The sudden revelation that Kaido having a son is still one of Wano’s biggest arc twists ONE PIECEdo Yamato a mysterious character who has a deep need for a thorough exploration of character.
The ONE PIECE 1020 revelation that Yamato consumed the mythical “Inu Inu no Mi, Model: Oguchi-no-Makami” offers unique insight into the influence of Oda’s character building.
The search for the history of the deity Oguchi-no-Makami in Japan, it reveals clear connections between the character and the legendary figure of Yamato Takeru no Mikotowhich may offer a glimpse into Oda’s intentions with the character and the future of Yamato.
For example, in the recent episodes of the anime, Yamato has defended and earned Shinobu and Momonosuke’s trust. This may be a nod to the origins of the wolf cult in second-century Japan A white wolf appeared to Prince Yamato Takeru and led him safely through the demon-infested forests of a mountain.
The prince then had a sanctuary built on Mount Mitsumine to honor the divinity of the wolf, later believed to be the wolf Guardians of the houses by the fire. Likewise, in chapter 1020, Kaido explains that the Makami is worshiped as the “Guardian deity of Wano‘, and in more recent chapters, Yamato quickly prevents the fires in the skull dome from reaching the armory.
Another notable legend of Yamato Takeru that Oda adapted into his story concerns one of the dangerous expeditions the prince was sent on. To conduct any of these undertakings, Prince Yamato disguised himself as a maidinfiltrate an enemy leader’s banquet and assassinate him.
Another small comparison that can be made concerns the physical stature of the characterWith the’Emperor Keiko, who was described as 3 meters tall 10. His extraordinary size would easily place him in the realm of giants, a trait apparently passed down to his family and reflected in Kaido, who, at 7 meters and 10 meters tall, dominates most of ONE PIECE’s characters. Likewise Yamato is taller than most of the main characters at 2m and 63m in height.
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