Snakeman
CharacterSnakeman is a Gifter serving the Beasts Pirates in Wano Country. A SMILE eater fused with a snake, he helps enforce the regime's grip on Kuri, debuting during the events at Bakura Town.
Appearance
Of ordinary height and bald, Snakeman sports the horns common to Gifters along with noticeably sharp teeth. He dresses in a blue shirt under a purple cape, with red trousers and brown boots, and a sword rides at his left hip. His SMILE manifests as a green snake that appears to pass straight through his middle, its head emerging from his belt at the front and its tail from his back.
Personality
Snakeman is firmly loyal to the Beasts Pirates and committed to upholding Wano's harsh social order, going so far as to try to stop the starving residents of Okobore Town from eating untainted food.
Abilities
Little has been confirmed about his combat strength, but his standing in Kuri is significant enough that he can order the recovery of a seized food supply. His snake SMILE produces the serpent jutting from his abdomen, and he carries a sword whose handling remains unseen.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is Snakeman in the One Piece Wano arc?
Snakeman is a Gifter serving the Beasts Pirates in Wano Country, created from a SMILE Devil Fruit fused with a snake. He helps the Beasts Pirates keep control over Kuri and first appears during the events at Bakura Town.
What does the Gifter Snakeman look like?
Snakeman is of ordinary height and bald, with the horns typical of Gifters and noticeably sharp teeth. He wears a blue shirt under a purple cape with red trousers and brown boots, and a sword rides at his left hip.
What is Snakeman's SMILE ability?
Snakeman's Artificial Zoan SMILE gives him a green snake that appears to pass through his midsection, its head emerging at the front of his belt and its tail at his back.
What does Snakeman do at Bakura Town?
During the sumo tournament at Bakura Town, Snakeman watches the matches alongside fellow Gifters like Rabbitman. After Luffy defeats Urashima and demands to meet Holdem, Snakeman orders the Beasts Pirates to attack Luffy and his companions.
What happens to Snakeman in Okobore Town?
Snakeman joins Rabbitman and Batman in chasing Luffy's group into Okobore Town after they make off with a cart of food, trying to stop the starving townspeople from eating it. Their effort fails and Snakeman is crushed when Luffy drops a giant water container on them.
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- Created byEiichiro Oda
- Published byShueisha
- Animated byToei Animation
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