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Zanki belongs to the Numbers, the band of artificial giants in the service of the Beasts Pirates, and he stands for the figure three. Born of failed cloning experiments and later bought by Kaidou, he took part in the Onigashima battle during the Wano conflict.

English Va: Comona Lewin
Japanese Va: Koji Takeda
Status: Alive
First Appearance (Manga): Chapter 991
Crew & Affiliations: Beasts Pirates, Numbers
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Appearance

The experiments forced on his body left Zanki towering even over an ordinary giant. His head bears two thin horns that point straight out to the sides, and his mouth is crowded with sharp teeth. The face is oval, fronted by a small nose angled downward, flushed cheeks, and a dense dark goatee, while a heavy brow droops to lend him a forever-mournful cast. His body is round, the limbs by contrast rather thin. Marked onto his right side is the formal kanji standing for three.

His attire is plain: a dark kabuto, a braided shimenawa cord looped around his neck like a necklace, and a dark wrap covering his legs. A dark metallic guard wraps his left wrist, a sash at his waist holds a tucked-away katana, and his feet rest in simple wooden geta.

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Personality

Loyalty to the Beasts Pirates runs deep in Zanki, and he carries out Scratchmen Apoo's orders faithfully. In keeping with every member of the Numbers, his name feeds his own peculiar laugh, written out as Zakikikiki.

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Abilities

His nature as an artificial ancient giant makes Zanki immensely strong, to the point that he can tear a building's roof loose with just one hand. A katana rests at his hip, yet he has yet to demonstrate any combat skill with the weapon.

His beginnings trace back to a Punk Hazard program that set out to recreate the giants of old by artificial means. Judged a failure, Zanki and the rest of the test subjects were later bought up by Kaidou and shipped to Onigashima, where the group earned the name the Numbers. With the Fire Festival five days out, they landed at Hakumai by way of Mogura Harbor and made for Onigashima in Apoo's company. Once war erupted there, Zanki ate and drank with the fellow Numbers Inbi and Fuga rather than fighting, until Apoo and X Drake joined them in the chamber. He went on to face CP0 and was beaten by Maha.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Who are the numbers from Onigashima?

The Numbers are a band of artificial giants serving the Beasts Pirates, created from failed cloning experiments at Punk Hazard and later bought by Kaidou; Zanki, who represents the number three, fought alongside fellow Numbers like Inbi and Fuga.

Who is Zanki in One Piece?

Zanki is a member of the Numbers, an artificial giant who represents the figure three and serves the Beasts Pirates.

How strong is Zanki?

Zanki is immensely strong as an artificial ancient giant, capable of tearing a building's roof loose with just one hand.

Where did Zanki come from?

Zanki originated from a Punk Hazard program meant to artificially recreate the giants of old, and after being judged a failure he was later bought by Kaidou.

What happened to Zanki during the Onigashima battle?

During the Onigashima battle, Zanki ate and drank with fellow Numbers Inbi and Fuga rather than fighting until Apoo and X Drake arrived, then faced CP0 and was beaten by Maha.

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