Duke Inuarashi
Duke Inuarashi is the King of Day of the Mokomo Dukedom and one of its two rulers alongside Nekomamushi. He serves as the official ruler of the land during daylight hours and commands the Inuarashi Musketeer Squad. Duke Inuarashi is known for awakening from a coma after the city's destruction, confronting invaders to protect his people, and maintaining a long-standing feud with Nekomamushi that began with the city's ruin. He later joins efforts to safeguard the Kozuki clan and remains on Zou to guard against threats from Kaido.
Appearance
Duke Inuarashi possesses a large dog-like head marked by stitches and detailed ears. He wears heavy bandages across his head, torso, and arms during recovery periods and is often seen seated with a serious expression while wearing sunglasses.12
When active in command Duke Inuarashi rides a large round creature and dons a striped cloak. He carries a large trident as his primary weapon and displays a snarling expression during confrontations.3
Personality
Duke Inuarashi demonstrates sincere appreciation toward those who aid his people. He directly inquires about visitors and expresses gratitude that words cannot fully convey when addressing the Straw Hat crew.4
Inuarashi maintains a defiant stance when denying the presence of sought individuals and declares that real fights have begun once challenged. He issues urgent commands to soldiers and mocks opponents' reduced abilities during standoffs.5
Abilities and powers
Duke Inuarashi demonstrates command authority by ordering those who can move to follow him to the capital during a standoff. He issues directives to mink ships to intercept Jack's forces upon learning of threats and reports the loss of connection to Zunesha's voice when the link breaks. Duke Inuarashi also confronts Zunesha directly after being thrown backward by force during an encounter.678
History
Awakening after the city's destruction
Aftermath on Zou
Inuarashi awakens in the sanatorium after the city destruction and sends word inviting the Straw Hats to meet him as saviors. He remains heavily bandaged while recovering and is approached by the group amid chaos outside the facility where Sicilian serves as captain of the Inuarashi Musketeer Squad.1112
Inuarashi and Master Nekomamushi are critically wounded after the destruction of the city on Zou. He awakens from his coma and immediately sends word inviting the Straw Hats to meet him as saviors while remaining heavily bandaged during recovery. Duke Inuarashi reports loss of connection to Zunesha's voice during discussions among the mink leaders and decides to remain on Zou temporarily as part of a split into four teams to address ongoing threats.131415
Invasion of Zou
Inuarashi arrives before Jack and demands an end to the violence while swearing on the gods that the sought person is not present. He lays down his blade to allow a search in exchange for halting the destruction but is attacked anyway.16
Inuarashi and Nekomamushi continue their fight while both remain heavily injured and bandaged. They collide at full force in a massive impact before eventually agreeing to a truce.1718
Reunion in Claw City
Inuarashi and Master Nekomamushi kneel before Raizo in Claw City where they confirm Momonosuke's identity publicly and begin arguing during the reunion. They share a past as close friends yet maintain intense expressions while facing each other with aggressive postures and waving hands dismissively.1920
Wano Country period
Inuarashi leads the call for justice regarding Lord Oden and stays on Zou to guard against Kaido after choosing to remain with Nekomamushi. He later recognizes the beach as their arrival point in Wano and recalls being referred to as the talking dog by locals while explaining their drift to the land.212223
Arrival in Wano
Inuarashi is advised to rest while others watch for threats following the city destruction. He recalls the beach with strong nostalgia and sudden recognition upon arriving in Wano country where he explains that he and Nekomamushi were feared as the talking cat and talking dog after drifting to the land except for Oden. Duke Inuarashi declares Oden was their true savior hero lord and master while describing how they escaped the execution site with all their strength to reach Oden Castle and began arguing on the way.2425
Relationships
Duke Inuarashi and Nekomamushi served as Lord Oden's vassals aboard Whitebeard's ship and later rode aboard Roger's ship. They confirm Momonosuke's identity publicly and explain that a deception was used to protect him from enemies.2627
Inuarashi recalls events when the minks protected Raizo with their lives and declares he still has not forgotten that time. He decides to remain in Wano as a Kozuki retainer alongside his Three Musketeers who offer to protect the country.2829
Inuarashi and Nekomamushi react with surprise and curiosity about Wano while explaining they were starving and near death before Oden helped them. He regrets wasting food while Nekomamushi apologizes for poor manners and scolds Kawamatsu for suddenly acting mature during their time together after being rescued.30
Major battles
Duke Inuarashi confronts Jack from atop his bird mount and stands down his weapon to halt the attack. He repels Jack's mammoth blow, stunning both sides, though he is later thrown backward by the force.3116
Inuarashi challenges Jack as Lord of the Day after both sustain substantial injuries. He vows to stop Jack from causing more casualties and leaves Momonosuke to allies while facing the opponent alone inside the space.32
Confrontations involving Jack
Inuarashi rides a large round creature while commanding minks and wields a large trident during confrontations with Nekomamushi. He draws his sword while being stopped by allies in later conflicts and appears bandaged and wounded while challenging with a determined glare to put Jack down alone after both sustain substantial injuries.333435
Rematch with Jack
Inuarashi fights Jack in the second floor treasure repository where both pant heavily during their rematch. He declares that everything the minks went through would have made it impossible for them to come back to Wano if they had betrayed Raizo and notes the rain while questioning its source amid ongoing castle fires.3637