Kikunojo
Kikunojo reunites with siblings and companions in Wano after years apart and leads charges in open battle while protecting allies such as Luffy. Kikunojo maintains traditional attire and armor during these events and expresses strong loyalty through actions and words directed at those who threaten the group.
Appearance
Kikunojo appears with long hair often visible beneath helmets or flowing during movement and wears ornate kimono or full samurai armor featuring flower patterns and horned elements. Kikunojo carries a sword ready for use and shows flowing sleeves along with armor details in various scenes.12
Kikunojo is shown as a younger brother with short hair and fan accessory during earlier periods while riding a large spotted creature in traditional clothing at other times. Kikunojo displays a mask in certain prison settings before removing it to reveal the full identity.34
Personality
Kikunojo expresses shock and scolds others for rude behavior while asking why companions did not share information about returns or situations involving Tsuru. Kikunojo shows emotional reactions during reunions and maintains a warm tone when addressing unchanged allies such as Raizo.56
Kikunojo declares intent to inflict lingering wounds on enemies even in the afterlife and orders attackers away from protected figures. Kikunojo agrees that disguises must be dropped to win trust from prisoners whose spirits have been broken over twenty years.78
History
Conflicts in Udon and beyond
Childhood in Ringo
Relationships
With Izo and Kin'emon
Family ties
Kikunojo shares sibling ties with Izo from their time in the Hanayagi dance school in Wano. Multiple storyboard panels depict young Izo and Kikunojo in a Wano flashback where they perform street dances with fans and kimono. Present-day reunion panels show emotional expressions and sibling interaction where Izo calls Kikunojo a great samurai.17