Kouzuki Hiyori
Kouzuki Hiyori is the younger sister of Kozuki Momonosuke and a samurai who survived the burning of the castle twenty years earlier. She maintains her allegiance to the Kozuki family while searching for her brother and working to protect Wano from threats. Kouzuki Hiyori is known for her role in reunions with retainers and her direct confrontation with Orochi during the final stages of the conflict.
Her actions include tending to the injured and revealing her identity after years of secrecy to allies. Kouzuki Hiyori participates in performances and supports efforts to ensure the survival of the bloodline when plans face uncertainty.
Appearance
Kouzuki Hiyori has long black hair often adorned with flower accessories and beads along with earrings that complement her patterned kimono featuring floral designs and dark sleeves. She kneels while holding items such as a bowl and pestle during moments of care or reflection.1
During motion her long hair and kimono flow dramatically as she draws her sword with a determined expression or rides while flipping open a notebook. Close-ups highlight her wide eyes with sweat drops during tense situations and her gentle smile in calmer exchanges.21
Personality
Kouzuki Hiyori demonstrates gentleness when asking others to rest and avoid reopening wounds while expressing thanks for prior aid with a soft smiling expression. She shows emotional relief after revealing her identity following a period of secrecy and processes new information while holding reactions from those around her.34
She recalls losing her will to live after the castle events yet finds support from O-Toko's cheerful attitude that helps push her forward. Kouzuki Hiyori maintains resolve when refusing to meet others prematurely to avoid rousing emotions before major events and vows never to forget the losses from twenty years prior.56
Abilities and powers
Kouzuki Hiyori draws her sword and identifies herself as a samurai during a chase while carrying and opening a notebook. She tends to injuries using a bowl and pestle and plays the shamisen during conversations about escape or in performances accompanied by others.78
Hiyori performs The Princess of the Moon on shamisen during gatherings with allies present. She later plays the same song accompanied by Brook on stage during a public event. The song was favored by both young Hiyori and Kozuki Oden in earlier times.91011
Hiyori plays shamisen while speaking of Kozuki promises during a confrontation scene. She performs biwa during a celebration after major events conclude.1213
History
Kouzuki Hiyori traveled alongside Oden and Momonosuke during a voyage that brought them into contact with the Whitebeard Pirates. The group encountered an island where wild beasts including a gorilla, tiger, and massive serpent rampaged amid panicked fish in the surrounding sea. Oden reassured the children that the situation would be okay despite the chaos unfolding around the ship.1415
During the time spent with Gol D. Roger and Edward Newgate, Momonosuke and Hiyori were infants being held by Roger. Oden later reunited with Toki, Momonosuke and Hiyori on shore after these events.1617
Castle incident and early survival
Identity revelation
Separation and later reunions
Hiyori and Kawamatsu separated when she reached thirteen years of age after which she adopted the name Komurasaki temporarily following an appearance change by a monster called Rage. She later reunited emotionally with Kawamatsu in the snow before a cyborg attacker fired upon them.192122
Relationships
Kouzuki Hiyori identifies herself as Kozuki Momonosuke's younger sister and notes that O-Toko is one of few who knows the truth while hugging the child and laughing. She thanks Zoro for saving them earlier and apologizes for accidentally pulling his wounded arm during care.34
Hiyori states she and her brother each received one of Oden's swords and objects to giving away the memento when a masked protester raises concerns. She requests the return of the treasure to Wano during the discussion.23
Hiyori apologizes for running away earlier out of fear when meeting Kawamatsu again and calls his reason for protecting her kind. A letter later confirms she is safe and thanks Kawamatsu for his actions.2425
Major battles
Kouzuki Hiyori reveals her identity in a dramatic close-up with tears while confronting Orochi directly with sword drawn. She declares her pride in carrying her father's name and states that every day Orochi was shogun was one too many.262728
Hiyori continues her confrontation by declaring that every day Orochi was shogun was one too many and that she was always proud to carry her father's name even when starving and covered in rags. She faces the burning figure as allies urge action and declares that the dawn will come.29
Hiyori maintains her position during the clash as a cloaked figure addresses her directly amid surging water in the treasure repository. She remains present as the island shakes and chunks break away while others react to the chaos.3031
Hiyori refuses to step back despite warnings while facing Orochi's burning head. She declares that the Kurozumi were born to burn and delivers a damning epitaph without yielding as allies urge her to stand back from danger.133233