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Hatsume

Character

Hatsume is a masked samurai of the Beasts Pirates who once belonged to the Mimawarigumi under Kurozumi Orochi. After Orochi's apparent death she defected to Kaido's crew during the Wano conflict.

Status: Alive
First Appearance (Manga): Chapter 951
Crew & Affiliations: Beasts Pirates, Mimawarigumi (former)
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Appearance

Standing on the shorter side, Hatsume wears her long blonde hair gathered into a pair of ponytails accented with red flowers. A red mask conceals her face at all times, paired with a flower-and-leaf-patterned red kimono worn beneath a white cloak.

According to her records, she is never seen without the mask, and nobody has laid eyes on whatever lies behind it.

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Personality

Very little has been established about how Hatsume thinks. She appeared faithful to Kurozumi Orochi while he lived, yet when he seemed to fall she switched her allegiance to the Beasts Pirates without protest, setting aside the honor code expected of a samurai. A sullen, downcast look followed that decision, hinting at some unease over the choice.

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History

Once the Straw Hats sparked chaos in the Flower Capital during Shimotsuki Yasuie's execution, the Mimawarigumi were dispatched to police the streets. A week on, the unit traveled with Orochi to Onigashima for the Fire Festival, where Kaido seemingly killed the shogun as part of his takeover. Offered the choice to swear loyalty or fight, the Mimawarigumi pledged themselves to Kaido under Hotei without objection.

When the Ninja-Pirate-Mink-Samurai Alliance launched its raid, Hatsume found herself battling allies and enemies alike after Queen's Ice Oni virus spread among the ranks. As a former Mimawarigumi member she is presumed a capable fighter, wielding a katana with a circular guard in a single right-handed grip. The Mimawarigumi and Oniwabanshu were ultimately crushed with ease by the reinvigorated yakuza boss Hyougoro.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Who is Hatsume in One Piece?

Hatsume is a masked samurai of the Beasts Pirates who once belonged to the Mimawarigumi under Kurozumi Orochi. She defects to Kaido's crew during the Wano conflict after Orochi's apparent death.

What group did Hatsume belong to before joining the Beasts Pirates?

Before joining the Beasts Pirates, Hatsume belonged to the Mimawarigumi, the police force serving Shogun Kurozumi Orochi. She appeared faithful to Orochi while he lived.

Why did Hatsume switch her allegiance to Kaido's crew?

Hatsume switched her allegiance to Kaido's crew after Orochi seemingly died at the hands of Kaido during the Fire Festival on Onigashima. Given the choice to swear loyalty or fight, she and the rest of the Mimawarigumi pledged themselves to Kaido without objection.

What weapon does Hatsume use?

Hatsume fights with a katana featuring a circular guard, which she wields in a single right handed grip. As a former Mimawarigumi member, she is presumed to be a capable fighter.

What happens to Hatsume during the raid on Onigashima?

During the raid on Onigashima, Hatsume ends up fighting both allies and enemies after Queen's Ice Oni virus spreads through the ranks. She and the rest of the Mimawarigumi and Oniwabanshu are ultimately crushed with ease by the revived yakuza boss Hyougoro.

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