Demaro Black
Demaro Black is a pirate who impersonates Straw Hat Luffy on the Sabaody Archipelago. He leads a group of impostors claiming to be the Straw Hat Pirates and asserts a bounty of four hundred million. Demaro Black is known for his attempts to capture targets while maintaining the false identity and for clashing with marines before a Pacifista intervenes.
Appearance
Demaro Black wears polka-dot overalls and a feathered hat during his time on the archipelago. He carries a pistol that flies from his hand when he is struck with massive force. His massive body flips through the air and lands on its back with limbs splayed and eyes wide in shock.12
Black clutches his head with wide eyes and an open mouth while sweat drops appear on his face. He later swings a massive weapon during a confrontation with marines.34
Personality
Demaro Black expresses disappointment in his crew after they lose sight of a target. He yells that he is disappointed while clutching his head and questions descriptions of individuals the captain seeks.5
Black warns that a mistake will cost a life and declares that the captain is real pissed off. He demands that a small figure get down on its knees while insisting the figure is dealing with Straw Hat Luffy.2
Abilities and powers
Demaro Black demonstrates the ability to wield a massive weapon during confrontations yet loses control of smaller firearms when impacted by overwhelming force. His physical size allows him to stand among groups but results in his body flipping when hit. These traits appear only in direct clashes and do not extend to other capabilities.6
History
Sabaody arrival
Demaro Black first appears outside a bar amid black bubbles that cause widespread destruction. He stands among others reacting to the bubbles while a massive creature-like form roars nearby.17
Black and his crew surround a small figure at Grove #40. After the figure escapes the impostors panic and run through the archipelago while questioning where to search.5
Relationships
Demaro Black maintains a leadership role over his crew members who follow his commands during searches and fights. He voices disappointment when they lose track of targets and issues warnings about the consequences of errors. The crew in turn makes statements identifying him as a specific pirate to outsiders.8
Major battles
Demaro Black clashes with marines on the archipelago while his crew claims he is Straw Hat Luffy with a bounty of four hundred million. He swings a massive weapon and roars for his crew to take the marines down.4
A Pacifista appears amid the clash and begins smashing through the area while targeting Demaro Black. Onlookers scream as the marine weapon aims at the impostor identified as Pirate Straw Hat Luffy.4