Li Ziming

Biodata

Power Progression

Background / History

Li Ziming awakens with a severe hangover on a deserted island, only to realize he has been transported into the world of One Piece and has consumed a Devil Fruit 1 2. After being rescued and sheltered by Village Chief Asher and Alto, he opens a bar named Edenhell on a quiet island 2 3. Following a visit from former Marine instructor Zephyr—who leaves behind training notes on Haki and the Six Powers—Li Ziming decides to leave the village for greater freedom and joins the criminal syndicate Baroque Works, taking on the codename Mr. 5 5 6.

Within Baroque Works, he is partnered with Miss Valentine and comes into contact with Vice President Nico Robin and Princess Vivi (alias Miss Wednesday) 6 7 8. Secretly pursuing his own goals and seeking a renewed sense of purpose, he helps destabilize Crocodile’s conspiracy in Alabasta, battling Crocodile directly before being saved by Robin and treated on Drum Island 10 12 13. Following the events in Alabasta and Skypiea, Li Ziming officially joins the Straw Hat Pirates as their resident bartender, participating in subsequent clashes against the Foxy Pirates, Admiral Aokiji, and CP9 at Enies Lobby 22 39 42 49.

Later, he plays a crucial role behind the scenes during the Marineford War alongside Golden Lion Shiki, operates undercover in the Marines as Lu Xian (the "Lawless Enforcer"), helps dismantle Doflamingo's empire in Dressrosa, navigates the treacherous political landscape of Whole Cake Island, and assists in the preparations for the conflict in Wano against Kaido before his mysterious confrontation with the Five Elders 74 89 179 219 264.

Appearance

Li Ziming is an athletic young man who typically dresses in practical civilian clothes suitable for a bartender or traveler, occasionally adopting distinctive accessories like a leather aviator cap/mask to conceal his identity 17.

• Possesses sharp, observant eyes often masked by a playful or sarcastic expression.
• Wears practical clothing suitable for bartending and combat.
• Frequently carries bartending tools and currency gained from missions.
• Notable scars or injuries sustained from intense battles, such as his severe near-death encounter against Crocodile, and a modified artificial right arm integrated with Si and skeletal components 12 118.

Personality

Li Ziming is pragmatic, sarcastic, and deeply resourceful, using humor as a primary coping mechanism against the dangers of his new environment 1. Though he frequently acts lazy, self-serving, or flirtatious to mask his intentions, he possesses a strong hidden core of loyalty and moral conviction. He rejects strict institutional authorities like the World Government and the Marines in favor of personal freedom, yet he repeatedly risks his life to protect companions like Vivi, Robin, and the Straw Hats. Beneath his carefree facade lies a strategic mind capable of deep calculation, psychological manipulation, and extensive political maneuvering.

Abilities & Skills

Devil Fruit: Bomb-Bomb Fruit (Paramecia-type)

Li Ziming consumed an unnamed cantaloupe-resembling Devil Fruit that grants him explosive properties.

• Can turn any part of his body or any object he touches into a bomb and detonate it at will 3 9.
• The breath he exhales can carry explosive particles, causing internal damage if inhaled by opponents 2 9.
• Can use explosive recoil and shockwaves to drastically increase his movement speed and physical strike force 9 12.
• Limitations: Cannot directly detonate or affect Seastone, though the heat and pressure of his explosions can shatter it 20.

Marine Six Powers (Rokushiki) & Haki

• Soru & Geppo: Utilizes high-speed movement and air-stepping for rapid combat mobility 7 9.
• Armament Haki: Can partially harden his hands or specific points of impact to defend against lethal attacks and strike Logia users 9 12.
• Observation Haki: Awakened during Enel's survival game on Skypiea, allowing him to perceive his surroundings and dodge unseen attacks 30.

Equipment / Weapons / Items

• Bar Equipment: Cocktail shaker, strainer, juicer, mixing glasses, and various high-end liquor reserves 3 16.
• Zephyr’s Training Notes: Detailed records on the Six Powers and Haki given to him by the former Marine instructor 5 6.
• Explosive Coins & Iron Balls: Standard projectiles he utilizes to trigger sudden surprise blasts in combat 9 49.
• Modified Skeletal/Slime Arm: A versatile prosthetic incorporating Si and Gua, capable of transforming into skull-guns, bows, and launching specialized black-flame enhanced bombs 118.

Relationships

Allies & Companions

• Nico Robin — Close partner and romantic interest; their relationship evolves from mutual suspicion to deep trust and dependence 7 13 14.
• Luffy — Captain; initially rejected for being "boring," Li Ziming wins him over with cocktails and joins his crew to help him find his lost dreams 7 22.
• Alto — Village youth and early friend who watched over him in his initial days 2 5.
• Asher — Village chief of his first settlement, who helped him establish Edenhell 2 3.
• Miss Valentine — Baroque Works partner whom Li Ziming frequently bosses around and teases 8 9.
• Gan Fall — Skypiea ally whom Li Ziming aids in battle and encourages to resume leadership 28 35.
• Enel — Former enemy on Skypiea whom Li Ziming defeats, spares, and eventually recruits as a Waver mechanic 35.
• Si & Gua — Unique companions (slime and cat-spirit entities) that integrate with his right arm and enhance his combat capabilities 118.
• Trafalgar Law — Temporary collaborator and ally in Alabasta, Punk Hazard, and Dressrosa 101 184.

Enemies & Rivals

• Crocodile — Primary antagonist in Alabasta whose conspiracy Li Ziming exposes and whose lethal attack nearly kills him 10 12.
• Smoker — Marine officer who frequently pursues Li Ziming for his bounty and crimes against the navy 17 20.
• Shura — Skypiea priest whom Li Ziming defeats using internal alcohol evaporation and explosions 28.
• Rob Lucci & CP9/CP0 — Government assassins who capture Robin and Franky, leading to the Enies Lobby conflict and later intelligence exchanges 46 49 263.
• Donquixote Doflamingo — Warlord whose operations in Dressrosa Li Ziming helps dismantle 179.
• Big Mom (Charlotte Linlin) — Four Emperor whose tea party Li Ziming sabotages to retrieve Sanji and target a Road Poneglyph 219.

Story Role / Major Arcs

• Stranded on the Island & Awakening: Survives a harsh deserted island, discovers he ate a Devil Fruit, and integrates into a local village where he opens Edenhell 1 2 3.
• Baroque Works Operative: Leaves his quiet life after meeting Zephyr, joins Baroque Works as Mr. 5, and begins gathering combat experience while operating alongside Nico Robin and Miss Valentine 5 6 8.
• The Alabasta Uprising: Conspires behind the scenes to expose Crocodile, survives a brutal near-fatal desert battle, and helps protect Princess Vivi and Alabasta 10 12 20.
• Skypiea Expedition: Travels to Sky Island with the Straw Hats, defeats the priest Shura, unlocks Observation Haki, and recruits Enel 28 30 35.
• Joining the Straw Hats & Enies Lobby: Officially becomes the crew's bartender, aids in the rescue of Robin, and participates in the assault on Enies Lobby 22 45 49.
• Marine Infiltration & Dressrosa Conflict: Undercover as Lu Xian, manipulates factions during the Marineford War, dismantles Doflamingo's regime alongside Law and the Straw Hats, and secures critical alliances 74 89 179 184.
• Whole Cake Island & Wano Infiltration: Penetrates Big Mom's territory to rescue Sanji, declares war on the Emperor, and orchestrates complex political maneuvers in Wano prior to his fateful meeting with the Five Elders 219 252 264.

Notable Quotes

"When it comes to the Six Powers, aside from those CP9 people, I'm confident I'm inferior to no one!" 9

"Life is short. If you worried about what others thought at every turn, wouldn't life be exhausting? I only hope my life will not be filled with regrets." 47