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Nekomamushi

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Nekomamushi is the King of Night and co-ruler of Mokomo Dukedom with Duke Inuarashi. He guards the Whale Forest as its Duke of the Night and leads the Guardians in defense of the minks. Nekomamushi maintains a long-standing feud with Inuarashi that began after the city's destruction yet later agrees to a truce upon reuniting with Kozuki retainers. He owes a debt to the Straw Hats after they aid the minks and participates in the effort against Kaido while advising on the Road Poneglyph.

Nekomamushi transforms into a colossal tiger-like mink and later uses Sulong form under moonlight. He once sailed aboard Roger's ship and served as Lord Oden's vassal aboard Whitebeard's ship alongside Inuarashi. Nekomamushi sustains critical wounds including loss of his right hand during battles yet vows to repay debts and never shirk duties despite injury.

Appearance

During battle Nekomamushi towers in a massive striped tiger-like form with wide open jaws and visible fangs. His tail and limbs move in dynamic curved motion while fierce narrowed eyes and aggressive roaring posture dominate the scene above smaller combatants.1

Nekomamushi displays an X scar across his silhouette along with a visible cigarette when first introduced in the Mokomo Dukedom. His face shows a smirk during close encounters with arriving guests.2

While resting Nekomamushi reclines on a checkered kotatsu blanket surrounded by dozens of small kittens that climb over his head and body. He wears a large hat with flowing mane during later gatherings and shows spotted patterns on his visible form.345

Personality

Nekomamushi claims to be freedom-loving and tells others to relax even while recovering from wounds. He sings loudly about lasagna being the best while eating in the bath and complains about difficulty clapping without his right hand yet still demands a foxtail toy as distraction.6

Nekomamushi vows to repay a debt to the Straw Hats and never shirk duties despite injury. He orders someone to grab the foxtail while in bed and claims he entered bed only because he felt like it after Chopper enforces dietary and activity restrictions.76

Abilities and powers

Nekomamushi guards the Whale Forest and transforms into a colossal tiger-like mink during battle. He roars at exactly 6 PM and overpowers Jack by throwing the opponent while claiming the title of the man who awaits the dawn of the world.89

Nekomamushi uses Sulong form against an opponent under moonlight and states his Sulong is superior with playful tone. He declares he would not be standing after another hit yet remains in the fight until the moon clears.1011

History

Zou conflict and aftermath

Nekomamushi sustains heavy bleeding injury and remains critically wounded alongside Inuarashi after conflict with Jack. He later leads the call for a party once the immediate threat passes and plans to steal the Road Poneglyph after recalling its showing to outsiders twenty-six years prior.121314

Voyages and escape

Nekomamushi rode aboard Roger's ship and served as Lord Oden's vassal aboard Whitebeard's ship together with Inuarashi. They later became known as the talking cat and talking dog by locals while arguing on the way to the castle during escape from the execution site.151617

Early life with Oden

Nekomamushi and Inuarashi of the Mink Tribe were rescued by Oden after starving near death. They devoured food at Kuri Castle while complaining the meal was too hot and introduced themselves as family through the Kozuki crest.18

Early encounters

Nekomamushi and Inuarashi were starving and near death before Oden helped them. They ate at Kuri Castle while protesting that the food was too hot and received nameplates identifying them as Mink Tribe members.1920

Wano preparations

Nekomamushi holds a letter of introduction used by Duke Higuchishkan. He later arrives at a massive snow-covered floating structure and announces he saw a strange sea shadow before transforming to giant size.212223

Onigashima events

Nekomamushi bursts through a doorway during the Onigashima events and confirms there is no poisonous gas. He coordinates with allies while the castle catches fire and the sky clears overhead.24

Relationships

Nekomamushi maintains a feud with Inuarashi that began after the city's destruction yet they kneel together before Raizo and agree to a truce. They exchange insults during standoffs while both remain heavily injured and bandaged before colliding at full force.252627

Nekomamushi promises to repay a debt to the Straw Hats after Luffy requests to meet him and Chopper performs a checkup. He advises against stealing physical Poneglyphs and states big names will come for Robin over the stones while mentioning Lord Oden Kozuki's past interest.72829

Chopper plans to visit Nekomamushi at night for a checkup after Luffy requests a meeting. Nekomamushi promises repayment to the Straw Hats while advising against stealing physical Poneglyphs and noting that big names will come forward.3031

Nekomamushi maintains contact with Marco who identifies him as a friend and plans to send a message before meeting Luffy. Wanda discusses the need for Nekomamushi and the guardians to return during ongoing operations.323334

Nekomamushi appears in Sulong form alongside Carrot on the battlefield. Carrot shouts a warning to be careful as the sky suddenly clears and calls for Master Nekomamushi.3536

Major battles

Nekomamushi confronts Jack in the Whale Forest and transforms into colossal tiger-like form to overpower the opponent. He later faces Perospero in Sulong form under moonlight and declares it the last moon the opponent will ever see before the sky clears.937

Nekomamushi and Inuarashi continue their fight while both are heavily injured and bandaged. Nekomamushi remains chained during the confrontation with mink soldiers and taunts Inuarashi about losing his remaining leg while accusing soldiers of cowardice for using gas.3839

Manga sources

39 cited
  1. 1.Chapter 809, pages 13–18
  2. 2.Chapter 807, pages 8–15

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