Kozuki Momonosuke

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Appearance

Kozuki Momonosuke appears as a small boy wearing a patterned kimono and sporting a topknot hairstyle. He carries a sword on his back and maintains a silhouette that shows distress with wide eyes and open mouth when isolated or refusing offers. In dragon form Kozuki Momonosuke displays a pink scaled body with narrowed eyes and sweat drops during moments of tension.1 2

When transformed Kozuki Momonosuke exhibits a fierce expression with open jaws while flying and carrying passengers such as Luffy on his head. The dragon form features wide eyes and open mouth during collisions and direct confrontations with another dragon of different color.3

Personality

Kozuki Momonosuke maintains samurai pride by refusing food and candy despite hunger after ten days without eating. He declares that a samurai does not starve after a mere ten days while his body betrays him with panting and stomach growls. Kozuki Momonosuke insists on fulfilling an important task and seeks an exit from restricted areas.4 5

Momonosuke expresses a strong desire for revenge on Kaido as the enemy of his parents and vows to become big and strong to protect his retainers. He declares his intention to become the shogun of Wano while weeping and admitting fear of death during public announcements.6 7

Abilities and powers

Kozuki Momonosuke transforms into a dragon form that allows flight and direct clashes with Kaido's dragon above Onigashima. He produces flame clouds to support aerial movement and attempts to halt the descent of Onigashima by summoning these structures while carrying the burden alone.8 9

Momonosuke directly addresses Zunesha and issues commands to drive out Jack and push him back. The elephant responds to these words by lifting its leg and swinging its trunk to strike pirate ships with tremendous force.10 11

History

Kozuki Momonosuke originates from the Wano Kingdom where he is sent into the future by his mother during an attack on Oden Castle. He clings to a castle ledge while a scarred man confronts him about his identity and declares that the Kozuki name will die with him.12 13

Early arrival and concealment

Momonosuke originates from the Wano Kingdom as the son of Oden Kouzuki and is sent twenty years into the future while remaining physically eight years old. He stows away on a ship that brings him to an island where he enters a restricted secret room filled with damaged equipment.14 4

Reunion and revelation

Momonosuke reunites with Kin'emon near harbor structures after being protected by Robin and allowed to sleep in an unidentified woman's room. His true identity as heir to the Daimyo of Kuri is confirmed publicly by Inuarashi among the minks who bow in apology.15 16

Zou

After arriving in the present Momonosuke reunites with retainers on Zou where minks bow and apologize upon recognizing his true identity as heir to the Daimyo of Kuri. He stands proudly while Kin'emon clarifies that they pretended to be father and son to avoid increasing enemies during their travels.17

Public declaration

Momonosuke stands on a distant hill during a major event and later publicly declares his intention to become Wano's shogun from a balcony overlooking a large crowd. He receives news that he is about to be killed yet continues to state his resolve amid the conflict.18 19

Relationships

Kozuki Momonosuke shares a close bond with Kin'emon who protects him and clarifies that they are not father and son to maintain the deception for safety. Kin'emon apologizes for the boy's rudeness during interactions with Luffy and expresses relief at his safety upon reunion.20 21

Momonosuke clings to Nami during commotion and receives assistance from her when injured by rushing water. Nami urges him to get it together while helping and Momonosuke groans in pain but thanks her for the assistance.16 22

Momonosuke shares a protective bond with Kin'emon who carries him on shoulders during sky flight and kneels in front of him during confrontations. Kin'emon begs Shinobu to keep moving while protecting Momonosuke from danger in the castle.23 24

Momonosuke interacts with Luffy who physically confronts him by the collar during a moment of distress and later promises to save him while praising his resolve. Luffy agrees with Momonosuke to form an alliance against Kaido.25 26

Major battles

Kozuki Momonosuke is sent floating upward then falls during combat until caught mid-fall by Sangoro after King dives to strike. Retainers react in panic to the fall while Shinobu requests care for him afterward.27

Momonosuke transforms into dragon form and clashes directly with Kaido above Onigashima while carrying Luffy on his head. He produces flame clouds to support movement through the air and attempts to halt the island's descent. Allies call out encouragement for him to counter with a breath attack during the confrontation.28 29 30

Momonosuke screams in pain after taking a direct blast hit from Kaido and refuses Luffy's command to bite the enemy at first. He later wails in agony during the exchange while Kaido insults his father. Luffy rides atop the dragon head throughout the struggle.31 30

Momonosuke transforms into dragon form and clashes with Kaido above Onigashima while attempting to use flame clouds as footholds for flight. He tumbles separately from the main clash and later crashes to the ground until caught by Luffy.32 26

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