Denjiro
Denjiro is a samurai retainer who served Kozuki Oden and later joined the alliance against Orochi and Kaido. He is known for remaining undercover for years while maintaining Orochi's trust as part of a long-term plan to support the Kozuki family. Denjiro pledges additional soldiers to the alliance and participates in key operations including the raid on Onigashima. His actions help free prisoners and contribute to the final confrontation with Orochi.
Denjiro originates as an orphan from the capital and forms early bonds with Kin'emon while following Oden. He engages in con artistry and avoids staying in one place. Later revelations confirm his identity as Kyoshiro and his role in delivering the final blow to Orochi during the Flower Capital events.
Appearance
Denjiro appears in confident poses while wearing sunglasses and a patterned kimono and holding a fan. He is shown with a wide grin and sweat drops in certain scenes. Later depictions show him in full samurai armor with long hair during intense moments and with a stern expression beside other fighters.123
Denjiro unrolls a large blueprint scroll with an intense expression and open mouth. Close-ups reveal his stern eyes and shouting mouth while holding the scroll. He is also depicted with gritted teeth, sweat, and an intense glare in later confrontations.45
Personality
Denjiro demonstrates total devotion to Oden by answering questions about following him with statements of eternal loyalty. He negotiates trades effectively and receives discounts that surprise onlookers. Denjiro maintains composure during formal exchanges of well-wishes with allies before major operations.678
Denjiro questions the full story of past incidents while affirming his debt to the Kozuki family. He explains staying undercover as an enemy to avoid disposal and prepared for the worst. Denjiro threatens possible violence toward Luffy over an insult during later gatherings.910
History
Early mentions
Denjiro receives mentions as one of the missing retainers alongside Kawamatsu and Ashura Douji during discussions of Oden's former followers. He is identified by Hiyori as one of the two still unaccounted for besides Kawamatsu when she reflects on the night Oden Castle burned and the escape through the water channel.111213
Wano rebellion
Denjiro announces blueprints for Kaido's mansion on Onigashima and states they will be used to plan strategy on enemy soil after a long search. He recognizes Hiyori despite changes and confirms events with Kawamatsu while smiling.141516
Denjiro's forces clash with Southern troops during the Wano rebellion period. He calls out to Ashura while fighting pursuers and later announces blueprints for Kaido's mansion on Onigashima after a long search.1718
Wano rebellion19
In later developments Denjiro appears to cut down Orochi during a confrontation involving Hiyori. This action occurs amid the collapse of the regime and aligns with wishes from the citizens.20
Early life
Oden's era
Early activities
Denjiro runs forward with a determined expression during early activities in the capital area. He later engages in actions that support the broader efforts against Orochi's regime.25
Later period
Relationships
Denjiro forms early bonds with Kin'emon while both follow Oden with total devotion. Kin'emon recalls the Mountain God Incident and accuses Denjiro of causing it during later confrontations. They reach the rear entrance together during the Onigashima raid and exchange formal well-wishes.6927
Hiyori holds a torn poster that displays the names of Denjiro and Ashura Douji during discussions of missing retainers.28
Retainer bonds
Alliance ties
Major battles
Onigashima raid
Wano rebellion
Denjiro delivers actions in confrontations near the castle area where he comments on recognizability after events unfold with Kin'emon present.38