Yoshimoto
CharacterMr. Yoshimoto runs the Spice Bean restaurant in Nanohana, where his kitchen is nearly cleaned out by a ravenous Luffy. A timid civilian, he is best known for urging Luffy to flee what he assumes is a deadly confrontation with Portgas D. Ace.
Appearance
Yoshimoto is a tall man past his middle years, bald-headed and topped with a chef's hat. He drapes himself in a blue robe lined in purple and patterned with yellow circles, and beneath it wears a yellow shirt trimmed in orange that bears a large star.
Personality
Devoted to his eatery, Yoshimoto could barely keep a smile on his face as Luffy devoured nearly everything in the kitchen. Like most ordinary townsfolk, he is frightened of notorious pirates, which is why he frantically warned Luffy to get away from Ace.
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History
At Spice Bean, Yoshimoto forced a strained grin while Luffy worked through almost his entire stock of food. After Luffy sent both Ace and Smoker flying, the worried owner shouted at him to run, certain that Ace meant to kill the young pirate. He had no idea the two were in fact brothers.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is Yoshimoto in One Piece?
Yoshimoto is the owner of the Spice Bean restaurant in Nanohana, best known for the day a ravenous Luffy nearly cleaned out his kitchen.
What happens when Luffy visits Yoshimoto's restaurant?
At the Spice Bean, Yoshimoto forces a strained grin while Luffy devours almost his entire stock of food.
Why did Yoshimoto tell Luffy to run from Ace?
After Luffy sent Ace and Smoker flying, Yoshimoto frantically urged him to flee, certain the notorious pirate Ace meant to kill him, unaware the two were actually brothers.
What does Yoshimoto look like?
Yoshimoto is a tall, bald, elderly man who wears a chef's hat along with a blue robe lined in purple and patterned with yellow circles.
Where is Yoshimoto's restaurant located?
Yoshimoto's restaurant, the Spice Bean, is located in the town of Nanohana.
Sources & Information
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Rights holders
- Created byEiichiro Oda
- Published byShueisha
- Animated byToei Animation
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