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Yamabuki

Character

Yamabuki is a non-canon Kuja warrior from Amazon Lily who appears only in the anime. A skilled archer loyal to Boa Hancock, she joined the other Kuja in hunting down Luffy after his escape on the island during the Amazon Lily Arc.

Japanese Va: Natsuki Yoshihara
Gender: Female
Crew & Affiliations: Kuja
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Appearance

A young woman bearing light brown hair cut to shoulder length, Yamabuki has tanned skin, prominent cheekbones, and eyes shaped much like those of the other Kuja warriors.

Her clothing follows the revealing animal-hide style of her people, pairing a brown top with a skirt edged in turquoise wave-patterned trim. Green fabric with orange stripes hangs from the skirt, a yellow-epauletted white cloak drapes over her shoulders, dark bandages wrap her wrists, and a quiver of arrows rides on her belt.

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Personality

Yamabuki shares the unwavering devotion the Kuja hold toward Boa Hancock.

She likewise upholds the laws of Amazon Lily, which bar men from ever stepping onto the island.

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Abilities

A capable archer, Yamabuki fights with a purple Snake Weapon.

In the anime she can channel Armament Haki into her arrows to strengthen them.

During the Amazon Lily Arc, after Luffy slipped out of his cell, Yamabuki joined the pursuit together with Aphelandra, Kikyo, and Sweet Pea, becoming one of the first to locate him and Marguerite. As Luffy fled, the Kuja loosed Haki-infused arrows that he kept dodging, and even after more warriors arrived he swung off a tree to escape, frustrating Yamabuki. When the group split up, she caught sight of him scaling a cliff and called out his position, firing an arrow that missed him but shattered the rock and sent him tumbling back down. The Kuja ultimately failed to capture Luffy, who made his way back to the central city.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Who is Yamabuki in One Piece?

Yamabuki is a non-canon Kuja warrior from Amazon Lily who appears only in the One Piece anime. A skilled archer loyal to Boa Hancock, she joined the hunt for Luffy after he escaped during the Amazon Lily Arc.

What weapon does Yamabuki use?

Yamabuki fights with a purple Snake Weapon and, in the anime, can channel Armament Haki into her arrows to strengthen them.

How did Yamabuki try to stop Luffy's escape?

When Luffy escaped his cell on Amazon Lily, Yamabuki joined Aphelandra, Kikyo, and Sweet Pea in the chase, becoming one of the first Kuja to locate him. She fired Haki infused arrows at him, and after spotting him scaling a cliff, she shot an arrow that missed him but knocked him off the rock.

What does Yamabuki look like in One Piece?

Yamabuki is a young Kuja woman with light brown hair cut to shoulder length, tanned skin, and prominent cheekbones. She wears the revealing animal hide style typical of Amazon Lily, with a white cloak and a quiver of arrows.

Did Yamabuki succeed in capturing Luffy?

No, Yamabuki and the other Kuja warriors failed to capture Luffy, who managed to make his way back to the island's central city.

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