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Blueno is a member of the Cipher Pol agency who has served in both CP9 and later CP0, the highest echelon of the World Government's intelligence operatives. For approximately five years, he maintained a deep cover assignment in the city of Water 7, where he posed as the unassuming and friendly bartender of a local establishment, all while secretly searching for the blueprints of the ancient weapon Pluton. During this time, he built a rapport with residents and regulars, including the pirate Franky and the shipwright Paulie, appearing as a harmless local figure.
In terms of personality, Blueno stands apart from many of his CP9 colleagues. While the unit initially projects an image of emotionless, justice-driven assassins, the others often reveal a more theatrical or sadistic side, taking pleasure in combat and toying with opponents. Blueno, however, remains consistently calm, collected, and stoic, suggesting this is his genuine nature rather than a mere facade. This demeanor makes him a chilling symbol of the World Government's cynical and ruthless operations, particularly in the manipulation of Nico Robin by exploiting the trauma the government itself inflicted upon her. He is also a perceptive and calculating agent, demonstrated when he noticed that the transponder snail was off the hook during a briefing. He correctly deduced that something was wrong during the Straw Hat Pirates' assault on Enies Lobby and took independent action to investigate, leading to his confrontation with Monkey D. Luffy. Despite his calm exterior, he shares the CP9 members' strong faith in their own formidable abilities and is shocked when a pirate proves able to match or surpass him. He is also a practical and skeptical individual, dismissing baseless superstitions, such as his colleague Jabra's fear of devil fruits being inhabited by devils.
Blueno's motivations are aligned with the mission of Cipher Pol: to carry out the orders of the World Government without question, operating from the shadows to eliminate threats and secure strategic assets like the Pluton blueprints. His role in the story is primarily that of an antagonist during the Water 7 and Enies Lobby story arcs. As a key operative of CP9, he is instrumental in the plot to kidnap Nico Robin and assassinate Iceburg, the mayor of Water 7. He personally uses his unique abilities to facilitate these events and is one of the primary obstacles the Straw Hat Pirates must overcome to rescue their crewmate.
His key relationships are with his fellow CP9 members. He served alongside Rob Lucci, Kaku, Kalifa, Jabra, Fukurou, and Kumadori. While he is not as overtly competitive as some of the others, he is a respected and integral part of the team, known for his reliability and strategic mind. Following the failure of their mission and their defeat by the Straw Hats, the CP9 unit was dismissed by their superior, Spandam. In the aftermath, Blueno played a crucial role in the group's survival, using his devil fruit power to create an air door and shield his injured comrades from the destruction of the Buster Call naval bombardment. Later, for unexplained reasons, he was reinstated and even promoted to the more elite CP0, indicating his skills remained highly valued by the World Government.
Blueno's character sees notable development in his shift from a seemingly friendly bartender to a formidable agent, and later as a fugitive who must rely on his wits and powers to survive. His defeat at the hands of Luffy is a significant moment, as he is the first opponent to face Luffy's newly developed Gear Second technique, which overwhelms him with incredible speed and power. This defeat does not diminish his competence; his later rescue of the CP9 team underscores his loyalty and resourcefulness.
Blueno possesses several notable abilities that make him a dangerous agent. He is highly intelligent and cunning, having maintained his cover identity for five years without raising suspicion. He is a master of Rokushiki, a superhuman martial art that grants its users incredible abilities. His physical strength is immense, measured with a Doriki power level of 820, ranking him as the fourth strongest in the original CP9 unit. He can use Rokushiki techniques such as Tekkai to harden his body to the density of iron, making him nearly impervious to attacks, and Soru to move at explosive speeds. He also possesses both Busoshoku and Kenbunshoku Haki, two spiritual abilities that enhance his offensive, defensive, and perceptual powers.
His most unique power comes from eating the Doa Doa no Mi, a Paramecia-type Devil Fruit. This fruit allows him to create and open doors on any surface, including walls, floors, and even the air itself. These doors can lead to a seemingly separate, green-hued spatial dimension that he can use for instantaneous travel over great distances, to launch sneak attacks, or as a safe haven for himself and others. He can also create doors directly on a person's body, which he demonstrated by creating a revolving door on Luffy's face to disorient him. The doors he creates will eventually close, returning the surface to its original state. This versatile power makes him not only a formidable fighter but also an unparalleled infiltrator and escape artist.
In terms of personality, Blueno stands apart from many of his CP9 colleagues. While the unit initially projects an image of emotionless, justice-driven assassins, the others often reveal a more theatrical or sadistic side, taking pleasure in combat and toying with opponents. Blueno, however, remains consistently calm, collected, and stoic, suggesting this is his genuine nature rather than a mere facade. This demeanor makes him a chilling symbol of the World Government's cynical and ruthless operations, particularly in the manipulation of Nico Robin by exploiting the trauma the government itself inflicted upon her. He is also a perceptive and calculating agent, demonstrated when he noticed that the transponder snail was off the hook during a briefing. He correctly deduced that something was wrong during the Straw Hat Pirates' assault on Enies Lobby and took independent action to investigate, leading to his confrontation with Monkey D. Luffy. Despite his calm exterior, he shares the CP9 members' strong faith in their own formidable abilities and is shocked when a pirate proves able to match or surpass him. He is also a practical and skeptical individual, dismissing baseless superstitions, such as his colleague Jabra's fear of devil fruits being inhabited by devils.
Blueno's motivations are aligned with the mission of Cipher Pol: to carry out the orders of the World Government without question, operating from the shadows to eliminate threats and secure strategic assets like the Pluton blueprints. His role in the story is primarily that of an antagonist during the Water 7 and Enies Lobby story arcs. As a key operative of CP9, he is instrumental in the plot to kidnap Nico Robin and assassinate Iceburg, the mayor of Water 7. He personally uses his unique abilities to facilitate these events and is one of the primary obstacles the Straw Hat Pirates must overcome to rescue their crewmate.
His key relationships are with his fellow CP9 members. He served alongside Rob Lucci, Kaku, Kalifa, Jabra, Fukurou, and Kumadori. While he is not as overtly competitive as some of the others, he is a respected and integral part of the team, known for his reliability and strategic mind. Following the failure of their mission and their defeat by the Straw Hats, the CP9 unit was dismissed by their superior, Spandam. In the aftermath, Blueno played a crucial role in the group's survival, using his devil fruit power to create an air door and shield his injured comrades from the destruction of the Buster Call naval bombardment. Later, for unexplained reasons, he was reinstated and even promoted to the more elite CP0, indicating his skills remained highly valued by the World Government.
Blueno's character sees notable development in his shift from a seemingly friendly bartender to a formidable agent, and later as a fugitive who must rely on his wits and powers to survive. His defeat at the hands of Luffy is a significant moment, as he is the first opponent to face Luffy's newly developed Gear Second technique, which overwhelms him with incredible speed and power. This defeat does not diminish his competence; his later rescue of the CP9 team underscores his loyalty and resourcefulness.
Blueno possesses several notable abilities that make him a dangerous agent. He is highly intelligent and cunning, having maintained his cover identity for five years without raising suspicion. He is a master of Rokushiki, a superhuman martial art that grants its users incredible abilities. His physical strength is immense, measured with a Doriki power level of 820, ranking him as the fourth strongest in the original CP9 unit. He can use Rokushiki techniques such as Tekkai to harden his body to the density of iron, making him nearly impervious to attacks, and Soru to move at explosive speeds. He also possesses both Busoshoku and Kenbunshoku Haki, two spiritual abilities that enhance his offensive, defensive, and perceptual powers.
His most unique power comes from eating the Doa Doa no Mi, a Paramecia-type Devil Fruit. This fruit allows him to create and open doors on any surface, including walls, floors, and even the air itself. These doors can lead to a seemingly separate, green-hued spatial dimension that he can use for instantaneous travel over great distances, to launch sneak attacks, or as a safe haven for himself and others. He can also create doors directly on a person's body, which he demonstrated by creating a revolving door on Luffy's face to disorient him. The doors he creates will eventually close, returning the surface to its original state. This versatile power makes him not only a formidable fighter but also an unparalleled infiltrator and escape artist.