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Bismarck

Character

Bismarck is a sword-wielding Marine who appears only in the fifth One Piece film, The Cursed Holy Sword. Serving under Saga, he and his fellow soldiers fall under the sway of the cursed blade Shichiseiken and turn on the people of Asuka Island.

Japanese Va: Seiji Sasaki
Status: non_canon
First Appearance (Movie): Movie 5 (The Cursed Holy Sword)
Crew & Affiliations: Marines

Occupations

MarineSwordsman
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Appearance

Encased almost entirely in blue armor worn beneath a green jacket, Bismarck cuts an imposing figure across the whole of his body. His frame is tall and lean, set on broad shoulders, and his face is sharply angled. A blue mask covers the lower half of his head and props up a shock of spiky red hair.

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Personality

A devoted Marine, Bismarck lives by the doctrine of Absolute Justice, and he shows no hesitation about turning his blade on Asuka Island's residents when his orders demand it. His will, however, proves brittle, which is why the Shichiseiken claims him so easily. He treats Saga with deep respect as his commander, and he is eager to sharpen his own swordsmanship, even inviting Zoro to spar and train with him.

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History

Before the events of the film, Bismarck and other Marines attached themselves to Saga's dojo, where the cursed sword bent them to its purpose and drove them to menace Asuka Island. He is a cut above the ordinary Marine soldier, capable with his blade and placed high enough in the dojo to have subordinates of his own, though his armor leaves his head exposed as its one gap.

When Saga's thrown knife lured Zoro into the forest, Bismarck met the pirate hunter alongside Toma and Boo Kong and brought him to the dojo. Acting on Saga's commands, he marched Zoro and his men into the village to seize the orbs, cutting down Lacos when the latter shielded Maya and Izaya, then declaring the dojo's rule over the islands and banning their rituals. Afterward he descended with Saga and Zoro into the chasm beneath the dojo and watched the orbs dropped into it, expressing an interest in sparring with Zoro down the line.

During the climactic battle Bismarck was posted to guard the Komon tower. Sanji broke through his subordinates and finished him with a kick to the unprotected head, the only spot his armor did not cover. Zoro's defeat of Saga released Bismarck and the others from the blade's grip.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Who is Bismarck in One Piece?

Bismarck is a sword-wielding Marine who appears in the fifth One Piece film, The Cursed Holy Sword. He serves under Saga and turns against the people of Asuka Island under the influence of the cursed blade Shichiseiken.

What is Bismarck's weakness?

Bismarck's blue armor covers nearly his entire body except for his head, and Sanji exploits this gap by finishing him with a kick to the exposed spot.

Why does Bismarck turn against Asuka Island?

Bismarck and other Marines attached themselves to Saga's dojo, where the cursed sword Shichiseiken bent their will and drove them to menace the island's residents.

What role does Bismarck play in The Cursed Holy Sword?

Bismarck helps capture Zoro and march him into the village to seize sacred orbs, cutting down Lacos when he tries to shield Maya and Izaya, and later guards the Komon tower during the final battle.

How is Bismarck freed from the cursed sword?

Bismarck is released from the Shichiseiken's grip after Zoro defeats Saga, breaking the curse's hold over him and the other affected Marines.

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