Kukai
CharacterKukai is a samurai from Wano Country who rode with the Spade Pirates under Portgas D. Ace. After the crew lost to Edward Newgate, he was absorbed into the Whitebeard Pirates along with the rest.
Appearance
Of fairly ordinary build, Kukai sports pale hair, eyes that droop at the corners, and ears that taper to points. His look leans into his samurai background, combining a kimono with a hat sporting a generous brim.
Personality
Kukai is devoted to his captain, going so far as to shield Ace from an Emperor of the Sea. He also carries a cheeky streak, having joined in mocking Deuce's adventure diary even though chronicling the voyage meant everything to its author.
History
The full extent of Kukai's combat skill is never spelled out, though he carries a sword and was, like the rest of the Spade Pirates, swept aside by Newgate. He signed on with Ace as the captain built his name, helping fend off bounty hunters and surrounding the Marine ensign Isuka when she slipped aboard, only for her to brush them off. At Sabaody he and his crewmates sneaked a look at Deuce's diary and laughed at the writing, earning their exclusion from its pages. The crew was later wrecked in Wano, where they befriended Tama at Amigasa Village. When Ace fought Jinbe, Kukai warned him of the fish-man's power, and after the clash he and the others defended Ace against Whitebeard, lost, and were taken into the Whitebeard Pirates. He has not been seen since.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is Kukai in One Piece?
Kukai is a samurai from Wano Country who sailed with the Spade Pirates under Portgas D. Ace and was later absorbed into the Whitebeard Pirates after the crew's defeat.
What is Kukai's personality like?
Kukai is fiercely devoted to his captain Ace, willing to shield him even from an Emperor of the Sea, though he also carries a mischievous streak, joining his crewmates in teasing Deuce over his adventure diary.
How did Kukai end up in the Whitebeard Pirates?
After the Spade Pirates were shipwrecked in Wano and later confronted Whitebeard while defending Ace, Kukai and the surviving crew lost the fight and were absorbed into the Whitebeard Pirates.
What weapon does Kukai use?
Kukai fights with a sword, though the full extent of his combat skill is never spelled out in the story.
What did Kukai do in Wano before Ace's final battle?
While shipwrecked in Wano, Kukai and his fellow Spade Pirates befriended the girl Tama in Amigasa Village, and Kukai later warned Ace about the fish-man Jinbe's strength before Ace's duel with him.
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- Created byEiichiro Oda
- Published byShueisha
- Animated byToei Animation
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