Kumadori Yamanbako
CharacterKumadori Yamanbako is the mother of the CP9 and CP0 agent Kumadori. A retired assassin who trained her son in her craft, she is mourned by him in poetry as if dead, even though she remains very much alive.
Appearance
Yamanbako is an elderly woman whose long pink hair mirrors her son's. The family resemblance carries through her face as well, from the pale skin and darkened lips to the shadowed crease on her upper lip and a short, stubby nose. She dresses in a frill-collared gown bearing some kind of lettering on the front, fastens dark clips in her hair, and holds up a peace sign with her hands.
Personality
She comes across as an affectionate parent, given how reverently Kumadori writes of her. Yet the fact that she lives while he believes her gone hints at some hidden reason for letting him think otherwise.
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History
In her prime, Yamanbako was a formidable assassin who passed every skill she had to her son, steering him toward a life in Cipher Pol before stepping away from the trade herself. Somewhere along the line Kumadori came to believe she had died and began composing poems in her memory, never realizing she was still around.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is Kumadori Yamanbako in One Piece?
Kumadori Yamanbako is the mother of the CP9 and CP0 agent Kumadori, a retired assassin who trained her son in her own skills before he joined Cipher Pol.
Is Kumadori Yamanbako still alive?
Yes, Kumadori Yamanbako is alive, even though her son Kumadori believes she has died and writes mournful poems in her memory.
What does Kumadori Yamanbako look like?
Kumadori Yamanbako is an elderly woman with long pink hair like her son's, pale skin, darkened lips, a shadowed crease above her lip, and a short, stubby nose, and she is often shown wearing a frill-collared gown while holding up a peace sign.
Why does Kumadori believe his mother is dead?
Somewhere along the way Kumadori came to mistakenly believe his mother had died, and he began writing poems in her memory, never realizing she was still alive; the exact reason for the misunderstanding is not documented.
What was Kumadori Yamanbako's profession before retiring?
Before retiring, Kumadori Yamanbako was a formidable assassin who passed all her skills to her son Kumadori and steered him toward a career in Cipher Pol.
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- Created byEiichiro Oda
- Published byShueisha
- Animated byToei Animation
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