsu was alive.[8] He ran to the main cemetery while being chased by Zoro, and opened up the entrance to the secret room where he stored all the weapons in. After watching Zoro lead Kawamatsu and Hiyori into the room, Gyukimaru transformed back into Onimaru.[3] He would later reunite with Kawamatsu in Ringo after the Raid on Onigashima where Kawamatsu, Marco and Kin'emon sat at a shrine dedicated to all fallen Oden's vassals, daimyos and Oden himself.[13]

Major Battles

Trivia

  • Komakitsune or Komagitsune (狛狐) is a type of Komainu, which situates foxes instead of usual lion-dogs, and are placed notably in Inari shrines, shrines associated with fox deities or spirits.[14]
  • Onimaru and his Gyukimaru transformation are possibly based on Benkei, a Japanese warrior monk who was said to have taken weapons from the samurai he defeated and believed to be arrogant and unworthy.
    • Benkei became the loyal retainer of Minamoto no Yoshitsune, whose childhood name Ushiwakamaru (牛若丸?) may be the basis for Shimotsuki Ushimaru's name.
    • Onimaru's name may be based on Benkei's childhood name Oniwaka (鬼若, demon/ogre child?) or Oniwakamaru.
    • His name may also come from Onimaru (鬼丸, Demon?), a sword classified as an Imperial Property of Japan and one of the Tenka-Goken. Its name comes from a story where it moved by itself and killed an oni that was cursing Hōjō Tokimasa.
  • "Gyukimaru" is likely a combination of his former master Ushimaru's name and his own name Onimaru, as Gyūki (牛鬼?, "ox demon/ogre") is another pronunciation for ushi-oni.
  • Onimaru transforming into Gyukimaru is likely based on the fox spirits of Japanese folklore, which can shape-shift into human form among other abilities.
  • Onimaru is similar to Chouchou, as they are both canines who were once companions of now-deceased men. When their companions passed away, they both devoted their lives to protecting locations formerly controlled by their companions from criminals.
  • Onimaru's favorite food is abura-age.[4]
  • Onimaru is the only canon Mythical Zoan user with no direct ties to any of the Three Great Powers.

References

  1. 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 1.4 1.5 One Piece Manga and Anime — Vol. 93 Chapter 936 (p. 16-17) and Episode 932, Onimaru makes his debut as Gyukimaru.
  2. 2.0 2.1 2.2 One Piece Manga and Anime — Vol. 93 Chapter 937 (p. 6) and Episode 933, Gyukimaru is introduced.
  3. 3.0 3.1 3.2 3.3 3.4 3.5 3.6 3.7 3.8 3.9 One Piece Manga and Anime — Vol. 94 Chapter 953 and Episode 954, Onimaru's true identity is revealed.
  4. 4.0 4.1 4.2 4.3 4.4 Vivre Card - One Piece Visual Dictionary (Card #1368), Information about Onimaru is revealed.
  5. One Piece Manga and Anime — Vol. 93 Chapter 938 (p. 12) and Episode 935, Onimaru's epithet is revealed.
  6. 6.0 6.1 6.2 6.3 6.4 One Piece Manga and Anime — Vol. 93 Chapter 937 (p. 6-9) and Episode 933, Gyukimaru watches Zoro protect Kozuki Hiyori and Toko from Kamazo
  7. 7.0 7.1 One Piece Manga and Anime — Vol. 93 Chapter 938 (p. 2-3) and Episode 934, Gyukimaru walks away as Zoro faints.
  8. 8.0 8.1 One Piece Manga and Anime — Vol. 94 Chapter 952 (p. 2-4, 14-17) and Episodes 952953.
  9. One Piece Manga and Anime — Vol. 95 Chapter 962 (p. 10) and Episode 962, Ushimaru alongside Onimaru as they appeared 39 years ago.
  10. One Piece Manga and Anime — Vol. 94 Chapter 953 (p. 5) and Episode 954.
  11. One Piece Manga and Anime — Vol. 93 Chapter 935 (p. 11) and Episode 931.
  12. One Piece Manga and Anime — Vol. 93 Chapter 937 (p. 6-9, 11-15) and Episodes 933934.
  13. One Piece Manga and Anime — Vol. 104 Chapter 1052 and Episode 1079.
  14. お稲荷さん(下)狛犬(こまいぬ)ならぬ「狛狐」のワケ 平安期は女子に人気…江戸期に大ブレイク

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