Gunko

Biodata

Power Progression

Background

Gunko was the purest-blooded prodigy of the Manmaiya Family. Imu noticed her six years before the Manmaiya Family's search for a Devil Fruit and recruited her as a maid and personal attendant. Her Shallow Sea Mark allowed her to communicate with Imu through thought, while her position as a divine attendant blade gave her a path toward becoming a Holy Knight. 220

Saint Manmaiya Fusi sought a powerful Devil Fruit for her in hopes that Gunko could preserve the family's influence among the Celestial Dragons, potentially becoming a Holy Knight, its commander, or even one of the Five Elders. 220

Although the Manmaiya Family initially considered the Arrow-Arrow Fruit for Gunko, Houka acquired it before she could consume it. Gunko instead later selected the Mythical Zoan Eagle Vedfolnir Fruit from Imu's collection. 237 316

Appearance

Gunko normally has a petite human form, heterochromatic eyes, and a composed, indifferent expression. After assuming command of the Holy Knights, she wears a dignified commander's uniform. 317

• Her Eagle Vedfolnir hybrid form is enormous enough to strain the capacity of Imu's collection vault. 316
• The form manifests vast wind wings and talons capable of gouging the ground. 316
• When Imu descends into her body, her eyes change into mismatched, multi-ringed pupils. 337
• Her sixth Abyss Mark originally kept her appearance permanently fixed. 316

Personality

Gunko is pragmatic and strategically minded. When Imu allowed her to choose an ability, she prioritized the Eagle Vedfolnir Fruit because flight would improve her mobility and make missions easier when Imu was not possessing her. 316

As commander, she was calm under challenge and openly indifferent to the resentment of the other Holy Knights. She asserted her authority without hesitation, even against Saint Sommers. 317

After prolonged possession and manipulation by Imu, Gunko's memories became fragmented. Even while imprisoned, she remained broadly loyal to Imu and wished to return to Him, though she was increasingly confused by recovered memories. After losing her contract, she faced death with an emotionless calm. 381 491 492

Abilities & Skills

Mythical Zoan: Eagle Vedfolnir

Gunko consumed the Mythical Zoan Eagle Vedfolnir Fruit, gaining a gigantic eagle-human hybrid form built for aerial combat. 316

• Generates enormous wind wings for flight and aerial maneuvering. 316
• Possesses talons strong enough to leave deep claw marks in stone. 316
• Can unleash a destructive slash of withering wind from her mouth. 335
• Her size and aerial mobility made her a major threat during the battle around Pluton. 332 335
• Her recovery and power were severely diminished after repeated destruction of her body and depletion of Imu's contract energy. 345 397

Sixth Abyss Mark

Imu's sixth Abyss Mark was a one-of-a-kind contract superior to the marks held by the Five Elders. It was designed to make Gunko a stronger vessel for Imu's descending power. 316

• Granted an immortal body and significantly enhanced combat capability. 316
• Allowed her to overpower Saint Sommers through contract power alone. 317
• Enabled her body to bear more of Imu's power than ordinary Holy Knights. 317
• Did not provide limitless recovery; damage inflicted by Pluton and powerful Haki consumed its stored immortal power. 345
• Its removal freed Gunko but caused a drastic loss of strength, life force, and immortality. 492

Imu's Descended Power

While Imu possessed Gunko, her body could channel abilities beyond her own Devil Fruit. These powers belonged to Imu's descent rather than Gunko's independent arsenal. 337 346

• Manifested multi-ringed eyes and a demonic transformation. 337
• Summoned a grimoire and the Sword of God during the battle against Loki. 346
• Produced a god-tier rifle to attack Nidhogg. 346
• The strain of channeling this power left Gunko's body bloodied and cracked like shattered porcelain. 346

Arrow-Arrow Fruit Version

Houka later retained an Arrow-Arrow Fruit version of Gunko within the Lost World's maid legion. This counterpart should not be confused with the original Gunko, who ultimately received Eagle Vedfolnir rather than the Arrow-Arrow Fruit. 237 559

Relationships

• Imu — Former master, contract holder, and frequent possessor. Imu personally selected Gunko as an attendant, elevated her through the sixth Abyss Mark, and used her as a preferred vessel. 220 316 338
• Saint Manmaiya Fusi — Member of the Manmaiya Family who sought a powerful Devil Fruit to secure Gunko's rise within the Holy Knights. 220
• Saint Sommers — Holy Knight subordinate who challenged Gunko's legitimacy; she sent him flying with the power of her Abyss Mark. 317
• Kozuki Houka — Captured and sealed Gunko in the Lost World, then worked with Rocks to remove her Abyss Mark and free her from Imu. Houka also later retained an Arrow-Arrow Fruit version of Gunko in the Lost World's maid legion. 412 492 559
• Charlotte Linlin and Brook — Assisted Houka in destabilizing Gunko's soul and memories during her capture. 412
• Snow Moon Peti — Fellow former contractor who urged Gunko to take the Snow Moon surname; the two became sisters through their shared captivity and liberation. 492 493

Story Role / Major Arcs

Rise to Holy Knights Commander

After Imu's humiliation by Kozuki Houka, Gunko received the sixth Abyss Mark and the Eagle Vedfolnir Fruit. Imu then installed her as commander of the Holy Knights and assigned her force to prevent the Rocks Pirates from securing Pluton. 316 317

War for Pluton

Gunko fought in Eagle Vedfolnir form against the Pluton force and its giant defenders. Her withering-wind attack targeted Pluton's main cannon, but the giants' combined offensive destroyed her enormous form. 335

During the battle, she exercised command over Fleet Admiral Kukulkan, ordering him to keep attacking Nidhogg rather than rescue Saint Snowbuster. 342

Memory Instability and Capture

Houka triggered fragments of Gunko's suppressed memories by calling her “Princess Shuri” and mentioning Brook. Imu immediately reasserted control over her mind. 381

At Elbaf, Houka ambushed Gunko in Eagle Vedfolnir form. With Linlin and Brook attacking her soul and memories, he severed her connection to Imu and imprisoned her in the Lost World with a one-hundred-percent Seastone device. 412

Liberation from Imu

While confined, Gunko remained confused and initially retained loyalty to Imu. 491

Houka and Rocks eventually erased her sixth Abyss Mark. The process inflicted extraordinary pain and drastically reduced her strength, but it ended Imu's control and immortality. Gunko subsequently took the Snow Moon surname. 492 493

Arrow-Arrow Fruit Version

After returning to the original world, Houka retained an Arrow-Arrow Fruit version of Gunko alongside other maids in the Lost World. This counterpart possesses the Devil Fruit that the original Gunko was once intended to receive but never consumed. 237 559